Zoology category: 2375 books

From the creators of DK findout!, the free online resource for kids, comes an exciting new book series full of amazing images, incredible quizzes, and cutting-edge information kids need to know. The DK findout! series helps kids become experts on their favorite subjects-from dinosaurs to space. Learning...

The echidna is one of the world’s most extraordinary creatures. It is a living fossil whose relatives were walking the earth over 100 million years ago. Like the platypus, it is a mammal that lays eggs. And, like all mammals, it has fur and produces milk. This book describes the echidna’s lifestyle...

Higher Invertebrates picks up where the study guide, Lower Invertebrates, leaves off. Here, the focus is on invertebrates that have a coelom, therefore the structures and specializations for life functions of annelids (earthworms, in particular), mollusks, echinoderms (specifically sea stars) and...

Because Lower Invertebrates includes the simplest of animals, this unit introduces the phylogeny of the whole animal kingdom as well as body plan features that are applicable to all animals. The focus in this study unit is on animals that do not have coeloms namely sponges, jellyfish, flatworms and...

Chordates begins with a presentation of their identifying features before it focuses on the specific features of seven major classes: three classes of fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. For each class, anatomy and lifestyle are key topics. The level of development and specialization of...

Here, for the first time, is a comprehensive and accessible overview of one of the world’s most popular insect groups, the Odonata. Written for interested amateurs as well as more experienced professionals, Dragonflies of the World covers their evolution, ecology, behaviour, physiology and taxonomy....

Fun Dog Facts for Kids 9-12 Silly, astonishing and just plain weird facts with explanations about the world’s most popular pet by pet author Jacquelyn Elnor Johnson. Fascinating and fun for dog-loving kids, fans of Jenny Kellett, Sophia Yin and Colleen Pelar and dog lovers of all ages! If...

This early work by William Henry Hudson was originally published in 1898 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory essay. 'Birds in London' gives a compelling account of bird life in London, beautifully illustrated by Bryan Hook and A. D. McCormick. William Henry Hudson was born...

With a scientist's mind and an animal lover's compassion, world-renowned biologist Rupert Sheldrake presents a groundbreaking exploration of animal behavior that will profoundly change the way we think about animals--and ourselves. How do cats know when it's time to go to the vet, even before...

A “pleasingly eclectic” collection of essays about the author’s love of the wilderness, literature, cooking, dogs, and life itself (Booklist).   On the Edge of the Wild is a stunning collection of essays that shares Stephen Bodio’s passion for the country, wilderness, literature, and much...

Is your dog driving you mad? Learn how to • find your dog’s off-switch • enjoy a calm visit to a cafe or pub • reach your dog’s mind without losing yours • enjoy your dog again! Instead of saying “This is what you do,” then leaving you to it, Beverley takes you by the...

Elmwood Park Zoo was established in 1924 when roughly 16 acres of land and a small group of animals were donated to the borough of Norristown. Although the early years of the zoo were more akin to a small farm, it has gone through an extensive expansion during the past few decades. This expansion...

Enter the extraordinary empire of the creepy-crawly. From dung beetles to dragonflies, meet the neighbors you rarely see--but are essential to your life. A wealth of facts combined with dramatic photography ensures that Eye Wonder is the perfect educational start for young children. Eye Wonder is...

Countless reports from credible individuals suggest that something shocking may be stalking the woods of the southern United States—something massive, bipedal, and covered in hair.  Tales of these Southern Sasquatch creatures—such as the one made famous by the 1972 horror movie "The Legend...