Most people know about lions, zebras, monkeys, and bears, but what about betto...Most people know about lions, zebras, monkeys, and bears, but what about bettongs and bilbies? Or quolls and quokkas? And potoroos and pademelons? These animals live on the continent of Australia, along with kangaroos, koalas, and many other...more
Another fascinating close-up look at the wonders of the natural world from Sib...Another fascinating close-up look at the wonders of the natural world from Sibert Honor photographer Nic Bishop. Award-winning author and photographer Nic Bishop brings his vast knowledge of biology to this eye-catching exploration of butterflies and...more
Some snakes are more dangerous than others. Those that have venom or poison ca...Some snakes are more dangerous than others. Those that have venom or poison can kill their prey with just one bite Now even the youngest readers can join Sibert Medal-winning photographer and biologist Nic Bishop as he takes a closer look at the world...more
CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condit...CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover dust jacket may not be included minimal wear to binding most of the pages undamaged(e.g. minimal creases or tears) highlighting / underlining...more
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is p...This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United...more
2011 Sibert Medal Winner On remote Codfish Island off the southern coast of Ne...2011 Sibert Medal Winner On remote Codfish Island off the southern coast of New Zealand live the last ninety-one kakapo parrots on earth. These trusting flightless and beautiful birds--the largest and most unusual parrots on earth--have suffered...more
The extinction of dinosaurs some sixty-five million years ago is one of the gr...The extinction of dinosaurs some sixty-five million years ago is one of the greatest biological catastrophes in the history of our planet. Yet in recent years paleontologists have turned up increasing evidence that ancestors of one group of dinosaurs...more
Dive into the world of sharks with this underwater adventure for kids ages 3 t...Dive into the world of sharks with this underwater adventure for kids ages 3 to 5! From deep in the ocean to lakes and rivers sharks live all around us. Help curious kids explore beneath the surface as they learn all about sharks and what makes them...more
A 2007 Sibert Honor Book It looks like a bear but isn t one. It climbs trees a...A 2007 Sibert Honor Book It looks like a bear but isn t one. It climbs trees as easily as a monkey-- but isn t a monkey either. It has a belly pocket like a kangaroo but what s a kangaroo doing up a tree? Meet the amazing Matschie s tree kangaroo who...more
An amazing scientific journey through Mongolia in search of elusive snow leopa...An amazing scientific journey through Mongolia in search of elusive snow leopards as told by the bestselling nonfiction author and photographer team of Sy Montgomery and Nic Bishop. A can t miss addition to the paperback collection of Scientist in the...more