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"Can turtles breathe underwater? Find out the answer and spark early readers' natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction book.... [Read More]
"Can turtles breathe underwater? Find out the answer and spark early readers' natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction book. Splish, splash! Turtles aren't cuddly reptiles, but their long lives and aquatic tanks make them captivating pets. Nine kid-friendly Q&As teach readers about life with a turtle, including their behavior, aquarium needs, and how their shells grow. Engaging questions draw in kids while research-based answers satisfy their curiosity. Simple infographics support visual learning. A Stay Curious! feature encourages kids to keep asking questions and models media literacy skills. Includes table of contents, glossary, and index. Perfect for curious kids in early elementary grades."--
Get ready to discover the wonderful world of reptiles with this tactile handbook. How long can turtles live? Is a Komodo Dragon really a dragon?... [Read More]
Get ready to discover the wonderful world of reptiles with this tactile handbook. How long can turtles live? Is a Komodo Dragon really a dragon? From iguanas to cobras and everything in between, this book is packed with information about everyone’s favorite reptiles. Explore scientific facts about reptiles all over the world with this easy-to-read book, including facts about the biggest reptiles to ever walk the Earth: the dinosaurs. Featuring a gorgeous tactile cover more colorful than any chameleon, this book is the perfect gift for any junior herpetologist.
Discover the fascinating world of snakes with this tactile handbook packed with scientific facts and incredible images of the world’s most... [Read More]
Discover the fascinating world of snakes with this tactile handbook packed with scientific facts and incredible images of the world’s most sssensational reptile. How big is a boa constrictor? How can you tell the difference between a coral snake and a banded king snake? Discover the fascinating world of snakes with this tactile handbook. From cobras to kingsnakes, this book is packed with facts about everyone’s favorite reptiles. Explore scientific facts about snakes from all over the world with this easy-to-read book. Kids will learn about the difference between venomous and non-venomous snakes, as well as meet the largest snake ever discovered in this scientifically accurate handbook packed with everything you could ever want to know about snakes.
Discover wriggling reptiles, colorful chameleons, and slithering snakes in this children’s book full of photographs and illustrations,... [Read More]
Discover wriggling reptiles, colorful chameleons, and slithering snakes in this children’s book full of photographs and illustrations, fascinating facts, and engaging challenges—from the creators of DKfindout.com, DK’s free online resource for kids. Did you know that Komodo dragons can spit venom at their enemies? Or that some big snakes only eat one meal a year? Find out why! Perfect for young animal lovers who want a highly visual reference book to increase their science smarts, DK findout! Reptiles and Amphibians is sure to inspire the next science-fair project or school report. Inside, author Chris Mattison breaks down what what reptiles and amphibians are and why they’re so awesome. With this DK findout! book, you will: - Learn to tell the difference between a reptile and an amphibian - Meet their ancient relatives, such as Pteranodon and Titanoboa - Zoom in on the scaly skin of crocodiles, alligators, and snakes - Discover how chameleons and some pythons and frogs change their colors - See how cold-blooded reptiles are able to survive in extreme environments - Encounter creatures living in the world’s rain forests, oceans, and deserts - Hear from real-life zoologist Dr. Victoria Larcombe, who studied tree frogs in Belize - Fold out the cover for a reptile and amphibian quiz questions and family trees - and find out much, much more! The DK findout! series of kids books helps children become experts on their favorite nonfiction subjects, from dinosaurs and ancient civilizations to space, coding, and cutting-edge technology. Learn more about reptiles, amphibians, and everything else at www.dkfindout.com, the award-winning free educational website.
An introduction to twenty different types of birds, with breathtaking paper-cuts by newcomer Dylan Metrano! Chickadee wears a wee black cap. Jay is... [Read More]
An introduction to twenty different types of birds, with breathtaking paper-cuts by newcomer Dylan Metrano! Chickadee wears a wee black cap. Jay is loud and bold. Nuthatch perches upside-down. Finch is clothed in gold. Young readers are fascinated with birds in their world. Every Day Birds helps children identify and learn about common birds. After reading Every Day Birds, families can look out their windows with curiosity-recognizing birds and nests and celebrating the beauty of these creatures! Every Day Birds focuses on twenty North American birds, with a poem and descriptions written by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater and beautiful paper-cuttings by first-time picture book illustrator Dylan Metrano. Interesting facts about each bird are featured in the back of the book.
Everything You Need to Know about Reptiles and Amphibians looks at the lives and times of the amazing world of our cold-blooded friends from all... [Read More]
Everything You Need to Know about Reptiles and Amphibians looks at the lives and times of the amazing world of our cold-blooded friends from all angles. A fascinating read packed with information on habitats, breeding habits, as well as oddities, shocking facts and anatomy, this information is presented through close ups, quizzes, games, engaging text and innovative, high quality design, making it perfect for in depth research or a quick dip for fast facts.
