Discovery Education: Animals
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Birds: Flying High
by Lesley McFadzean
Part of the Discovery Education: Animals series
From its fascinating presentation of the anatomical mechanics of flight to its in-depth discussion of a number of flightless birds and their unique characteristics, this volume offers an in-depth look at our feathered friends. Land and water birds, kinds of feathers, nesting habits, evolution, and more are concisely explained with eye-popping illustrations that will keep readers turning pages.
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Reptiles
Cold-Blooded Creatures
by Meredith Costain
Part of the Discovery Education: Animals series
Crocodilians, lizards, and snakes are all reptiles, but they're not exactly the same. Their predatory habits, defenses, and biology make them incredibly different and interesting. All of this, and more, is laid out with dynamic illustrations that will capture the attention of any student who likes those cold-blooded, scaly creatures that make so many of us shiver with unease.
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Birds
Flying High
by Lesley McFadzean
Part of the Discovery Education: Animals series
From its fascinating presentation of the anatomical mechanics of flight to its in-depth discussion of a number of flightless birds and their unique characteristics, this volume offers an in-depth look at our feathered friends. Land and water birds, kinds of feathers, nesting habits, evolution, and more are concisely explained with eye-popping illustrations that will keep readers turning pages.
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Mammals Great and Small
by Meredith Costain
Part of the Discovery Education: Animals series
Even though mammals can be found almost everywhere on Earth, they make up only a small percentage of animal species. Even so, the diversity among mammals is staggering. This volume explains mammals' similarities and differences from one another, their anatomy and behaviors, and more. Charts and anatomical illustrations work together with clear text to teach important life science concepts.
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Cats of the Wild
by Robert Coupe
Part of the Discovery Education: Animals series
Wild cats are large, powerful hunters found across most of the world and in 36 different species. While their anatomy and social behavior have strong similarities, they also exhibit many unique traits. The similarities and differences of well-known cats such as lions, tigers, leopards, and others are explored in arresting detail, charts, maps, and illustrations.
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Migration
Animals on the Move
by Andrew Einspruch
Part of the Discovery Education: Animals series
It's commonly known that birds migrate to warmer locations for the winter months. But did you know that elephants, whales, and butterflies also migrate, or that there are different kinds of migration that fulfill different purposes? Readers will uncover the mysteries behind these and many other mass animal movements that demonstrate an amazing way animals adapt to survive.
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Sharks
Predators of the Ocean
by David Stephens
Part of the Discovery Education: Animals series
Even though sharks are the apex predators of the oceans, they aren't as aggressive as some people think. The anatomy, behaviors, and territories of several kinds of sharks are all explained in this volume that explores the ocean depths and one of its most powerful species. Full of exciting and detail-rich illustrations.
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Predators and Prey
Battle for Survival
by Robert Coupe
Part of the Discovery Education: Animals series
Every animal is part of a food chain-a progression of linked predators and prey. One may think that it's best to be at the top of the food chain, but animals on the lower rungs don't have it as bad as readers might think. This intriguing volume provides a well-balanced presentation that explains key life science facts in digestible chunks of text paired with detailed illustrations and infographics.
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Insects
by Lesley McFadzean
Part of the Discovery Education: Animals series
They creep, crawl, and fly-and often make people squirm. Insects aren't many people's favorite animals, but there is no denying how inescapable and fascinating they are. This book will provide a strong foundation on insect traits and behaviors, and it will help readers understand the important role insect's play.
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