Mara Grunbaum
Author
Language
English
Description
We all have our off days. Why should Evolution be any different? Maybe Evolution got carried away with an idea that was just a little too crazy-like having the Regal Horned Lizard defend itself by shooting three-foot streams of blood from its eyes. Or maybe Evolution ran out of steam (Memo to Evolution: The Irrawaddy Dolphin looks like a prototype that should have been left on the drawing board). Or maybe Evolution was feeling cheeky-a fish with hands?...
2) Llamas
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
These animals are known for their beautiful fur and for their tempers. An angry llama can spit more than 10 feet - and it has very good aim!
Meet the lively llama - a pack animal with a lot of personality.
Wild Life LOL! introduces young readers to some of the most amazing animals on the planet in a surprising and laugh-out-loud-funny way. Each book is brimming with colorful photos, bite-sized text, wacky facts, jokes, and riddles that will entertain...
Author
Language
English
Description
What controls Earth's temperature? How do the changes happening now compare to those that have happened in the past?
This book lays out how the makeup of Earth's atmosphere can affect everything living beneath it, and how human activities - from cutting down trees to burning fossil fuels - are changing the climate worldwide.
Glaciers are melting. Summers are heating up. Sea levels are on the rise. Climate change is affecting every corner of our planet...
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2020
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that octopuses are among the most intelligent creatures on earthor that their eight arms can work independently of each other? Learn fascinating facts like these - and more!"--Publisher's website
5) Sea turtles
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that sea turtles can live to be 100 years old or that they can migrate up to 2,800 miles from their birthplace? These amazing animals are also at risk due to pollution and illegal fishing. Learn fascinating facts like these and more all in the pages of this book!"--www.juniorlibraryguild.com
"Introduces the reader to sea turtles."--
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"In this book, kids will learn the fascinating ways that things work by learning how they come apart"--
"Boom! Crash! Crumble! Demolition experts bring down a massive building within its own footprint; the hood of a car crumples in a crash, exactly as planned; and a wave of molasses covers a city in sticky goo. What is going on? From quick answers to in-depth explanations, we've got you covered. Discover all about the mighty -- and mightily controlled...
7) Black bears
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that black bears are the most common bears on Earth--but that some black bears actually have white fur? Be surprised and awed by every page of this captivating book! Features include stunning photography; a fact file which breaks down vital data points in an easy-to-follow and understand format; fast facts; a family tree to show the evolution of and how this animal fits into the wider category of its scientific order; a glossary and...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"For animal lovers who are absolutely obsessed with everything cats, this book has it all: mind-blowing facts; tons of breeds; superfun games; hands-on activities; hilarious cat jokes; and fascinating research, such as how cats manage to (almost) always land on their feet"--