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ISBN 13 : 9780812487756
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Book Rating : 4.4/5 (877 download)
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Author : Querida Lee Pearce
Publisher : Julian Messner
ISBN 13 : 9780671686451
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (864 download)
Download or read book Armadillos and Other Unusual Animals written by Querida Lee Pearce and published by Julian Messner. This book was released on 1989 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brief introductions to thirty animals with unusual and bizarre habits--such as the hognose snake who plays dead as a defense mechanism and the sand skink who can see through windows in his eyelids.
Author : Matthew Murrie
Publisher : Workman Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1523510900
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (235 download)
Download or read book The Screaming Hairy Armadillo and 76 Other Animals with Weird, Wild Names written by Matthew Murrie and published by Workman Publishing Company. This book was released on 2020-09-29 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating compendium featuring over 70 unusual animal species. What's in a name? This lively, illustrated celebration is jam-packed with creatures notable for their bizarre, baffling, and just-plain-funny names. Meet the White-Bellied Go-Away Bird, whose cry sounds like someone screaming, "Go away!" Or the Aye-Aye, whose name means "I don't know" in Malagasy because no one wants anything to do with this bad-luck creature. Some are obvious, if still weird––guess what the Fried Egg Jellyfish looks like. Others sound like an inside joke: It's easy to figure out what was on the taxonomist's mind when he christened a fly he discovered Pieza Pie. Along the way you'll learn all about these curiously named animals' just-as-curious habits, appearances, and abilities.
Author : Scholastic
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0531137694
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (311 download)
Download or read book Armadillos (Wild Life LOL!) written by Scholastic and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dynamite digger can range in size from hamster size to the size of a golden retriever! Meet the amazing armadillo - one of the world's most unusual animals. 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 every child who picks it up.
Author : Querida Lee Pearce
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (12 download)
Download or read book Amazing Science written by Querida Lee Pearce and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brief introductions to thirty animals with unusual and bizarre habits--such as the hognose snake who plays dead as a defense mechanism and the sand skink who can see through windows in his eyelids.
Author : Darin A. Croft
Publisher : Indiana University Press
ISBN 13 : 0253020948
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (53 download)
Download or read book Horned Armadillos and Rafting Monkeys written by Darin A. Croft and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2016-08-29 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thrilling guide to the Cenozoic mammals of South America, featuring seventy-five life reconstructions of extinct species, plus photos of specimens and sites. South America is home to some of the most distinctive mammals on Earth—giant armadillos, tiny anteaters, the world’s largest rodent, and its smallest deer. But the continent once supported a variety of other equally intriguing mammals that have no close living relatives: armored mammals with tail clubs, saber-toothed marsupials, and even a swimming sloth. We know of the existence of these peculiar species thanks to South America’s rich fossil record, which provides many glimpses of prehistoric mammals and the ecosystems in which they lived. Organized as a “walk through time” and featuring species from fifteen important fossil sites, this book is the most extensive and richly illustrated volume devoted exclusively to the Cenozoic mammals of South America. The text is supported by seventy-five life reconstructions of extinct species in their native habitats, as well as photographs of fossil specimens and the sites highlighted in the book. An annotated bibliography is included for those interested in delving into the scientific literature. “Well-written and easy for the nonspecialist to understand, this is also a most needed updating of this subject, much in the line of classic works such as Simpson’s The Beginning of the Age of Mammals in South America and Patterson and Pascual’s The Fossil Mammal Fauna of South America.” —Richard Fariña, coauthor Megafauna: Giant Beasts of Pleistocene South America “This handsome book, written by a leading expert in South American paleontology, is profusely illustrated with maps, time charts, color photographs of fossils, and exquisite life reconstructions. The book . . . will appeal to any individual, young and old alike, interested in the fossil record, as well as to students and scholars of paleontology who work in other parts of the globe.” —Choice
Author : Michael Hearst
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1452104670
Total Pages : 111 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (521 download)
Download or read book Unusual Creatures written by Michael Hearst and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2012-09-26 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Introduces the reader to a wealth of extraordinary life forms"-- P. [4] of cover.
