Tom Jackson

Series

Language

English

Source	Language	Availability
Hoopla	English	Available Online Online Hoopla Collection	More Info Check Out Hoopla

Description

Readers take to the air in this engaging book about the amazing technology behind birds. This book explores the remarkable structures and systems that make up the anatomy of a variety of different birds. It explains the mechanics behind the hovering hummingbird, the sprinting ostrich, and the swimming penguin. The book also investigates the nest-constructing skills of the weaverbird and the nut-crushing abilities of the toucan. Color photographs and...

2) Reptiles

Author

Series

Language

English

Source	Language	Availability
Hoopla	English	Available Online Online Hoopla Collection	More Info Check Out Hoopla

Description

How do chameleons change color to match their surroundings? How do geckos climb up walls? This book answers these questions and more as readers delve into the world of reptiles. Each chapter investigates the mechanics behind a certain animal, from the freaky frilled lizard to the deadly Komodo dragon. Color photographs take readers around the world to visit fascinating reptiles from constricting pythons to giant tortoises. Fun facts abound as the...

3) Amphibians

Author

Series

Language

English

Source	Language	Availability
Hoopla	English	Available Online Online Hoopla Collection	More Info Check Out Hoopla

Description

Amphibians are masters of their environment, both on land and underwater. Readers will love this technological twist on the anatomy and skills of amphibians from all over the world. This book provides an explanation of the mechanics behind the mega-mouthed Argentine horned frog, the croaking American bullfrog, and the deadly poison dart frog. It also covers some of the amazing animal skills in the amphibian world, from camouflage to dancing on water....

4) Fish and Other Sea Creatures

Author

Series

Language

English

Source	Language	Availability
Hoopla	English	Available Online Online Hoopla Collection	More Info Check Out Hoopla

Description

Readers take a dive underwater to take an in-depth look at the mechanics behind fish and other sea creatures. Marine creatures are made to fit their environments, whether they live in shallow reefs or the deep sea. This book describes the technology behind the super senses of sharks, the speed of a sailfish, and the propulsion of squid. How big are giant clams? How does a stonefish launch a sneak attack? Readers will learn the answers to these questions...

5) World's Sneakiest Reptiles

Author

Series

Language

English

Source	Language	Availability
Hoopla	English	Available Online Online Hoopla Collection	More Info Check Out Hoopla

Description

Discover the clever ways different creatures find dinner-or avoid becoming dinner! You wouldn't want to play hide-and-seek with these reptiles. Learn all about them with illustrated spreads and high impact photos designed to give you fast, digestible facts.

6) Insects and Spiders

Author

Series

Language

English

Source	Language	Availability
Hoopla	English	Available Online Online Hoopla Collection	More Info Check Out Hoopla

Description

Insects and spiders are some of the most complex and crafty creatures on Earth. This book gives readers an up-close look at the mechanics behind bugs. Readers will enjoy learning about the leaping flea, the bloodsucking tick, the migrating Monarch butterfly, and the stinging scorpion. They'll explore the ways that the anatomy of each insect and spider gives it amazing abilities and skills suited to its environment. This book is full of fun fact boxes...

7) Mammals

Author

Series

Language

English

Source	Language	Availability
Hoopla	English	Available Online Online Hoopla Collection	More Info Check Out Hoopla

Description

Mammals are some of the fastest and slowest, largest and smallest, and most unique animals on Earth. Their bodies are built to survive in and master their environment. Readers will love reading about the super swimming dolphin, the super-sensing bat, and the super-slow sloth. They'll learn about the mechanics behind a skunk's stink supply and a cheetah's record-breaking speed. This book is full of color photographs and fact boxes that bring these...

8) The Essential Tom Jackson

Author

Language

English

Language	Availability
English	Available Online Online Hoopla Collection	More Info Check Out Hoopla

9) 'Twas In the Moon Of Wintertime

Author

Language

English

Language	Availability
English	Available Online Online Hoopla Collection	More Info Check Out Hoopla

10) Ballads Not Bullets

Author

Language

English

Language	Availability
English	Available Online Online Hoopla Collection	More Info Check Out Hoopla

11) World's Deadliest Reptiles

Author

Series

Publisher

Lerner Publishing Group

Pub. Date

2018

Language

English

Formats

eBook, Kindle

eBook
Show Edition

Online OverDrive Collection

Pub. Date	Source	Publisher	Language	Availability
2018	OverDrive	Lerner Publishing Group	English	Available Online Online OverDrive Collection	More Info Check Out OverDrive Preview From the book

Kindle
Show Edition

Online OverDrive Collection

Pub. Date	Publisher	Language	Availability
2018	Lerner Publishing Group	English	Available Online Online OverDrive Collection	More Info Check Out OverDrive Preview From the book

Description

Travel to Africa to meet the longest snake on the continent, the black mamba, which is also one of the fastest in the world. A dangerous cast of characters with comic-style illustrated spreads and dramatic photos will keep young readers turning the page to learn more about these deadly reptiles.

12) World's Biggest Reptiles

Author

Series

Publisher

Lerner Publishing Group

Pub. Date

2018

Language

English

Formats

eBook, Kindle

eBook
Show Edition

Online OverDrive Collection

Pub. Date	Source	Publisher	Language	Availability
2018	OverDrive	Lerner Publishing Group	English	Available Online Online OverDrive Collection	More Info Check Out OverDrive Preview From the book

Kindle
Show Edition

Online OverDrive Collection

Pub. Date	Publisher	Language	Availability
2018	Lerner Publishing Group	English	Available Online Online OverDrive Collection	More Info Check Out OverDrive Preview From the book

Description

Learn about snakes that swallow their meals whole and massive saltwater crocodiles! Take a journey in search of the largest reptiles on Earth with full-color illustrations designed to keep young readers engaged and entertained while they learn.

