Author : Phillip Gwynne
Publisher :
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 49,90 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781921714962
What IS wrong with the wobbegong?Anything? Nothing?Who can tell, when he never says a word ...This witty and elegant story, by award-winningauthor Phillip Gwynne and Kate Greenawaymedallist Gregory Rogers, shows what canhappen to people who think too little and talktoo much ...
Author : Matt Brown
Publisher : Batsford Books
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 50,69 MB
Release : 2020-03-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1849946744
A humorous and informative book, debunking a range of commonly held myths about animals. Camels store water in their humps and magpies love to steal shiny objects. Or do they? A must-read in the Everything you Know series, this book debunks a range of old-cod stories about animals in author Matt Brown's inimitable humorous and fascinating style. Covering everything from the myth that lemmings throw themselves off cliffs in suicide (they don't, but on occasion some just fall off) to the one about bats being blind (they're not, and they can see but use the more sophisticated echolocation for certain hunting). From head in the sand ostriches to cats landing on their feet, a wealth of information on our beloved pets to creepy crawlies and wild giants, this book will set the marvel of the animal word straight. Plus, there are special features on the odd diets of animals and how wrongly they are portrayed in the movies. All the old stories and myths about animals we've had since childhood are gleefully debunked in a hugely entertaining book.
Author : Patricia Newman
Publisher : Millbrook Press ™
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 44,70 MB
Release : 2021-03-02
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1728411386
"Books like this one help lead the way to a better climate future for all inhabitants of Mother Earth. We are all in this together!" — Jeff Bridges, Academy Award winner and environmentalist A little more than 70 percent of Planet Earth is ocean. So wouldn’t a better name for our global home be Planet Ocean? You may be surprised at just how closely YOU are connected to the ocean. Regardless of where you live, every breath you take and every drop of water you drink links you to the ocean. And because of this connection, the ocean’s health affects all of us. Dive in with author Patricia Newman and photographer Annie Crawley—visit the Coral Triangle near Indonesia, the Salish Sea in the Pacific Northwest, and the Arctic Ocean at the top of the world. Find out about problems including climate change, ocean acidification, and plastic pollution, and meet inspiring local people who are leading the way to reverse the ways in which humans have harmed the ocean. Planet Ocean shows us how to stop thinking of ourselves as existing separate from the ocean and how to start taking better care of this precious resource.
Author : Phillip Gwynne
Publisher : Little Hare Books
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 29,3 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Beauty, Personal
ISBN : 9781921894183
The Queen is beautiful, clever and popular, but all she can think of is her bottom. It wobbles like raspberry jelly, and the queen doesn't like it. When she offers a reward for a solution to the royal wobble, hopeful candidates turn up in droves with cures of every kind. But none of them work, and the queen eventually discovers that real beauty comes from within.
Author : Alistair D.M. Dove
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 43,94 MB
Release : 2021-08-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1351334751
Whale sharks are the largest of all fishes, fascinating for comparative studies of all manner of biological fields, including functional anatomy, growth, metabolism, movement ecology, behavior and physiology. These gentle ocean giants have captured the interest of scientists and the imagination of the public, yet their future is uncertain. The conservation status of whale sharks was upgraded to Endangered on the IUCN Red List and the species faces a range of intense threats from human activities. Can these iconic living animals, who have survived for millions of years, survive us? Written by the world’s leading experts in whale shark biology, ecology, and conservation, Whale Sharks: Biology, Ecology and Conservation is the first definitive volume about the world's biggest fish. Chapters include discussions of satellite-linked tags, used to track whale shark movements; genetic sequencing, to examine evolutionary adaptations; even the use of underwater ultrasound units to investigate the species’ reproduction. The editors hope that by collating what is known, they can make it easier for future researchers, conservationists, and resource managers to fill some of the remaining knowledge gaps, and provide the information they need to join the team. As you work your way through this book, we hope that you will develop a sense of awe and marvel at all of our good fortune to share the ocean, and the planet, with this utterly extraordinary species.
Author : Paul de Gelder
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 17,25 MB
Release : 2022-07-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 000852968X
From shark attack survivor to the shark’s biggest advocate, Paul de Gelder tells us just why these majestic diverse animals need our help as much as we need them.
Author : Mark Carwardine
Publisher : Firefly Books
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 21,10 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781552979488
A richly illustrated reference. Sharks are awe-inspiring, beautiful, mysterious and frightening. However perceived, they never fail to excite and impress. They predate the dinosaurs and have ruled the seas for 400 million years. Shark presents the facts and explores the fallacies about these nearly perfectly adapted fish, from their prehistoric beginning to their struggle for survival today. The book covers: Their origins and ancestors Diversity of the species Shark behavior and physiology Research projects Face-to-face encounters Conservation efforts. A detailed chapter on shark attacks explains where, when and why attacks occur. The book also describes the different types of attacks -- hit-and-run, bump-and-bite and sneak attacks -- and provides useful tips for not becoming a statistic. Engagingly written and illustrated with stunning photographs, Shark combines the latest scientific findings and celebrates the mystery and diversity of a remarkable species.
Author : David A. Ebert
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 21,93 MB
Release : 2021-07-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 069120599X
"Fully revised and updated"--Back cover.
Author : Kes Gray
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 31 pages
File Size : 43,8 MB
Release : 2018-07-12
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1509894810
Ice Cream Cone Worm. Monkeyface Prickleback. Pink Fairy Armadillo. You're called WHAT?! Welcome to the Ministry of Silly Animal Names where all the creatures have one thing in common: they want to change their names. A unique and rip-roaringly funny, tongue-twisting story full of weird and wonderful real creatures and facts at the end that will amaze. Written by Kes Gray, the bestselling, award-winning author of Oi Frog! and illustrated with charm and wit by dazzling new talent, Nikki Dyson.
Author : Paul Mason
Publisher : Hungry Tomato (R)
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 48,87 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1512459763
"Chances are, when you think of sharks, it's the great white or hammerhead that swim into view! But the world's oceans hold around 500 different species of sharks, and some are extremely bizarre. Check out sharks with strong fins used to crawl on land, a whip-like tail to stun fish, a saw-like snout, and cunning seaweed camouflage. Meet the owners of these cool features and find out how they use them. Superb photographs and action-packed text take you down to the depths to view an array of fascinating but rarely seen creatures"--Amazon.com.
