Why Do Animals Have Wings, Fins and Flippers


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Captivating introduction to the hugely varied physiology of the animal world.




Wings, Fins, and Flippers


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Learn how the wings, fins and flippers of various birds and animals differ in size, placement, and function.




Wings, Fins, and Flippers


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Briefly describes how the wings, fins and flippers of various birds and animals differ in size, placement, and function.




Swimming with Fins and Flippers


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Many kinds of animals live in Earth's oceans, and many of them have fins and flippers. These special adaptations have developed over the course of many thousands of years. They help animals maneuver through the waters in which they live and hunt. Penguins have flippers to make them move quickly through the water to catch fish to eat. Some fish use their fins to move at rapid speeds to catch their prey. This book explains flipper and fin anatomy and describes how these adaptations help the animals that have them. Conservation issues and threats to these animals' survival are also highlighted.




Do Whales Have Wings?


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Introduces varying parts of the anatomy of a number of different animals.




Flying with Feathers and Wings


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How do animals such as birds, insects, and bats stay in the air? The answer of course is wings and feathers. Wings and feathers are important adaptations that have taken millions of years evolve. Feathers first appeared during the time of the dinosaurs, and birds are actually distant relatives of dinosaurs. Insects with wings appeared many thousands of years before feathers appeared. This book discusses how these adaptations benefit the birds, insects, and other animals that possess them. Vibrant photographs of flying animals are paired with manageable text to make this book both educational and engaging.







Inside Animals


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Describes the fascinating animal details that are too small for the unaided eye to see, and how these microscopic systems work to keep the animal alive and healthy.




Watching Penguins in Antarctica


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Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behaviors of emperor penguins.




Concepts of Biology XII


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