zoology

"They can dance, sing, and, of course, fly--what's not to love about birds? With more than 10,000 species of dramatically different colors, shapes, and sizes, birds are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. The only animal with feathers, birds have soared through the skies for millions of years. In this beautiful picture book, learn what makes a bird a bird, what birds like to eat, and how these masters of the air have evolved. Ever wonder which bird is the smallest? Or the fastest? Which can fly the highest? Or stay airborne longest? You'll find answers to these questions and countless others in The Bird Book"--From the publisher's web site.

"This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about an orca's arctic habitat, body parts, and behaviors"--.

This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a polar bear's arctic habitat, body parts, and behaviors.

Looks at the history of zoology and discusses three women who made contributions to the field.

"This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a snowy owl's Arctic habitat, body parts, and behaviors"--.

This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a sea otter's Arctic habitat, body parts, and behaviors.

"This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about an arctic foxes' arctic habitat, body parts, and behaviors"--.

"This book features 22 . . . invertebrates that range widely in appearances, behaviors, and habitats. From house centipedes that scurry around humid bathrooms and basements, to . . . monarch butterflies that migrate many thousands of miles, to giant clams that secure themselves safely to ocean reefs, each invertebrate occupies a unique spot in Earth's ecosystems. The species are presented alphabetically by their common names. These animals represent the . . . diversity among Earth's invertebrates"--Pages 10-11.

"This book highlights 22 . . . fish species found in oceans, rivers, lakes, and streams. These fish encompass species from Agnatha, Chondrichthyes, and Osteichthyes groupings, including the eel-like Pacific hagfish that slithers across the muddy ocean floor, the great white shark that rules the ocean as the biggest predatory fish, and the . . . blue tang that darts in between . . . coral. The species are presented alphabetically by their common names"--Page 11.

"This book presents 22 notable amphibian species from around the world. The species are presented alphabetically by their common names. These amphibians represent the . . . diversity of appearance and behavior in the class Amphibia. They range in size from the small golden poison frog to the enormous Chinese giant salamander. Some, such as the American bullfrog, are short and stocky. Others, such as the ringed caecilian, are long and thin. Each species plays an important role in its ecosystem"--Page 11.