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How bats see in the dark
Par Malcolm Penny. 1997
Explains how bats, with their poor vision, use echolocation--creating their own sounds and listening for echoes from nearby stationary objects…
and moving insects--to move about safely and hunt for food. Describes physical features, such as sensitive ears and specialized nose shapes, that assist in navigating without eyesight. For grades 3-6101 questions & answers about backyard wildlife
Par Ann Squire. 1996
The author has studied many exotic animals but was amazed by all the wild creatures she found in her backyard…
when she moved to a large home in the country. In chapters on birds, insects, mammals, and reptiles, she describes the habits of such wildlife as owls, butterflies, spiders, rabbits, snails, and frogs. For grades 3-6How fish swim
Par Jill Bailey. 1997
Explains how fish have different swimming skills, each meeting the needs of the particular species. Describes physical adaptations suited to…
various styles of locomotion--the bending bodies of eels, the directional use of fins by sea goldfish, the flapping movements of skates and rays, and the jet propulsion of squid. For grades 3-6Puppies, dogs, and blue northers: reflections on being raised by a pack of sled dogs
Par Gary Paulsen. 1996
Companion to Woodsong (BR 08849). Iditarod racer Paulsen recalls his life on the trail and at home with his beloved…
team of dogs. Portrays his special relationship with the lead dog, Cookie, describing the births and rearing of her pups and the sadness of retirement for both man and dog. For grades 6-9 and older readersChesapeake Bay goose music
Par Roger Ethier. 1995
The author tells his daughter how a young Canada goose was separated from his migrating flock, was wounded, and landed…
on a tiny island in Chesapeake Bay. Nursed back to health by "Petite Mom," the author's mother, the goose is unable to fly but still finds a mate, who returns to the island each year with their offspring. For grades 4-7 and older readersWater buffalo days: growing up in Vietnam
Par Quang Huynh. 1997
The author tells of being a young boy in the jungle of central Vietnam before the war. From the age…
of six, he helps with the family's herd of water buffalo. When his father buys a male calf to train to be leader of the herd, the calf and boy develop a deep friendship. For grades 3-6How bees make honey
Par Michael Chinery. 1997
How spiders make their webs
Par Jill Bailey. 1997
Explains spiders' ability to create webs and describes specialized uses of webs--as trapdoors and diving bells, for example. Discusses how…
the silk produced to make webs also provides spiders' homes, protects their eggs, and signals an invitation to potential mates. For grades 3-6How birds fly
Par Nick Williams. 1997
Focuses on the aspects of a bird's body that make flying possible. Describes the structure and movement of the wings,…
feathers, and lungs. Explains why different kinds of birds have specialized flying abilities. For grades 3-6Animals on the inside (Book of discovery & learning)
Par Andrés Ruiz. 1994
Illustrates and describes the anatomy of a variety of animals, including insects, fish, reptiles, birds, mammals, and dinosaurs. Explains the…
functions of the elephant's trunk, the kangaroo's pouch, and the camel's hump. For grades 4-7Katy no-pocket
Par H. A. Rey, Emmy Payne. 1944
Katy is a kangaroo without a pocket. She tries to carry her son, Freddy, the way other types of animals…
carry their young, but nothing works. So Katy and Freddy head for the city to buy a pocket. For grades K-3Sweet dreams of the wild: poems for bedtime
Par Rebecca Dotlich. 1996
Poems that explain to a sleepy child where different kinds of animals go to bed. A hummingbird sleeps in a…
teacup-sized nest, a turtle rests on a moss-covered log, sheep nap in the open countryside, and all "cuddle up tight with sweet dreams of the wild." For preschool-grade 2Your rabbit: a kid's guide to raising and showing
Par Nancy Searle. 1992
Rabbits as pets and for profit. Searle provides detailed information on selecting, handling, housing, feeding, breeding, showing, marketing, and managing…
rabbits. Includes task checklists and activities for young rabbit owners. For grades 5-8Looking at bears
Par Dorothy Patent. 1994
When bears are born they weigh less than a pound, but they can grow to stand ten feet tall on…
their hind legs. A zoologist describes the different kinds of bears in the world including polar bears, black bears, and grizzlies, and tells what they eat. For grades 3-6The book of North American owls
Par Helen Sattler. 1995
The large eyes of an owl take up more space in the owl's head than its thimble-sized brain. Because owls…
can't roll their tube-shaped eyes, their necks are extremely flexible, allowing them to turn their heads backwards or upside down. Humans are the main enemies of owls. The author discusses these and other facts about owls and describes members of the two owl families. For grades 4-7Birds, beasts, and fishes: a selection of animal poems
Par Anne Carter. 1991
Fifty-one poems all have one thing in common: animals. There are poems about cats, bats, octopuses, fish, lizards, lions, and…
many other species. Poets include Robert Browning, Ted Hughes, D.H. Lawrence, Ogden Nash, and William Blake. For grades 3-6Rascal
Par Sterling North. 1963
Although his life is full with a Saint Bernard, a family of skunks, a raucous crow, and an unfinished canoe,…
Sterling is captivated by a tiny raccoon kit he names Rascal. The ingenious animal quickly takes over the house and Sterling's heart but also makes enemies by stealing corn and raiding chicken coops. Until he gets too big, Rascal shares many adventures with Sterling in the Wisconsin countryside. For grades 4-7Animals who have won our hearts
Par Jean George. 1994
Ten true tales of intelligent and brave animals. Blind Tom was a horse who helped build the transcontinental railroad in…
the 1860s. Half-wolf, half-malamute sled dog Balto delivered antitoxin to stop diphtheria in Alaska in 1925. Gorilla Koko learned sign language and communicates with humans. Since 1871, Pennsylvanians have been naming groundhogs Punxsutawney Phil and relying on them to predict the coming of spring. For grades 3-6What does the crow know?: the mysteries of animal intelligence
Par Margery Facklam. 1994
Alex the African grey parrot can say what is the same and what is different about a blue bead and…
a blue key. Ruby the elephant paints a picture of the fire truck that comes to her zoo. Malia the dolphin makes up amazing tricks each day to get more treats. These are examples of how animals think, remember, and learn. For grades 3-6Bats: mysterious flyers of the night
Par Dee Stuart. 1994
The shy, gentle bat is one of the most misunderstood creatures. Bats are more helpful than harmful, eating tons of…
insect pests each night. Others pollinate plants while eating fruit and nectar. Only the vampire bat drinks blood, by making small cuts in other animals. Bats feed at night, using their ears to "see." One kind of bat is as small as a jellybean. For grades 2-4 and older readers