13) World's Weirdest Reptiles

Author

Series

Publisher

Lerner Publishing Group

Pub. Date

2018

Language

English

Formats

eBook, Kindle

eBook
Show Edition

Online OverDrive Collection

Pub. Date	Source	Publisher	Language	Availability
2018	OverDrive	Lerner Publishing Group	English	Available Online Online OverDrive Collection	More Info Check Out OverDrive Preview From the book

Kindle
Show Edition

Online OverDrive Collection

Pub. Date	Publisher	Language	Availability
2018	Lerner Publishing Group	English	Available Online Online OverDrive Collection	More Info Check Out OverDrive Preview From the book

Description

Find out where the world's weirdest reptiles live and hunt, along with some of their most bizarre behaviors. Illustrated spreads engage young readers and keep them captivated as they learn accessible, fun facts.

14) Eyewitness animal

Author

Series

DK eyewitness books

Language

English

Book
Show Editions

Giodone Library Branch - YOUTH has 2

J 590 J

Rawlings Branch - YOUTH

J 590 J

Pub. Date	Publisher	Phys Desc.	Availability
2012	DK Pub	63 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 29 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) + 1 col. poster.	On Shelf Giodone Library Branch - YOUTH has 2 J 590 J	More Info Place Hold
2015.	DK Publishing	72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm.	On Shelf Rawlings Branch - YOUTH J 590 J	More Info Place Hold

Description

Introduces the world of animals, describing their various physical characteristics, life cycles, habitats, group behaviors, roles as workers and companions to humans, and the different steps being taken to protect them.

15) Dinosaurs

Author

Publisher

Scholastic Inc

Pub. Date

[2015?]

Physical Desc

32 pages : color illustrations ; 22 x 26 cm

Language

English

Barkman Branch - YOUTH

J 567.9 J

Pueblo West Branch - YOUTH

J 567.9 J

Rawlings Branch - YOUTH

J 567.9 J

Pub. Date	Publisher	Phys Desc.	Language	Availability
[2015?]	Scholastic Inc	32 pages : color illustrations ; 22 x 26 cm	English	On Shelf Barkman Branch - YOUTH J 567.9 J Pueblo West Branch - YOUTH J 567.9 J Rawlings Branch - YOUTH J 567.9 J	More Info Place Hold

Description

Ms. Frizzle and her students explore the world of dinosaurs.

16) Insects

Author

Publisher

Scholastic Inc

Pub. Date

[2015?]

Physical Desc

32 pages : color illustrations ; 22 x 26 cm

Language

English

Barkman Branch - YOUTH

J 595.7 J

Rawlings Branch - YOUTH has 3

J 595.7 J

Pub. Date	Publisher	Phys Desc.	Language	Availability
[2015?]	Scholastic Inc	32 pages : color illustrations ; 22 x 26 cm	English	On Shelf Barkman Branch - YOUTH J 595.7 J Rawlings Branch - YOUTH has 3 J 595.7 J	More Info Place Hold

Description

17) The elements book: a visual encyclopedia of the periodic table

Learn facts about insects with Ms. Frizzle and her class.

Author

Publisher

DK Publishing

Pub. Date

2017.

Physical Desc

208 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm

Language

English

Barkman Branch - YOUTH

J 546 J

Greenhorn Valley Branch - YOUTH

J 546 J

Pub. Date	Edition	Publisher	Phys Desc.	Language	Availability
2017.	First American edition.	DK Publishing	208 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm	English	On Shelf Barkman Branch - YOUTH J 546 J Greenhorn Valley Branch - YOUTH J 546 J	More Info Place Hold

Description

Profiles every element on the periodic table and describes their properties, when they were discovered, and how they are used in household materials.

18) Wonders of the world

Author

Series

Eyewitness

Publisher

DK Publishing

Pub. Date

2014.

Physical Desc

72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.

Language

English

Greenhorn Valley Branch - YOUTH

J 722 J

Rawlings Branch - YOUTH

J 722 J

Pub. Date	Edition	Publisher	Phys Desc.	Language	Availability
2014.	First American edition.	DK Publishing	72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.	English	On Shelf Greenhorn Valley Branch - YOUTH J 722 J Rawlings Branch - YOUTH J 722 J See Full Copy Details	More Info Place Hold

Description

19) Eyewitness science: Discover the Story OS Science and How It Shaped Our Understanding of the World

Highlights the seven wonders of the ancient world and explains the feats of engineering behind constructing each wonder.

Author

Series

DK eyewitness books

Publisher

DK Pub

Pub. Date

2011

Physical Desc

72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 29 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) + 1 col. poster.

Language

English

Pueblo West Branch - YOUTH

J 500 J

Pub. Date	Publisher	Phys Desc.	Language	Availability
2011	DK Pub	72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 29 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) + 1 col. poster.	English	On Shelf Pueblo West Branch - YOUTH J 500 J	More Info Place Hold

Description

20) Chilled: how refrigeration changed the world, and might do so again

Introduces the key aspects of science, from atoms, elements, and energy to forces, physics, and explosive chemical reactions.

Author

Publisher

Bloomsbury Sigma

Pub. Date

2015.

Physical Desc

272 pages ; 23 cm

Language

English