Zoology

518 records found. Displaying 457 - 480.

Under the Ground

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Animal Homes

Foxes, worms, and mice live underground. What else lives under the ground? Vibrant wildlife photographs with direct picture-to-text correspondence make this book an excellent choice for the… Read More →

  • Dewey: 590
  • Copyright: 2006

Upland Bird Hunting: Wild Turkey, Pheasant, Grouse, Quail, and More

From the Series Great Outdoors Sports Zone

You've just flushed an upland bird. What do you do next? Hunting upland birds, such as pheasants, quail, and grouse, requires quick thinking and accurate shooting skill. These birds fly away… Read More →

  • Lexile: 860
  • ATOS: 5.2
  • Dewey: 799.2'4
  • Copyright: 2013

Vampire Bats: Nighttime Flying Mammals

From the Series Comparing Animal Traits

See what a vampire bat has in common with a sperm whale. Find out what sets a vampire bat apart from a walrus or a groundhog. Readers will compare and contrast key traits of vampire… Read More →

  • Lexile: 870
  • ATOS: 4.7
  • Dewey: 599.4'5
  • Copyright: 2015
Cover: Venom
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Venom

Toxic creatures can be found almost anywhere—in the woods, in the desert, in your own backyard . . . even in your room! Some, such as poison dart frogs and puffer fish, have poisonous skin or Read More →

  • Lexile: 1100
  • ATOS: 7.8
  • Dewey: 592
  • Copyright: 2007

Vultures: Nature's Cleanup Crew

From the Series Animal Scavengers in Action

White-backed vultures soar over the grasslands of Africa. Using teamwork and keen eyesight, they look for carcasses on the ground. When a white-backed vulture spots a dead animal, it descends Read More →

  • Lexile: 950
  • Dewey: 598.9/2
  • Copyright: 2024
Cover: Wait, Rest, Pause: Dormancy in Nature
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Wait, Rest, Pause: Dormancy in Nature

If you were dormant / waiting out the cold, the dry, the heat / you would pause. Captivating photos of animals accompany simple, engaging text to explain dormancy in nature. This highly… Read More →

  • Lexile: 940
  • ATOS: 3.1
  • Dewey: 571.7/8
  • Copyright: 2020

Walking Sticks and Other Amazing Camouflage

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Animal Superpowers

Did you know that some animals can hide right out in the open? They use camouflage to blend in with their habitat to protect themselves from predators. Some animals can even change how they… Read More →

  • Lexile: 720
  • ATOS: 4.4
  • Dewey: 591.47/2
  • Copyright: 2017

Wandering Animals: Migration Stories from the Animal World

From the Series Explore!

Animals are on the move throughout the world. They move from warm areas to cold or from dry climates to rainy ones and vice versa. Sometimes animals migrate over great distances. Why do they… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2024
Spring 2025

Watching and Waiting: What Hatches from Nature's Nurseries

What should you do if you discover eggs, egg cases, or galls when you're exploring the outdoors? You should watch and wait and come back to check on them! Author Sara Levine's simple, lyrical Read More →

  • Dewey: 591.4/68
  • Copyright: 2025

Waterfowl Hunting: Duck, Goose, and More

From the Series Great Outdoors Sports Zone

It's early morning, and you're in your blind waiting for ducks or geese to fly near. Soon, a small flock appears. You get ready to take your shot. Hunting waterfowl requires good eyesight and Read More →

  • Lexile: 910
  • ATOS: 5.1
  • Dewey: 799.2'44
  • Copyright: 2013

Waterways

From the Series Vanishing from

Chinese egrets, humpback whales, Chinook salmon, and manatees might seem to have little in common, but they do--they are all close to extinction. They, and several other animals, have… Read More →

  • Dewey: 591.76
  • Copyright: 2001

Web-Spinning Spiders

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Backyard Critters

Learn about the many intriguing aspects of spiders, including their body parts and structure, their habitat and how it supports them, and how they use webs to catch their next meal. Captions… Read More →

  • Lexile: 480
  • Dewey: 595.4/4
  • Copyright: 2017
Spring 2025 4 titles

Weird and Wild Dinosaurs — Hardcover Set

From the Series Weird and Wild Dinosaurs

From Argentina to Zimbabwe, weird and wild dinosaurs have been discovered all over the world. While we all know about T. Rex and Triceratops, this series of high-interest graphic novels… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2025
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $117.28
  • Your Price: $87.96
  • 4 titles

Weird and Wonderful Sharks

From the Series Shark Safari

Zero in on the lives of some of the world's most unusual sharks, including the gruesome goblin shark and the funny-faced wobbegong. You'll discover... which shark has a cookie cutter… Read More →

  • Dewey: 597
  • Copyright: 2023

Weird Animals

From the Series Wonderfully Weird (Alternator Books ®)

What do pangolins and peacock spiders have in common? They are weird! But weird can mean many different things. Pangolins are mammals, but sometimes people think they are reptiles because of… Read More →

  • Dewey: 591.5
  • Copyright: 2024

Whale Migrations

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 3

The gray whales migrate further than any other mammals. They are always on the move. It's an endless journey to eat, breed and to move with the seasons. Where do you think the gray whales are Read More →

  • Lexile: 740
  • Dewey: 428
  • Copyright: 2019

Whale Sharks: Nature's Biggest Fish

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Nature's Most Massive Animals

Whale Sharks are the largest fish on Earth. Each one has its own unique pattern of spots. Explore the lives of whale sharks and learn how they get so big, how they eat, and more! Read More →

  • Lexile: 580
  • Dewey: 597.3
  • Copyright: 2024

Whales!: The Gentle Giants

From the Series Explore!

Whales are beautiful creatures known for their massive size. Seeing a whale in the wild is a memorable nature experience. These amazing animals live in the oceans of the Antarctic to the west Read More →

  • Copyright: 2024

What Can Live in a Desert?

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Animal Adaptations

How do animals like snakes, roadrunners, and scorpions survive in the desert? Discover their adaptations and see! Read More →

  • Lexile: 560
  • ATOS: 2.5
  • Dewey: 591.754
  • Copyright: 2011

What Can Live in a Forest?

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Animal Adaptations

Find out why the forest is a perfect habitat for animals like porcupines, bears, and deer. Read More →

  • Lexile: 540
  • ATOS: 2.4
  • Dewey: 591.73
  • Copyright: 2011

What Can Live in a Grassland?

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Animal Adaptations

Lions, and zebras, and termites, oh my! See why a grassland is a perfect habitat for these animals and more. Read More →

  • Lexile: 540
  • ATOS: 2.3
  • Dewey: 591.74
  • Copyright: 2011

What Can Live in a Lake?

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Animal Adaptations

Fish swim and ducks paddle. Beavers build and herons wade. Discover how these animals and others adapt to living in a lake. Read More →

  • Lexile: 610
  • ATOS: 2.5
  • Dewey: 591.763'6
  • Copyright: 2011

What Can Live in the Mountains?

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Animal Adaptations

How do animals like bighorn sheep, yaks, and snow leopards survive in the mountains? Discover their adaptations and see! Read More →

  • Lexile: 560
  • ATOS: 2.5
  • Dewey: 591.75'3
  • Copyright: 2011

What Can Live in the Ocean?

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Animal Adaptations

Discover how adaptations make the ocean a perfect habitat for whales, lobsters, sea horses, and many, many more animals. Read More →

  • Lexile: 510
  • ATOS: 2.3
  • Dewey: 591.77
  • Copyright: 2011