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61) Mammal
Series
Pub. Date
[2007], c1996
Description
Reveals the most amazing facts and folklore about our favorite furry animals. Towering or tiny, ferocious or friendly, mammals trot, hop, swim, and soar. Meet the creatures that make up this huge and varied family.
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Description
"All we need to do is give animals a voice and our perception of the world could change forever. That's what author Martin Wikelski and his team of scientists believe, and this book shares their story for the first time. As they tag animals around the world with minuscule tracking devices, they link their movements to The International Space Station, which taps into the 'internet of animals': an astonishing network of information made up of thousands...
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Description
"Did you know that octopuses have been around since before dinosaurs existed? Or that each arm on an octopus has two rows of suckers used to taste and feel? With eight arms, big brains, and sometimes weighing hundreds of pounds, octopuses are one of the most recognizable animals in the ocean!"--
66) Dolphins
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents information about dolphins and how they demonstrate intelligence by communicating with one another, participating in organized hunting, performing complex tricks, and working for the military to find underwater mines.
67) Owls aren't wise and bats aren't blind: a naturalist debunks our favorite fallacies about wildlife
Author
Pub. Date
[2000]
Description
Reveals the scientific facts behind popular beliefs about wild animals, refuting the mythology of flying squirrels, weasels, and coyotes.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2024.
Description
A deep dive into the minds of animals and how they think. Wouldn't it be amazing to see inside the mind of a lion, a gorilla, an octopus or even a bee? In Animal Minds: What Are They Thinking?, author Dana L. Church looks at how scientists are doing just that. Their research shows that a wide variety of species have unique personalities, impressive memories, counting abilities, and incredible problem-solving skills. Meet the scientists who study the...
Series
Planet of the apes volume 1
Pub. Date
[2011]
Description
"Caesar ... [is] a chimpanzee who gains human-like intelligence and emotions from an experimental drug. Raised like a child by the drug's creator ..., Caesar ultimately finds himself taken from the humans he loves and imprisoned. Seeking justice, Caesar assembles a simian army and escapes--putting man and primate on a collision course that could change the planet forever"--Container.
Author
Series
Quincunx cycle (Andre Alexis) volume 2
Pub. Date
[2015]
Description
A bet between the gods Hermes and Apollo leads them to grant human consciousness and language to a group of dogs overnighting at a Toronto veterinary clinic. Suddenly capable of more complex thought, the pack is torn between those who resist the new ways of thinking, preferring the old 'dog' ways, and those who embrace the change. The gods watch from above as the dogs venture into their newly unfamiliar world, as they become divided among themselves,...
Author
Pub. Date
[2022].
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 4
Description
"From echolocation to electroreception, find out about the super senses animals use to navigate the world--and to accomplish what humans can't do alone. As you learn about these amazing animals, you will get a chance to test out your own senses with hands-on activities."-- Page 4 of cover.
79) Ape genius
Pub. Date
c2008
Description
Discusses what is known about the intelligence of our nearest relatives, the great apes, including chimpanzees, bonobos, orangutans, and gorillas. Looks at historical research that shows they can use simple tools and even be trained to communicate in sign language. Also investigates newer research that looks at planned use of weapons, math ability, creative problem solving, reasoning, cooperation, imitation, social emotions, and other aspects of intelligence....
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
"Sly as a fox often describes an individual who is clever and sneaky. Sly as a Fox dives into fox characteristics and behavior to investigate if there is truth behind this common expression. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."...
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