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Fish Fish Edward R. Ricciuti Examines the physical structure, metabolism, and life cycle of fishes and discusses how they fit into the food chain. OL15160345W
The American alligator The American alligator Edward R. Ricciuti Examines the history, habitat, and habits of the alligator and the need to protect it from extinction. OL15214770W
America's top 10 natural wonders America's top 10 natural wonders Edward R. Ricciuti Introduces ten unique natural formations in the United States, including the Grand Canyon, Devil's Tower, and Niagara Falls. OL15214775W
America's top 10 skyscrapers America's top 10 skyscrapers Edward R. Ricciuti Describes ten of the most unique and interesting skyscrapers in the United States including the Empire State Building, the Prudential Center, and the John Hancock Center. OL15214776W
An animal for Alan An animal for Alan Edward R. Ricciuti A little boy learns that not all animals can be pets. OL15214779W
Backyards are for the birds Backyards are for the birds Edward R. Ricciuti xv, 175 p. : 21 cm OL15214784W
Birds Birds Edward R. Ricciuti Examines the physical structure, metabolism, and life cycle of birds and discusses how they fit into the food chain. OL15214787W
Catch a Whale by the Tail Catch a Whale by the Tail Edward R. Ricciuti With the help of Eskimos and Indians, scientists catch a mate for the lonely white whale at the aquarium. OL15214789W
Dancers on the beach Dancers on the beach Edward R. Ricciuti Discusses the physical characteristics and the mating and spawning process of the grunion, the only fish to lay its eggs on land. OL15214795W
Desert Desert Edward R. Ricciuti Describes the earth's desert regions and the plants and animals that inhabit them. OL15214796W
Do toads give you warts? Do toads give you warts? Edward R. Ricciuti Explores myths associated with certain animals such as getting warts from toads and being blind as a bat. OL15214801W
A Pelican Swallowed My Head A Pelican Swallowed My Head Edward R. Ricciuti 222 p. : 23 cm OL15214827W
Reptiles Reptiles Edward R. Ricciuti Explores the physical characteristics, senses, metabolism, reproduction, and growth of reptiles. OL15214830W
Rocks and minerals Rocks and minerals Edward Ricciuti,Edward R. Ricciuti Looks at the Earth as a giant rock, describes different types of rocks and minerals, and explains how they are formed and used. OL15214833W
They work with wildlife They work with wildlife Edward R. Ricciuti Introduces various jobs which involve working with wildlife, including game warden, nature writer, and field biologist. OL15214843W
To the brink of extinction To the brink of extinction Edward R. Ricciuti Describes seven species of animals that are in danger of becoming extinct and what is being done to save them. Included are the osprey, gray whale, European bison, bog turtle, Puerto Rican parrot, Pe… OL15214845W
What on earth is a pout? What on earth is a pout? Edward R. Ricciuti Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and environmental issues of the eel-like fish called the pout. OL15214856W
The wild cats The wild cats Edward R. Ricciuti Discusses wild cats throughout the world from their origins in prehistory through modern times. OL15214859W
National Audubon Society first field guide National Audubon Society first field guide Margaret W. Carruthers,Edward Ricciuti,Edward R. Ricciuti Detailed full-color spreads help beginning naturalists observe and understand over 150 types of rocks and minerals. OL15214874W
Plants in danger Plants in danger Edward R. Ricciuti Discusses plant species from all parts of the world that are in danger of extinction. OL15214876W
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