Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Environmentalist (Be an Expert) Environmentalist (Be an Expert) John Stidworthy Encourages the reader to examine the relationship between humans and the environment and to consider certain ecological problems. Includes projects. OL2937826W
Flowers, trees & other plants Flowers, trees & other plants John Stidworthy Studies the highly visible and diverse world of trees, flowers, and other green-and-growing things, with their distinct ways of reproduction, respiration, photosynthesis, and nourishment. Includes su… OL2937827W
Fossils Fossils John Stidworthy Provides information and activities for learning how fossils contribute to our knowledge of the past. OL2937828W
Hibernation Hibernation John Stidworthy Explores the practice of hibernation as a means for winter survival, discussing the habits of a variety of animals such as hummingbirds, bats, chipmunks, and rattlesnakes. OL2937829W
Land predators Land predators John Stidworthy Examines such land predators as large meat-eaters, killers that use poison, and animals that make traps. OL2937834W
Life begins Life begins John Stidworthy Explains what the fossilized remains of prehistoric animals have revealed about early life, from the first sea creatures to the emergence of reptiles. OL2937836W
Owl Owl John Stidworthy Describes a year in the life of a North American barn owl as he catches prey, mates, raises his young, and survives the harsh winter. OL2937839W
Plants and seeds Plants and seeds John Stidworthy Text and microscopic photographs introduce various forms of plant life, their methods of reproduction, and their assimilation of nutrients. OL2937841W
Simple animals Simple animals John Stidworthy Introduces the invertebrate animals which include protozoa, sponges, crabs, and octopuses. OL2937845W