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63 pages : colour illustrations.
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English
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Explores the natural history of eagles, owls, falcons, hawks and other birds of prey.
Introduces the world of birds of prey and discusses their bodies, hunting techniques, reproduction, and habitat, the various types of predatory birds, and their relation with humans.
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82 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm.
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English
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Known in scientific circles as Lepidoptera, butterflies and moths, while closely related, display wildly different characteristics. At a glance we can usually tell a butterfly from a moth by whether it flies during the day or the night. Butterflies are day flyers, and moths are most often nocturnal. Look inside for more details about and gorgeous photos of swallowtail butterflies; blue, copper, and hairstreak butterflies; burnet moths; and atlas,...
4) Frogs
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74 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm.
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English
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FROGS and toads are some of the most interesting creatures of the amphibian world. Their variety is enormous, from the familiar bullfrog of ponds and lakes to the exotic but deadly arrow-poison frog of the tropical rain forests. Their history stretches back 300 million years, and their ancestors may have been among the first animals to leave the water for life on land. Readers will introduce themselves to a few of the more than 2,700 species known...
5) Insects
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74 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm.
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English
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When most people think of insects, they picture swarms of annoying, biting mosquitoes or voracious carpenter ants eating away at houses. But the world of insects is much more: a fascinating realm of more than a million species. The incredible diversity and adaptability of insects have helped them exist in a variety of environments and in adverse conditions. Evidence of insects exists in fossil records dating back millions of years, and they persist...
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74 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm.
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English
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Practically everything we do or use in our daily lives depends on materials we take from the ground. The history of our exploration of the world has often centered on obtaining strategic mineral resources. For example, the lust for gold funded much of the exploration and conquest of the Americas by Europeans. Look around you now and see all the things that are made out of rocks and minerals. The paper of this book, though mostly plant fiber, has probably...
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82 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm.
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SNAKES & REPTILES is a colorful account of the variety and uniqueness of these often misunderstood creatures. Because most reptiles are predators, they have well-developed sensory systems to aid them in finding prey and avoiding danger. Reptiles are cold-blooded and rely on the temperature of their surroundings to control their body heat. Readers will discover these and many other facts, in addition to color pictures, in SNAKES & REPTILES. Explore...
8) Wildflowers
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74 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm.
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English
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Everyday dandelions or showy orchids, wildflowers come in an amazing variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. The flowers all of us enjoy in our gardens and from florists roses, irises, and orchids were all developed from wild species. In their natural states, wildflowers add color and beauty to even the harshest of landscapes. Always a joy to look at, wildflowers also display some incredible adaptations to extreme environments. From snow-crested mountaintops...
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What covers most of Earth's surface? Water! Learn about all the different bodies of water that make up some 70% of Earth's surface, and consider the importance of all that water to the planet and its inhabitants. With easy-to-understand and informative facts and stunning photography, little ones will love diving in and exploring all there is to be found in the water.
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Rain or shine, hot or cold, there's always weather to be watched! Discover how weather begins and the many forms it takes in this vibrant book. These informative, easy-to-understand facts are sure to inspire little ones to keep their eyes on the skies and take in the everyday science that surrounds them!
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