Animals That Make Me Say Ewww! (National Wildlife Federation)

Animals That Make Me Say Ewww! (National Wildlife Federation)
Author: Dawn Cusick
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2016-03-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1623540631

That’s so gross! Presented in partnership with Ranger Rick and the National Wildlife Federation, prepare to be grossed out by an engaging and unique look at some of the more disgusting survival techniques from the animal kingdom. From blood-squirting reptiles to blood-sweating mammals to nose-picking primates, learn about some of the ickiest creatures in the animal kingdom and the amazing purposes served by their grotty behaviors. From cleanup to dinnertime to self-defense, each off-putting act is actually an aid to survival! Author Dawn Cusick and the National Wildlife Federation have compiled a volume as attractive as its subject is nasty.

Animals That Make Me Say Look Out! (National Wildlife Federation)

Animals That Make Me Say Look Out! (National Wildlife Federation)
Author: Dawn Cusick
Publisher: Charlesbridge
Total Pages: 83
Release: 2016-08-23
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1607349655

Hey! Look out! Sharp-eyed readers will need to keep their eyes peeled in this engaging look at how animals of all shapes and sizes blend in and survive in their native ecosystems. How do animals deal with danger? From crocodiles standing on their tails to great white sharks with their jaws wide open to well-camouflaged venomous snakes, prospective naturalists and conservationists will have a lot to look out for in this exploration of dynamic ecosystems and the animals that hide and hunt in them. Back matter includes glossary, curated reading list and a scavenger hunt.

Get the Scoop on Animal Poop

Get the Scoop on Animal Poop
Author: Dawn Cusick
Publisher: Charlesbridge
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2013-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1607343444

Discusses animal droppings and their uses, importance, and meaning.

Spineless Wonders

Spineless Wonders
Author: Richard Conniff
Publisher:
Total Pages: 222
Release: 1997
Genre: Invertebrates
ISBN: 9780285634220

Blending natural history and human lore, Ric hard Conniff relates some of his knowledge of the world of i nvertebrates. Spineless Wonders marvels at the skills of the housefly, looks at the world of the fire ant, and meets a m an who loves beetles. '

Animals That Make Me Say Ouch! (National Wildlife Federation)

Animals That Make Me Say Ouch! (National Wildlife Federation)
Author: Dawn Cusick
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-10-14
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1623540429

For more than forty-five years, the National Wildlife Federation has been dazzling families with amazing images and stories. Get ready for some supersonic fun that will make you say OUCH! Discover talon strength in birds of prey, sharp claws in lions and pumas, chewing mouthparts in insects, venom in snakes, and toxins in frogs. More? You want more? How about skunks that eat bees, stinging cells in jellyfish, meerkats that eat scorpions, caterpillars with spines, badgers and bears that bite, and zebras that kick! This book celebrates amazing animal surprises from all over the world with one-of-a-kind photographs from the NWF archives.

Animal Eggs

Animal Eggs
Author: Dawn Cusick
Publisher: Charlesbridge
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2012-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1607343940

Explores the different types of animal eggs, from insects to reptiles, fish, and birds, and describes how different adult animals care for their eggs and the strange places they place them.

Catalog of Copyright Entries. Third Series

Catalog of Copyright Entries. Third Series
Author: Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Publisher: Copyright Office, Library of Congress
Total Pages: 1222
Release: 1964
Genre: Copyright
ISBN:

Includes Part 1, Number 1: Books and Pamphlets, Including Serials and Contributions to Periodicals (January - June)

Extreme Animals

Extreme Animals
Author: Nicola Davies
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-04-28
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0763641278

"Davies’s chatty, funny text and Layton’s colorful illustrations will pull kids into this fascinating book about survival. . . . Exciting biology for the classroom." — Booklist (starred review) From the persevering emperor penguins of the South Pole to the brave bacteria inside bubbling volcanoes, from the hardy reptiles of the driest deserts to the squash-proof creatures of the deepest seabeds, animals have adapted to survive in conditions that would kill a human faster than you can say "coffin." Discover how they do it in this amazing natural history book from a celebrated team — and find out who wins the title of the toughest animal of them all. Back matter includes an index and a glossary.