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  • 50 Years of Bat Research

    Foundations and New Frontiers

    Edited by Burton K. Lim, M. Brock Fenton, R. Mark Brigham, Shahroukh Mistry, Allen Kurta, Erin H. Gillam, Amy Russell, Jorge Ortega ...
    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    With more than 1,400 species, bats are an incredibly diverse and successful group of mammals that can serve as model systems for many unique evolutionary adaptations. Flight has allowed them to master the sky, while echolocation enables them to navigate in the dark. Being small, secretive, nocturnal creatures has made bats a challenge to study, but over the past 50 years, innovative research has ... Read more

    $89.99 USD

  • Conservation Genetics in Mammals

    Integrative Research Using Novel Approaches

    Edited by Jorge Ortega, Jesus E. Maldonado ...
    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    This book focuses on the use of molecular tools to study small populations of rare and endangered mammals, and presents case studies that apply an evolutionary framework to address innovative questions in the emerging field of mammalian conservation genomics using a highly diverse set of novel molecular tools. Novel and more precise molecular technologies now allow experts in the field of ... Read more

    $170.09 USD

  • Sociality in Bats

    Edited by Jorge Ortega ...
    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    This book provides new insights into the social behavior of bats - one of the most fascinating topics currently being pursued by researchers. After an introduction reviewing the history of research in bat behavioral ecology, it covers three major themes: bat sociality per se (Part I), bat communication (Part II), and ecological aspects (Part III). Part I offers a concise overview of the social ... Read more

    $215.09 USD

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    Creating the Best Life for Animals

    by Temple Grandin, Catherine Johnson ...
    How can we give animals the best life—for them? What does an animal need to be happy? In her groundbreaking, best-selling book Animals in Translation, Temple Grandin drew on her own experience with autism as well as her experience as an animal scientist to deliver extraordinary insights into the science of animal emotions and how animals think, act, and feel. Now she builds on those insights to ... Read more

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  • Big Book of Animals

    Children's Book of Animal Fun Facts

    by Speedy Publishing ...
    Series series Books For Kids Series
    Children of all ages love picture books. With bright colors and appealing pictures children are usually drawn to them and they're often the first type of book they can relate to before reading words. Seeing pictures of animals are fun for children as they are some of the first things they learn to recognize. Children learn to relate an animal with the sounds they make. A big book of animal ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • The Domestic Cat

    The Biology of its Behaviour

    Edited by Dennis C. Turner, Patrick Bateson ...
    The most commonly kept domestic animal in the developed world, the cat has been a part of human life for thousands of years. Cats have been both worshipped and persecuted over this long period - either loved or hated for their enigmatic self-reliance and the subject of numerous myths and fables. Highlighting startling discoveries made over the last ten years, this new edition features ... Read more

    $43.49 USD

  • Strange Animals Of The World : First Grade Science Series

    First Grade Books

    by Baby Professor ...
    Series series Animal Encyclopedia For Kids
    Introduce your children to the strange animals of the world in order to increase his/her knowledge of the kingdom animalia. The more a child knows about the living world, the more aware he/she will be too. This awareness is the key to life preservation on the planet. Get ready to hear your 1st grader identify more animals than you would expect. Grab a copy today! ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Are Dolphins Really Smart?: The mammal behind the myth

    The mammal behind the myth

    by Justin Gregg ...
    How intelligent are dolphins? Is their communication system really as complex as human language? And are they as friendly and peaceful as they are made out to be? The Western world has had an enduring love affair with dolphins since the early 1960s, with fanciful claims of their 'healing powers' and 'super intelligence'. Myths and pseudoscience abound on the subject. Justin Gregg weighs up the ... Read more

    $14.29 USD

  • The Animals Among Us

    How Pets Make Us Human

    by John Bradshaw ...
    A leading anthrozoologist and the bestselling author of Dog Sense and Cat Sense explains why we are so drawn to pets.Historically, we relied on our pets to herd livestock, guard homes, and catch pests. But most of us don't need animals to do these things anymore. Pets have never been less necessary. And yet, pet ownership has never been more common than it is today: half of American households ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

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  • Lions, Tigers And Bears In Motion

    A Wildlife Book for Kids

    by Speedy Publishing ...
    Among favorite animals for kids are lions, tigers, and bears, which makes a Lions, Tigers and Bears in Motion Picture Book an ideal choice for a school aged child. This picture book shows these large animals in their environments and helps children learn about how the animals eat, find shelter and survive. The pictures are engaging for young boys and girls and show the lively action of the jungle ... Read more

    $4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Lions: Kings of the Jungle (Wildlife Big Cats)

    Big Cats Encyclopedia

    by Baby Professor ...
    Series series Children's Animal Books
    Let's explore the jungle and virtually play with the wild cats. This educational book uses the unique combination of texts and images to deliver eye-awakening information pertaining to jungle animals. Through early introduction, a child has a better chance of truly understanding what these animals can do for the environment and why we need them. Secure a copy today! ... Read more

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  • Bears : 101 Fun Facts & Amazing Pictures (Featuring The World's Top 9 Bears)

    by Janet Evans ...
    This book depicts the wonder of the world of Bears in all its glory. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of this fascinating creature: its anatomy, feeding habits and behavior. The following bears are featured: * The abundant American Black Bear * The shy Asiatic Black Bear * The endangered Giant Panda Bear * The silvery Grizzly Bear * The awesome Kodiak Bear * The sweet-toothed ... Read more

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