Author : W. J. Loughry
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN 13 : 0806194731
Total Pages : 345 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (61 download)
Download or read book The Nine-Banded Armadillo written by W. J. Loughry and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2024-02-19 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The word armadillo is Spanish for “little armored one.” This midsize mammal that looks like a walking tank is a source of fascination for many people but a mystery to almost all. Dating back at least eleven million years, the nocturnal, burrowing insectivore was for centuries mistaken for a cross between a hedgehog and a turtle, but it actually belongs to the mammalian superorder Xenarthra that includes sloths and anteaters. Biologists W. J. Loughry and Colleen M. McDonough have studied the nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) for more than twenty years. Their richly illustrated book offers the first comprehensive review of everything scientists know about this unique animal. Engaging both scientists and a broader public, Loughry and McDonough describe the armadillo’s anatomy and physiology and all aspects of its ecology, behavior, and evolution. They also compare the nine-banded armadillo with twenty or so other, related species. The authors pay special attention to three key features of armadillo biology—reproduction, disease, and habitat expansion—and why they matter. Armadillos reproduce in a unique and puzzling manner: females always give birth to litters of genetically identical quadruplets, a strategy not found in any other vertebrates. Nine-banded armadillos are also the only vertebrates except for humans known to contract leprosy naturally. And what about habitat expansion? The authors suggest that the armadillo’s remarkable spread across the southeastern United States may be the consequence of its most notable feature: a tough, protective carapace. Biologists, evolutionists, students, and all those interested in this curious creature will find The Nine-Banded Armadillo rich in information and insight. This comprehensive analysis will stand as the definitive scientific reference for years to come and a source of pleasure for the general public.
Author : Kate Riggs
Publisher : The Creative Company
ISBN 13 : 1640006788
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (4 download)
Download or read book Armadillos written by Kate Riggs and published by The Creative Company. This book was released on 2022-07-22 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet the armadillo! Learn about how this unique mammal uses its boney shell for protection. Elementary-aged readers will discover armadillos of all shapes and sizes, ranging from tiny pups to the adult giant armadillo. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating creatures. A South American folktale explains how the armadillo's shell became a musical instrument.
Author : Maggie Ryan Sandford
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN 13 : 0762493631
Total Pages : 449 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (624 download)
Download or read book Consider the Platypus written by Maggie Ryan Sandford and published by Black Dog & Leventhal. This book was released on 2019-08-27 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *FINALIST FOR THE 2020 GENERAL NONFICTION MINNESOTA BOOK AWARDS* Interested in the origins of the species? Consider the Platypus uses pets such as dogs and cats as well as animal outliers like the axolotl and naked mole rat to wittily tackle mind-bending concepts about how evolution, biology, and genetics work. Consider the Platypus explores the history and features of more than 50 animals to provide insight into our current understanding of evolution. Using Darwin's theory as a springboard, Maggie Ryan Sandford details scientists' initial understanding of the development of creatures and how that has expanded in the wake of genetic sequencing, including the: Peppered Moth, which changed color based on the amount of soot in the London air; California Two-Spotted Octopus, which has the amazing ability to alter its DNA/RNA not over generations but during its lifetime; miniscule tardigrade, which is so hearty it can withstand radiation, lack of water and oxygen, and temperatures as low as -328°F and as high 304 °F; and, of course, the platypus, which has so many disparate features, from a duck's bill to venomous spur to mammary patches, that scientists originally thought it was a hoax. Surprising, witty, and impeccably researched, Sandford describes each animal's significant features and how these have adapted to its environment, such as the zebra finch's beak shape, which was observed by Charles Darwin and is a cornerstone of his Theory of Evolution. With scientifically accurate but charming art by Rodica Prato, Consider the Platypus showcases species as diverse as the sloth, honey bee, cow, brown kiwi, and lungfish, to name a few, to tackle intimidating concepts is a accessible way.
