Hakutulokset: Kirjoja kirjailijalta Marty Crump
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Eye of Newt and Toe of Frog, Adder's Fork and Lizard's Leg
From celebrated herpetologist and science writer Marty Crump, a beautifully illustrated exploration of the interlinked stories of herp folklore, natural history, and …
Sexy Orchids Make Lousy Lovers
Vampire bats that regurgitate blood for roosting buddies. Mosquitoes that filch honeydew droplets from ants. Reptiles that enforce chastity on their lovers with copulatory plugs. …
The Mystery of Darwin's Frog
A frog full of tadpoles? Impossible! Here, for the first time, is the strange but true story of Darwin's frog. After Charles Darwin discovered the frog in 1834, other researchers …
Headless Males Make Great Lovers
The natural world is filled with diverse-not to mention quirky and odd-animal behaviors. Consider the male praying mantis that continues to mate after being beheaded; the spiders, …
A Year with Nature
A Year with Nature is an almanac like none you've ever seen: combining science and aesthetics, it is a daily affirmation of the extraordinary richness of biodiversity and our …
Ain't Love Grand!
The natural world is filled with diverse not to mention quirky and odd animal behaviors. Consider the male praying mantis that continues to mate after being beheaded; the insects, …
Eye of Newt and Toe of Frog, Adder's Fork and Lizard's Leg
Frogs are worshipped for bringing nourishing rains, but blamed for devastating floods. Turtles are admired for their wisdom and longevity, but ridiculed for their sluggish and …
Mysteries of the Komodo Dragon
Scientists discover the secrets of the Komodo dragon. This strange creature inspired myth and legend, luring brave souls into the forests of Indonesia to see if the tales were …
Amphibians & Reptiles
Ages 9 to 11 years. This is a comprehensive, lively, and extensively illustrated introduction to the fascinating world of amphibians of reptiles written by award-winning author …
In Search of the Golden Frog
Marty Crump has searched for salamanders along the Amazon River; she has surveyed amphibians and reptiles in hostile Huaorani Indian territory; she has been stung by a conga ant …
Headless Males Make Great Lovers
The natural world is filled with diverse - not to mention quirky and odd - animal behaviors. Consider the male praying mantis that continues to mate after being beheaded; the …