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"A fun and fact-filled A-Z treasury for the insect lover in all of us. Insectpedia introduces you to the wonders of the insect world while inviting you to make discoveries of your own. Featuring dozens of entries on topics ranging from murder hornets and the "insect apocalypse" to pioneering entomologists such as Margaret James Strickland Collins and Douglas Tallamy, this beautifully illustrated, pocket-friendly encyclopedia dispels many common myths...
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Partez à la découverte des cétacés avec ce Grand Article Universalis!
L'adaptation des cétacés à la vie aquatique est d'une telle perfection qu'il a fallu attendre la dixième édition du Systema naturae de Linné (1758) pour les voir définitivement classés parmi les Mammifères. En 1753, encore, Daubenton les considérait comme des poissons...
Un ouvrage spécialement conçu pour le numérique afin d'en savoir plus sur les cétacés
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5) Fish
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With their shiny scales and bright colors, pet fish put on a show! Some are wide and others are thin. Some have fantails and some have stripes. Young readers will learn about the appearance and behavior of pet fish, and discover why these silent swimmers make great pets.
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Nature writer Marianne Taylor guides readers through the development of life on earth, from the first living cells to the astonishing diversity we see in species today. Journeying from the invertebrates, including spiders, crustaceans and insects, to fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals, this fascinating book explores the animal kingdom is all its oddity and splendour. A numbers of feature spreads give a deeper focus on themes such as coral...
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Heartwarming and Compassionate Stories of Animal Love
Filled with fascinating and heartwarming stories, this book details the power of animal love. Good deeds can be done by more than just humans!
True tales of kindness. Random Acts of Kindness by Animals is packed with captivating stories, big and small, from simple acts of kindness, to grand gestures of compassion performed by various animals. Author and known speaker on animal-related issues, Stephanie...
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Picture books featuring wild animals help develop a child's imagination in a plethora of meaningful ways. First, the shapes and colors featured in the books will spark the child's creative spirit and potentially generate a desire to draw similar figures. Second, the picture books featuring wild creatures will likely spark questions regarding the personal preferences and proclivities of the animals. Once these questions formulate in the child's mind,...
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This is John Burroughs' 1871 work, 'Bird Stories from John Burroughs'. It is a fantastic collection of short descriptions - or, sketches - of the lives and habits of many birds commonly found in the U.S. Profusely illustrated and written in simple but beautiful language, 'Bird Stories from John Burroughs' will appeal to all lovers of nature writing, and is not to be missed by fans of Burroughs' wonderful work. Contents include: 'The Bluebird', 'The...
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Kids love nature at very early ages. In fact, they develop a love for certain animals as soon as they are exposed to them. Often, it is the babies of their favorite creatures that really spark their imaginations. In this case, a nature book about baby animals can be used to engage the children in the things that they have in common with the babies and also how they differ. The kids are often engaged as soon as they see these baby animals in books....
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Toutes les activités des êtres vivants se déroulent de façon périodique, en suivant des rythmes observables et mesurables. L'alternance quotidienne veille-sommeil, la reproduction saisonnière des végétaux (floraison) et des animaux, les migrations des oiseaux en sont des exemples évidents. Ces ...
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Pour le biologiste, une population animale ou végétale est formée par définition d'individus susceptibles de se reproduire entre eux. Celle-ci subit, au cours du temps, des changements incessants liés à la disparition (mortalité, émigration) et à l'apparition de nouveaux sujets (reproduction, ...
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Extrait : "L'HOMME ressemble aux animaux par ce qu'il a de matériel, et en voulant le comprendre dans l'énumération de tous les êtres naturels, on est forcé de le mettre dans la classe des animaux ; mais la nature n'a ni classes ni genres, elle ne comprend que les individus ; ces genres et ces classes sont l'ouvrage sont l'ouvrage de notre esprit, ce ne sont que les idées de convention, et, lorsque nous mettons l'homme dans l'une de ces classes..."...
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"One of American Institute of Graphic Arts' Top 50 Books / 50 Covers of 2021" Christopher W. Leahy holds the Gerard A. Bertrand Chair of Natural History and Field Ornithology (Emeritus) at the Massachusetts Audubon Society. His books include Birds of Mongolia and The Birdwatcher's Companion to North American Birdlife (both Princeton). Abby McBride is a sketch biologist. She travels globally to write and illustrate stories about ecological research...
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While we may often find them nestled in the corners of our attics or traversing our yards, rodents and bats are more frequently found in nature and originate in a large variety of shapes and sizes. Together they make up over half of the planet's mammal species. While there are only 29 species of xenarthrans-an ancient line of mammals comprised of sloths, anteaters, and armadillos-they are significant players in various ecosystems, as well. This colorful...
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Extrait: "Le phoque est un genre de mammifères de la famille des carnivores amphibies. La partie antérieure de son corps est celle d'un quadrupède, la postérieure est celle d'un poisson. Un museau court, des orbites sans sourcils, un front large, un crâne vaste et arrondi, lui donnent une physionomie particulière..."
18) Primates
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From lemurs to apes to human beings, primates are unique among mammals-for example, our brains are large compared to our size. Our complex interactions, intricate social structures, and extensive range of emotions allow us to adapt and thrive in diverse habitats around the globe. In this volume, readers are invited into the many domains of these extraordinary creatures to discover the incredible diversity of primate species. Readers will also learn...
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At the end of this book, you should be able to correctly classify organisms based on the five-kingdom classification. The five kingdoms will be discussed in detail in the following pages. Learn about the characteristics of those belonging to Monera, Prostita, Fungi, Plantae and Animalia. In which kingdom do humans belong? Know the answer soon. Start reading now.
20) Grazers
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While they come in all shapes, textures, and sizes, animals that subsist on the Earth's natural vegetation share many common elements as well. Occupying a unique place in the food chain, grazers all over the Earth provide vital nourishment for carnivores and are often valuable to humans for meat, skins, and various domestic uses. This volume provides a colorful view of these varied and complex creatures as well as the features and behaviors that both...
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