Animal Sidekicks: Amazing Stories of Symbiosis in Animals and Plants
An NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students A New York State Charlotte Award Nominee "Excellently illustrated and providing a treasure trove of interesting information about symbiotic relationships." --BooklistHeard about the fish that clean shark teeth? Or the frog that lives with a tarantula? Welcome to the weird world of symbiosis--where animals form incredible relationships. Macken Murphy, host of the popular animal podcast Species, introduces his favourite symbiotic relationships in his first kids' nonfiction book, Animal Sidekicks. Along the way he explains the cool science behind the baffling behaviour of some animals--from friendly alliances to pesky parasites. Alongside him, illustrator Dragan Kordic skillfully brings to life head-scratching relationships in nature, including: - The crab that wears a sea urchin as a hat- The bat that goes to bed inside a plant- The warthog that likes a mongoose massage You'll even find out about symbiotic relationships including YOU! (Hint--is your head ever itchy?) By the end of the book you won't look at nature in the same way again!
Eyewitness Dog
Become an eyewitness to the extraordinary world of dogs - our intelligent, curious, and playful best friends with a fascinating history. The iconic eyewitness is back in a new and improved format to be passed down through the generations. This picture-led dog book for kids ages 9-12 will take you on a visual tour of everything from identifying breeds to taking care of your canine friend. Eyewitness Dog explains everything your child needs to know about dogs, whether there's a new addition to the family or they simply love animals. Throughout the pages of this newly revised dog encyclopedia, you can expect to find: A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.A visual tour through the topic combined with bite-sized text.A collectable poster revealing facts and photographs from the book.Eyewitness Dog introduces children to the evolutionary history of our furry friends - from their domestication, anatomy, and behavior, for both domestic and wild breeds, including wolves, jackals, and foxes. Learn why dogs and wolves hunt in packs, how dogs "talk" with their ears and tails, the basics of looking after a pet dog, and how dogs were specially taught to help humans. So, what's new? Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field. Explore the series! Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Journey down the River Amazon and explore the rainforest with Eyewitness Amazon, learn how to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change, or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.
Digging for Dinosaurs: Beneath the Street
Let's go digging for a dinosaur in the city. What will we find?In this uniquely interactive board book, toddlers go "digging" for dinosaurs by lifting flaps of various sizes. They'll discover many interesting objects, both natural and man-made, along the way!A delightful introduction to paleontology, young children will enjoy this treasure-hunt approach, and their excitement will grow as they get closer to finding the greatest treasure of all: a dinosaur!
Knowledge Encyclopedia Dinosaur!
DK's best-selling illustrated encyclopedia series takes you back to the Mesozoic Era, when fearsome dinosaurs roamed the land, sea, and skies. Discover dinosaurs as you've never seen them before through jaw-dropping 3D illustrations in this dinosaur encyclopedia for kids ages 9+. Did you know that Velociraptor had three large "killer claws" on each foot to hunt down prey? Or that the long-necked Diplodocus was as long as three school buses? Can you imagine what a strange life it would be for Saltasaurus with no toes on its front feet? Would you believe that Carcharocles megalodon was an ocean monster with a fearsome bite at least six times stronger than today's great white shark? Knowledge Encyclopedia's clear explanations, illustrations, photographs, and 3D images will engage children in complex subjects. Find yourself transported to the age of dinosaurs and then the Ice Age with this perfect gift for anyone who loves dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures. This all-encompassing dinosaur encyclopedia for kids offers: An impressive collection of facts, charts, timelines, and illustrations exploring the prehistoric world.A visual approach using illustrations, photographs, and extremely detailed 3D CGI images, including the Tyrannosaurus and Pterodactylus.Updates to include the latest dinosaur discoveries and research, including feathered dinosaurs and theories about dinosaur behavior.Kids can see and read about every type of prehistoric animal in unprecedented detail and with stunning realism. Find out how these fascinating creatures lived, why they died out, and what their fossil traces tell us. This new book in the Knowledge Encyclopedia series is loaded with more than 60 prehistoric creatures, split by era. More in the series Knowledge Encyclopedia Dinosaur! is part of DK's visual and hugely successful Knowledge Encyclopedia series. Complete the collection and dive into the deep with Knowledge Encyclopedia Ocean!, take a trip to the solar system with Knowledge Encyclopedia Space!, and discover mythical stories with Knowledge Encyclopedia Myths and Legends!.
Anglerfish: The Seadevil of the Deep
"A fun and creepy fish tale brimming with scientific appeal." --Kirkus Reviews Dive thirteen thousand feet below the ocean's surface, where no ray of sunlight can penetrate. Resources are scarce, and fellow inhabitants scarcer. This is life in the midnight zone--life for the anglerfish, known as the Seadevil of the Deep. Still largely a mystery to scientists, the deep-sea anglerfish is a true source of fascination and awe. To some, the fish resembles a prehistoric creature forgotten by time; to others, she is the embodiment of power, grace, and grit, using her remarkable physical attributes and a talent for deception to survive one of the harshest environments on the planet. In Anglerfish, author Elaine M. Alexander and illustrator Fiona Fogg shine a small light on this mesmerizing, unforgettable creature. A captivating text paired with stunning artwork complement not only STEM but also language arts and history curricula. More facts about the anglerfish--from how it hunts to the surprising way a female mates with far tinier males--await curious readers in the back matter.
Amazing Axolotls
Fun facts about axolotls are embedded throughout this fully illustrated activity book, featuring mazes, puzzles, word searches, seek-and-find, and other games for kids ages 6-8. Fun facts about axolotls are embedded throughout this fully illustrated activity book, featuring mazes, puzzles, word searches, seek-and-find, and other games for kids ages 6-8.
See Inside Future Energy
We need energy, and lots of it - but some of the ways we generate energy put life on Earth in danger. We already have some planet-friendly alternatives, but we're going to need more. This book imagines a future world packed with exciting, innovative renewable energy technology. It explains what that technology might look like, how it will work, and how it will change the world we live in for the better. It looks all the way to a future where energy can be generated in outer space - one day, enough to fuel the entire solar system. Technology covered includes: solar power - in space; wind turbines - high in the sky; nuclear fusion; wave power; geothermal energy; new forms of transport, from airships to hydrogen planes to solar-powered ships; new sources of food and new types of farm; innovative ways to store energy.
Keep on Moving
From humpback whales that travel thousands of kilometers from Antarctica to Costa Rica every year to dragonflies crossing the Indian Ocean without rest, Keep on Moving explores the marvels of animal migration. Blending the latest scientific discoveries with conservation insights, fascinating facts, and real-life observations, this book introduces readers to key science topics like food chains, habitats, and life cycles while showcasing some of the most extraordinary migrating species on the planet.
