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Manatees

Precious McKenzie

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606948422

Beautiful photos and text examines the issues endangered manatees face and how they can be saved.

Desert Dinners: Studying Food Webs in the Desert

Julie Lundgren (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604727807

Desert habitats support a varied and interesting food web. Desert animals are highlighted and identified as predator, prey, or both.

Cocker Spaniels

Lynn M. Stone (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604723625

The lovable Cocker Spaniel is introduced along with, where it comes from, how big it can get, what its strengths are, and the care it requires.

Arctic Appetizers: Studying Food Webs in the Arctic

Gwendolyn Hooks (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604727791

Provides detailed and interesting information about organisms and their place in the food web in the Arctic.

Mutts

Lynn M. Stone

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 1604723645

The Mutt is highlighted in this book. It details why there are so many different kinds of Mutts, the care they require, and whether or not they make good pets.

Makers and Takers: Studying Food Webs in the Ocean

Gwendolyn Hooks

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604723199

This book uses the ocean as a backdrop to define food webs and identifying the animals who act as predator, prey, or both.

Volume 2: Animal Life

Kelli L. Hicks (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781600446467

Take an in-depth look at animal life in this science encyclopedia.

STEM Jobs with Animals

Shirley Duke (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781627179348

This book discusses different STEM jobs that are found in an animal related field, from zookeeper to veterinarian.

Skeletons and Exoskeletons

Julie K. Lundgren (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103512

This title explains how humans and animals have skeletons to support the inner workings of their bodies, and how muscle attachments help us move. It also explains how an exoskeleton is a skeleton on the outside of a body, giving examples of insects such as ants. Endoskeletons are also explained. A special section called, "Explore Your World" outlines an experiment that allows readers to identify and examine first-hand this intriguing topic.

Biodiversity

Carla Mooney (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103871

This title explains the enormous variety of life on Earth and how it is all interconnected. Goes into great detail about the biodiversity within biomes, the threats the plants and animals within these biomes face, and the possibilities of extinction. Very detailed information on this interesting topic for students.

Marsupials

Jeanne Sturm (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103758

This book teaches students about what a marsupial is, their gestation period, how they raise their young, and whether they are carnivores, omnivores, or herbivores.

Animal Science

Shirley Duke (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103840

This title introduces students to the world of agriscience with in depth information on how animal science affects our daily lives. Also gives a wide array of careers in this growing field, from biologists to geneticists, to zoologists.

Perfect Predators

Joanne Mattern (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103796

Big cats, reptiles, and ocean killers are just a few of the predators discussed in this book. How they chase their prey and what weapons they use to hunt them down and kill them. This exciting book is filled with beautiful photos that will have students on the edge of their seats.

Scavengers

Jeanne Sturm (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103772

From vultures to crabs, every type of scavenger is discussed in this book. Facts about their habitat, diet, reproduction, and how they help the environment are all discussed in detail.

Hippos and Rhinos

Joanne Mattern (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103789

For millions of years, hippos and rhinos have roamed the Earth. This book discusses their habitats, what they like to eat, their enormous size, and concerns about the future of these animals due to land restrictions and human harm are all discussed in this wonderful title.

Blood Suckers

David and Patricia Armentrout

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604723014

Fascinating facts and information about organisms that survive by sucking blood.

Crafty Critters

David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout (authors)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 1604727993

Photographs and text introduce animals that utilize camouflage, mimicry, and other curious techniques as defense mechanisms. These animals include skunks, porcupines, walking sticks, kingsnakes, and octopuses.

Freaky Faces

David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout (authors)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 1604728000

Provides information about the wide variety of features that animals have and why their features are important.

Leaps and Bounds

David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout (authors)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 1604723041

Engaging text describes animals who can move in amazing ways.

Speed Demons

David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout (authors)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604723052

Photographs and simple text introduce various animals that depend on speed for survival, which include dolphins, cheetahs, ostriches, antelope, horses, and others

Animals That Fly and Birds That Don't

David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout (authors)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604723007

Engaging text describes animals that don't always do what the rest of their species does.

Weimaraners

Lynn M. Stone (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 1604723610

Introduces the Weimaraner, where it comes from, how big it can get, what its strengths are, and the care it requires.