Kids can learn how to face and survive the most dangerous and disastrous things that could happen to them, from natural disasters and dangerous weather to fighting off dangerous animals. Full color.
The revolting and fascinating book is packed to the brim with disgusting, gross, and repulsive things sure to appeal to readers of all ages. The content is divided into a range of categories, from offensive animals, plants, and other creatures to foods, inventions, and of course, a selection of revolting human body bits such as snot, scabs, and earwax. Each page has a Yuck Factor rating and description, along with photos and illustrations. Sidebars include extra gross details and tips.
In this book, kids discover such fun and wacky facts as a giraffe can lick its ear with its tongue, mosquitoes don't bite, and fish sleep with their eyes open. Each secret is numbered, and every page has a full-color, full-page photograph with a short block of text.
From the blobfish to the axoloti, this book reveals the planet's freakiest animals Each page has simple blocks of text in a kid-friendly font and full-color photographs of 101 strange and bizarre animals.
by Marsh, Laura -
National Geographic Society, 2010
Paperback
$3.99
Every year like clockwork, animals both big and small are driven by a natural instinct to move, in order to survive. On both land and sea, they fight the odds and the forces of nature to breed, feed, or lead and carry on for future generations. This reader is an introduction to the treacherous trek of the zebra, walrus, and Christmas Island red crab to overcome obstacles that include hungry cheetahs, stinging yellow crazy ants, and even their fellow species to make the often impossible journey of their lives.
by Stewart, Melissa -
National Geographic Society, 2010
Paperback
Dewey: 595.796
AR: 2.5/LG/0.5/198409
$3.99
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Ants are everywhere. They creep, they crawl, they climb, and they fall. But they get up and they keep on working. Ants come in all different shapes, different sizes, and different colors. And they do a "lot" of different jobs. These hard-working little creatures thrive wherever they go, making whatever adaptations necessary in their ever-changing world.
by Marsh, Laura -
National Geographic Society, 2010
Paperback
$3.99
The monarch butterfly, one of the most seemingly delicate of all of nature's animals, proves to be one of the toughest in this reader. Making the yearly trip from the Northern United States and Canada to the Oyamel forest of Mexico is no easy task, and it takes five generations of butterflies in order to do so. Battling cold temperatures and the threat of starvation, these beautiful insects complete an almost 3,000 mile journey over the course of two months, only to have to turn and around and head back home.
by Hammond, Richard -
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), 2008
Hardcover
Dewey: 629.222
$17.99
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Physics comes alive when it's unveiled beneath the hood of the coolest, fastest science book around. Written in a no-nonsense style, this user-friendly science book features kids' favorite cars and contains experiments that readers can try at home. Full color.
Discover the secrets of chemistry, and learn about the properties of matter and the ways in which they interact, combine and change. "Chemistry "is a compelling guide to a community of characters who make up everything around us.
by Rabe, Tish -
Random House Books for Young Readers, 2005
Hardcover
Dewey: 578.769
AR: 3.4/LG/0.5/139045
$8.99
Norval the Fish is hosting a seaside talkshow for the Fish Channel-and the Cat in the Hat and Thing One and Thing Two are Cameracat and Crew Among Norval's special guests are his old friend Clam-I-Am (a shy gal who lives in the sand and likes to spit), along with horseshoe and hermit crabs, jellyfish, sand fleas, starfish, seagulls, and miscellaneous mollusks. Seaweed, seaglass, tides, tidal pools, dunes, driftwood, and waves make cameo appearances, too. "Warning: Beginning readers are apt to be swept away "
How do two dogs say hello? Which kind of dog can't bark? Why do some dogs bury their toys? In this book you'll find the answers and learn lots more interesting things about dogs.
by Stewart, Melissa -
National Geographic Society, 2010
Paperback
Dewey: 599.53
AR: 3.7/LG/0.5/201411
$3.99
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Everyone loves the smile on a dolphin's face. Though smart enough to become theme park tricksters, dolphins are first and foremost wild mammals. Melissa Stewart's lively text outlines our responsibility to conserve their natural environment. This high-interest book also offers an interactive experience to boost awareness of these adorable creatures.
by Jackson, Donna M. -
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH), 2009
Paperback
AR: 8.1/MG/2/142983
$8.99
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With dramatic full-color photos throughout, award-winning author Donna Jackson brings to life the inner workings of an animal emergency room, profiling the important work ER veterinarians do behind closed doors. Animals survive traumas with the help of high-tech X-rays, ventilators, endoscopes, and more importantly, the expert care of veterinarians and veterinary nurses who love animals, science, and a daily dose of adrenaline It takes loads of courage and compassion to be an ER vet
Read along as animal expert Jeff Corwin tells you about the Florida Everglades and his experiences there. Over forty photos bring this fascinating region to life From the American alligator of the freshwater marsh to the West Indian manatee of the Florida Bay, kids will love learning about the captivating plants and animals in the Everglades.
by Worth, Bonnie -
Random House Books for Young Readers, 2010
Hardcover
Dewey: 910.911
$8.99
What "purrrfect" timing Fall 2010 marks the launch of the new PBS Kids television show "The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That "--an animated preschool science program based on the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library book series--and to celebrate, we're coating the cover of our new Learning Library book "Ice Is Nice " with a shimmery finish In this latest installment of the bestselling series, the Cat in the Hat takes Sally and Dick to visit the North and South Poles, where they mingle with native animals--reindeer, musk oxen, polar bears, caribou, and all sorts of penguins. They discover how the animals stay warm in the freezing cold, learn why it's colder at the South Pole than at the North Pole, find out that one pole is located on land and the other isn't, and learn that scientists are studying climate change to keep both poles icy cold. This is the perfect book to curl up with on a cold winter's day--made even more perfect with a glistening cover
Read along as animal expert Jeff Corwin tells you about his favorite snakes and the experiences heas had with them. Over forty photos help bring these fascinating creatures to life From the Black Mambo to the Green Anaconda, kids will love learning all about these captivating animals.
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