Nancy Furstinger
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Robots help us understand our universe. Some fly to distant planets. Others work alongside astronauts in space. And some drive across the surface of Mars. How do these robots work, and what are they doing today? Read this book to find out!
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"In this title, readers learn the stories of animals that are both benefitting from and helping out the world of prosthetic science - covering all species, situations, and science backgrounds. From the high-tech science of 3D printing, to inflatables, to toy wheels, this title has it all, including visits with subjects who are accessible for interviews and photography. INSPIRING is a perfect fit for animal lovers and science enthusiasts alike."--
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Presents the life of the animal activist, describing his work in nineteenth-century New York to bring attention to the cruel treatment of animals, the intial opposition that he faced from the public, and his founding of the ASPCA in 1866.
5) Beaver dams
Author
Language
English
Description
Explains the process and materials that beavers use to build dams. This book s colorful photos, clear text, and A Closer Look feature highlight the engineering that makes this structure such a marvel and helps beavers survive in the wild.
7) Spiderwebs
Author
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
A spiders web is made from silk. Spiders can spin different kinds of silk. Some strands are sticky. Other strands are dry. Find out more in Spiderwebs, a title in the Nature's Engineers series.
8) Dogs
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Learn more about dogs, how they use their cleverness to survive, and how they are astonishing scientists with their surprising smarts."--
12) Davy Crockett
Author
Series
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Davy Crockett was a popular American frontiersman. People told wild stories about his strength and skills. Some of these stories became legends. Learn more in Davy Crockett, one of the titles in the Folk Heroes series.
Author
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Gives readers an up-close look at the extraordinarily long North American monarch migration. Includes a concise overview of the species, a table of contents, questions to spark critical thinking, a selected bibliography, sources to guide further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.
15) Sphynx cats
Author
Language
English
Description
"Learn more about Sphynx cats, including breed history, these cats' furless appearance, and important cat care"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Focus Readers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Explores the roles of African rhinos in savanna ecosystems, including rhinos' importance to ecosystems, threats to rhino populations, and conservation efforts. Features sidebars, two infographics, and a "That's Amazing!" special feature"--
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Which animal athletes would win the gold, silver, and bronze medal in a diving competition: the thick-billed murre, Cuvier's beaked whale, or Southern elephant seal? Explore the animal kingdom's best divers and compare how their skills rate against one another"--Provided by publisher