Read and Download eBook Full
Author: Modern Publishing
Publisher:
Published: 1990
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9780874498172
DOWNLOAD EBOOKJourney 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.
Author: Camilla De la Bédoyère
Publisher:
Published: 2015
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781454914587
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA 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.
Author: Rebecca L. Johnson
Publisher: Millbrook Press (Tm)
Published: 2020
Total Pages: 52
ISBN-13: 154154241X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDid 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.
Author: Eric Carle
Publisher: Puffin
Published: 2021-10-19
Total Pages: 80
ISBN-13: 9780241381670
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA 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.
Author: Dawn Cusick
Publisher: Charlesbridge
Published: 2012-07-01
Total Pages: 50
ISBN-13: 1607343940
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExplores 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.
Author: Derek Harvey
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2019-10-15
Total Pages: 98
ISBN-13: 1465495959
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn 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.
Author: Susan Stockdale
Publisher: Holiday House
Published: 2022-06-28
Total Pages: 35
ISBN-13: 1682633969
DOWNLOAD EBOOKYou’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.
Author: Scientific American Editors
Publisher: Scientific American
Published: 2017-11-20
Total Pages: 229
ISBN-13: 1250121566
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHumans 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.
Author: Marion Fasel
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Published: 2020-09-22
Total Pages: 161
ISBN-13: 0847868400
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCreatures 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.
Author: Susan G. Davis
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Published: 2023-09-01
Total Pages: 328
ISBN-13: 052091953X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is the story of Sea World, a theme park where the wonders of nature are performed, marketed, and sold. With its trademark star, Shamu the killer whale—as well as performing dolphins, pettable sting rays, and reproductions of pristine natural worlds—the park represents a careful coordination of shows, dioramas, rides, and concessions built around the theme of ocean life. Susan Davis analyzes the Sea World experience and the forces that produce it: the theme park industry; Southern California tourism; the privatization of urban space; and the increasing integration of advertising, entertainment, and education. The result is an engaging exploration of the role played by images of nature and animals in contemporary commercial culture, and a precise account of how Sea World and its parent corporation, Anheuser-Busch, succeed. Davis argues that Sea World builds its vision of nature around customers' worries and concerns about the environment, family relations, and education. While Davis shows the many ways that Sea World monitors its audience and manipulates animals and landscapes to manufacture pleasure, she also explains the contradictions facing the enterprise in its campaign for a positive public identity. Shifting popular attitudes, animal rights activists, and environmental laws all pose practical and public relations challenges to the theme park. Davis confronts the park's vast operations with impressive insight and originality, revealing Sea World as both an industrial product and a phenomenon typical of contemporary American culture. Spectacular Nature opens an intriguing field of inquiry: the role of commercial entertainment in shaping public understandings of the environment and environmental problems.
