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The world can be a dangerous place. Over time, animals evolved many natural defenses to help them survive. Combat during wartime is extremely dangerous. Why not look to nature to find the best defenses for soldiers on the battlefield? Military forces have done just that for hundreds of years. From the armor of medieval knights to tomorrow's advanced camouflage, learn how military technology often mimics the traits of animals to help protect soldiers in combat. Then be sure to catch the other amazing titles in the Beasts and the Battlefield series.

In the wild, animals use teeth, claws, and other natural weapons to attack their prey. On the battlefield, soldiers need weapons to fight the enemy. Military forces have often looked to nature for inspiration to develop effective weapons and combat tactics. From the first feathered arrows to tomorrow's high-tech weaponry, learn how military technology often imitates the natural weapons of animals to help soldiers succeed in combat. Then be sure to catch the other amazing titles in the Beasts and the Battlefield series.

"My First Encyclopedia Set: Animal World" introduces a diverse range of animals based on their physical characteristics, body temperature, and more. From the majestic lion, elegant giraffe, adorable koala, cumbersome bear, agile monkey, enormous blue whale, and clever dolphin, to our close companions like dogs and cats.

Take a journey around the world to discover the oddest, strangest, most unusual animals on the planet in this newest addition to the best-selling Wonderful World of Animals series! Surprising and strange animal facts for kids ages 5-12. From snub-nosed monkeys to gharials and babirusas to warty frogfishes— this book is brimming with some of the world’s most curious creatures. This surprising collection showcases many unusual and strange species such as giant isopods, dugongs, maned wolves, and jabirus!

The inquisitive robotic canine, BootBot Travels back to our time, embarks on an adventure through the Animal Kingdom like never before. This interactive book invites you to guess the animals through comic clues and multiple-choice questions. Meet friendly giants, playful swimmers, and curious critters while testing your knowledge and discovering amazing facts. Perfect for young explorers and wildlife enthusiasts alike, this adventure is full of excitement and discovery. Open the book, make your guesses, and dive into the wild with BootBots!

Over the canyon, the sun scalds the air and bakes the desert mud to stone. But under the shade of the canyon hides another world, where bighorn sheep bound from rock to rock on the hillside, roadrunners make their nests in sturdy cacti, and banded geckos tuck themselves into the shelter of the sand. Discover the wonders concealed in the curves of the canyon and all the secret life hidden in its arms.

Over four hundred shark species swim in Earth's waters. Listeners will discover incredible facts about what sharks look like, how they hunt, and more in this fun book!

At one time, red wolves roamed the US from southern New York to as far south as Florida and as far west as Texas. But as European settlers moved in, these wolves began losing their home range and were hunted as a threat. Red wolves became so rare by 1973 that they were given protection under the US Endangered Species Act. Then scientists came up with a daring plan: round up all remaining red wolves, launch a captive breeding program, and once the captive population was large enough, release red wolves to roam free in protected areas.

If you think poems about nature are all pretty flowers and rainbow sunsets, this book is not for you. If you can’t handle giant whale farts, turn back right now. If you don’t want to know how lobsters pee, do not read one word further. Seriously, if you open this book, you’re going to find out the disgusting truth about where honey comes from!

Take a trip to the zoo and you'll see how distinctly different animals are. You'll learn about animals of all sizes and colors, animals on land and in water, and animals with fur, scales, and feathers.

Elephant memory, honeybee communication, octopus intelligence, monarch butterfly migration, and dolphin names! Volume one includes a fact, lesson, and story about each of these fascinating subjects that your kids will love! Not just a list of facts, this book includes heartwarming, educational stories about our animal friends on topics like friendship, bravery, and the importance of helping others in our big, beautiful world. The quick chapters are perfect for car rides, travel, or bedtime!

Hör Dich schlau! Die erfolgreiche Wissens-Hörspielreihe geht weiter. Haie – bedrohte Jäger: Schon seit über 400 Millionen Jahren schwimmen Haie durch die Meere. Doch wie konnten sie so lange überleben? Welche Arten von Haien kennen wir heute? Wie jagen und was fressen sie? Und warum muss sich ein Hai nie Sorgen um sein Gebiss machen? Finde Antworten auf diese und viele weitere spannende Fragen! Erfahre außerdem, wie Haie erforscht werden und warum die scheuen Jäger bedroht sind.

Elephants can live until the age of 70 and are Earth's most intelligent giants, with incredible communication and relationship-building abilities. Come along on an exciting expedition with the world-renowned scientist and explorer Tim Flannery and his daughter Emma as they spotlight these wonderful creatures, their closest relatives (the woolly mammoth!), and discover what humans can do to protect this beloved species.

Extraordinary Elephants, Jiggliest Jellyfish, Sensational Sharks and Spectacular Snakes in this collection.

There's more to snakes than them being venomous and cold-blooded. Did you know a snake can still grow even when it hasn't eaten for months? Or that snakes have flexible jaws that allow them to eat prey that's much larger than them? Or that snakes are masters of disguise? With more than 3700 sub-species around the world, there's a snake to delight and frighten every kind of listener.

While Lydia and Ryan play hide-and-seek, they find animals that seem to disappear before their eyes! Learn about camouflage and the cool way it helps animals—and people, too!—blend into their surroundings. Will Ryan be able to find Lydia after she camouflages herself?

What animal makes the best pet? A tiger? A grizzly bear? A T-Rex? A killer whale? Or a puppy? Learn why all but one of these animals make great pets and all the things you need to do to properly care for your special pet!

If you take a hike on a warm summer day, you'll see bees collecting nectar, foxes feasting on fruits and berries, and more! Learn about what animals do in the summer to get ready for the long winter ahead.

Bees pollinate the flowers of the plants we eat. Without pollination, plants can't grow fruits and seeds. Which foods would you miss if we didn't have honeybees? So next time you're eating a meal, stop and thank the bees for their hard work!

Nos preparamos en casa para enfrentarnos a desastres naturales y emergencias climáticas. Si se acercan vientos fuertes, inundaciones y tormentas de nieve podemos quedarnos (resistir) o irnos (evacuar). ¿Pero qué pasas cuando los zoológicos, acuarios o santuarios están en el camino de la tormenta? ¿Cómo se prepara el personal del zoológico para proteger a los animales? ¿Quién puede ir a ayudarles?