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Killer whales are hunters. They have three-inch-long teeth and can swim at 30 miles per hour. Read all about these fascinating animals that continue to captivate children and adults alike. ... Read more

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Some dinosaurs were big. How big? As long as four school buses in a row, as heavy as sixteen elephants.

Some dinosaurs were small. How small? Read and find out!

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Where did animals come from? 

How many different animals are there?

Are birds the only animals that fly?

Do bugs have noses?

Kids ask these questions. How can we give them biblically-based answers?

In Do Bugs Have Noses?, Debby Anderson takes a look at the unique world of the animal kingdom and provides answers that are not only factual but will delight your child.  Using a kid's point of view, she demonstrates how and why God created the animals and how the animals demonstrate God's character.  Debby gives your child a glimpse of God's infinite creative ability, helping him or her understand that God has a plan for all His creation.

Also included is a "Bible Time" section to help your child focus on the Bible message for the question being asked.  A short prayer and a Bible verse will help strengthen your child's walk with God.

Learning about God's creation is fun!

Debby Anderson is a gifted author and illustrator.  She has displayed her unique and heartwarming style in such children's books as Let's Talk about Heaven, Jesus Loves Me, Jesus is With Me, and Jesus Loves the Little Children.  The mother of four, Debby also teaches in the public school and serves with her family in the American Missionary Fellowship.

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Confronting an alarming rate of manmade destruction of wildlife habitats, scientists are rushing to discover new animal and plant species. Before it is too late, they are determined to record on paper what they may be helpless to preserve in reality.

Renowned science writer Laurence Pringle takes young readers across the world in the company of these dedicated men and women. They will visit Brazil, where they’ll happen upon a new species of bird whose nest lies within sight of a major highway. In Romania, they’ll explore a cave, where they’ll find not one but thirty new animal species. And occasionally they will even find a species thought extinct. By the end of their travels, these same readers will have been made aware, both through the engaging text and full-color photographs, of the urgent need to protect the wilderness--before it really is too late. ... Read more

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A genuinely fascinating book of wondrous creatures
Strange Animals, New To Science by wildlife expert Laurence Pringle is a truly informative and beautiful book highlighting new mammal, bird, and fish species discovered by the scientific community in the last decade. Ranging from the Jacotoco Antpitta of Ecuador to the Marmosets of Brazil, gorgeous, full-color photographs bring these exotic animals to life, and the text is easily accessible to lay readers. Enhanced with an enlightening introduction to the subject of strange animals that are new to science, chapters on "Undiscovered Treasures" and "Protecting Earth's Biodiversity, Strange Animals, New To Science is a genuinely fascinating book of wondrous creatures, and very highly recommended for school and community library "Pets/Wildlife" reading lists and reference collections. ... Read more

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A great non-fiction alternative to middle grade readers -- perfect for school projects or reading for fun.

Full-color, fun, and crammed with cool facts, DK's Secret Worlds take a fresh look at familiar subjects with brilliant results! Kids ages 9 and up can delve into a wide range of subjects from nature, history, and science for researching school projects, satisfying a curious appetite, or just for the love of reading. Tried-and-tested Web sites and a Mega-reference section are just two of the innovative features that will keep kids and parents coming back for more. ... Read more

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A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at what zoo animals eat, and why.

How do you feed a hungry crocodile without becoming dinner yourself?
What do you feed a baby porcupine?
Do elephants need vitamin pills?

In the wild, animals can usually find the foods they need to eat. But zoo animals can't go out and search for their own meals. Instead, nutritionists must discover what foods each animal needs to stay healthy and happy. Whether serving lunch to poisonous snakes, making dinner for a thousand animals at once, or caring for babies who have lost their mothers, life for the zoo staff is never dull.

This fascinating and informative book looks behind the scenes at some of the largest zoos in the country to discover what--and how--they feed their animals.
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Clear, fun, and informative text
In the wild, animals can usually find the right things to eat. But zoo animals can't search for their own meals; they must rely on the people who care for them. Nutritionists and zookeepers must discover what foods each animal needs to stay healthy and happy within the confines of the modern zoo. And they have to know how to serve lunch to a poisonous snake, make dinner for a thousand animals at once, feed babies who have lost their mothers, provide the nutrients rare animals need to successfully procreate and nurse their offspring, and more. Very highly recommended for school and community library pet/wildlife collections, Lunch At The Zoo: What Zoo Animals Eat And Why is a splendid introduction to this complex subject as it takes young readers behind the scenes at some of the largest zoos in the country to discover what (and how) their animals are fed. Joyce Altman's clear, fun, and informative text is nicely illustrated throughout by black and white photography, and illustrations by Rick Chrustowski. ... Read more

