Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The physics of foraging The physics of foraging Gandhimohan M. Viswanathan "Do the movements of animals, including humans, follow patterns that can be described quantitatively by simple laws of motion? If so, then why? These questions have attracted the attention of scienti… OL15901337W
Atlas of animal adventures Atlas of animal adventures Rachel Williams Head off on a journey of discovery with this follow-up to the best-selling Atlas of Adventures. This book collects together nature's most unmissable events from between the two poles, including epic … OL20044758W
Friend or foe Friend or foe Etta Kaner Rats, leeches and sharks are creatures we love to hate. But there are two sides to every story. Did you know ... Creepy, crawly rats are as agile as acrobats. Blood-sucking leeches help with limb-sav… OL20943059W
The island ponies The island ponies Barbara Ford Describes the scientific study being undertaken on the wild ponies of Assateague Island which explores their role in the ecology of the barrier island. OL3246334W
24 hours in a game reserve 24 hours in a game reserve Barrie Watts Describes the habitat of an African game reserve and the animals found there. OL3275322W
Do not disturb Do not disturb Nancy Tafuri The movements and actions of a family camping in the woods cause the forest creatures to also move, scurry, and make noise. OL32980W
At home in its habitat At home in its habitat Phyllis S. Busch Photographs and simple text describe the interrelationship of living things and their environment. OL3960357W
Animals underground Animals underground Charlotte Ruffault Focuses on the natural history of animals that live underground. OL4984336W