Author : Megan Borgert-Spaniol
Publisher : Bellwether Media
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 46,10 MB
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1612117457
Mongooses are nothing if not tenacious. These creative hunters whack bird eggs against hard surfaces to get at the meal within. TheyÕll even grapple with venomous snakes, waiting patiently for the chance at a fatal counterattack. Discover the quick reflexes and crafty methods of the mongoose in this fun book for new readers.
Author : Andrew Jennings
Publisher : Whittles
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,47 MB
Release : 2019
Category : Mongooses
ISBN : 9781849954358
This is the first book for over 50 years that is entirely devoted to all mongooses. It provides a comprehensive and thorough overview and describes the most up-to-date and scientifically-sound information about all 34 mongoose species. The current conservation status of each mongoose species is highlighted and the threats that they face are described, as well as the role that mongooses have played in human culture, mythology and folklore.
Author : A. M. S. Dunn
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 33,88 MB
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Author : H.E. Hinton
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 42,36 MB
Release : 2023-12-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 0520329902
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1967. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived
Author : John O'Mara
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 36,28 MB
Release : 2014-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1482419637
Mongooses, with their long body, short legs, and pointy snouts, are cute furry animals, unless you're an enemy. Then, it doesn't matter how dangerous the situation, they aren't afraid to fight. Mongooses are famous for going head-to-head with venomous king cobras and adders! Readers will discover the adaptations that equip mongooses for these battles, including lightning-quick reflexes and razor-sharp teeth. They'll also learn some odd quirks about some mongoose species, such as how they crack open eggs by throwing them at rocks. A habitat map, graphic organizer, and photographs of mongooses in action will make readers feel like mongoose experts.
Author : Kari Schuetz
Publisher : Bellwether Media
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 23,13 MB
Release : 2019-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1681036886
Ouch! Pesky insects bite up warthogs under the hot sun. Luckily, banded mongooses are here to help. They ride atop warthogs’ backs, picking insects out of their skin. The warthogs are happy to provide meals for the mongooses. The symbiotic bond between these species helps them both survive. This title for young readers explores the lives of these animal friends, including their habitat, individual behaviors, and relationship with one another!
Author : Simon Holmes
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 19,92 MB
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1782168206
This book is a mini tutorial full of code examples and strategies to give you plenty of options when building your own applications with MongoDB.This book is ideal for people who want to develop applications on the Node.js stack quickly and efficiently. Prior knowledge of the stack is not essential as the book briefly covers the installation of the core components and builds all aspects of the example application. The focus of the book is on what Mongoose adds to you applications, so experienced Node.js developers will also benefit.
Author : Richard Estes
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 19,30 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780520080850
"A work of tremendous scope. . . . Amateur naturalists and tourists to the parks of Africa and finally professionals will find this a stimulating, well-documented summary."--John F. Eisenberg, Florida Museum of Natural History "We have seen in the field how very helpful and informative The Behavior Guide is. Our knowledgeable safari guides turned often to their prized and already well-thumbed copies, and we continue to refer to ours now that we are back home."--Douglas F. Williamson, Jr., National Council, World Wildlife Fund, U.S. "A fascinating, perceptive, and enjoyable travel companion heightens the pleasure of being afield. The Behavior Guide to African Mammals is that ideal companion. Lucid, accurate, and marvelously illustrated, the book is a basic reference for anyone interested in natural history."--George B. Schaller, author of The Serengheti Lion and The Deer and the Tiger "A remarkable review of what is known about the larger African mammals."--A.R.E. Sinclair, The Ecology Group, University of British Columbia
Author : Donivee M. Laird
Publisher : Bess Press
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 13,56 MB
Release : 1983
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780940350243
"Hawaii's version of Goldilocks and the three bears"--Cover.
Author : Tobias S. Buckell
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 23,77 MB
Release : 2012-03-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780765358721
Working as a scavenger on a hostile planet, fourteen-year-old Timas finds his life thrown into turmoil by the crash-landing of a mysterious stranger who bears a warning that an alien intelligence is coming to invade the planet.