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By following the footsteps of several bug scientists, we take a closer look at the extraordinary bugs that crawl, swim, and whiz past us. We travel from an outdoor classroom in Indiana to the rain forests of Costa Rica—all in pursuit of a better understanding of bugs, glorious bugs. ... Read more

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This is one of the exciting titles to make up the "Ladders" series. It's a delightful look at animal homes, filled with the perfect mix of fun, facts and fiction. There are questions to answer, things to find, words and facts to learn, as well as puzzles and quizzes to solve. ... Read more

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The perfect science fair idea books . . .Spectacular Science Projects

• How do birds eat without teeth?
• What is in a whale's spout?
• How were dinosaur tracks formed?

Janice VanCleave's Animals includes 20 fun and simple experiments that allow you to discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions about animals, plus dozens of additional suggestions for developing your own science fair projects.

Learn about fossil formation with a simple experiment using cornmeal and flour; about reflex actions using cotton balls; about animal hearing with a metal pie pan, salt, and a spoon; and much more. All experiments use inexpensive household materials and involve a minimum of preparation and cleanup.

Children ages 8-12

Also available in the Spectacular Science Projects series:

• Janice VanCleave's Earthquakes
• Janice VanCleave's Electricity
• Janice VanCleave's Gravity
• Janice VanCleave's Machines
• Janice VanCleave's Magnets
• Janice VanCleave's Microscopes and Magnifying Lenses
• Janice VanCleave's Molecules
• Janice VanCleave's Plants
• Janice VanCleave's Rocks and Minerals
• Janice VanCleave's Volcanoes
• Janice VanCleave's Weather

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Great experiments!
Janice VanCleave has done a marvelous job of taking a kid's natural curiosity, love for the outdoors and fascination with animals and combining them with great learning activities. I homeschool 4 children and when we received this book 5 years ago, even my youngest (who was then only 2) enjoyed participating in the experiments. Nearly all the experiments can readily be done with things you already have at home and the scientific explanations are clear enough that even a "science-challenged" mom can understand them. I would heartily recommend this resource for homeschooling parents, school science projects, or just plain rainy day fun! ... Read more

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Your mission: To meet a continent full of weird and wonderful animals in their natural habitats, all in only one day

Your terrain: Field, swamp, river, coral reef, desert, scrubland, and forest

Your destination: Australia

Start in the hours before dusk and finish with the last rays of the setting sun. Meet unusual creatures you may not know, such as emus, echidnas, and a frog that lives most of its life underground. See familiar faces, such as the kangaroo and the koala, and learn more about how they live. Let stunning photographs and Jonathan Grupper's lively text give you a very special glimpse of the land and animals of Australia. ... Read more

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Fun text and stunning photos; about animals & sea life
This is a wonderful book! The text leads us on a journey from early morning (before sunrise) through the night, traveling throughout Australia. Stunning photographs with bright colors, show the animals and sea life of Australia. The entire focus is on animals and sea creatures. The storyline is captivating and interesting. My children loved the text, which held their interest completely, and the supporting photographs. An example of the creative text is this line "Suddenly, a sea eagle explodes on the scene, dive-bombing before you."

A great read and a different style of introduction to the wildlife of Australia than most other nonfiction books about this subject!

A visually stunning voyage
Have you ever dreamed about going on a scientific expedition to the North and South Poles? If you have, you will love "Destination: Polar Regions," by Jonathan Grupper. Published by the National Geographic Society, this book is directed towards younger readers. The combination of well-written text and beautiful full-color photographs make this book an outstanding choice.

The book focuses primarily on the many different animal species of the Arctic and Antarctic regions: ringed seals, caribou, ptarmigans, Adelie penguins, grizzly bears, Arctic sea stars, and more. The text gives interesting facts about each species. And the photographs capture many unforgettable images: a narwhal's tusk breaking the water, a mother polar bear cuddling with her cubs, a lone Arctic wolf standing atop a frosty hill, and more. Both beautiful and educational, this book impressed me greatly.

A Wild Trip
A photo essay journey across Australia focuses on some of the "world's weirdest and most wonderful" animals. Sharp, lovely color photos are clearly labelled. There is brief information on each creature. Two pages at the end give a background of the country itself. ... Read more