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"Showcases the ongoing battle for survival between predator and prey. Students will journey on land and under sea for a riveting look at many species - from caribou and cheetahs to sea lions and sharks - as they either stalk their prey or avoid being stalked themselves. From the amazing variety of adaptations that characterize both predators and prey to the natural order of a food chain, this DVD highlights the important role predation plays in keeping...
42) Deadly predators
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Explains how the behaviors and characteristics of different predatory animals, including wolves, polar bears, army ants, and orcas, are valuable in their pursuit of food.
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"On Isle Royale, a remote island national park surrounded by frigid Lake Superior, a thrilling drama is unfolding between wolves and moose, the island's ultimate predator and prey. For over sixty years, in what has been known as the longest study of a predator-prey relationship in the world, scientists have observed the importance of wolves to Isle Royale's unique ecology. But due to illness and underlying factors, the population of wolves on the...
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Even though sharks are the apex predators of the oceans, they aren't as aggressive as some people think. The anatomy, behaviors, and territories of several kinds of sharks are all explained in this volume that explores the ocean depths and one of its most powerful species. Full of exciting and detail-rich illustrations.
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"Could you survive being hunted by predators? This book could save your life. With five survivalist hacks from everyday objects, monsters don't stand a chance! Hacks are paired with a STEM connection that explains the science behind how the hack works. Written at a lower reading level with considerate text, these super engaging, high maturity books are sure to grab struggling readers. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography,...
50) Killer mammals
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"Most people know the lions are deadly hunters--but have you ever heard of the fossa? This predator is only found on Madagascar and is terrifying to lemurs it hunts! Readers delight in the up-close photographs of these mammalian predators and the cool facts about how they hunt. Each mammals hunting style is described as are the body parts that help them be successful predators. Accessible language draws in readers and age-appropriate detail allows...
54) Predators
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Describes some of the predatory dinosaurs that lived in prehistoric ages, including Allosaurus and Tyrannosaurus rex, and details how they hunted, what they may have looked like, and what they ate.
56) Killer reptiles
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"From the Gila monster to the green anaconda, reptiles can be downright fearsome. Some are venomous. Some are huge. All of those featured in this book are deadly! Budding herpetologists can enjoy up-close images of some of the biggest, baddest reptiles predators on Earth as they learn about how each hunts, where they live, and their body's adaptations to make them feared in their habitat. Age-appropriate content supports science curricula with the...
58) The hunt
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Looks at the relationship between predator and prey across a broad spectrum of both land and sea species and the challenges faced by each side of the hunter/hunted equation.
59) Deadly animals
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The deadliest animal on Earth is also one of the smallest. The mosquito is a vector, or carrier, of diseases that kill millions of people every year. Readers learn about how and why this is, among other facts about animals with other deadly defenses. Full-color photographs highlight the powerful jaws of the grizzly bear, the huge horn of the rhino, and much more. Readers can see some of the world's predators closer than would be possible, even in...
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Coyote Peterson's Brave Adventures: Wild Animals in a Wild World chronicles some of the wildest encounters Coyote Peterson has had over the course of his travels. The stories begin with his first snapping turtle catch as a kid and lead down a trail of incredible moments he and his camera crew have had while filming their Brave Wilderness shows. From a giant alligator that nearly caught Coyote in its bone crushing jaws, to an 800 pound Grizzly Bear...
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