Spectacular Animals and Fascinating Animals

Spectacular Animals and Fascinating Animals

Author: Modern Publishing

Publisher:

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9780874498172

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Journey to adventure as you begin an excursion into the fascinating and spectacular World of Wildlife! Learn about the natural habitat of some of your favorite animals as you discover an abundance of factual tips highlighted in each photo-and illustration-filled chapter.


Amazing Animals

Amazing Animals

Author: Camilla De la Bédoyère

Publisher:

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781454914587

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A collection of the fastest, biggest, weirdest, and most spectacular animals on Earth. From counting fish to learning which bird has the strangest beak, discover more than 300 lavishly illustrated animals.


Nature's Ninja

Nature's Ninja

Author: Rebecca L. Johnson

Publisher: Millbrook Press (Tm)

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 154154241X

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Did you know that some animals have natural ninja-like talents? In this book, you'll learn all about them, including geckos, sea urchins, bombardier beetles, and more. For example, geckos can grip almost any surface--including walls and ceilings--with their amazing toes. And when collector urchins are attacked, they release tiny, sharp objects that bear a striking resemblance to throwing stars. You will also meet the scientists who are studying these animals' amazing abilities.


Eric Carle's Amazing Animals

Eric Carle's Amazing Animals

Author: Eric Carle

Publisher: Puffin

Published: 2021-10-19

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 9780241381670

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A bright and engaging first introduction to the animal kingdom. Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar on a journey many different animal habitats - including lush rainforests, arid deserts and snowy mountains - and meet over 180 of the amazing creatures who share our planet. With vivid scenes to marvel at, fascinating facts to discover and a beautiful fold-out page. Featuring stunning artwork from the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, this is a spectacular celebration of animals.


Animal Eggs

Animal Eggs

Author: Dawn Cusick

Publisher: Charlesbridge

Published: 2012-07-01

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 1607343940

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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.


Through the Animal Kingdom

Through the Animal Kingdom

Author: Derek Harvey

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2019-10-15

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 1465495959

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An amazing adventure of animal discovery Thirteen extraordinary habitats to explore. Thirteen unforgettable stories. Go on a journey that spans every corner of our planet. What do freezing mountain peaks, vast deserts, lush forests, and the deepest, darkest oceans have in common? They're all places that incredible animals call home. Through the Animal Kingdom invites you on a journey through these habitats to discover the secret lives of the animals that live there. Track a bald eagle as it soars majestically over the Rocky Mountains, follow migrating wildebeests across the Serengeti as they attempt a dangerous river crossing under the watchful eyes of hungry predators, or trace the tracks of the solitary amur leopard - the rarest cat on Earth - as it silently stalks its prey through the icy forests of the Siberian wilderness. Through the Animal Kingdom is the first installment in a new series aiming to reinvent early reference for a new generation of reader, and is perfect for adventurous animal lovers anywhere.


Spectacular Spots

Spectacular Spots

Author: Susan Stockdale

Publisher: Holiday House

Published: 2022-06-28

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 1682633969

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You’ll be amazed to discover all the different reasons why animals have spots! What kinds of animals have spots and why do they have them? With engaging rhymes and bright, bold images, award-winning author-illustrator Susan Stockdale introduces readers to a range of spotted animals, familiar and exotic, and some of the benefits of their patterns. In addition to providing beauty and inspiration, spots can help a creature masquerade as a different, more threatening species, provide camouflage for hunting or hiding, or scare off predators. From the ladybug to the blue poison dart frog, the green anaconda to the white-tailed deer fawn, these spectacularly spotted creatures will delight and fascinate budding naturalists. This entrancing companion to Stripes of All Types (130,000 copies sold in a variety of formats) features energetic rhyming text and beautifully detailed paintings that pop off the page. An afterword tells a little bit more about each animal and where it lives, and readers can test their knowledge of animal spots with a fun matching game at the end.


