Zoology category: 2375 books

Tutti conoscono Nessie, il mostro di Loch Ness, ma pochi conoscono Larrie, il mostro del Lago di Como. Se ne sente parlare per la prima volta nel 1946 quando il Corriere Comasco titola: "La paurosa avventura di due cacciatori brianzoli". Qui, per la prima volta, si cita appunto Larrie, o...

Discover some of the most extraordinary creatures in nature! This book takes a close look at 101 of the coolest tricks and superpowers in the animal kingdom. Find out how these animals' superpowers work and what they use them for--both to hunt and to protect themselves! Organized from A to Z, meet insects, reptiles, mammals, birds, and fish, all that have amazing super-abilities!

Did you know that dolphins have names for each other? Readers discover the amazing world of dolphin communication and more in this fun and informative book. Bringing abstract concepts to life with factual evidence, the book explores the function of life science in the natural world. Dazzling photographs will stimulate readers, and accessible language will aid developing vocabularies.

How does a poison dart frog release its deadly, toxic mucus when a predator attacks? And which underwater slime producer shoots sticky, poisonous, spaghetti-like threads from its butt to repel its enemies? In this brand-new title, learn the answers to these questions and more—and prepare to get...

There are many reasons a child would enjoy a Most Popular Birds in the USA themed book. Firstly, birds have colorful feathers that offer a wide range of beauty and intrigue. Second is the fascinating stories about the locations where the flying wonders can be found. Of course, brief descriptions of their...

DK Readers is a multi-level learning-to-read programme combining DK's highly visual style with appealing stories at five graduated levels. Stunning photographs and engaging, age-appropriate stories are guaranteed to capture a child's interest while developing reading skills and general knowledge....

Mammals are amazing creatures. They give birth to live young and they nurse them, too. Did you know that the bats are the only flying mammals? And that the blue whales are the largest mammals in the world? You’ll learn more interesting facts when you read this ebook. Grab a copy today.

What is the BIGGEST animal? The SMALLEST? The FASTEST, the SLOWEST? The MOST POISONOUS? The animal that SLEEPS the MOST?   What animal has the MOST POWERFUL bite?   The answers to these questions and a lot MORE can be found in this book that explores the world of Feats...

Aprende todo sobre las serpientes en este emocionante libro para niños. Está lleno de imágenes bellas e interesantes que les enseñan a los niños todo sobre estos animales asombrosos. Este libro de Nivel 2 es apropiado para los primeros pasos de lectura independiente o para una experiencia de lectura en voz alta, ¡perfecto para motivar a futuros científicos y exploradores!

What is a giant squid? Giant squid are strange looking animals. They are a long tube with a head and arms sticking out the front. They are also big. A giant squid can be 60 feet (18.3 metres) long from its tail to the tip of its longest arms. It can weigh more than 1,000 pounds (454 kg). That is a...

Why does each koala in a zoo need 1000 trees? How do you check a Tree-kangaroo’s pouch for joeys? Why is a wombat’s poo square-shaped? And how do dogs help look after ‘extinct’ bandicoots? Discover all this and more, as we take you behind the scenes of a modern Australian zoo and animal...

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1863 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'List of Birds Collected in the Island of Bouru' is a list of sixty-six bird species, including seventeen new ones previously unknown to ornithology. Alfred...

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1867 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Mimicry, and Other Protective Resemblances Among Animals' outlines the many uses of mimicry employed by creatures such as insects, lizards, and birds....

En un mundo donde las temperaturas globales están cambiando de forma extrema tanto en la tierra y en el mar, las migraciones anuales de animales de todo tipo son historias de fuerza y voluntad increíble. Nuevas tecnologías nos permite seguir a estos animales y comprender mejor nuestro mundo que...