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Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
417 pages : map ; 25 cm
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"An original and probing debut work of nonfiction by a brilliant new writer, rooted in her years-long quest to study the cultural legacy of the wolf In this enthralling, kaleidoscopic exploration of wolves both real and symbolic, Erica Berry weaves historic and scientific findings alongside criticism, journalism, and memoir to illuminate the strands of our cultural constructions of predator and prey, and what it means to navigate a world in which...
5) The shallows
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 86 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Nancy is surfing on a secluded beach, and finds herself on the feeding ground of a great white shark. Though she is stranded only 200 yards from shore, survival proves to be the ultimate test of wills, requiring all of Nancy's ingenuity, resourcefulness, and fortitude.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about the fighting capabilities of wolf packs and moose. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
9) Swimmy
Author
Language
English
Description
A little black fish in a school of red fish figures out a way of protecting them all from their natural enemies.
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 87 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Africa and India host an incredible array of wild creatures that engage in a daily ballet of life and death. Among these species is an elite group of twelve mammals and reptiles equipped with a deadly arsenal of predatory skills. These creatures have honed their skills to ensure the survival of their species and have become experts in tracking down prey and gobbling it up. Witness first-hand their savagery and genius in their battles to survive.
13) The hunt
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (approximately 350 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
It's a stunning new series that explores the dramatic contests between predators and their prey. Take an intimate look at the remarkable strategies of hunters and in some cases, the hunted, exploring the challenges animals face and the tactics they employ both on land and in the water. It is a celebration of natureās most determined, specialized and cunning predators and their equally cunning and elusive prey.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
197 pages, 6 unnumbered pages : chiefly illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"At a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, it s personal relationships that maintain the fragile peace. Who among them is a Beastar an academic and social role model destined to become a leader in a society naturally rife with mistrust?"--Back cover.
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 25 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"Showcases the ongoing battle for survival between predator and prey. Students will journey on land and under sea for a riveting look at many species - from caribou and cheetahs to sea lions and sharks - as they either stalk their prey or avoid being stalked themselves. From the amazing variety of adaptations that characterize both predators and prey to the natural order of a food chain, this DVD highlights the important role predation plays in keeping...
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 x 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"Thirteen flies become tasty snacks in this clever reverse counting book about predators and prey. Science meets subtraction as a swarm of flies buzzes along, losing one member to each predator along the way. Includes a guide to eating bugs, complete with nutritional information for a single serving of flies."--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
180 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"At a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, it's personal relationships that maintain the fragile peace. Who among them is a Beastar-- an academic and social role model destined to become a leader in a society naturally rife with mistrust?... Dwarf rabbit Haru's odd behavior causes wolf Legoshi to flee. He then learns that the Drama Club recruits new students with inner demons. What does their club president,...
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