In jaw-dropping photos, Doug Wechsler captures the life cycle of the American toad from egg to tadpole to adult. To get these images, Wechsler sat in a pond wearing waders, went out night after night in search of toads, and cut his own glass to make a home aquarium. The resulting photos reveal metamorphosis in extreme close-up as readers have never seen it before. Budding naturalists will be transfixed by this unprecedented peek into the secrets of tadpole transformation. Demystifying
Theres no doubt about it: Vultures are unsavory. As Doug Wechsler writes, Thinking about what vultures eat is enough to make you want to throw up. This humorous and informative book presents a balanced picture of these birds that, despite their lack of social graces, perform a vital role in their ecosystem by acting as garbage collectors.
Ospreys live on every continent but Antarctica and, as Doug Wechsler writes, They make their living eating fish. Packed with facts and action photography, this book will both educate readers and fully engage them in the life of this bird of prey.
Taipans are long, fast, and deadly, and Doug Wechsler brings them to life in this fast-paced and informative book. Students will love the brilliant photographs and the vivid descriptions of such scenes as the taipan tiptoeing through tall grass with its head and neck off the ground for a better view of its surroundings.
Examines the functions and features of a vernal pool where salamanders, wood frogs, tree frogs, and other native inhabitants live and breed, enhanced with full-color photographs from the author of Bizarre Bugs.
Dr. Doug Wechsler, a wildlife biologist, ornithologist, and photographer, has written this wonderful series on birds of prey. Each book includes an introduction to a bird: its size, color, and habitat; its hunting, eating, and migration habits; how and where it builds its nest, and its survival strategies. Clear, accessible, and often humorous text is combined with spectacular photography from VIREO, the Visual Resources for Ornithology, and The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, to create books that will delight and inform your students.
Spectacular nature photography: Weird and wonderful, as only nature can be! Explores a question unasked by any other book for young readers: What can we learn about nature and evolution from the bizarre and exotic ways some animals have evolved to get life-giving oxygen? An inquiry-based book designed to stimulate active minds; a STEM standout from a celebrated nature photographer and writer.
The salt marsh is not so friendly to humans, but it's the only place to be for many creatures and plants. Breathtaking photographs and fascinating facts reveal the secrets of the salt marsh and celebrate this squishy and surprising habitat.
Also known as the meadow frog and the grass frog, the leopard frog sports distinctive spots. Like the big cat, a leopard frog lurks in the tall grass, waiting for prey. But as Doug Wechsler says, You would hardly think this is a dangerous creature, unless you were a grasshopper. Beautiful photos and helpful hints will draw students into the life cycle of this unique frog.
They are like jewels in a tropical forest, says Doug Wechsler of the treefrog. Students will relate to the frog that lives in its very own tree house, and they will be eager to learn about the treefrog that makes a kind of sound we try not to make in public. Packed with exciting treefrog information, this book will be a popular learning resource.
Redtailed hawks can live almost anywhere and eat almost anything. This book describes the red-tailed hawks life span (up to twenty-one years), its habitat, and how and where to go looking for this beautiful predator.
This high-interest Science title is one of the 4 titles sold in a Book Pack as a part of the Tony Stead Independent Reading Reptiles and Amphibians Theme Set.
Everyone can picture a frog on a lily pad, and no frog is more likely to be sunning itself on one than the bullfrog. But did you know that a warm, well-sunned bullfrog digests its food faster than a cold bullfrog, or that with its big mouth, the bullfrog can eat creatures almost as big as itself? Students will enjoy learning the secrets of the frog that has threatened other frogs existence.
From the opening page in which the reader is presented with a peregrine falcon dive-bombing a flock of sandpipers at more than 150 miles per hour, this dynamic book will grab and hold the readers interest to the final page. Students will learn about this predators history from its role as a hunting bird for Asian noblemen 2,500 years ago to its recent triumphant comeback from near extinction.
The bald eagle was driven to the brink of extinction in the 1960s by widespread use of the chemical DDT. This compelling book tells the story of these amazing predators, accompanied by stunning photographs of the bird that is the symbol of our country.
What is the only snake known to have eaten a person? If you dont know the answer, perhaps it is time to read this book. The answer, of course, is the python, a record-breaking snake that can grow almost as long as a school bus and has been known to live for 47 years in captivity.
Color photos fill this overview of the rattlesnake, which describes the reptile's rattle, fangs, venom, hunting skills, diet, habitat, life cycle, and threats from humans, and also provides a glossary and lists related Web sites.
Called "one of the small wonders of the amphibian world," the glass frogs claim to fame is the transparent skin of its belly. Why the glass frogs guts are on display remains a mystery, but students will come up with their own theories while reading this instructive and enlightening book.
Why might a wood frog be called a frogsicle? A wood frog can stay partially frozen during winter hibernation, then thaw out in spring to breed. This is just one of many unexpected facts that will enthrall kids and bring them leaping to the bookshelves to learn more about this shy creature that prefers living in the woods to living in the water.
Where does the pit viper get its name? How many species of pit viper are there? Richly illustrated and full of detailed and engaging information, this book is sure to be a hit with snake enthusiasts.
Ospreys live on every continent but Antarctica and, as Doug Wechsler writes, They make their living eating fish. Packed with facts and action photography, this book will both educate readers and fully engage them in the life of this bird of prey.
In jaw-dropping photos, Doug Wechsler captures the life cycle of the American toad from egg to tadpole to adult. To get these images, Wechsler sat in a pond wearing waders, went out night after night in search of toads, and cut his own glass to make a home aquarium. The resulting photos reveal metamorphosis in extreme close-up as readers have never seen it before. Budding naturalists will be transfixed by this unprecedented peek into the secrets of tadpole transformation. A book that encourages observation and conservation and may start some young biologists off on their own lifelong quests to understand animals — Kirkus Reviews, starred review A fascinating look at toad development — Booklist, starred review Suitable for libraries needing to bolster their early nonfiction collections — School Library Journal A remarkable visual chronicle of an easily overlooked creature — Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Chicago Public Library’s 2017 Best of the Best Books selection 2018 Green Earth Book Honor for Children’s nonfiction
Examines the functions and features of a vernal pool where salamanders, wood frogs, tree frogs, and other native inhabitants live and breed, enhanced with full-color photographs from the author of Bizarre Bugs.
Where does the pit viper get its name? How many species of pit viper are there? Richly illustrated and full of detailed and engaging information, this book is sure to be a hit with snake enthusiasts.
What is the only snake known to have eaten a person? If you dont know the answer, perhaps it is time to read this book. The answer, of course, is the python, a record-breaking snake that can grow almost as long as a school bus and has been known to live for 47 years in captivity.
From the opening page in which the reader is presented with a peregrine falcon dive-bombing a flock of sandpipers at more than 150 miles per hour, this dynamic book will grab and hold the readers interest to the final page. Students will learn about this predators history from its role as a hunting bird for Asian noblemen 2,500 years ago to its recent triumphant comeback from near extinction.
Spectacular nature photography: Weird and wonderful, as only nature can be! Explores a question unasked by any other book for young readers: What can we learn about nature and evolution from the bizarre and exotic ways some animals have evolved to get life-giving oxygen? An inquiry-based book designed to stimulate active minds; a STEM standout from a celebrated nature photographer and writer.
Called "one of the small wonders of the amphibian world," the glass frogs claim to fame is the transparent skin of its belly. Why the glass frogs guts are on display remains a mystery, but students will come up with their own theories while reading this instructive and enlightening book.
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