Zoology and animal sciences Books
Disney Publishing Group Adorable Animals National Geographic Kids Readers
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£14.90
Capstone Press Desert Animal Adaptations Amazing Animal
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£999.99
Capstone Press Life in the Pond Pebble Plus Habitats Around the
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£999.99
Capstone Press Wings Wonder Readers Early Level
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£999.99
Capstone Press Oh Baby Wonder Readers Fluent Level
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£999.99
Thorndike Press Large Print Fuzz
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£35.99
Heinemann Library, Div of Reed Elsevier Teeth Animal Spikes and Spines
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£999.99
Heinemann Library, Div of Reed Elsevier Animal Babies Bug Babies
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£999.99
Chronicle Books Wild Rituals
Book SynopsisStanford behavioural ecologist, world-renowned elephant scientist, and award-winning author, Caitlin O’Connell shows how embracing the ten most profound rituals of the animal kingdom can make us more connected to ourselves, to nature, and those around us.
£18.99
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Roger Williams Park Zoo
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£20.39
Arcadia Publishing Phoenix Zoo Images of America
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£21.24
Capstone Press African Animals Smithsonian Little Explorer
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£999.99
Capstone Press Little Scientist African Animals
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£999.99
Touchstone Books Mother Nature Is Trying to Kill You A Lively Tour
Book SynopsisThis “fact-filled and amusing trek through nature’s dark side” (Kirkus Reviews) reveals the fascinating, weird, and often perverted ways that Mother Nature fends only for herself.It may be a wonderful world, but as Dan Riskin (host of the Animal Planet’s TV show Monsters Inside Me) explains, it’s also a dangerous, disturbing, and disgusting one. At every turn, it seems, living things are trying to eat us, poison us, use our bodies as their homes, or have us spread their eggs. In Mother Nature Is Trying to Kill You, Riskin is our tour guide through the natural world at its most gloriously ruthless. Using the seven deadly sins as a road map, Riskin offers dozens of jaw-dropping examples that illuminate how brutal nature can truly be. From slothful worms that hide in your body for up to thirty years to wrathful snails with poisonous harpoons that can kill you in less than five minutes to lustful ducks that have or
£999.99
Heinemann Educational Books Herbivores What Animals Eat
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£999.99
Heinemann Educational Books Scorpion vs. Tarantula
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£999.99
Capstone Press Animal Rivals Scorpion vs Tarantula
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£999.99
Heinemann Educational Books Spines
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£999.99
CSIRO Publishing Guide to Introduced Pest Animals of Australia
Book SynopsisAustralia's introduced vertebrate pest species cost at least $1 billion annually in economic, environmental and social impacts. The Guide to Introduced Pest Animals of Australia is a comprehensive, practical guide to 60 introduced pest animal species present in Australia, including 27 mammals, 18 birds, nine freshwater fish, two amphibians and four reptiles.
£999.99
Capstone Press Strange Beasts
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£999.99
Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S. Careers in Animal Science: A Guide to Finding
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£45.45
Lone Pine Publishing,Canada Animal Tracks of Mississippi and Louisiana
Book SynopsisConcise descriptions of the animals and their tracks are combined with detailed drawings of the front and back prints, stride patterns and other important identifying aspects. Each animal is captured in accurate black-and-white illustrations, including pattern and print comparisons. A perfect guide for teachers, parents, hikers and urban adventurers.
£8.70
University of Arkansas Press The Amphibians and Reptiles of Arkansas
Book SynopsisThe product of fifteen years of work by top herpetologists, this book is a comprehensive examination of the amphibians and reptiles of Arkansas, featuring over 136 species and subspecies. With over five hundred four-color photos, line drawings, and over one hundred maps, this user-friendly book will become the definitive text on the subject.Trade ReviewA most important benchmark. . . . One hopes that authors and publishers . . . will not attempt to copy the book, but instead will use it as a baseline example to stimulate their own creativity and writing style." —The Bulletin of the Chicago Herpetological Society"This is a stunning and wonderful contribution to the natural history of Arkansas, crammed with information and spectacular photography. The authors bring together their extensive knowledge of different groups and meld them in a way that ensures that The Amphibians and Reptiles of Arkansas will be a lasting and frequently used compendium." —Joseph T. Collins, director of Center for North American Herpetology, Wildlife Author Laureate of Kansas"Has raised the bar for other state amphibian and reptile books. . . . This is the new benchmark." —Herpetological Review"This book is obviously a labor of love. . . . The authors have done an excellent job. The text is well written, and the photographs and illustrations are superb. The Amphibians and Reptiles of Arkansas is an essential addition to the library of any herpetologist, and will be accepted eagerly by the scientific community." —James Dixon, professor emeritus at Texas A & M University and author of Texas Snakes and Amphibians and Reptiles of Texas"Highly recommended." —Southeastern Naturalist
£999.99
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. One Night in the Coral Sea
Book SynopsisIn 1980, scientists discovered that hundreds of corals on the Great Barrier Reef participate in a mass spawning event. Science author Sneed B. Collard III explains coral reefs, the coral larvae''s perilous journey through the sea to their home on the reef, and the animals that depend on this ecosystem for their survival. Intricate cut-paper illustrations capture the eye-catching colors of this underwater world.
