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The globetrotting naturalists of the 18th century were the geeks of their day: innovators and explorers who lived at the intersection of science and commerce. Foremost among them was Carl Linnaeus, a radical thinker who revolutionized biology. In What Linnaeus Saw, Karen Magnuson Beil chronicles Linnaeus's life and career in readable, relatable prose.

Who would win in a slow sprint, the Australian Tiger Beetle or the American falcon? Is the sperm whale built to be a great long-distance swimmer or is perseverance her winning attribute? What would a tiger look like in a bikini? Find out all of this and more in the Animal Games, a competition like no other, where the world's most fascinating animals go head to head to become champions in their field. Full of fascinating and surprising facts and motivational takeaways that show even the most understated animals have hidden skills, you can't always judge something by its appearance.

In the history of life on this planet, 99.9 percent of all species have gone extinct. But a few have survived almost unchanged. Author Rebecca E. Hirsch introduces listeners to six living fossils, including the chambered nautilus, the horseshoe crab with its sticky blue blood, and venomous platypuses that sting, as well as a comprehensive explanation of evolution and extinction for listeners who may not be familiar with the terms yet.

"My First Encyclopedia Set: Animal World" introduces a diverse range of animals based on their physical characteristics, body temperature, and more. From the majestic lion, elegant giraffe, adorable koala, cumbersome bear, agile monkey, enormous blue whale, and clever dolphin, to our close companions like dogs and cats.

This audiobook uses simple words to describe lion, elephant, tiger and other zoo animals and at the same time uses cartoons to illustrate the lessons. If you are looking for a fun fact children's audiobook that your kid will enjoy and learn from at the same time, this is the audiobook for your kid. Add this book to cart and you can start your kid in his or her journey of discovering zoo animals.

Embark on a journey of discovery and wonder with fun facts and tidbits about wolves! Are you ready to learn lots of fascinating facts about one of nature's most intriguing animals? Do you want to find out about wolves' amazing life and behavior? Would you like to learn more about these enthralling creatures by listening to an audiobook full of interesting facts and amazing tidbits? This captivating audiobook will appeal to kids who love stories about wild wolves. It's full of amazing facts and true stories about gray wolves and Arctic wolves.

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Teach your child about giraffes and learn everything there is to know about these majestic creatures! Is your child fascinated by giraffes? Do you find them watching nature channels and reading books about these wonderful creatures? Do you have to pull your child away from the giraffes at the zoo until you ultimately give in and watch with a smile the wonder in their eyes? Then you’ve come to the right place! The animal kingdom is full of amazing and exciting creatures that you probably don’t know much about—and now it’s time to change that!

¡Entonces este libro animado y de ritmo rápido lo dejara encantado! Lleno de fotografías vibrantes y coloridas, le gustara mucho a niños de todas las edades.

Your child will learn about John's day-to-day life at home, bedtime, meal times, school time, and going to the zoo.

Few activities grip our attention more than animal watching. Dolphins and seals bring us much joy, and sharks and alligators hold us in awe. But animals can also prompt a variety of fascinating questions. Why do dolphins sometimes surf? How well can birds of prey actually see? Why do giant pandas eat bamboo fast food? Why are cavities essential to one reptile's survival? What effect can a slight temperature change have on alligator hatchlings? How can some seals stay underwater so long and dive so deeply without harm?

When the platypus was first discovered by Europeans in the 1800s, it was well-known by Australian Aborigines - but no one knew how to classify it. It lived in the water and laid eggs like a reptile, had a bill like a bird, and was furry and warm-blooded like a mammal. Scientists had to come up with a way to solve this and many other mysteries of nature. Alaskan Polar bears sleeping in hidden underground dens caused problems for researchers wanting to drill for oil without disturbing the bears. Find out how scientists used infrared imaging to see the caves beneath the snow.

Gorgeous eyelashes. Flashy feathers. Silky hair. The animals in this book are far from drab and dull.

Little brown bats do us a big favor. They eat huge numbers of insects! That helps limit the spread of diseases and the damage that insects do to farm crops. But in recent years, large populations of little brown bats have been dying off each winter. Is a virus killing them? Could climate change or pesticides be the cause? Or is it something else? Follow a team of dedicated scientists working to save the little brown bats in this real-life science mystery.

In the cloud forests of the Amazon Basin, scientists are installing extraordinary numbers of camera traps in the hopes of learning more about an elusive species - woolly monkeys. No one knows for sure how many woolly monkeys are left in the wild. But they play a key role in their ecosystem, and without them the rain forest is in trouble. Join scientists on their quest to solve the mysteries surrounding the lives of woolly monkeys before it's too late. Scan QR codes inside the book to see and hear the monkeys!

Bees pollinate the flowers of the plants we eat. Without pollination, plants can't grow fruits and seeds. Which foods would you miss if we didn't have honeybees? So next time you're eating a meal, stop and thank the bees for their hard work!

Nos preparamos en casa para enfrentarnos a desastres naturales y emergencias climáticas. Si se acercan vientos fuertes, inundaciones y tormentas de nieve podemos quedarnos (resistir) o irnos (evacuar). ¿Pero qué pasas cuando los zoológicos, acuarios o santuarios están en el camino de la tormenta? ¿Cómo se prepara el personal del zoológico para proteger a los animales? ¿Quién puede ir a ayudarles?

Al igual que las familias de los humanos, las familias de los animales tienen diferentes formas y tamaños. Muchos padres animales en la naturaleza tienen roles inusuales y generosos en la crianza de sus hijos. Mientras que algunos padres animales puede que nunca conozcan a sus descendientes, hay algunos que protegen y dan cobijo a sus pequeños. Otros alimentan o enseñan a sus hijos. Aprendamos más sobre cada uno de estos padres salvajes y sus tareas esenciales.

Just like human families, animal families come in all shapes and sizes. Many fathers in the wild have unusual and unselfish roles in the rearing of their offspring. While some animal fathers may never meet or know their offspring, there are some that protect and shelter their children. Others feed or teach their young. Let’s learn more about each of these Wild Fathers and their important duties.

Sloths spend most of their lives in trees, and until recently, scientists didn’t know very much about them. But Dr. Rebecca Cliffe was determined to discover their secrets. To find out more, she fitted sloths with special backpacks containing a device to track their activity. She learned how to climb trees in the Costa Rican jungle so she could take sloth hair samples and test their DNA. And she’s helped create sloth crossings and plant trees to ensure the sloths aren’t trapped in shrinking territories. Along the way, she earned the nickname Dr. Sloth.