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Do You Really Want to Visit a Desert?

Bridget Heos (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536659

A child goes on an adventure in the Great Basin desert, learning about the climate, and encountering animals and plants that live in the desert biome. Includes world map of deserts and glossary.

Do You Really Want to Visit a Rainforest?

Bridget Heos (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536680

A child goes on an adventure to the Amazon Rainforest, discovering what the climate is like and encountering some of the many species of animals and plants that live in a tropical rainforest. Includes world map of tropical rainforests and glossary.

Leopards

Arnold Ringstad (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536420

Presents information about leopards, their habitats, and their special features, including their climbing ability.

Lynx

Arnold Ringstad (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536444

Presents information about lynx, their habitats, and their special features, including their tufted ears.

Tigers

Arnold Ringstad (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536451

Presents information about tigers, their habitats, and their special features, including their impressive size.

Cougars

Arnold Ringstad (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536406

Presents information about cougars, their habitats, and their special features, including their powerful jumping ability.

Jaguars

Arnold Ringstad (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536413

Presents information about jaguars, their habitats, and their special features, including their swimming skills.

Bobcats

Arnold Ringstad (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536383

Presents information about bobcats, their habitats, and their special features, including their short bobbed tails.

Insects

Allan Morey (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536215

An introduction to what characteristics insects have and how they fit into the animal kingdom.

Reptiles

Michelle Levine (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536239

An introduction to what characteristics animals in the reptile animal class have and how they fit into the animal kingdom.

Amphibians

Michelle Levine (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536185

An introduction to what characteristics animals in the amphibian animal class have and how they fit into the animal kingdom.

Mammals

Michelle Levine (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536222

An introduction to what characteristics animals in the mammal animal class have and how they fit into the animal kingdom.

Taipans

Elizabeth Raum (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538905

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the Australian taipan snake, one of the most venomous snakes in the world. Readers learn how these snakes use their venom to kill prey and as a defense against predators when threatened.

Scorpions

Elizabeth Raum (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538875

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the venomous scorpion. Readers learn how these desert animals use the stinger on their tails to kill prey and defend against predators. Also explains the threat of these stings to humans and what to do when they are encountered.

Black Widow Spiders

Elizabeth Raum (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538837

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the venomous black widow spider. Readers learn how these spiders use venom to kill prey and as a protection against predators. Also explains where they live and what to do when they are encountered.

Poison Dart Frogs

Elizabeth Raum (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538868

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the venomous poison dart frog. Readers learn how these rainforest frogs use venom to as a protection against predators. Also explains how people have used the poison for hunting and medicines.

Grizzly Bears

Trudi Strain Trueit (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538745

Presents information about the grizzly bears of North America, their habitats, and their amazing size and strength.

Spectacled Bears

Tammy Gagne (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538776

Presents information about South America’s spectacled bears, their forest habitats, and their distinctive fur patterns.

Vampires in Nature

Kirsten W. Larson (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538813

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes animals that drink the blood of other animals and even people. Explains how these “vampire” animals find their hosts and which ones usually spread diseases when they feed on human blood.

Polar Bears

Trudi Strain Trueit (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538752

Presents information about polar bears, their habitats, and the physical features that help them survive in the Arctic.

Sloth Bears

Tammy Gagne (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538769

Presents information about sloth bears, their habitats in the grasslands of India, and their unusual way of eating

Sun Bears

Tammy Gagne (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538783

Presents information about the sun bears of Southeast Asia, their rain forest habitats, and their climbing skills.

Mutants in Nature

Kirsten W. Larson (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538790

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the types of mutations that can happen to animals and plants. Highlights how outside forces or random genetic mishaps can cause extra or missing limbs, color variations such as albinism, and other abnormalities.

Super Powers in Nature

Kirsten W. Larson (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538806

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes animals with amazing speed, strength, and senses. Explains how these adaptations benefit them as defenses against predators or as ways to find and capture prey.

Zombies in Nature

Kirsten W. Larson (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538820

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes animals that seem to take over the brains of other animals. Explains how parasites can alter their hosts' behaviors to use the host for their survival.