Author : Niko Tinbergen
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 14,87 MB
Release : 1972
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780674037243
Together with Konrad Lorenz, Niko Tinbergen is generally acknowledged as the founder of the young science of ethology. These classic original studies will fascinate the increasing number of readers interested in the topical problems of animals and human behavior.
Author : Niko Tinbergen
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 30,15 MB
Release : 1974-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780674037281
This volume includes accounts of Tinbergen's remarkable laboratory experiments as well as his significant general papers. The selections examine the animal roots of human behavior, the relation of behavior and natural selection, the character of appeasement signals, and the nature of ethology.
Author : Jules Howard
Publisher : Blueprint Editions
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,1 MB
Release : 2018-08-28
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781499806328
Kids will love learning about the ways in which animals are related to each other in this beautifully illustrated book! What do a raccoon and a river otter have in common? An elephant seal and a leopard? How about a slow loris and a gorilla? The Animal World collects members of the same taxonomic order, which are groups of animals with similar features, together in an informative and accessible way through easy-to-read facts about each animal. Kids will love learning about the ways in which animals are related to each other, and Kelsey Oseid's charming illustrations bring the text to life in this enchanting look at the animal kingdom
Author : Ed Yong
Publisher : Random House
Page : 431 pages
File Size : 26,84 MB
Release : 2022-06-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 1473572738
**Winner of the 2023 Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize** Discover the world as you've never seen it before - through the eyes of animals. 'Immersive and mind-blowing' Peter Wohlleben, author of The Hidden Life of Trees The Earth teems with sights and textures, sounds and vibrations, smells and tastes, electric and magnetic fields. But every animal is enclosed within its own unique sensory bubble, perceiving only a tiny sliver of this world. In An Immense World, Ed Yong coaxes us beyond the confines of our own senses, welcoming us into previously unfathomable dimensions - the world as it is truly perceived by other animals. Showing us that in order to understand our world we don't need to travel to other places; we need to see through other eyes. The perfect Christmas gift for nature lovers. A NEW YORK TIMES, GUARDIAN, ECONOMIST, SPECTATOR, TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT and NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR **Winner of 2023 Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction** 'Suffused with magic' Siddhartha Mukherjee, author of The Song of the Cell 'A book that prompts awe at the world around us' Sunday Times
Author : Charles Kovacs
Publisher : Floris Books
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 26,43 MB
Release : 2020-04-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 1782506985
This is a resource book for teaching about animals in comparison to human beings. It is recommended for Classes 4 and 5 (age 9 to 11) in the Steiner-Waldorf curriculum. Charles Kovacs taught in Edinburgh so there is a Scottish flavour to the animals discussed in the first half of the book, including seals, red deer and eagles. In the later chapters, he covers elephants, horses and bears.
Author : Catherine Veitch
Publisher :
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 42,78 MB
Release : 2022-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0711263728
Meet the National Animals is a playful and humorous look at the animals all around the world who represent their country. Why do they represent the particular country and what is so special or symbolic about them? Featuring over 35 amazing animals, from the mystical Scottish Unicorn to China's much-loved Giant Panda and the wonderful, but extinct, Dodo from Mauritius. The witty text brings each animal to life and celebrates their quirks and characteristics. Includes a playful, charming narrative along the bottom of each spread, which sees Brown Bear gradually bringing all the animals together as they travel the world, celebrating each country as they go. Filled with fascinating facts about each animal and country, the text also touches gently upon any conservation issues related to each animal and their habitat. The illustrations inject warmth and humour into the narrative, making the animals the stars of their respective countries!
Author : Steve Jenkins
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 23,92 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 054755799X
Learn some amazing facts relating to over 300 animals.
Author : David Burnie
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 13,87 MB
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 146542122X
If you're wild about animals, this visual encyclopedia is the ultimate page-turner, bringing our planet's creatures together in spectacular style. This inspiring children's reference guide welcomes you to the animal kingdom where you can meet more than 1,500 species, ranging from ants to zebras and everything in between. Stunning pictures bring you face to face with giant predators you know and love, including polar bears and tigers, as well as mysterious microscopic life, including amoebas and bacteria. A variety of animal habitats are shown in beautiful detail, while accessible information, additional fact boxes, and amazing galleries complete the stories. A jaw-dropping spectrum of animal types - from fish and birds to reptiles and mammals - provides a learning experience like no other. Whether you're a budding naturalist or simply want to complete a school project, The Animal Book has got it covered.
Author : Ross Piper
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 31,53 MB
Release : 2015-02
Category : Animal diversity
ISBN : 9780500291658
"With vivid, prismatic photos, zoologist Piper offers encounters with dozens of improbable-looking but beautiful organisms you've never heard of." --Entertainment Weekly
Author : Lonely Planet
Publisher : Lonely Planet
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 41,34 MB
Release : 2017-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1787011488
Get ready for a walk on the wild side through every continent on Earth! Kids can discover the animal kingdom like never before in Lonely Planet Kids' The Animal Book, a beautiful encyclopedia featuring over 100 incredible creatures, from the grey wolf and green anaconda, to the bald eagle and emperor penguin. Packed with facts and illustrations, it also explores our relationship with these animals and how we're affecting their lives and habitats, such as reindeer helping to deliver food for Arctic communities and elephants hunted for their tusks in Africa. Animals are all around us, but sometimes we forget just how remarkable they are. With The Animal Book, kids can discover some of the world's most diverse and fascinating mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects and invertebrates, from those they can spot in their backyard to more endangered species in jungles, deserts and freezing oceans. They'll also learn about conservation efforts and how to help protect wildlife and the planet. Dawn Cooper's wonderful illustrations are combined with fantastic photographs and expert authorship by Ruth Martin. Organized by continent, The Animal Book covers: Arctic North & Central America South America Europe Africa Asia Oceania Antarctica Oceans About Lonely Planet Kids: Come explore! Let's start an adventure. Lonely Planet Kids excites and educates children about the amazing world around them. Combining astonishing facts, quirky humor and eye-catching imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them to discover more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge team of global experts to help share our continual fascination with what makes the world such a diverse and magnificent place-inspiring children at home and in school. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.
