Face to face (National Geographic)
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Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill., 1 map ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Offers a close-up look at nature photography of caterpillars, and includes a scientific experiment, a glossary, and ready-reference facts on the creatures.
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Face to face with polar bears
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Face to face with frogs
Author
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
31 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Offers a close-up look at lions through photographs and text that explore the territory, diet, physical characteristics, and behavior of lions, as well as the threat that humans pose to them.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
31 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents an introduction to whales by an animal photographer, describing the different types of whales, their feeding habits, singing patterns, migration routes, the biggest threats to their existence, and advice to young readers on how they can help.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
31 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
That look in her eye is so human. She cradles her baby in her arms with such pride and tenderness. She interacts with family and peers in a way that suggests deep kinship, friendship, and trust. Meet the orangutan of Borneo in her natural habitat through the amazing adventures of National Geographic photographer Tim Laman and his wife, Harvard professor Cheryl Knott; and learn clearly the threats that now face this incredible primate.
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
31 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
You approach with caution, drawn to their equine beauty. The sleek stallion, the magnificent mare, and the gentle foal look like any happy family. But don't get too close. These are wild horses, untamed by humans. Now photographers Yva Momatiuk and John Eastcott take you inside the world of the wild horse. This husband and wife team of committed experts makes a case for the conservation of one of America's favorite wild species.
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
31 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Insect expert Darlyne Murawski leads young readers inside the fascinating world of butterflies: learn how they are magically transformed from squirmy caterpillars; discover how each species develops unique wings; and witness a butterfly food fight, as they wrestle over a flower until a winner is declared."--Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
©2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
31 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"You're deep inside an endangered habitat. In the blue waters of southern Florida you come face to face with nature's gentle giant. Meet the manatee. He's playful, sometimes clumsy, and he rolls around when he's happy. Hear that?! He just squealed with delight. Learn why his world is under threat from pollution and development, and what young environmentalists can do to protect that world."--Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
31 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Photographer David Doubilet takes you down to the deep, where a variety of this amazing family awaits you, from the famous Great White to his foot-long cousins. Doubilet spends much of his life trying to get close enough to look them in the eye. And now, through Doubilet's remarkable photographs, you can too!