The Slowest Animals

The Slowest Animals
Author: Catherine Ipcizade
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 14
Release: 2011
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1429653108

Readers learn about the world's slowest animals through simple text and photographs.

Slowest Animals

Slowest Animals
Author: Julie Murray
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2010-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1617144568

The slowest members of the animal kingdom come to life in this exciting title! From the leisurely giant tortoise to the sleepy sloth, this book describes several animals that like to take their time. Each animal's lifestyle, habitat, and unique qualities are described. Also included are conservation tips for kids, as well as information about endangered animals. Colorful graphics, an oversized map and huge photographs, and short, engaging sentences will encourage young readers to learn more about the world's wildly slow animals! Features include fact boxes throughout, a facts page, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index. Buddy Books is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Fastest and Slowest

Fastest and Slowest
Author: Camilla De la Bédoyère
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2010
Genre: Animals
ISBN: 9781848354203

Find out about the tallest, smallest, weakest, slowest and smartest and most interesting animals on the planet. Ideal for young animal lovers, this series is packed with fun facts and close-up photographs.

Nature’s Slowest Animals

Nature’s Slowest Animals
Author: Frankie Stout
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781404241602

The snail and the sloth are just a couple of the notable slow-moving animals in nature. This book examines the science behind slowness, and explains how this quality helps some animals to survive.

Mammals (Wild World: Fast and Slow Animals)

Mammals (Wild World: Fast and Slow Animals)
Author: Eric Geron
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2022-09-20
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1338836609

Ready, set, go! Did you ever wonder which animals are the fastest... and the slowest? All mammals can move! But how do these animals actually go from place to place? Dogs and cats can walk and run on all fours. Kangaroos can jump using their strong, back legs. Horses can gallop. Dolphins can leap and swim. Bats can use their wings to fly. Which animal do you think would win in a race? Look inside to discover which of the ten mammals in this book are super slow and which ones are really fast! ABOUT THE SERIES: Kids can’t get enough animal facts! Starting with the slowest animal in each group — amphibians, birds, fish, mammals, and reptiles — readers will want to read to the end as the ten animals listed get faster and faster. All the books in this brand-new series brim with colorful photographs and fascinating facts about the featured animals ́ body, diet and habitat. Short blocks of text entertain and explain why some animals are super slow while others are really fast!

Reptiles (Wild World: Big and Small Animals)

Reptiles (Wild World: Big and Small Animals)
Author: Brenna Maloney
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2023-03-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1338853619

Did you ever wonder which animals are the biggest... and the smallest? Reptiles can be found in all shapes and sizes. Did you know a nano-chameleon is small enough to fit on a fingernail? Or, that the saltwater crocodile can grow to be 20 feet long? What do these animals look like and where do they live? Look inside to discover which of the ten reptiles in this book are very small and which ones are really big! ABOUT THE SERIES: Kids can’t get enough animal facts! Starting with the smallest animal in each group — amphibians, birds, fish, mammals, and reptiles — readers will want to read to the end as the ten animals listed get bigger and bigger. All the books in this brand-new series brim with colorful photographs and fascinating facts about the featured animals ́ body, diet, and habitat. Short blocks of text entertain and explain why some animals are very small while others are really big!

Animal Showdown: Round Two

Animal Showdown: Round Two
Author: Stephanie Drimmer
Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2019
Genre: Animals
ISBN: 1426334338

Get ready to sink your teeth into more epic animal matchups in this exciting sequel to Animal Smackdown, where even more awesome creature contenders go head-to-head to see who reigns supreme! A great white shark vs. a saltwater crocodile battling it out for fiercest predator? An elephant vs. a bottlenose dolphin in a battle of smarts? An arctic fox vs. a sea otter getting into fisticuffs for fluffiest critter? Wait till you get the 360-degree lowdown on these awesome animals before you pick your winner--you might be surprised by who comes out on top! Stats, fun facts, photos, and in-depth profiles about each creature contender will help you pick winners in more than a dozen mighty matchups. Yearbook-inspired superlatives provide a superfun end cap for this exciting book, one that's perfect for sports fans and animal-crazy kids ready to go to the mat for their favorite species. Jump right into the ring and choose your champion! National Geographic Kids brings its signature top-notch nonfiction content and beautiful full-color photography to this superfun series for kids.

Animal Records

Animal Records
Author: Mark Carwardine
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2008
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781402756238

This guide features incredible facts about creatures from each of the main animal groups, including mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, fish, and insects.

It Can't Be True! Animals!

It Can't Be True! Animals!
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2020-03-10
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0744022312

Perfect for animal lovers of all ages, this entertaining and wacky book is jam-packed with hundreds of mind-blowing visual comparisons and astonishing facts. Every page reveals incredible information about the weird and wonderful world of animals. Can you believe an ant recently discovered in the treetops of Borneo explodes when under attack, covering enemy ants in a toxic goo? Did you know that the ocean-dwelling bootlace worm is longer than an Olympic-sized swimming pool? "But it can't be true," you say. Yes, it really is! It Can't Be True! Animals bring you record-breaking facts and amazing stories that you can see for yourself. Eye-popping photos and stunning illustrations show you what the numbers mean, comparing the extraordinary with the familiar. From the coconut crab that grows bigger than a basketball to the Ruppell's vulture that soars higher than an airplane, this unique book for kids shows you what other books only tell you. Featuring astounding animals from all the main groups - invertebrates, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals - this is the perfect gift for children who are curious about the animal kingdom.

Biology of the Lobster

Biology of the Lobster
Author: Jan Robert Factor
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 552
Release: 1995-10-17
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780122475702

Contributors. -- Preface. -- Introduction, Anatomy, and Life History, J.R. Factor. -- Taxonomy and Evolution, A.B. Williams. -- Larval and Postlarval Ecology, G.P. Ennis. -- Postlarval, Juvenile, Adolescent, and Adult Ecology, P. Lawton and K.L. Lavalli. -- Fishery Regulations and Methods, R.J. Miller. -- Populations, Fisheries, and Management, M.J. Fogarty. -- Interface of Ecology, Behavior, and Fisheries, J.S. Cobb. -- Aquaculture, D.E. Aiken and S.L. Waddy. -- Reproduction and Embryonic Development, P. Talbot and Simone Helluy. -- Control of Growth and Reproduction, S.L. Waddy, D.E. Aiken, and D.P.V. de Kleijn. -- Neurobiology and Neuroendocrinology, B. Beltz. -- Muscles and Their Innervation, C.K. Govind. -- Behavior and Sensory Biology, J. Atema and R. Voigt. -- The Feeding Appendages, K.L. Lavalli and J.R. Factor. -- The Digestive system, J.R. Factor. -- Digestive Physiology and Nutrition, D.E. Conklin. -- Circulation, the Blood, and Disease, G.G. Martin and J.E. Hose. -- The Phy ...