Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The Frog with Self-Cleaning Feet The Frog with Self-Cleaning Feet Michael Bright Did you know that an ostrich egg can make an omelet for ten people? How about that crocodiles have the world's most powerful bite, yet their mouths can be held shut by a man's bare hands? Or that box… OL17900327W
Animals in Danger in North America Animals in Danger in North America Louise Spilsbury,Richard Spilsbury,Michael Bright "Richard Spilsbury is an experienced author of nonfiction books for young people. He has written about a wide range of topics including science, nature, and history. Louise Spilsbury is a very experi… OL20378738W
Geological and fossil evidence Geological and fossil evidence Michael Bright The author looks at how evidence of Earth's history is shown in studies of different rack and layers plus the fossils found therein. See how they were formed, why the Earth's surface is always moving… OL21413073W
Changing ecosystems Changing ecosystems Michael Bright Changing Ecosystems explains the complexities of different ecosystems on earth. Learn how organisms interact with their environment and how this varies when the characteristics of an ecosystem change… OL22132692W
De ozonlaag De ozonlaag Michael Bright De oorzaken en gevolgen van de aantasting van de ozonlaag, een ernstig milieuprobleem. Met veel gekleurde tekeningen. Vanaf ca. 10 jaar. OL24743553W
La lluvia ácida La lluvia ácida Michael Bright Describes what acid rain is, what causes it, and how it affects the environment. Also examines ways in which pollution levels can be reduced or minimized. OL26441666W
Endangered and Extinct Animals of the Mountains, Deserts, and Grasslands Endangered and Extinct Animals of the Mountains, Deserts, and Grasslands Michael Bright This series of books looks in detail at those animals that are now extinct and those that are endangered. What is extinction? And when does an animal become classified as endangered? Starting with th… OL2949521W
Elephants Elephants Bright, Michael.,Michael Bright Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of elephants and describes their relationship with humans and their status as an endangered species. OL537878W
Humpback whale Humpback whale Bright, Michael.,Michael Bright Describes the characteristics of humpback whales, their feeding habits, migration routes, and vulnerability to hunters. Also discusses efforts, by such groups as Greenpeace, to preserve them as a spe… OL537883W