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Animal Camouflage
Janet McDonnell
Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 1989)Describes forms, methods, and purposes of camouflage as used by different members of the animal kingdom.
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Animal Builders
Janet McDonnell
Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 1989)Discusses the habitations built by such animals as the paper wasp, trapdoor spider, weaverbird and beaver.
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Beavers: Dam Builders
Lynn George
Paperback (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2011)Everyone has heard the phrase busy as a beaver and this book illustrates the meaning of that expression. Beavers are extremely industrious animals that can change an entire landscape as they cut down trees to build lodges and dams. There are benefits and difficulties in sharing a place with these natural architects. They provide vital wetland homes for countless animals, but near people, their work can cause flooding that harms homes and farms.
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Animal Architects
Lynn George
Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2010)People study for many years to become architects so they can design buildings, structures, and homes. Animal architects may not be building skyscrapers, but their unique dwelling designs are no less amazing. Students can explore paper wasp nests, rich and colorful coral reefs, and the extensive network of tunnels in a prairie dog town. Theyll learn about the skills of termites, wombats, and beavers as well. Full-color photographs and fact-filled text give basic information on each animal architect. Special, focused information about their homes, why they build them, and special adaptations they have to help them build dwellings is also shared.
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Animal Builders
Janet McDonnell
Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Jan. 1, 1989)Discusses the habitations built by such animals as the paper wasp, trapdoor spider, weaverbird and beaver.
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Amazing Animal Architects
Yvonne Pearson, Rebecca Rissman, Mari Schuh
Hardcover (Pebble, Aug. 1, 2018)Animals are busy being amazing architects every day! Learn about some unique animals, the structures they build, and the places these structures can be found. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos!
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Wasps: Nest Builders
Lynn George
Paperback (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2011)None
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Termites: Mound Builders
Lynn George
Paperback (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2011)We often think of termites as destroyers rather than builders. True, they are damaging little creatures as they tunnel through wood, but termites can actually be beneficial in many ways. Extensive mounds and tunnels under the ground improve soil quality. Students will find out about nest builders, the mound builders, and the hierarchy of a termite colony through this informative life science edition.
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Wombats: Burrow Builders
Lynn George
Paperback (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2011)None
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Coral: Reef Builders
Lynn George
Paperback (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2011)None
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Amazing Animal Architects
Yvonne Pearson, Rebecca Rissman, Mari Schuh
Paperback (Pebble, Aug. 1, 2018)Animals are busy being amazing architects every day! Learn about some unique animals, the structures they build, and the places these structures can be found. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos!
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Animal Architects
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Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2010)People study for many years to become architects so they can design buildings, structures, and homes. Animal architects may not be building skyscrapers, but their unique dwelling designs are no less amazing. Students can explore paper wasp nests, rich and colorful coral reefs, and the extensive network of tunnels in a prairie dog town. TheyÂ’ll learn about the skills of termites, wombats, and beavers as well. Full-color photographs and fact-filled text give basic information on each animal architect. Special, focused information about their homes, why they build them, and special adaptations they have to help them build dwellings is also shared.
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