Titoli in Zoologia

Discover what a grizzly bear has in common with a jaguar. Find out what sets a grizzly bear apart from an armadillo. Listeners will compare and contrast key traits of grizzlies - their appearance, behavior, habitat, and life cycle - to traits of other mammals. Through gathering information about similarities and differences, listeners will make connections and draw conclusions about what makes this animal a mammal and how mammals are alike and different from each other.

In the history of life on this planet, 99.9 percent of all species have gone extinct. But a few have survived almost unchanged. Author Rebecca E. Hirsch introduces listeners to six living fossils, including the chambered nautilus, the horseshoe crab with its sticky blue blood, and venomous platypuses that sting, as well as a comprehensive explanation of evolution and extinction for listeners who may not be familiar with the terms yet.

This highly curricular book teaches young listeners about different kinds of dormancy and which animals do what. Featuring creatures like ladybugs, chickadees, squirrels, and even alligators, this book won't put curious kids to sleep!

Can something small matter at all? Of course it can! In this book for young learners (who know a thing or two about being small), you can take a super close look at details too little to be seen with the human eye.

Did you know that some animals have natural ninja-like talents? In this book, you'll learn all about them, including geckos, sea urchins, bombardier beetles, and more. For example, geckos can grip almost any surface - including walls and ceilings - with their amazing toes. And when collector urchins are attacked, they release tiny, sharp objects that bear a striking resemblance to throwing stars. You will also meet the scientists who are studying these animals' amazing abilities.

What happens to the bodies of animals and humans after death? Nature's army of death eaters steps in to take care of cleanup. Without these masters of decomposition, our planet would be covered in rotting bodies. This high-interest science text dives into the science behind how bodies decompose.

Guinea pigs are cuddly pets! These furry rodents like to snuggle with their owners. Young students can learn about the care and lives of these favorite pets through simple, predictable text in this fun title.

Cats are popular pets around the world! In this title, young audiences can learn about pet cats, from the care they need to the toys they like, through simple, predictable text.

What is that hopping through the backyard? It's a rabbit! Beginning audiences can learn basic facts about these big-eared visitors through simple, predictable text in this low-level title.

Foxes are notorious backyard thieves in children's stories. But beginning readers can learn the real facts on these clever mammals through easy text in this low-level title.

Mientras que un gran incendio forestal rugía a lo largo del Funny River en el Kenai National Wildlife Refuge en Alaska, los bomberos se apresuraron al rescate. Cuando encontraron a cinco cachorros de lobos de tres semanas de nacidos en apuros, se pusieron en acción para salvar a toda la camada. Sin los padres lobos para ayudar, los cuidadores de animales del zoológico y los veterinarios en el Alaska Zoo (Zoológico de Alaska) se aseguragon que los bebés crecieran en una manada saludable y felíz.

As a huge wildfire roared along the Funny River in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, firefighters rushed to the rescue. When they found five three-week-old wolf pups in need, they raced into action to save the whole litter. With no wolf parents to help, zookeepers and vets at the Alaska Zoo made sure the babies grew into a healthy, happy pack.

Gorilas usando iPads, lémures pintando con los dedos, monos ardillas soplando burbujas... ¡estos primates son bastante inteligentes! ¿Tu podrías completar el curso en la escuela para primates? Aprende qué tan diversa es la familia de primates, y algunas de las maneras en que los humanos están enseñando nuevas habilidades a sus primos los pirmates.

Gorillas using iPads, lemurs finger painting, squirrel monkeys popping bubbles...these primates are pretty smart! Could you make the grade in Primate School? Learn how diverse the primate family is and some of the ways humans are teaching new skills to their primate cousins. Author Jennifer Keats Curtis is once again working with organizations across the country to share fun facts about primates through this audiobook.

Sigue la historia mientras Kali, el oso polar es rescatado y cuidado por sus trabajadores de cuidado de animales en el Zoológico de Alaska y el Zoológico de Buffalo.

Follow the rescue of orphaned polar bear Kali (pronounced Cully) from the Inupiat village of Kali (Point Lay in English) to the Alaska Zoo in Anchorage and to his new home at the Buffalo Zoo in New York with Luna, a female polar bear. This journey beautifully captures the remarkable development of the cub, who initially drinks from a baby bottle, sucks his paw for comfort, and sleeps with a "blankie" as he rapidly grows into the largest land carnivore on Earth.

Los zoológicos son lugares impresionantes para ver y aprender acerca de muchos animales nativos y exóticos que habitan este mundo. Algunos animales viven tranquilos mientras otros son amenazados o están en peligro de extinción. Los trabajadores de cuidado de animales del zoológico no sólo alimentan y cuidan a estos animales, pero también ayudan a conservar y proteger especies en su totalidad a través de programas de reproducción y de "cómo sacar ventaja".

Astro is a stellar Steller sea lion! Only a few days old when found orphaned, he is cared for and raised at The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, California. When big enough to be released to the wild where he needs to be, he has other plans! Just like a lost dog finding his way home, Astro keeps swimming back toward the center, crossing miles of open ocean water to do so. After several attempts, people realize that Astro is too accustomed to humans and will just keep coming back.

Hurricanes... Just the word brings to mind the power of these natural disasters. Humans watch the news and know of impending arrival. We board up windows and gather supplies. We might huddle in our homes or go inland. Then we wait for the storm to arrive. But what do wild animals do? Do they know when a storm is coming? If so, how do they prepare? This audiobook explains how nine animals sense, react to, and prepare for a hurricane.

Come along on an animal adding adventure. Add baby animals to the adults to see how many there are all together. And while you are at it, learn what some of the zoo animals eat or what the baby animals are called. Follow the lost red balloon as it soars through the zoo. At the end of the day, count up all the animals you have seen.