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Author
Series
Publisher
Fabled Films Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Using fun facts and a narrative from the adventurous Nocturnals characters--Dawn the fox, Tobin the pangolin, and Bismark the sugar glider--this companion nonfiction book takes the reader around the world and investigates the adaptations of nighttime animals to their natural habitats"--
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Under the glow of a shimmering Moon, creatures great and small are wide awake: hunting, exploring, fending off predators, and building families. As the Moon changes phases, these animals adapt their behavior to match its waxing and waning. With the soothing rhythm of a bedtime story and the scientific wonder of a nature doc, comes a celebration of the moon and all the creatures who rely on its light to find their way home.
Author
Series
Publisher
Greystone Kids
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"From a bestselling illustrator, this utterly unique comic-style book for kids 4 to 8 explores super-small creatures with astounding abilities. Did you know that some of the smallest creatures on Earth have real-life superpowers? The minute oribatid mite can lift more than 1,000 times its own weight. A tiny type of salamander (called an axolotl) can regrow body parts. And the almost microscopic tardigrade? It can survive practically anywhere, even...
5) Scales
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Let's learn all about the different types of animal coverings! Animals have different body coverings for different reasons. Some animals use their coverings to keep warm or stay cool, others use them for protection, and can either stand out or blend in. Some animals even use their coverings to move! This vibrant new set of LEARN ABOUT books gives readers a close-up look at five different animal coverings, from fur and feathers to skin, scales, and...
Author
Publisher
Flying Eye Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"An appealing reminder that mighty things come in small packages"--
"How do tiny creatures stay safe or hunt for their lunch? To survive you need a superpower! Discover how some creatures have spring-loaded jumps, or microscopic toxic darts while others wear a scary costume or a suit of armor. Enter the world of some of the smallest creatures on our planet and you'll see that maybe it's not so tough to be tiny after all!" -- Back cover.
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Publisher
Running Press
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Formats
Description
Profiles ten animals and their butts, offering facts about their origin, habitat, and "posterior power."
"Butts are used for breathing, eating, swimming, talking, and even killing in the animal kingdom. Focusing on ten different animals and their derrières, and offering fun facts about their origin, habitat, and "posterior power," this hilarious book captures the wonder of our ecosystem. Which animal has the coolest butt power? That's up to you...