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1) The inner life of animals: love, grief, and compassion : surprising observations of a hidden world
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Through vivid stories of devoted pigs, two-timing magpies, and scheming roosters, The Inner Life of Animals weaves the latest scientific research into how animals interact with the world with Peter Wohlleben's personal experiences in forests and fields. Horses feel shame, deer grieve, and goats discipline their kids. Ravens call their friends by name, rats regret bad choices, and butterflies choose the very best places for their children to grow up....
2) Great adaptations: star-nosed moles, electric eels, and other tales of evolution's mysteries solved
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From star-nosed moles that have super-sensing snouts to electric eels that paralyze their prey, animals possess unique and extraordinary abilities. In Great Adaptations, Kenneth Catania presents an entertaining and engaging look at some of nature's most remarkable creatures. Telling the story of his biological detective work, Catania sheds light on the mysteries behind the behaviors of tentacled snakes, tiny shrews, zombie-making wasps, and more....
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Penguin Press
Pub. Date
2017.
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"Why do we do the things we do? Over a decade in the making, this game-changing book is Robert Sapolsky's genre-shattering attempt to answer that question as fully as perhaps only he could, looking at it from every angle. Sapolsky's storytelling concept is delightful but it also has a powerful intrinsic logic: he starts by looking at the factors that bear on a person's reaction in the precise moment a behavior occurs, and then hops back in time from...
6) Kookaburra
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Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2021.
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In the crinkled shadows night-dwellers yawn, day-creatures stretch and Kookaburra laughs. Kook-kook-kook. Kak-kak-kak. The kookaburra, perhaps Australia's best-loved bird, is shown in all her glory in a stunning and vivid landscape. Follow along as Kookaburra finds food for her young and goes searching for a nest with her mate.
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Ivy Kids, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2020.
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Did you know that some animals giggle and play just like us? Or that certain animals build their homes, stockpile their food, and use tools? You'll learn about the things that humans and animals have in common; from team work, exercise and self-care to dancing and getting into trouble. Visiting underground burrows and grassy savannahs, watery realms and towering tree tops, this book will take you around the world on a journey of discovery.
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Recorded Books
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p2009
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From renowned scientist and animal welfare advocate Temple Grandin, this groundbreaking book is a clarion call to awareness of the inner lives of humankind's far-too-often mistreated and neglected companions. Based on research spanning over 30 years, these stunning insights into the very real emotions and thoughts of animals are sure to be a source of fascination and inspiration.
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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2016
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"Do you want to know what dogs are thinking? What they're feeling? Now you finally can. The answers will surprise and delight young readers as scientist and dog-owner Alexandra Horowitz explains how dogs perceive their daily worlds, each other, and that other quirky animal, the human."--
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"Heard about the fish that clean shark teeth? Or the frog that lives with a tarantula? Welcome to the weird world of symbiosis-where animals form incredible relationships. Macken Murphy, host of the popular animal podcast Species, introduces his favourite symbiotic relationships in his first kids' nonfiction book, Animal Sidekicks. Along the way he explains the cool science behind the baffling behaviour of some animals-from friendly alliances to pesky...
12) Get the scoop on animal blood!: from great white sharks to blood-squirting lizards, 251 cool facts
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Publisher Annotation: This book is hot blooded! And cold blooded! And green blooded! In fact, when you dive into the world of animals and their blood, things can get pretty gross and weird. And we know you like gross and weird! In this installment of the award-winning Get the Scoop series, you will find out why deep-diving mammals have larger blood cells and more of them. And how vampire bats prefer their bloody breakfast. And why stink bugs have...
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Sterling Children's Books
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[2013]
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Animals that glow, that make nests from spit, that change shape and color, that ooze thick, gooey slime: How strange! Meet some creatures that have unique and unusual talents. From the glass frog with a see-through body to a fish that happily hides inside a deadly plant, every living thing shown proves that truth is stranger than fiction!
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It sounds like cheap pandering to children's obsession with the gross and disgusting, but actually it's a fantastic way to learn a lot of science. Following in the footsteps of the bestselling Get the Scoop on Animal Poop!, animal puke serves many purposes in the natural world: it can scare and distract predators, feed family and neighbors, protect animals from poisoning (they can't call 911), aid with digestion, and so much more.
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Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2015.
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"If you were a hungry coyote, would you brave a skunk's stinky spray for a meal, or would it leave a bad taste in your mouth? Many animals have survival techniques that offend the senses or strike fear in the hearts of predators. From deadly defences to revolting eating habits, this interesting book describes the disgusting and frightening survival techniques of animals. Get your hands dirty, too with some easy (and painless!) experiments."--
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Red Shed, an imprint of Egmont UK Limited
Pub. Date
2015.
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Get ready to discover the animals who don't play by the rules! Children love finding out about animals but they won't have come across these rascals before. Warning: contains rotters and plotters, hooligans, con artists and assassins! 'The Ultimate Animal Criminals' features all sorts of criminal creatures, including mischievous monkeys, looting lemurs and tyrant toads.
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Blue Apple Books
Pub. Date
2015.
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"A little girl steps out into her rainy yard in search of her missing kitten. She discovers a series of charming garden denizens on the way to finding Kitty. After celebrating the glories of a rainy day, the book ends with a heartwarming reunion between girl and cat"--
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