From speedy slithering creatures and living dragons to snakes that fly and shed skin, this volume explores the fascinating world of reptiles. Packed... [Read More]
From speedy slithering creatures and living dragons to snakes that fly and shed skin, this volume explores the fascinating world of reptiles. Packed with incredible images, fun games, and shocking facts on anatomy, diet, and behavior, kids will want to dip into this guide time and again. Full color.
The haunting sound of its distant hoot may be as close as many of us ever get to an owl. But of the roughly 200 owl species worldwide, 19 make their... [Read More]
The haunting sound of its distant hoot may be as close as many of us ever get to an owl. But of the roughly 200 owl species worldwide, 19 make their homes across North America. These birds of prey display noticeable differences in size and markings, but they also share many physical traits and living skills. How do owls capture prey and defend themselves? How are their wings designed for silent, gliding flight? How do owls conceal themselves from predators? Young readers will learn the answers to these questions and much more in the beautifully illustrated Exploring the World of Owls.
A visual and informative guide to these cold-blooded creatures. Get up close and personal and be an eyewitness to all kinds of reptiles from the... [Read More]
A visual and informative guide to these cold-blooded creatures. Get up close and personal and be an eyewitness to all kinds of reptiles from the start of life inside an egg to hunting skills and survival techniques with DK Eyewitness Books: Reptile. See snake anatomy from the skeleton to scaly skin; learn about the gripping feet of a lizard; discover the variety of shells found on turtles and tortoises; and stand a safe distance from crocodile jaws. DK Eyewitness Books: Reptile lets young readers enter the cold-blooded world of these fascinating creatures. Series Overview: Each revised Eyewitness book retains the stunning artwork and photography from the groundbreaking original series, but the text has been reduced and reworked to speak more clearly to younger readers. Still on every colorful page: vibrant annotated photographs and the integrated text-and-pictures approach that makes Eyewitness a perennial favorite of parents, teachers, and school-age kids.
A visual and informative guide to these cold-blooded creatures. Get up close and personal and be an eyewitness to all kinds of reptiles from the... [Read More]
A visual and informative guide to these cold-blooded creatures. Get up close and personal and be an eyewitness to all kinds of reptiles from the start of life inside an egg to hunting skills and survival techniques with DK Eyewitness Books: Reptile. See snake anatomy from the skeleton to scaly skin; learn about the gripping feet of a lizard; discover the variety of shells found on turtles and tortoises; and stand a safe distance from crocodile jaws. DK Eyewitness Books: Reptile lets young readers enter the cold-blooded world of these fascinating creatures. Series Overview: Each revised Eyewitness book retains the stunning artwork and photography from the groundbreaking original series, but the text has been reduced and reworked to speak more clearly to younger readers. Still on every colorful page: vibrant annotated photographs and the integrated text-and-pictures approach that makes Eyewitness a perennial favorite of parents, teachers, and school-age kids.
"Continuation of the WLD WORLD brand. Nonfiction, full-color photos and short blocks of text to entertain and explain the fastest and slowest animals... [Read More]
"Continuation of the WLD WORLD brand. Nonfiction, full-color photos and short blocks of text to entertain and explain the fastest and slowest animals in the animal kingdom"--
Caldecott Honor-winning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page explore form, color, and pattern, and capture the very unique nature of frogs in this... [Read More]
Caldecott Honor-winning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page explore form, color, and pattern, and capture the very unique nature of frogs in this brilliantly illustrated picture book. Perfect for fans of The Beetle Book, and young readers looking for nonfiction about this perennially fascinating animal. Long legs, sticky tongues, big round eyes, and other dazzling features-what's not to love about frogs? In this magnificently illustrated picture book, Caldecott Honor-winning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page explore one of the world's most diverse-and most threatened-animals. With more than 5,000 different frog species on the planet, in every color of the rainbow and a vast number of vivid patterns, no creatures are more fascinating to learn about or look at. Jenkins and Page present a stunning array of these intriguing amphibians and the many amazing adaptations they have made to survive.
Frog is bored with its habitat! Follow Frog as it tries out different places to live. Which habitat will make the best home for Frog?
Frog is bored with its habitat! Follow Frog as it tries out different places to live. Which habitat will make the best home for Frog? From tall... [Read More]
Frog is bored with its habitat! Follow Frog as it tries out different places to live. Which habitat will make the best home for Frog? From tall mountains to thrilling rides, Frog wants to see and experience it all! It's time for adventure! But where to start?