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5) Shark Baby
This colorful book uses detailed illustrations and clear text to explore the unbelievable adaptations that allow many species of plants and animals to make their homes in the glacial climate of the Earth's polar regions. Extensive sidebars highlight features specific to the planet's Arctic and Antarctic regions, placing an emphasis on adaptation and survival. Curious students will be fascinated by accounts of polar exploration. A curated list of
...More than 600 species have become extinct in the last 400 years, and, while there are many reasons for this alarmingly high number, the influence of human behavior is undeniable. This beautifully illustrated book thoughtfully examines many at-risk species, and the principal threats to their well-being, at the same time empowering students to get involved in conservation efforts. Objective text, clear charts, and graphs weigh the causes and effects
...Forests cover 30 percent of Earth's land surface and provide homes for countless animal and plant species. This beautifully illustrated book explores the plant life found within each of the six principal types of forest, using this framework to examine the ways that animals and humans interact with the resources that surround them. Colorful and easy-to-understand charts describe the scientific processes that sustain life in a forest ecosystem,
...Rain forests cover a mere seven percent of Earth's total land, yet they contain more than half of the world's plant species. This colorful, visually appealing book explores the wealth of animal and plant life that can be found in this diverse habitat. Beautiful illustrations will charm readers, while rich, descriptive text will ignite their curiosity. Detailed diagrams and fact-filled sidebars further enrich this book.
11) Forests
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