Catalogue Search | MBRL
Are you sure you want to remove the book from the shelf?
{{itemTitle}}
41
result(s) for
"Animals Adaptation Juvenile literature."
Sort by:
The biology of chameleons
They change color depending on their mood. They possess uniquely adapted hands and feet distinct from other tetrapods. They feature independently movable eyes. This comprehensive volume delves into these fascinating details and thorough research about one of the most charismatic families of reptiles—Chameleonidae. Written for professional herpetologists, scholars, researchers, and students, this book takes readers on a voyage across time to discover everything that is known about chameleon biology: anatomy, physiology, adaptations, ecology, behavior, biogeography, phylogeny, classification, and conservation. A description of the natural history of chameleons is given, along with the fossil record and typical characteristics of each genus. The state of chameleons in the modern world is also depicted, complete with new information on the most serious threats to these remarkable reptiles.
eBook
Outrageous animal adaptations : from big-eared bats to frill-necked lizards
A fish that walks on land, a frog that makes its own sunscreen, and an insect that can become invisible? These are just a few examples of how Earth's creatures have evolved some outrageous features and tricks to ensure survival.
Book
Thirteenth NewsWatch
--- (Trudeau-Town Hall) (Audio: P04) Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced a raft of questions at town hall meetings in Ontario today and one issue that came up more than once is the problems with the Phoenix pay system for government employees.
Newsletter
How and why do animals adapt?
Animals adapt, or change, to stay alive. This informative book shows how change can happen over time in an animal's body or in the way it behaves due to changing climates, habitat changes, and opportunistic behaviors that help animals survive, such as the creation of new species.
Book
Wild winter creatures!
The Wild Kratts take off to investigate how different animals survive in the cold in this leveled reader featuring shiny stickers!
Book
What can live in a lake?
Introduces readers to animals that live in a lake and the concept of habitat. Simple text describes the common features and behaviors of lake dwellers as well as offering many examples of creatures in this group.
Book
Extreme animals : the toughest creatures on Earth
Animals adapt to their surroundings for survival. Learn how they survive in conditions that humans never would. Are you ready for the competition? From the persevering emperor penguins of the South Pole to the brave bacteria inside bubbling volcanoes, from the hardy reptiles of the driest deserts to the squash-proof creatures of the deepest seabeds, animals have adapted to survive in conditions that would kill a human faster than you can say \"coffin.\" Discover how they do it in this amazing natural history book from a celebrated team - and find out who wins the title of the toughtest animal of them all!
Book
Hidden creature features
\"Animals have adaptations to help them survive. But some of those traits can be hard to spot. Rhyming text and eye-catching photos introduce eight creatures with hidden features\"-- Provided by publisher.
Book
Genius eyes : a curious animal compendium
\"Ever wonder why a cat's eyes glow at night, why an alligator cries, or how the world appears to a snail? And is there anything else eyes can do besides see? Eyes can tell us a lot about animal habits and their habitats. This collection of special species from around the world is filled with amazing facts celebrating the diversity of eyes in nature\"-- Provided by publisher.
BOOK