Martin Jenkins
3) Deserts
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1996.
Language
English
Description
Discusses desert people, climate, landscape, plants, animals, and present and future threats to them.
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"It's time for Bird to build her nest! Follow her as she pulls a worm out of the ground, lifts some twigs that are just the right size, and pushes the twigs into place. Uh-oh! One of the twigs falls to the ground! But after a day of hard work, Bird's nest is ready and waiting"--Publisher's website.
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First US edition.
Language
English
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Description
"Meticulously researched and gorgeously illustrated, a conservation biologist and an acclaimed artist team up to expertly guide readers into the complex ecosystem of Malaysia's Taman Negara where they will meet an array of living things that are all interconnected"--
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Language
English
Description
"All is quiet on the water. Then, in a flash, there's a sudden lunge and a tremendous splash. And then? Oh dear. There's a lot of twirling and thrashing: a hungry crocodile has found something to eat. But crocodiles also love to nap on warm sandbanks and cool off in calm waters. And they're very gentle with their babies. There's a lot to learn about crocodiles in this captivating look at one of the world's deadliest and toothiest animals. Beware!"--Dust...
13) The crucible
Author
Language
English
Description
The place is Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692, an enclave of rigid piety huddled on the edge of a wilderness. Its inhabitants believe unquestioningly in their own sanctity. But in Arthur Miller's edgy masterpiece, that very belief will have poisonous consequences when a vengeful teenager accuses a rival of witchcraft - and then when those accusations multiply to consume the entire village.
About this author: Arthur Asher Miller was an American playwright...
14) Fabulous frogs
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Language
English
Description
Looks at all kinds of frogs, from exotic species to the common greenish-brown specimens found in backyards, discussing their characteristics, life cycles, and habitats.
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Language
English
Description
"The perfect introduction to seasons and weather for young children. It's winter. It's cold! The squirrels are digging up acorns to eat. But what will they eat in the spring, when the acorns are gone? This beautiful picture book is the perfect introduction to the seasons and how the weather changes throughout the year."--Provided by publisher.
16) Life: the first four billion years : the story of life from the big bang to the evolution of humans
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Language
English
Description
Before humans took their first steps, there were billions of years of vibrant and varied life-forms on Earth. Discover the story of our planet during this time, from the formation of the universe to the first mammals and all the incredible life that flourished in between. Covering ice ages and fossils, the first life in the sea and on land, the time of the dinosaurs, and the rise of mammals, Martin Jenkins navigates through millennia of prehistory...
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Celebrate the most spectacular species in the animal kingdom with this amazing book of animals, illustrated by Tor Freeman. Fifty fantastic creatures are awarded prizes to celebrate their most dazzling talents and some unusual skills. Roll up, roll up! The Animal Awards are about to begin. Who will win the Terrific Teeth Award? Who will claim the title of Most Smelly? Who will win the prize for Best at Pretending To Be A Plant? Celebrate with 50 brilliant...
19) Puffin
Author
Pub. Date
2022
Edition
First US edition.
Language
English
Description
"Fascinating facts and engaging text introduce young ornithologists to the puffin by following one diligent pair as they nurture their new chick."--
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