Doug Wechsler
3) Taipans
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
Taipans are long, fast, and deadly, and Doug Wechsler brings them to life in this fast-paced and informative book. Students will love the brilliant photographs and the vivid descriptions of such scenes as the taipan "tiptoeing" through tall grass with its head and neck off the ground for a better view of its surroundings.
Author
Series
Publisher
Tilbury House Publishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Explores a question unasked by any other book for young readers: What can we learn about nature and evolution from the bizarre and exotic ways some animals have evolved to get life-giving oxygen? An inquiry-based book designed to stimulate active minds; a STEM standout from a celebrated nature photographer and writer"--
Author
Publisher
Wild Critter Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"When a million bugs come out of the ground at once, children pay attention. Periodical cicadas don't disappoint. Almost every animal in the area fills its stomach. Then after a month the feast and the cacophony suddenly stops. This book is about one of the oddest insect life cycles on the planet the periodical or 17-year cicada."--
8) Bald eagles
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2001.
Language
English
Description
Introduces bald eagles, the symbol of the United States, describing their physical characteristics, habits, and life cycle.
9) Pythons
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Pub
Language
English
Description
Briefly describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of pythons, along with some interesting facts about these snakes.
10) Red-tailed hawks
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2001.
Language
English
Description
Introduces red-tailed hawks and describes their physical characteristics, habits, and life cycle.
13) Leopard frogs
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2002 [that is, 2001]
Language
English
18) Boas
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Publishing Group's Powerhouse Kids Press
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
Presents the habitat, physical characteristics, eating habits, and behavior of different varieties of boa constrictors.
20) Vultures
Author
Publisher
Powerkids Press
Pub. Date
2001.
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of this large scavenger bird.