Author: Mia Pelletier
Publisher: Inhabit Media
ISBN: 9781772271775
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
About 50 species of butterflies live in the North American Arctic. Here, young readers learn about 12 of these species that call the Arctic home and how they survive from one summer to the next. Full color.
A Children's Guide to Arctic Butterflies
Author: Mia Pelletier
Publisher: Inhabit Media
ISBN: 9781772271775
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
About 50 species of butterflies live in the North American Arctic. Here, young readers learn about 12 of these species that call the Arctic home and how they survive from one summer to the next. Full color.
Publisher: Inhabit Media
ISBN: 9781772271775
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
About 50 species of butterflies live in the North American Arctic. Here, young readers learn about 12 of these species that call the Arctic home and how they survive from one summer to the next. Full color.
How to Raise Monarch Butterflies
Author: Carol Pasternak
Publisher: How It Works
ISBN: 9781770850019
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Revel in one of the most remarkable miracles of nature.
Publisher: How It Works
ISBN: 9781770850019
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Revel in one of the most remarkable miracles of nature.
Kaufman Field Guide to Butterflies of North America
Author: Jim P. Brock
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780618768264
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Describes and illustrates over 2,300 North American butterflies, and includes range maps, a pictorial table of contents, and full indexes.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780618768264
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Describes and illustrates over 2,300 North American butterflies, and includes range maps, a pictorial table of contents, and full indexes.
Children's Encyclopedia of Animals
Author: Michael Leach
Publisher: Arcturus Children's Reference
ISBN: 9781788285063
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From lions and lemurs to dogs and dolphins, this fact-packed encyclopedia contains everything kids aged 8 and up need to know about a wide variety of animals. This comprehensive animal encyclopedia presents in-depth information in a way that is engaging and accessible to young readers. Illustrated throughout with stunning photographs and features detailed fact boxes summarize key information.
Publisher: Arcturus Children's Reference
ISBN: 9781788285063
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From lions and lemurs to dogs and dolphins, this fact-packed encyclopedia contains everything kids aged 8 and up need to know about a wide variety of animals. This comprehensive animal encyclopedia presents in-depth information in a way that is engaging and accessible to young readers. Illustrated throughout with stunning photographs and features detailed fact boxes summarize key information.
Yucky Worms
Author: Vivian French
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 1536221120
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
“Vivian French tells a gardening adventure and offers underground facts, including helpful hints on how to become a ‘wormologist.’ “ — USA Today Who would want to be friends with a wiggly, slimy worm? You can’t even tell which end is which! But there’s more to these lowly creatures than meets the eye. Kids are invited to find out where worms live, see how they move, and understand why gardeners consider them friends with the help of this humorous and informative look at an unappreciated — and fascinating — creature. Back matter includes further information about worms and an index.
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 1536221120
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
“Vivian French tells a gardening adventure and offers underground facts, including helpful hints on how to become a ‘wormologist.’ “ — USA Today Who would want to be friends with a wiggly, slimy worm? You can’t even tell which end is which! But there’s more to these lowly creatures than meets the eye. Kids are invited to find out where worms live, see how they move, and understand why gardeners consider them friends with the help of this humorous and informative look at an unappreciated — and fascinating — creature. Back matter includes further information about worms and an index.
The World Book Encyclopedia
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 554
Book Description
An encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 554
Book Description
An encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students.
Animals in Flight
Author: Robin Page
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547349149
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Wings carry tiny insects, fluttering butterflies, and backyard birds, and they even once propelled some dinosaurs up and through the skies. Find out how, when, and why birds and beasts have taken to the air, and discover how wings work in this informative and brilliantly illustrated book about flight.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547349149
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Wings carry tiny insects, fluttering butterflies, and backyard birds, and they even once propelled some dinosaurs up and through the skies. Find out how, when, and why birds and beasts have taken to the air, and discover how wings work in this informative and brilliantly illustrated book about flight.
