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  • Mega and Micro

    Barbara Taylor

    Hardcover (Brighter Child, April 2, 2001)
    The Weird and Wonderful series offers children four stunningly illustrated books on some of the most amazing creatures and features of our world. The series is produced in collaboration with the Natural History Museum in London.Mega and Micro introduces readers to the world's largest and smallest creatures, from California's giant redwoods to the common dust mite which is as prolific as it is unpopular. From grains of salt to grains of pollen, Mega and Micro explores the world of things that are larger or smaller than we expect - for example, the Goliath beetle, which is as big as your fist and as heavy as an apple.
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  • Scary and Sneaky

    Barbara Taylor

    Hardcover (Brighter Child, April 2, 2001)
    The Weird and Wonderful series offers children four stunningly illustrated books on some of the most amazing creatures and features of our world. The series is produced in collaboration with the Natural History Museum in London.Scary and Sneaky looks at the ingenious and diverse ways plants and animals attack their prey, defend themselves, and - sometimes - scare us! It also discusses some of Earth's scary surprises, including electrical storms, and volcanic eruptions. From the fearsome fangs of the caiman, to the sticky coating on an insect-eating plant, to the clever camouflage of the leafy sea dragon, readers will be amazed to discover what nature has engineered to keep her animals safe and well fed.
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  • Frogs & Toads

    Helen Riley

    Library Binding (Thomson Learning, March 1, 1993)
    Describes the characteristics of several species of frogs and toads considered unique and distinctive because of their physiology, habits, and habitats.

  • Fish

    Colin S. Milkins

    Library Binding (Thomson Learning, Jan. 1, 1995)
    Describes the physiology, feeding habits, and habitat of several distinctly different and unique species of fish

  • Snakes

    Mike Linley

    Library Binding (Thomson Learning, March 1, 1993)
    Describes the characteristics of several species of snakes considered unique and distinct because of their physiology, habits, and habitats
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  • Marine Creatures

    Kerry Nagle

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Introduces marine animals, discussing the physical characteristics and adaptive behavior of the different types of animals that live in the sea, including sea turtles, moray eels, balers, octopuses, and sea lions.
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  • Markhors

    Emma Bassier

    Paperback (POP!, Jan. 1, 2020)
    This title offers a compelling look at the behavior, habitat, and life cycle of markhors. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for readers. Features include a table of contents, two infographics, fun facts, a sidebar, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.
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  • Dinosaur Skeletons and Other Prehistoric Animals

    Jinny Johnson, Elizabeth Gray, Steve Kirk

    Paperback (McClanahan Book Co, June 1, 1999)
    This stunning new series presents five unique views of the amazing animal world. The high-quality illustrations on extra glossy paper are so captivating that young and old alike will be mesmerized by their power and beauty. The extra large pages make this an ideal addition for home libraries. In this mini-museum of amazing dinosaur skeletons, children will explore the magnificent inner structures that made these prehistoric beasts so special. This dramatically illustrated book is a must for every dinosaur buff! Look for other titles in this exciting series: Bizarre BeastsISBN# 0-7681-0191-3 Creatures That GlowISBN# 0-7681-0183-2 Creepy CrawliesISBN# 0-7681-0186-7 Prickly and PoisonousISBN# 0-7681-0185-9
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  • Crabs

    Kerry Nagle

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Introduces crabs, discussing the physical characteristics, life cycles, and adaptive behavior of such examples as sand, hermit, red, and soldier crabs.
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  • Weird and Wonderful: Plants

    Tanya Luther Agarwal

    Paperback (The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Learn about the strangest and oddest natural plants on earth the world s tiniest plant to the world s biggest and heaviest flower, plants that grow in air, plants that eat insects...and many more. Books in this series: Weird and Wonderful: Animals Weird and Wonderful: Fruits and Vegetables Weird and Wonderful: Habitats Weird and Wonderful: Natural Formations Weird and Wonderful: Phenomena Weird and Wonderful: Plants

  • Frogs

    Gary Underwood

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Introduces frogs, discussing the physical characteristics, life cycles, and adaptive behavior of such examples as green tree, desert, marsh, and wild frogs.
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  • Animals That Fly and Birds That Don't

    David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Aug. 1, 2008)
    Discusses the physical characteristics, habitats, and behavior of animals that fly and the flightless birds classified as ratites.
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