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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Carnivorous mushrooms Carnivorous mushrooms Victor Gentle Introduces some varieties of fungi that eat eel worms, describing the damage these tiny worms cause to both plants and animals and the different ways that the fungi trap their prey. OL1860834W
Coyotes Coyotes Victor Gentle Introduces the physical characteristics and behavior of coyotes and discusses why ranchers dislike them even though they are helpful. OL1860836W
Dingoes Dingoes Victor Gentle An introduction to the physical characteristics and behavior of the dingo, also describing its history and impact on the ecosystem in Australia. OL1860837W
Paints and pintos Paints and pintos Victor Gentle Describes the physical characteristics of both paint and pinto horses and what differentiates these two breeds. OL1860840W
Palominos Palominos Victor Gentle Describes the physical characteristics and appearance that a palomino horse has, how these horses are bred, and some famous palominos. OL1860841W
Pitcher plants Pitcher plants Victor Gentle Introduces these carnivorous plants by describing their traps, plant types, diet, and nutrient-poor habitats with the consequent benefit of carnivory. OL1860842W
Tigers Tigers Victor Gentle Introduces tigers and their behavior and habitat. OL1860844W
Venus Fly Traps and Waterwheels Venus Fly Traps and Waterwheels Victor Gentle Describes the physical characteristics of these carnivorous plants and how they trap and digest their insect prey. OL1860845W
Volcanoes Volcanoes Victor Gentle,Janet Perry Examines the causes and effects of volcanoes. Includes current web sites for further research on this topic. OL20424012W
Vampires Vampires Victor Gentle,Janet Perry Discusses vampires in legend and literature and some real people and animals that may have helped inspire the concept of blood-drinking monsters. OL20636903W
Red foxes Red foxes Victor Gentle,Janet Perry An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of red foxes, small animals that are related to dogs. OL23744674W