£7.59
Barcharts, Inc Zoology
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£999.99
Sourcebooks, Inc What's This Tail Saying?
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£12.99
Sourcebooks, Inc What's This Tail Saying?
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£9.01
Sourcebooks, Inc If Animals Built Your House
Book SynopsisExplore animal habitats how they engineer their homes in this beautifully illustrated STEM book for kids. Filled with imaginative questions, animal facts, and educational backmatter, If Animals Built Your House is perfect for your elementary classroom or family library.If animals built your house, would you live in it? This unique story alternatives between the narrator telling the reader what kind of house you would live in if an animal built it, and some fun facts about each! Perfect for teachers looking for STEM/STEAM books for kids 5-7, and books that highlight engineering for kids, innovation, and how things work for kids.If a tree squirrel built your house, no one could ever sneak up on you. Your house might look like just a jumble of leaves, but it's really a tightly woven, waterproof ball. No hard walls here—this furry builder used its body like a rolling pin to make a soft, cozy room. Just watch out for that first step out your front door!Animals featured include squirrels, termites, grouper, honeybees, chimpanzees, tree frogs, polar bears, and more!Backmatter Includes:Explore More for Kids: photos of all of the animals in the book, what their homes look like, and why they build themExplore More for Teachers & Parents: read-aloud suggestions, a STEAM design challenge, and more!Trade Review"Small details delight, from the amusing mailboxes to the visual clues pointing to previous and future species. Readers will surely pay closer attention on nature walks." - Kirkus Reviews"Highly recommended for families who spend lots of time outdoors, as well as school libraries. Lots of great info in the back add to your engagement with the book." - The Reading Tub"This book is great for younger, reluctant readers, or as a read aloud to introduce habitat science unit." - Youth Services Book Review
£9.24
Smithsonian Books Venom: The Secrets of Nature's Deadliest Weapon
Book SynopsisVenom brings readers face to face with some of the most dangerous creatures on the planet, including jellyfish, snakes, and wasps, as it uncovers the story of venom. The book explores how venom is used for predation, defense, competition, and communication by an incredible diversity of species. It examines the unique methods that these species have evolved to create and deliver their deadly toxins. The book traces venom back to its origin in early jellyfish and sea anemones, and reveals how venoms have evolved dozens of times independently all across the animal kingdom since that time. And finally, it examines the relationships between these dangerous creatures and humans. Humans have not only learned to live with them, but also to benefit from them: scientists increasingly are harnessing the power of venom to create new drugs, treatments, and anti-venoms.
£17.95
Smithsonian Books The Modern Bestiary: A Curated Collection of
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£23.96
Lantern Books,US Teaching the Animal: Human–Animal Studies across
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£36.55
Lantern Publishing & Media An Art for the Other Animals in Art and
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£19.80
Templeton Foundation Press,U.S. The Deep Structure of Biology: Is Convergence
Book Synopsis Twelve renowned scientists and theologians offer penetrating insights into the evolution dialogue in The Deep Structure of Biology. Each considers whether the orthodox evolution model is sufficient and offers their perspective on evolution and biology. Essays include: Chance and Necessity in Evolution Green Plants as Intelligent Organisms Canny Corvoids and Political Primates: A Case for Convergent Evolution in Intelligence Social and Cultural Evolution in the Ocean: Convergences and Contrasts with Terrestrial Systems Purpose in Nature: On the Possibility of a Theology of Evolution Editor Simon Conway Morris provides the introduction, an overview of the issues, and an essay on evolution and convergence. Other contributors are Richard Lenski, George McGhee, Karl Niklas, Anthony Trewavas, Nigel Franks, Nicola Clayton, Nathan Emery, HalWhitehead, Robert Foley, Michael Ruse, Celia Deane-Drummond, and John Haught. The discussion of biology and evolution in these essays broadens the scope of the traditional evolution discussion as it aims to stimulate the development of other research programs. Scholars in the science and religion field will find this book a valuable resource. Table of Contents Introduction / vii Simon Conway Morris 1. Chance and Necessity in Evolution / 3 Richard E. Lenski 2. Convergent Evolution: A Periodic Table of Life? / 17 George McGhee 3. Life’s Evolutionary History: Is It Determinate or Indeterminate? / 32 Karl J. Niklas 4. Evolution and Convergence: Some Wider Considerations / 46 Simon Conway Morris 5. Aspects of Plant Intelligence: Convergence and Evolution / 68 Anthony Trewavas 6. Convergent Evolution, Serendipity, and Intelligence for the Simple Minded / 111 Nigel R. Franks 7. Canny Corvids and Political Primates: A Case for Convergent Evolution in Intelligence / 128 Nicola S. Clayton and Nathan J. Emery 8. Social and Cultural Evolution in the Ocean: Convergences and Contrasts with Terrestrial Systems / 143 Hal Whitehead 9. The Illusion of Purpose in Evolution: A Human Evolutionary Perspective / 161 Robert A. Foley 10. Purpose in a Darwinian World / 178 Michael Ruse 11. Plumbing the Depths: A Recovery of Natural Law and Natural Wisdom in the Context of Debates about Evolutionary Purpose / 195 Celia Deane-Drummond 12. Purpose in Nature: On the Possibility of a Theology of Evolution / 218 John F. Haught Contributors / 233 Index / 237
£999.99
Sinauer Associates Is an Imprint of Oxford University Press Animal Behavior
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£115.71
OUP USA Vertebrate Life
Book SynopsisPublished by Sinauer Associates, an imprint of Oxford University Press.Widely praised for its comprehensive coverage and exceptionally clear writing style, this best-selling text explores how the anatomy, physiology, ecology, and behaviour of animals interact to produce organisms that function effectively in their enviroments, and how lineages of organisms change through evolutionary time.