Author : Joel Sartore
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1426217773
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (262 download)
Download or read book The Photo Ark written by Joel Sartore and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2017 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book of photography represents National Geographic's Photo Ark, a major cross-platform initiative and lifelong project by photographer Joel Sartore to make portraits of the world's animals -- especially those that are endangered. His message: to know these animals is to save them. Sartore intends to photograph every animal in captivity in the world. He is circling the globe, visiting zoos and wildlife rescue centers to create studio portraits of 12,000 species, with an emphasis on those facing extinction. He has photographed more than 6,000 already and now, thanks to a multi-year partnership with National Geographic, he may reach his goal. This book showcases his animal portraits: from tiny to mammoth, from the Florida grasshopper sparrow to the greater one-horned rhinoceros. Paired with the prose of veteran wildlife writer Douglas Chadwick, this book presents an argument for saving all the species of our planet.
Author : Dee Phillips
Publisher : Bearport Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1617727954
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (177 download)
Download or read book Armadillo’s Burrow written by Dee Phillips and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A very odd-looking creature is furiously digging a hole with its long claws. The creature is a nine-banded armadillo, and while it already has ten other burrows in its territory, the busy homemaker has just discovered a great place to build yet another underground home! In Armadillo’s Burrow, kids will explore the underground world of these little animals through clear text and large, full-color photos. Age-appropriate activities, such as describing the animal to a friend, and critical-thinking questions give readers a chance to gain insights beyond the facts and figures. Fun information, such as how an armadillo digs for insects using its snout and then slurps up the bugs with its sticky tongue, is sure to delight young readers.
Author : Jack Hanna
Publisher : Tommy Nelson
ISBN 13 : 1418586633
Total Pages : 99 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (185 download)
Download or read book Jungle Jack's Wackiest, Wildest, and Weirdest Animals in the World written by Jack Hanna and published by Tommy Nelson. This book was released on 2009-06-07 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wacky, wild, and weird look at animals through the eyes of Jungle Jack Hanna! Have you ever seen a naked mole rat? Do you know what a binturong is? Do you know what kind of bird has a deadly kick? Explore the world’s wackiest, wildest, and weirdest animals with expert and host Jungle Jack Hanna. The book features thirty animals that are wacky, weird, or wild. Kids will learn amazing animal facts and stories of Jungle Jack's personal adventures with some of these unique creatures. The book includes a bonus DVD with hilarious bloopers from his Emmy award-winning show, Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild, and other shows from his career.
Author : Megan Borgert-Spaniol
Publisher : Bellwether Media
ISBN 13 : 1681030446
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (81 download)
Download or read book Nine-banded Armadillos written by Megan Borgert-Spaniol and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These little armored mammals are the only of their kind to wear protective shells. While most species are found outside the United States, the nine-banded armadillo is the only American species. Read all about these shielded creatures in this interesting title for young readers.
Author : Ilo Hiller
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780890964279
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (642 download)
Download or read book Introducing Mammals to Young Naturalists written by Ilo Hiller and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the mammals of Texas, examining such species as the prairie dog, beaver, armadillo, and porcupine.
Author : Alix Wood
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1615338462
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (153 download)
Download or read book Weird Animals in the Wild written by Alix Wood and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2013-07-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some animals have truly weird features and habits. A monkey with a giant nose and a slew of spitters are some of the creatures readers will learn about in this volume. Colorful, often funny, photographs accompany simple text.
Author : Rose Davin
Publisher : Capstone
ISBN 13 : 151574602X
Total Pages : 25 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (157 download)
Download or read book Armadillos written by Rose Davin and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who's that digging in the desert sand? It's an armadillo! Look inside to find out why armadillos dig.
