Mysteries and marvels of nature
Title
:
Mysteries and marvels of nature
Personal Author EPSB
:
Elizabeth. Dalby
Summary
:
Much more than a guide to the natural world, this book delves into the many fascinating phenomena that can be found in the animals and plants which surround us. Find out why snow can sometimes turn red, how lizards keep cool in the desert and how a wheel spider outwits its predators as well as many other amazing occurrences in the natural world. It features stunning full colour photography and is Internet-linked to help readers build on their knowledge by accessing over 100 relevant websites.
Other Title
:
Usborne internet-linked mysteries and marvels of nature
Year Published
:
2003
Physical Description
:
128 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Note
:
Includes index.
Contents
:
Feeding -- Movement -- Attacking -- Defending -- Relationships -- Communication -- Life cycles -- Homes -- Extremes -- Senses and features.
Subject
:
Internet resources.
Nature -- Encyclopedias.
Plants.
Animals.
Added Author
:
Tomlins, Karen.
Russell, Ruth.
Kirkby, Joanne.
Hill, Michael.
Furnival, Keith.
Hammonds, Laura.
Whatmore, Candice,
Barrance, Reuben.
Summary
:
Much more than a guide to the natural world, this book delves into the many fascinating phenomena that can be found in the animals and plants which surround us. Find out why snow can sometimes turn red, how lizards keep cool in the desert and how a wheel spider outwits its predators as well as many other amazing occurrences in the natural world. It features stunning full colour photography and is Internet-linked to help readers build on their knowledge by accessing over 100 relevant websites.
ISBN
:
9780439689021
Publisher
:
New York : Scholastic, c2003.
| Library | Call Number | Type | Item Barcode | Status |
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| Brookside | 508 DAL | Book | 30146000206032 | Non-Fiction |