£128.69
Creative Education Seafloor Scavengers
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£42.04
Michigan State University Press French Thinking about Animals
Book SynopsisBringing together leading scholars from Belgium, Canada, France, and the United States, French Thinking about Animals makes available for the first time to an Anglophone readership a rich variety of interdisciplinary approaches to the animal question in France. While the work of French thinkers such as Jacques Derrida, Gilles Deleuze, and Felix Guattari has been available in English for many years, French Thinking about Animals opens up a much broader cross-cultural dialogue within animal studies.These original essays, many of which have been translated especially for this volume, draw on anthropology, ethology, geography, history, legal studies, phenomenology, and philosophy to interrogate human-animal relationships.They explore the many ways in which animals signify in French history, society, and intellectual history, illustrating the exciting new perspectives being developed about the animal question in the French-speaking world today. Built on the strength and diversity of these contributions, French Thinking about Animals demonstrates the interdisciplinary and internationalism that are needed if we hope to transform the interactions of humans and nonhuman animals in contemporary society.
£999.99
Michigan State University Press Mourning Animals: Rituals and Practices
Book SynopsisWe live more intimately with nonhuman animals than ever before in history. The change in the way we cohabitate with animals can be seen in the way we treat them when they die. There is an almost infinite variety of ways to help us cope with the loss of our nonhuman friends - from burial, cremation, and taxidermy; to wearing or displaying the remains (ashes, fur, or other parts) of our deceased animals in jewellery, tattoos, or other artwork; to counsellors who specialize in helping people mourn pets; to classes for veterinarians; to tips to help the surviving animals who are grieving their animal friends; to pet psychics and memorial websites.But the reality is that these practices, and related beliefs about animal souls or animal afterlife, generally only extend, with very few exceptions, to certain kinds of animals - pets. Most animals, in most cultures, are not mourned, and the question of an animal afterlife is not contemplated at all. Mourning Animals investigates how we mourn animal deaths, which animals are grievable, and what the implications are for all animals.
£999.99
The Experiment LLC Raised by Animals
Book SynopsisFrom a leading animal behaviourist, an often humorous look at the many surprising parallels between human and animal parents.In Raised by Animals, evolutionary biologist Jennifer Verdolin, PhD, invites parents, animal lovers, and science buffs to explore the wild world of parenting in the animal kingdom - and its implications for human families. Weaving together research on both human and animal behavior, she draws fascinating parallels in a narrative that's packed with interesting tidbits.Find out why newly hatched goslings imprint on anything that moves, and how Mexican free-tailed bats can identify their pups among literally millions of others. Plus, gain insight from Mother Nature on the big questions of child-rearing, from birth to 'leaving the nest':*Does attachment parenting have evolutionary roots?*Do more attractive offspring benefit from favouritism?*How can we better understand our own families?In a sense, we are all raised by animals - and that may not be such a bad thing!
£12.34
Experiment Supernavigators: Exploring the Wonders of How
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£18.99
Experiment Making Dogs Happy: A Guide to How They Think,
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£12.99
Experiment The Time Nature Keeps: A Visual Guide to the
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£18.99
Creative Education Luna Moths
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£999.99
Black Rabbit Books Rapping Rhymes about Animals
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£8.54
Black Rabbit Books Jellyfish vs. Cobra
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£9.49
Torque Mantis Shrimp vs. Lionfish
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£11.35
Pebble Books Jellyfish
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£999.99
Pebble Books Animals Hidden in the Ocean
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£999.99
