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Books in Extreme Biology series

  • Kill or Die: Extreme Life Cycles

    Louise Spilsbury

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Male sea horses take on a role few other male animals dothey give birth! The female sea horse lays her eggs in a pouch on the males body where they will grow for 25 days. Despite the careful care male sea horses take with their eggs, less than five babies in 1,000 will survive to adulthood. The bizarre life of the sea horse is just one illustration of the varied life cycles in nature. Full-color photographs and detailed sidebars offer readers a close look at some of the weird and wonderful ways animals are born, live, and reproduce.
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  • Animal Bodies: Extreme Anatomies

    Louise Spilsbury

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2015)
    The strange bodies animals have developed over time are endlessly fascinating. The hammerhead sharks odd head may look strange, but it helps the shark see all around itself. The ugly face of the puss moth caterpillar helps keep predators away, and the scorpions deadly tail can do some damage despite how bizarre it may look. Many questions readers may have about some of the most extreme animal anatomy can be answered in this volume, which includes up-close photographs of some pretty dangerous animals as well as thorough explanations of why they look the way they do.
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  • Eat or Be Eaten: Extreme Food Chains

    Louise Spilsbury

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Everything about a sea lions body developed to make it a better hunter. Its aerodynamic shape, strong flippers, and ability to close its nostrils to remain underwater longer all contribute to this deep-sea predator. What are they hunting for? A lobster dinner! With detailed examples and full-color photographs, this volume takes on an important curriculum conceptfood chainsin an engaging, fun way. Readers discover some of the violent, strange, and extraordinary eating of animals in habitats all around the world.
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  • Creeping Killers: Extreme Plants

    Louise Spilsbury

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2015)
    The Australian Christmas tree has lovely orange flowers, but dont be fooled by its pretty exterior. Once fully grown, this tree reaches its roots hundreds of feet out to grab surrounding plants roots. It then takes the water and nutrients that plant needs to grow! Its not the only deadly plant. From lilies ability to kill cats to the huge thorns of the whistling thorn acacia, killer plants are found all over the world. Full-color photographs and detailed, understandable text present the oddities of these extreme plants to readers. Theyll never look at a garden the same way again!
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  • Creeping Killers: Extreme Plants

    Louise A Spilsbury

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Jan. 1, 2015)
    The Australian Christmas tree has lovely orange flowers, but dont be fooled by its pretty exterior. Once fully grown, this tree reaches its roots hundreds of feet out to grab surrounding plants roots. It then takes the water and nutrients that plant needs to grow! Its not the only deadly plant. From lilies ability to kill cats to the huge thorns of the whistling thorn acacia, killer plants are found all over the world. Full-color photographs and detailed, understandable text present the oddities of these extreme plants to readers. Theyll never look at a garden the same way again!
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  • Eat or Be Eaten: Extreme Food Chains

    Louise Spilsbury

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Introduces predators and their prey, discussing the extremes they go to eat or protect themselves, including the spiny lobster's ability to drop one of its claws, walking legs, or antennae if a predator grabs it.
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  • Survival of the Fittest: Extreme Adaptations

    Louise Spilsbury

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Describes the extreme types of behavior that enable animals to adapt to a variety of conditions and climates, ensuring the survival of their species.
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  • Kill or Die: Extreme Life Cycles

    Louise Spilsbury

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Introduces plants and animals with extreme life cycles, including the titan arum, a flower that blooms once every three years and attracts insects with an odor similar to rotting fish.
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  • Survival of the Fittest: Extreme Adaptations

    Louise A Spilsbury

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Over time, the traits and actions that are best suited to prolonging animals lives in a place are passed down, making them just normal parts of life. Migration, hibernation, stripes, and even the shape of a birds beak are all adaptations to the environment an animal lives in. Through a colorful layout and up-close photographs, this volume introduces readers to some of the coolest adaptations in the animal kingdom, including how kangaroos keep cool by licking themselves and letting the moisture evaporate. Sidebars offer extra science content and fascinating facts to keep readers engaged throughout.
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  • Hostile Homes: Extreme Habitats

    Angela Royston

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Some places on Earth have very little rain. The Arctic and Antarctic are bitterly cold, and parts of the ocean have become devoid of oxygen. Yet Earth remains populated with varied plants and animals even in these horrible habitats! Readers are introduced to unique plants and animals that can exist in places most others cant. Photographs show off the salt-loving mangrove trees, the incredibly hot Atacama Desert, and more in full color. These interesting examples engage readers with science content in a fun way that also exposes them to extreme places and creatures they might not otherwise learn about.
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  • Extreme Biology

    Louise Spilsbury

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, )
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  • Animal Bodies: Extreme Anatomies

    Louise Spilsbury

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2015)
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