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Books with title Scorpions

  • Scorpions

    Therese Shea

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)
    To many, the curved tail of a scorpion is a scary sight. Though it uses a deadly poison to subdue prey and protect itself from predators, only 25 species of scorpion have a venom very harmful to people. Readers learn the particulars of the scorpion stinger as well as the arachnids diet and habits. Full-color photographs bring readers close to this small carnivorewhich most would avoid if seen in person! Fact boxes add further detail to the main content, engaging readers with science information consistent with bug units included in the curriculum.
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  • Scorpions

    Jason Cooper

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, July 1, 1996)
    A simple introduction to the physical characteristics, life cycle, and habitat of some of the many species of scorpions.
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  • Scorpions

    Shane Mcfee

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Sept. 30, 2007)
    Describes the characteristics, behavior, diet, and habitat of scorpions.
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  • Scorpions

    Walter Dean Myers, Peter Francis James

    Audio Cassette (Recorded Books, May 1, 1998)
    The story of twelve-year-old Jamal, whose life changes drastically when he acquires a gun. Though he survives the experience, it's not without sacrificing his innocence and possibly his relationship with his best friend. 1989 Newbery Honor BookNotable Children's Books of 1988 (ALA)1988 Best Books for Young Adults (ALA)1989 Recommended Books for Reluctant Young Adult Readers (ALA)The USA Through Children's Books 1990 (ALA)Young Adult Choices for 1990 (IRA)1989 Judy Lopez Children's Books Award, Honorable MentionChildren's Books of 1988 (Library of Congress)1989 Books for the Teen Age (NY Public Library)
  • Scorpion

    Anita Ganeri

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Jan. 1, 2011)
    This book follows a Scorpion through its day as it sleeps, eats, and moves in its desert habitat.
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  • Scorpions

    Peter Murray

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2007)
    An exciting look at the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of various scorpion species, as well as numerous interesting factoids on everything from unique hunting habits to tail sensitivity.
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  • Scorpions

    Amanda Harman

    Hardcover (Grolier Academic Reference, April 1, 2001)
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  • Scorpions

    Charlene Billings

    Library Binding (Putnam Pub Group, March 1, 1983)
    Discusses members of the order Scorpionida, the lobster-shaped venomous arachnids that thrive the world over, including their physiology, life cycle, habits, and behavior.
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  • Scorpions

    Elizabeth Raum

    Library Binding (Amicus, Sept. 1, 2015)
    "This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the venomous scorpion. Readers learn how these desert animals use the stinger on their tails to defend against predators. Also explains the threat of these stings to humans and what to do when they are encountered"--
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  • Scorpions

    Rachel Lynette

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2013)
    Scorpions protect themselves with stingers. While many are painful but not deadly to humans, some, like the deathstalker scorpion, can deliver a fatal sting. Fast facts and full-color photographs bring this eight-legged, nocturnal animal to life in the hands on any young reader. Even the most reluctant readers will be eager to read this book from cover to cover.
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  • Scorpions

    Walter Dean Myers

    Library Binding (HarperCollins, June 20, 1988)
    Bad TroubleLately everybody's messing with Jamal. His teachers, the kids at school, even his dad. And now that Jamal's brother Randy's in the slam, Crazy Mack has a crazy idea. He wants Jamal to take control of the Scorpions and run crack. All the gang jive--Jamal has no use for it. Unless, like some say, it's the only way to cop the bread for Randy's appeal...The story of twelve-year-old Jamal, whose life changes drastically when he acquires a gun. Though he survives the experience, it's not without sacrificing his innocence and possibly his relationship with his best friend.
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  • Scorpions

    Walter Dean Myers

    Paperback (HarperTrophy, Dec. 8, 1995)
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