The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America
Author: Matt Kracht
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452177392
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
National bestselling book: Featured on Midwest, Mountain Plains, New Atlantic, Northern, Pacific Northwest and Southern Regional Indie Bestseller Lists Perfect book for the birder and anti-birder alike A humorous look at 50 common North American dumb birds: For those who have a disdain for birds or bird lovers with a sense of humor, this snarky, illustrated handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and—let's face it—true. Featuring common North American birds, such as the White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose for the layperson), Matt Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and details exactly why they suck with humorous, yet angry, ink drawings. With The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, you won't need to wonder what all that racket is anymore! • Each entry is accompanied by facts about a bird's (annoying) call, its (dumb) migratory pattern, its (downright tacky) markings, and more. • The essential guide to all things wings with migratory maps, tips for birding, musings on the avian population, and the ethics of birdwatching. • Matt Kracht is an amateur birder, writer, and illustrator who enjoys creating books that celebrate the humor inherent in life's absurdities. Based in Seattle, he enjoys gazing out the window at the beautiful waters of Puget Sound and making fun of birds. "There are loads of books out there for bird lovers, but until now, nothing for those that love to hate birds. The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America fills the void, packed with snarky illustrations that chastise the flying animals in a funny, profane way. " – Uncrate A humorous animal book with 50 common North American birds for people who love birds and also those who love to hate birds • A perfect coffee table or bar top conversation-starting book • Makes a great Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthday, or retirement gift
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452177392
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
National bestselling book: Featured on Midwest, Mountain Plains, New Atlantic, Northern, Pacific Northwest and Southern Regional Indie Bestseller Lists Perfect book for the birder and anti-birder alike A humorous look at 50 common North American dumb birds: For those who have a disdain for birds or bird lovers with a sense of humor, this snarky, illustrated handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and—let's face it—true. Featuring common North American birds, such as the White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose for the layperson), Matt Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and details exactly why they suck with humorous, yet angry, ink drawings. With The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, you won't need to wonder what all that racket is anymore! • Each entry is accompanied by facts about a bird's (annoying) call, its (dumb) migratory pattern, its (downright tacky) markings, and more. • The essential guide to all things wings with migratory maps, tips for birding, musings on the avian population, and the ethics of birdwatching. • Matt Kracht is an amateur birder, writer, and illustrator who enjoys creating books that celebrate the humor inherent in life's absurdities. Based in Seattle, he enjoys gazing out the window at the beautiful waters of Puget Sound and making fun of birds. "There are loads of books out there for bird lovers, but until now, nothing for those that love to hate birds. The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America fills the void, packed with snarky illustrations that chastise the flying animals in a funny, profane way. " – Uncrate A humorous animal book with 50 common North American birds for people who love birds and also those who love to hate birds • A perfect coffee table or bar top conversation-starting book • Makes a great Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthday, or retirement gift
Saving Turtles
Author: Sue Carstairs
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780228105176
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A behind-the-scenes look at a hospital for severely injured turtles. Turtles have been around for 220 million years -- longer than dinosaurs. But now their time might be running out. And their biggest threat is us! There are more than 300 species worldwide and half of these are threatened with extinction. Freshwater, marine and land turtles all face the same threats, whether it is habitat loss, pollution, harvesting by the pet trade or road and fishing fatalities. In this fully illustrated book, veterinarian Dr. Sue Carstairs reveals what steps young readers can take to help turtles that they might find injured at the side of the road or next to waterways. When injured turtles are brought into her hospital needing medical attention, Carstairs describes the amazing behind-the-scenes workings of how she repairs shattered shells, broken jaws and injured skulls, nursing severely injured turtles back to health. Topics covered in Saving Turtles include: A behind-the-scenes look at the medical procedures used to heal injured turtles How eggs are harvested, incubated and hatched Raising and releasing baby turtles Tagging and tracking turtles in the wild Conservation efforts worldwide to save some species from extinction Steps you can take to help turtles survive.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780228105176
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A behind-the-scenes look at a hospital for severely injured turtles. Turtles have been around for 220 million years -- longer than dinosaurs. But now their time might be running out. And their biggest threat is us! There are more than 300 species worldwide and half of these are threatened with extinction. Freshwater, marine and land turtles all face the same threats, whether it is habitat loss, pollution, harvesting by the pet trade or road and fishing fatalities. In this fully illustrated book, veterinarian Dr. Sue Carstairs reveals what steps young readers can take to help turtles that they might find injured at the side of the road or next to waterways. When injured turtles are brought into her hospital needing medical attention, Carstairs describes the amazing behind-the-scenes workings of how she repairs shattered shells, broken jaws and injured skulls, nursing severely injured turtles back to health. Topics covered in Saving Turtles include: A behind-the-scenes look at the medical procedures used to heal injured turtles How eggs are harvested, incubated and hatched Raising and releasing baby turtles Tagging and tracking turtles in the wild Conservation efforts worldwide to save some species from extinction Steps you can take to help turtles survive.
Kaufman Field Guide to Nature of the Midwest
Author: Kenn Kaufman
Publisher: Mariner Books
ISBN: 9780618456949
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The only field guide for identifying the birds, mammals, trees, wildflowers, insects, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, spiders, mushrooms, ferns, grasses, and sky of the Midwest.
Publisher: Mariner Books
ISBN: 9780618456949
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The only field guide for identifying the birds, mammals, trees, wildflowers, insects, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, spiders, mushrooms, ferns, grasses, and sky of the Midwest.