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Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
The colossal plants and animals of our world-dinosaurs, whales, and even trees-are a source of unending fascination, and their sheer scale can be truly impressive. Size is integral to the way that organisms experience the world: a puddle that a human being would step over without thinking is an entire world to thousands of microscopic rotifers. But why are creatures the size that they are? Why aren't bugs the size of elephants, or whales the size...
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
An interactive (complete with gatefolds!), large-format exploration of megafauna, the mostly-extinct class of ginormous animals that thrived during the Pleistocene era after the extinction of the dinosaurs. Meet a giant armored armadillo, a giant sloth, and the three megafauna still found on earth today--African Bush Elephant, Masai Giraffe, and the Blue Whale.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven board book offers clear, concrete language and imagery to introduce the concept of body positivity. This book serves to celebrate the uniqueness of your body and all bodies, and address the unfair rules and ideas that currently exist about bodies. It ends with motivational action points for making the world more fair for all! The backmatter offers...
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Some of the smallest animals have the mightiest powers. Big, brawny creatures may seem like the stars of the animal kingdom, but Earth's smallest inhabitants have impressive powers too. Often overlooked, these tiny critters help ecosystems thrive in numerous ways: they spread seeds, pollinate plants, make nutrient-rich soil -- or even become an essential meal for a predator. Gulp! Full of fascinating facts and information, Small but Mighty introduces...
5) The largest
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"In this book, nine animals are presented which are, in their own way, the largest. Discover the world of the giraffe, the Komodo dragon, the African elephant, the colossal squid, the moose, the blue whale, the ostrich, the Galápagos tortoise, and the hippopotamus" --
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
How do tiny creatures stay safe or hunt for their lunch? To survive you need a superpower! Discover how some creatures have spring-loaded jumps, or microscopic toxic darts while others wear a scary costume or a suit of armor. Enter the world of some of the smallest creatures on our planet and you'll see that maybe it's not so tough to be tiny after all!
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