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"A Guide to Training Small Mammals"Description:Unlock the enchanting world of animal training with "Training Small Mammals," your go-to eBook for cultivating a bond with small mammals. Whether you're a pet owner, aspiring trainer, or simply fascinated by these furry companions, this comprehensive guide is designed to empower you with effective techniques to train and engage small mammals in a positive and rewarding way.Dive into the intricacies of...
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From award-winning author and photographer Nick Jans, A Wolf Called Romeo is "beautifully written...a thoughtful and moving story about one of nature's most evocative animals." (Patricia B. McConnell, author of The Education of Will and The Other End of the Leash)
A Wolf Called Romeo is the true story of the exceptional black wolf who spent seven years interacting with the people and dogs of Juneau, Alaska, living on the edges of their community,...
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Are you intrigued by the bizarre things cats are and do? Then this book is for you. Packed with fun facts, this book delves into the weird and strange truths of cats. You'll be amazed by the wondrous cat facts presented here, including: Bizarre deformities in catsBizarre cat medical afflictions The teasing TomThe business of cloning cats Bizarre feline history Bizarre breedsand much more. This book also features a Bonus section of fascinating cat...
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Backyard Safari: Opossums is told through a fun narrative. Children learn all about what opossums look like, hunt, eat and live. Includes full-color photos of opossums in the wild, fun facts and further reading suggestions. Jump start a child's love of wildlife with this amazing book.
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Backyard Safari: Raccoons is told through two friends, Zoe and Ethan. Children learn all about what raccoons look like, hunt, eat and live. Includes full-color photos of raccoons in the wild, fun facts and further reading suggestions. Jump start a child's love of wildlife with this amazing book.
8) Sloths
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This adorable animal may spend its entire life in one tree. Some have even been found holding onto branches after they die!
Meet the sensational sloth - the world's slowest mammal. Wildlife LOL! introduces young readers to some of the most amazing animals on the planet in a surprising and laugh-out-loud-funny way. Each book is brimming with colorful photos, bite-sized text, wacky facts, jokes, and riddles that will entertain every child who picks...
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Echidnas are part of the monotreme family. This strange family of mammals are the only mammals on earth that lay eggs! Just like the platypus though, echidnas have an even stranger skill. Echidnas can sense small electrical pulses from other animals. Through this book's full color photographs of echidnas in the wild, paired closely with easy-to-understand text, young readers will love learning how the echidna uses electricity to find insects deep...
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Just like echidnas, the platypus is part of the monotreme family. This odd family of mammals is famous for their ability to lay eggs! But that isn't the only strange thing about this mammal. In their duck-like bill, a platypus has hundreds of receptors that can sense electricity. Young readers will love learning about how the platypus lives in the wild and how it uses electricity to track down food. With photographs paired closely with approachable...
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Scientifically informed and funny, a firsthand account of Australia's wonderfully unique mammals-and how our perceptions impact their future.
Think of a platypus: They lay eggs (that hatch into so-called platypups), produce milk without nipples and venom without fangs, and can detect electricity. Or a wombat: Their teeth never stop growing, they poop cubes, and they defend themselves with reinforced rears. And what about antechinuses-tiny marsupial...
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The animal kingdom operates by ancient rules, and the deer in our woods and backyards can teach us many of them-but only if we take the time to notice.
In the fall of 2007 in southern New Hampshire, the acorn crop failed and the animals who depended on it faced starvation. Elizabeth Marshall Thomas began leaving food in small piles around her farmhouse. Soon she had over thirty deer coming to her fields, and her naturalist's eye was riveted. How...
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Welcome to the amazing world of Bats Photos and Facts for Everyone! The animal facts in nature book to be amazed by Bats.You will find Bats in nature with pictures to include the many Bats species, size, breeding, eating habits, and interesting facts. Bats Photos and Facts for Everyone is Book 42 of the Learn with Facts Series. This book is around a clear concept: The amazing life of Bats with facts and color photos.Be sure to read the other books...
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In the late eighteenth century, the British took greater interest than ever before in observing and recording all aspects of the natural world. Travelers and colonists returning from far-flung lands provided dazzling accounts of such exotic creatures as elephants, baboons, and kangaroos. The engraver Thomas Bewick (1753–1828) harnessed this newfound interest by assembling the most comprehensive illustrated guide to nature of his day.
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15) Sun Bear
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With strong legs and sharp claws, sun bears are great at climbing. From tearing away bark to find tasty insects to sleeping high up in branches--these small bears spend most of their time in trees. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about sun bears!
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This series of brilliant photographs shows the dissection of the cat musculature. It is designed for use in conjunction with the third edition of Hyman's Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, edited by Marvalee Wake, although it can be used with other textbooks. Every possible step has been taken to make the photographs easy to interpret and to follow. Reference indications to the Wake texts are included, and also concise data on the origin, insertion,...
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Everyone loves dolphins. They are smart, playful, entertaining, and have caught our attentions since the world was created. But dolphins don't get to be our favorite aquatic mammal just by playing around all day.Having to survive under harsh conditions requires some serious skills. As a result, dolphins have developed some incredible abilities that continue to amaze scientists and even us.In this book, we are going to count down the top 10 least known...
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Are you looking to help your child fall asleep faster at night? Would you like them to discover mindfulness through beautifully crafted short stories? Within the pages of this book, you'll uncover a treasury of tales created to guide children into a realm of dreams, where they can seamlessly drift into a restful sleep.
These stories are designed to spark their imagination, providing a smooth transition from adventure and fantasy to the realm of dreams....
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Do you want to be amazed by Weasels pictures? Let's see color photos of Weasels! You and your child will find pictures of Weasels in short simplified text for children learning to read or those who like picture books. Weasels: Photos and Fun Facts for Kids. It is Book 113 in the Kids Learn with Pictures Series. This book is around a clear concept: see pictures of Weasels. This is a stock photo book of animals that ASK QUESTIONS of the pictures shown...
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Priya the Platypus - On the Move follows in the webbed feet steps of an eight year old platypus named Priya.The story takes place in the countryside of New South Wales, Australia. It is told from the point of view of an eight year old platypus named Priya. Priya and her fellow platypus friend Prunella, lead a nomadic life due to environmental threats, such as land clearing and bush fires. A range of different wildlife who calls New South Wales their...
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