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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Endangered animal[s] Endangered animal[s] Malcolm Penny Discusses the reasons some animals have become extinct, the current factors which may lead to extinction of more species, and possible solutions. OL17016158W
Discovering spiders Discovering spiders Malcolm Penny Describes where spiders live, how they spin webs, hunt for food, reproduce, and survive in a dangerous world. OL17777027W
Let's look at sharks Let's look at sharks Malcolm Penny An introduction to sharks, the different types, and their habits and behavior. OL18837236W
The Indian Ocean The Indian Ocean Malcolm Penny Examines various aspects of the world's third largest ocean, covering its geographic features, plant and animal life, human inhabitants, natural resources, and environmental problems. OL18931391W
Birds of Prey (Remarkable World) Birds of Prey (Remarkable World) Malcolm Penny Describes the physical characteristics and habits of such birds of prey as ospreys, falcons, vultures, and eagles. OL19638501W
Zebra Zebra Malcolm Penny,Penny Malcolm Presents information on the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of zebras, striped horse-like animals that live only in Africa. OL20400217W
Spiders Spiders Malcolm Penny Introduces basic facts about spiders, including physiology, where they live, how various spiders trap or hunt food, and reproduction. Gives tips on how to find and catch spiders for study. Suggested … OL21180224W
Endangered species Endangered species Malcolm Penny Conservation - History - People - Shooting for fun and profit - Conservation of species - Captive breeding - Saving habitats. OL21540554W
Wild horses Wild horses Malcolm Penny A comprehensive look at wild horses, including North American mustangs, Australian brumbies, and Icelandic ponies, exploring the history of horses, their behavior, reproduction, and threats from huma… OL23788910W
Les singes Les singes Malcolm Penny Des questions importantes sur le sujet énoncé trouvent des réponses adéquates dans un texte précis, abondamment illustré. OL24197921W
Birds of prey Birds of prey Malcolm Penny Describes the physical characteristics and habits of such birds of prey as ospreys, falcons, vultures, and eagles. OL24680154W
Le crocodile et l'alligator Le crocodile et l'alligator Malcolm Penny Des questions importantes sur le sujet énoncé trouvent des réponses adéquates dans un texte précis, abondamment illustré. OL25068398W
The crocodile and the alligator The crocodile and the alligator Malcolm Penny Offers an insight into the lives of crocodiles and alligators : looks at the differences between them, how they hunt their prey and care for their young. OL27274112W
Animal camouflage Animal camouflage Malcolm Penny Discusses how and why animals camouflage themselves. OL98788W
Animal signals Animal signals Malcolm Penny Describes the various ways in which animals communicate with each other for such purposes as mating, challenges, and friendship. OL98791W
Animals and their young Animals and their young Malcolm Penny Brief text and illustrations describe how various animals give birth and care for their young. OL98792W
Bears Bears Malcolm Penny A simple introduction to bears, how they live, why they are becoming endangered, and what is being done to reverse this trend. OL98793W
Protecting wildlife Protecting wildlife Malcolm Penny Describes how increasing human population and land development are destroying natural habitats and how national parks, wildlife reserves, and changes in behavior are helping to save nature. OL98821W