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In 26 giant photographs—of a roaring grizzly, a piranhas razor-sharp teeth, a rattlesnakes poisonous fangs—Seymour Simon reveals the truth about natures most misunderstood animals and lets the reader decide what to really think about natures grossest, fiercest, and most fascinating survivors.
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English
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"Imagine yourself exploring the most extreme parts of our amazing oceans-riding the tallest waves, diving to the darkest depths, and encountering the largest and most dangerous sea creatures on Earth. Join award-winning author Seymour Simon as he introduces you to the most extreme environments, animals, plants, and weather in the ocean! These mind-bending facts and stunning photographs invite you on an exciting, and sometimes unbelievable, underwater...
4) Wolves
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English
Description
Text and photographs present the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various species of wolves.
5) Penguins
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Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
6) Hurricanes
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English
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Discusses where and how hurricanes are formed, the destruction caused by legendary storms, and the precautions to take when a hurricane strikes.
8) Dogs
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Series
Pub. Date
2004.
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unpaged : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Provides a basic introduction to the physical characteristics and behavior of dogs.
9) Gorillas
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Series
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English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of various kinds of gorillas.
11) Lightning
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English
Description
Photographs and text explore the natural phenomenon of lightning.
12) Wildfires
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Pub. Date
[1996]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Presents wildfires as neither good nor bad but as part of the endless cycle of change in forests and grasslands.
14) Eyes and ears
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Pub. Date
[2003]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Describes the anatomy of the eye and ear, how those organs function and some ways in which they may malfunction, and how the brain is also involved in our seeing and hearing.
19) Wild babies
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Pub. Date
[1997]
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Describes the various parenting techniques of different types of wild animals and provides a close look at the behavior and characteristics of their offspring.
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Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Match wits with 12-year-old Einstein Anderson and his best friend, Paloma Fuentes, who use their science knowledge to unravel tricky puzzles and solve mysteries. In Book 5 of the series, Paloma and Einstein use their knowledge about hurricanes and cold blooded animals to solve some tricky cases—and you can build your own barometer or see a frog hibernate. Amaze your friends by balancing a quarter on the edge of a dollar bill!
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