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What Is a Life Cycle?
Bobbie Kalman, Jacqueline Langille
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, April 1, 1998)Introduces the life cycles of plants, insects, amphibians, reptiles, fish, birds, mammals, and humans, discussing birth, growth, parental care, and reproduction
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What is Hibernation?
John Crossingham, Bobbie Kalman
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 31, 2001)Intended for ages 6-12, this work includes full-colour photographs and text that combine to give children a view of the many different ways that animals sleep it off. Highlights include: how an animal's body uses fat to survive and even wake itself up; how an animal finds and prepares its den for hibernation; and more.
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What Are Food Chains and Webs?
Bobbie Kalman
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, March 15, 1998)A simple introduction to food chains and webs, featuring both herbivores and carnivores and discussing energy, food production, and decomposition in various ecosystems
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What Is the Animal Kingdom?
Bobbie Kalman
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Oct. 31, 1997)Introduces the animal kingdom, showing and describing the main groups of animals and discussing their anatomy, habitats, reproduction, and classification
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What Is a Mammal?
Bobbie Kalman
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Oct. 1, 1997)Introduces mammals, showing and describing the main groups and discussing their anatomy, habitats, reproduction, and diet
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How do Animals Adapt?
Bobbie Kalman, Niki Walker
Paperback (Crabtree Pub, March 15, 2000)This title is suitable for ages 6-12. Certain sea slugs have developed a remarkable defensive adaptation - they can use the stinging cells of the sea anemones they eat to protect themselves. Whether adapting over millions of years or in the blink of an eye, this book examines the ever-changing world of animals. Children will thrill at discovering: why animals need to adapt; animals that can 'see' using sounds; how animals use camouflage and mimicry to protect themselves; and how wild animals have adapted to habitat loss and learned to live in cities.
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What Is a Biome?
Bobbie Kalman
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, March 15, 1997)Introduces biomes, showing and describing the main kinds and discussing their location, climate, and plant and animal life, as well as those developed by humans
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What Is a Reptile?
Bobbie Kalman
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 31, 1998)Children continue to be fascinated by prehistoric creatures. Suitable for children aged 6-12 years, this book covers all orders of reptile ranging from the 10-foot long Komodo dragons to tiny, inch-long gecko lizards. It also features amazing reptile facts such as: reptile bodies and senses; their hunting and self defence techniques; and others.
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What Is a Living Thing?
Bobbie Kalman
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Oct. 1, 1998)Introduces the different qualities and aspects of living things, including people, other animals, and plants, and covering such topics as breathing, feeding, energy, growth, locomotion, and reproduction
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What Is Migration?
John Crossingham, Bobbie Kalman
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Oct. 31, 2001)A simple presentation of the migratory habits of such animals as geese, eels, and frogs and toads.
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What is a Whale?
Bobbie Levigne Kalman
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Jan. 1, 2000)The Science of Living Things series helps children understand that they are as connected to trees, rocks, and weather as the animals that live outdoors! This important series helps define the basic concept of life and investigates the incredible world of living things. Each book explores a basic scientific concept or animal using: -- easy-to-understand text-- clearly labeled diagrams-- exciting, full-color photographsWhales are the only mammals that spend their entire life in the water. From playful dolphins to enormous blue whales, the behavior, habitats, and physiology of these amazing marine mammals are explored in What is a Whale? Spectacular full-color photos help show: -- flukes, flippers, and fins-- the whale family tree-- baleen and toothed whales-- how whales communicate through echolocation-- watery homes and what they eat-- baby whales-- whale-watching and why whales are in danger
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What is an Amphibian?
Bobbie Kalman, Jacqueline Langille
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Aug. 16, 2000)Introduces various kinds of amphibians, describing their physiology, behavior, habitats, and life cycles
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