Astonishing Animals

Astonishing Animals

Author: Tim Flannery

Publisher: Open Road + Grove/Atlantic

Published: 2012-03-01

Total Pages: 406

ISBN-13: 0802194176

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From the authors of A Gap in Nature, a breathtaking visual adventure showcasing ninety of the world’s most astounding creatures. Sumptuous birds of paradise, amazing soft-shell turtles, frogs that look like tomatoes, and terrifying fish (including the deep-water angler fish from Finding Nemo) are just some of the extraordinary creatures that can be found in Tim Flannery and Peter Schouten’s new book, Astonishing Animals. Superbly illustrated with lifelike full-color paintings, Astonishing Animals details ninety of the world’s most amazing animals from around the world. In this book you will find the hairy seadevil; the spectacular Sulawesi naked bat; and in the depths of the limestone caves in Slovenia, the olm, a pink, four-legged, sightless salamander that lives for a hundred years. In fascinating vignettes, Flannery offers the true evolutionary tale of how each of these bizarre creatures came to look the way they do. Alongside each historical account is a stunning hand-painted color reproduction (life-size in the original painting) by Schouten. Filled with purple-faced apes, jagged-toothed dolphins, and antlered lizards, Astonishing Animals is a remarkable collection of the world’s most incredible creatures and the stories behind their remarkable survival into a modern age. “An elegant paean to some of the world’s strangest and/or most beautiful creatures.” —Mary Ann Gwinn, The Seattle Times “As beautiful as it is fascinating, this book will be relished by animal lovers of all stripes.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review


Beautiful Creatures

Beautiful Creatures

Author: Marion Fasel

Publisher: Rizzoli Publications

Published: 2020-09-22

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 0847868400

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Creatures from the animal kingdom represented in exquisite jewelry by renowned masters Cartier, Bulgari, Tiffany & Co., JAR, Belperron, David Webb, Schlumberger, Boucheron, and many other brilliant jewelers. Many of the most imaginative designs by the world's great jewelry houses and artisans take inspiration from the animal kingdom. From Cartier's iconic panthers to Bulgari's snakes and JAR's butterflies, these spectacular objects dripping with precious stones are akin to wearable art. Beautiful Creatures depicts some of the most spectacular beasts ever transformed into sparkling treasures and accompanies a forthcoming special exhibition in the American Museum of Natural History's Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals. The 120 pieces featured date from the mid-1800s to the present, representing species from the realms of land, air, and water. Gorgeous studio photography of the jewelry is complemented by images of iconic personalities, including Elizabeth Taylor, Twiggy, and the Duchess of Windsor wearing famous animal- inspired jewels. Guest curator Marion Fasel relays the stories behind the individual pieces through entertaining anecdotes and reveals the colorful histories and fascinating symbolism of these remarkable creatures in precious gems and metals that intrigue and delight and that we never tire of wearing.


Amazing Animals

Amazing Animals

Author: Scientific American Editors

Publisher: Scientific American

Published: 2017-11-20

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13: 1250121566

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Humans tend to think that we are unique in our intelligence, social skill and depth of emotion. We tend to forget that we are animals too, and if we’re paying attention, we might see a bit of ourselves in the sheer variety of species, with their myriad behaviors, survival skills, social and communication systems and other traits. For example, it might seem baffling that a certain African termite would build mud homes that can reach 18 feet tall – until we find out that they're not the latest style in insect McMansions, but rather the height works for climate control. In this eBook, we gather recent research on animal behavior, including surprising discoveries of how animals think and feel, from man’s best friend to some of the earth’s oddest creatures. In examining the act of mourning, for instance, mounting evidence indicates that species from dolphins to elephants to cats and dogs experience grief over the loss of loved ones. Killer whales appear to be splitting into separate species over, of all things, cultural differences in food acquisition – currently a hot button issue for our own species. The animal kingdom teems with secret stories of strange and fascinating lives, some of which can help remind us what it means to be human.