Mind-Boggling Mammals


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This book highlights mammals with surprisingly strange looks or behaviors. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos make reading simple and exciting. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.




Mind-Blowing Facts About the Planet's Strangest Animals


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The Animal Kingdom's Best-Kept Secrets You’ve heard of the blobfish—but what about the northern glass frog, which has skin so translucent you can see its heart? Or the common egg-eater snake, which has a specialized spine to crush eggs after swallowing them? Or even the sea potato, a round brown ball of a creature that creates elaborate tunnel systems under the ocean floor? Dive into a world of obscure, fantastic and downright- weird wildlife, with YouTuber and Animal Fact Files creator Kylie Keen as your guide. This captivating collection of unusual animal facts transports you across countries and continents to learn about the little-known creatures that call our planet home. You’ll discover a plethora of animal behaviors, diets, habitats and more in this exciting collection of over 60 fuzzy, scaly and feathered friends. From deep insights about human-animal relationships to playful fun facts about the world’s most peculiar fauna, Kylie’s approachable, thorough profiles are exciting for kids and adults alike. Consider this a must-have in the library of anyone who wants to be wowed by the unexpected vastness and variety of the natural world.




Listverse.com's Epic Book of Mind-Boggling Lists


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Features lists that cover a broad range of subjects including bizarre births, weird jobs, crazy diets, strange phobias, historical oddities, religious scandals, ridiculous criminal acts, and weird superstitions.




Mammalogy


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"Newly revised and extensively updated, the fifth edition of Mammalogy explains and clarifies the subject of mammalian biology as a unified whole, taking care to discuss the latest and most fascinating discoveries in the field. In recent years we witnessed significant changes in the taxonomy of mammals. The authors kept pace with such changes and revised each chapter to reflect the most current data and statistics available. New pedagogical elements, including chapter outlines, lists of key morphological characteristics, and further reading sections, help readers grasp the most important concepts and explore additional content on their own." --Book Jacket.




Calculating Chimpanzees, Brainy Bees, and Other Animals with Mind-Blowing Mathematical Abilities


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Could your pet help you with your math homework? Discover how amazing animals use number sense in this fun and fact-filled investigation. Animals know a lot more about numbers than you might think. Guppies can tell large numbers from small ones, hyenas can count, and chimpanzees can use Arabic numerals! Readers will get to know these extraordinary animals and more--and how scientists study their number sense. Each chapter wraps up with an interview with a researcher and a hands-on activity that give readers the chance to challenge their own math skills. Illustrations brimming with personality, along with colorful photos, sidebars, and splashy facts, make for an entertaining delve into these fascinating studies in this second book in the Extraordinary Animals series. A bibliography as well as an "Add to Your Knowledge" section at the back encourage more discovery.




Predatory Mammals and Endangered Species


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Strange but True: Bizarre Animals


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Blobfish, pangolin, and flower mantis are just a few of the names of the bizarre bugs and animals that readers will learn about in this fascinating nonfiction title. Through vibrant images and photos, informational text, a glossary of terms, and an index, readers will learn some of the strange ways that arthropods, invertebrates, and mammals have adapted over time to camouflage themselves and develop interesting ways to keep predators away.




Strange but True: Bizarre Animals 6-Pack


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Blobfish, pangolin, and flower mantis are just a few of the names of the bizarre bugs and animals that readers will learn about in this fascinating nonfiction title. Through vibrant images and photos, informational text, a glossary of terms, and an index, readers will learn some of the strange ways that arthropods, invertebrates, and mammals have adapted over time to camouflage themselves and develop interesting ways to keep predators away. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.




In Pursuit of Early Mammals


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“Mesozoic mammal fossils are the focus of this fascinating book, which reviews both the fossils themselves and the history of their discovery.” —Choice In Pursuit of Early Mammals presents the history of the mammals that lived during the Mesozoic era, the time when dinosaurs ruled the Earth, and describes their origins, anatomy, systematics, paleobiology, and distribution. It also tells the story of the author, a world-renowned specialist on these animals, and the other prominent paleontologists who have studied them. Zofia Kielan-Jaworowska was the first woman to lead large-scale paleontological expeditions, including eight to the Gobi Desert in Mongolia, which brought back important collections of dinosaur, early mammal, and other fossils. She shares the difficulties and pleasures encountered in finding rare fossils and describes the changing views on early mammals made possible by these discoveries. “A thorough review of the current state of early mammalian paleontology presented through the unique historical filter of someone who was at the foremost of the field for over half a century.” —The Quarterly Review of Biology “Whether she’s talking about how mammals evolved their distinctive ear bones, or how she built a cabin out of plywood during a particularly cold field season in the Gobi, you know that a remarkable, passionate person is telling a story of science and adventure in her own words.” —Priscum “A fascinating window into the development of the field . . . The perspective of an individual at the center of these developments is captivating, informative, and has never before been published.” —Gregory P. Wilson, University of Washington




1000+ Interesting and Mind Blowing Facts For Curious Minds


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Great Gag Gifts For Teens, Men and Women! Discover a World of Fun: "1000+ Mind-Blowing Facts for Curious Minds - The Ultimate Trivia to Amaze Your Friends" Looking for a treasure trove of excitement that will make your young reader the superstar of any conversation? Look no further! "1000+ Mind-Blowing Facts for Curious Minds" is your child's ticket to a world brimming with wonder and oddities. Stuffed with over a thousand snippets of knowledge, it's the perfect companion for any youngster eager to learn and share. Why This Book Is the Perfect Gift: Unending Fun: With topics ranging from the edge of the universe to the depths of the ocean, fashion trends to cultural oddities, this book packs in more than a thousand facts that keep the joy of discovery alive.Engaging and Educational: Created with young readers in mind, the easy-to-follow format ignites a love for reading and learning, paving the way for a lifelong journey of exploration.Interactive Experience: Designed to double as a game, it invites kids to dive into trivia that educates as it entertains, perfect for family game nights or solo play.Endless Variety: Covering science, history, arts, sports, and beyond, every page offers a new opportunity to learn something unexpected and fascinating. Inside These Pages, Young Minds Will Uncover: The curious origins of everyday concepts like numbers and currency.The awe-inspiring details of cosmic events like the Big Bang.Time-traveling insights into historical figures and civilizations.Creative explorations into art, fashion, and culture.Surprising and hilarious language quirks and more! Why It's More Than Just Facts: "1000+ Interesting and Mind-Blowing Facts For Curious Minds" isn't just a list; it's a curated experience that challenges young readers to question, discuss, and research. With a smooth blend of profound, playful, and outright peculiar facts, this book stands as a guide and a spark for inquisitive minds. For Solo Discovery or Social Sharing: Alone Time: It's a haven for the solo fact-finder to get lost in the pages of knowledge.Group Fun: Select chapters that cater to the crowd, whether it's family or friends, and launch into a session of shared trivia discovery. The Perfect Way to Grow: Boost not just knowledge but confidence. "1000+ Mind-Blowing Facts for Curious Minds" is more than a book; it's a launchpad for future geniuses to impress, express, and excel. By learning a little about a lot, kids expand their horizons and build the foundation to explore even greater topics. So, what are you waiting for? Get your copy, give the gift of knowledge, and watch as those curious little hearts become the most captivating conversationalists in the room.