Author : Ana María Rodríguez
Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 29,68 MB
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0766045463
How does a blind fish find food? Can a giant centipede eat a bat for dinner? Caves are home to unique and bizarre creatures. Cave dwelling animals have found amazing ways to survive in complete darkness. Although the food supply is low and the environment can be toxic, many species thrive in the darkest caves. Author Ana Maria Rodríguez explores these remarkable creatures and how they survive in one of the most extreme environments on Earth.
Author : Ana María Rodríguez
Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 29,39 MB
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780766036987
"Explains why caves are extreme environments and examines how vampire bats, giant water bugs, and other animals have adapted to the harsh conditions"--Provided by publisher.
Author : Ana María Rodríguez
Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 41,66 MB
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780766036963
"Explains why the ocean depths are extreme environments and examines how leatherback turtles, giant squids, and other animals have adapted to the harsh conditions"--Provided by publisher.
Author : Ana María Rodríguez
Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 37,46 MB
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780766036956
"Explains why the Arctic and Antarctic are extreme environments and examines how polar bears, penguins, and other animals have adapted to the cold"--Provided by publisher.
Author : Ana María Rodríguez
Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 12,9 MB
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780766036970
"Explains why the world's deserts are extreme environments and examines how gray foxes, rattlesnakes, and other animals have adapted to the harsh climates"--Provided by publisher.
Author : Rebecca E. Hirsch
Publisher : Lerner Publications (Tm)
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 48,77 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1467758795
"This book covers information (life cycle, appearance, habitat) about the vampire bat. Each chapter discusses an aspect of the vampire bat's life, comparing the bat to a similar mammal and to a very different mammal."--
Author : Catherine Chambers
Publisher : Raintree
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 44,96 MB
Release : 2015-10-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1406296384
Each book in this series presents a fun "e;autobiography"e; of a popular mythical character. Amusingly illustrated and with simple levelled text, the books will be sure to hook in reluctant readers. The autobiographical style and text in the first person will also make the books work well as example of Common Core genres and text types. In this book, Count Dracula tells his story.
Author : Wil Mara
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 20,90 MB
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1627122966
Readers learn about the bat, its anatomy, special skills, habitats, and diet.
Author : Kopel Burk
Publisher : Tumblehome Learning
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 48,93 MB
Release : 2015-06-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 194343106X
A humorous, exciting tale of an ordinary girl who makes an extraordinary scientific discovery—a blind fish that walksWhen seventh-grader Alexis catches an unusual fish that looks like a living fossil, she sets off a frenzied scientific hunt for more of its kind. Alexis and her friend Darshan join the hunt, snorkeling, sounding the depths of Glacial Lake, even observing from a helicopter and exploring a cave. All the while, they fight to keep the selfish Dr. Mertz from claiming the discovery all for himself. When Alexis follows one final hunch, she risks her life and almost loses her friend. Walking Fish is a scientific adventure that provides a perfect combination of literacy and science.
Author : Sol90 Editorial Staff
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 11,8 MB
Release : 2018-07-15
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 1508182388
Spiders, jellyfish, and dragonflies are a few of the many invertebrates that students will unearth in this visually striking, scientifically vetted volume. Readers will be fascinated by the sheer diversity of invertebrate creatures, and realize how prevalent they are in our world, from the sea to the sky. The mechanics of walking on water, the ins and outs of metamorphosis, pearl production, and varieties of venom are all covered, as well as the incredible mutual biological relationships that some species share. In addition to the exotic and the strange, readers will discover how many common invertebrates they might find in their own home, the history and practice of beekeeping, and the connections to disease that some invertebrates have.
