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Freshwater Feeders: Studying Food Webs in Freshwater

Gwendolyn Hooks

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 1604727829

The question of who eats what in a freshwater habitat is answered in this book about food webs.

Forest Fare: Studying Food Webs in the Forest

Julie Lundgren

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604723168

This book looks at a forest food chain, discussing the plants and animals that are native to this environment, threats to their survival, and what is being done to protect their habitat.

Finding Home

Sandra Markle (author), Alan Marks (illustrator)

Publisher: Charlesbridge ISBN: 9781580891233

A remarkable story of survival. The creators of A Mother's Journey and Little Lost Bat, Sandra Markle and Alan Marks team up again to chronicle the challenges faced by a mother koala: protecting herself and her joey from a raging bushfire, and finding food and a new home after their home range is destroyed. Based on a true story. Back matter includes facts about koalas, an author's note about Cinders, the real-life koala that survived two bushfires, and resources for learning more about koalas and their habitat.

A Mother's Journey

Sandra Markle (author), Alan Marks (illustrator)

Publisher: Charlesbridge ISBN: 9781570916229

Acclaimed nonfiction author Sandra Markle presents the daring story of a mother emperor penguin's struggle to reach the sea, find food, avoid predators, and make her way back to her mate and their newborn chick before they starve. Alan Marks' luminous illustrations highlight the harsh conditions and stunning landscapes of Antarctica.

Whooping Crane

Precious Stearns

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606948408

Beautiful photos and text examines the issues endangered whooping cranes face and how they can be saved.

Bugs for Lunch

Margery Facklam (author), Sylvia Long (illustrator)

Publisher: Charlesbridge ISBN: 9780881062724

Bon appetit! Kudos to Chef Nature for dishing up these tasty morsels. No reader with a discriminating palate will be able to put this delicious menu of appetizing delicacies down. Bugs for Lunch caters to a full array of creatures - animal, plant, and human - that munch on bugs. From a mantis perched and ready to prey on ladybugs and butterflies, to the honey-drenched fur of a big brown bear munching on a hive full of bees, Sylvia Long's vivid illustrations show close-up details of all sorts of creatures munching on their lunch. These colorful drawings of creatures that live to eat bugs will be your key to discovering a world of insectivores in your own backyard and beyond.

Eagles

Julie K. Lundgren

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606947722

Amazing photos and interesting facts reveal environmental issues eagles face as they hunt for food and raise their young.

Falcons

Julie K. Lundgren

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606943984

Amazing photos and interesting facts reveal environmental issues falcons face as they hunt for food and raise their young.

Hawks

Julie K. Lundgren

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606943977

Amazing photos and interesting facts reveal environmental issues hawks face as they hunt for food and raise their young.

Vultures

Julie K. Lundgren

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606947746

Amazing photos and interesting facts reveal environmental issues vultures face as they hunt for food and raise their young.

Restoring Wetlands

Jeanne Sturm

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 1606944096

Discover the vital role of disappearing wetlands and what can be done to protect and restore this resource.

Animal Trainer

Susan Koehler

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606943762

Visit Ocean City to train dolphins and care for other animals in this graphic high interest book.

Siamese Cats

Lynn M. Stone

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906574

Learn how to care for Siamese cats, discover their characteristics and see if this is the right breed for you.

Ragdoll Cats

Lynn M. Stone

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906567

Learn how to care for Rag Doll cats, discover their characteristice and see if it is the right breed for you

Persian Cats

Lynn M. Stone

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906550

Learn how to care for Persian cats, discover their characteristics and see if this is the right breed for you.

Maine Coon Cats

Lynn M. Stone

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606943373

Learn how to care for Maine Coon cats, discover their characteristics and see if this is a good breed for you.

Abyssinian Cats

Lynn M. Stone

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906529

Learn how to care for Abyssinian cats, discover their characteristics and see if it is the right breed for you.

Exotic Cats

Lynn M. Stone

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606943366

Learn about various exotic cats characteristics and see is any of these breeds is right for you.

Bats

Cindy Rodriguez

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606944066

Beautiful photos and text examines the issues endangered bats face and how they can be saved.

Cougars

Cindy Rodriguez

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 1606948431

Beautiful photos and text examines the issues endangered cougars face and how they can be saved.

Manatees

Precious McKenzie

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606948422

Beautiful photos and text examines the issues endangered manatees face and how they can be saved.

Cocker Spaniels

Lynn M. Stone (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604723625

The lovable Cocker Spaniel is introduced along with, where it comes from, how big it can get, what its strengths are, and the care it requires.

Arctic Appetizers: Studying Food Webs in the Arctic

Gwendolyn Hooks (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604727791

Provides detailed and interesting information about organisms and their place in the food web in the Arctic.

Makers and Takers: Studying Food Webs in the Ocean

Gwendolyn Hooks

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604723199

This book uses the ocean as a backdrop to define food webs and identifying the animals who act as predator, prey, or both.

If You Were My Baby: A Wildlife Lullaby

Fran Hodgkins (author), Laura J. Bryant (illustrator)

Publisher: Dawn Publications ISBN: 9781584693062

Here is a unique blend of love song and natural fact, celebrating the care that exists between the parents and offspring of many species. Baby mountain goat is guided up high cliffs. Baby beaver learns to build well. Baby bat is held in mother's protective embrace, upside-down. And YOUR baby, too, will feel the comfort and delight of nature's wonders. Here is a "sweet dream bedtime" book for nature lovers of all generations!