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Have you ever heard about the cookie-cutter shark, which bites out cookie-shaped morsels of flesh from much larger animals than itself? Or the goblin shark, which was thought to have become extinct 100 million years ago until a living specimen was discovered in 1898? And did you know that the whale shark has jaws the size of a 12-year-old child? The earth is home to over one billion sharks across 500 different species, and there's so much to learn about these ancient rulers of the ocean!

There's so much more to elephants than their enormous size! Have you heard about their excellent memory or their adorable sense of humour? Did you know that they actually walk on their tippy toes? And wait till you see who their cousins are – you're in for a surprise! Elephants can live until the age of 70 and are Earth's most intelligent giants, with incredible communication and relationship-building abilities.

There's more to snakes than them being venomous and cold-blooded. Did you know a snake can still grow even when it hasn't eaten for months? Or that snakes have flexible jaws that allow them to eat prey that's much larger than them? Or that snakes are masters of disguise? With more than 3700 sub-species around the world, there's a snake to delight and frighten every kind of listener, from Australia's deadly Eastern brown snake to the green anaconda, the heaviest snake in the world. Not to mention the teeny-tiny Barbados thread snake, which is half as long as a pencil!

You might think that there's not much to jellyfish, but this audiobook will make you think again. Did you know that jellyfish can thrive in waters that would suffocate other sea creatures? Or that some jellyfish can flash different colours from purple to green? Or that they have the world's most powerful venom? There is even a jellyfish that is immortal! There are more than 2000 kinds of jellyfish, and they're one of the few creatures that will thrive in warmer waters due to climate change – yikes!

Maude scoops a jellyfish out of the water and embarks on more than a year of observation of the animal, accomplishing something countless other scientists were unable to do: trace the life cycle of a jellyfish and understand the creature’s metamorphosis from larva to adult. Maude’s story must be told. Her painstaking observations of a compass jellyfish in 1899-1900 laid the foundation for research still ongoing today.

Interested in animals and want to learn more or test your expertise? Then Trivia On The Go! Animal Kingdom Edition is perfect for you! For kids or adults, this book will test your knowledge with 50 multiple-choice questions and deliver an accompanying fact for each question.

Exploring the amazing ways animals perceive the world is an excellent way to help understand the world itself. And this young listeners adaptation of the mega-bestseller An Immense World is perfect for curious kids and their families. Sure to capture young listeners' interest, it is filled with amazing animal facts.

What is a keystone species, and why does it matter? Some animals do more than just survive—they hold entire ecosystems together! From wolves shaping forests to beavers building wetlands and bees pollinating the plants that feed us, these incredible creatures help keep nature in balance. But what happens when they disappear? Why are some species more important than others? How do wolves change rivers? What would happen if bees vanished? Can humans become a keystone species too? The Big Questions: What Is a Keystone Species?

Explora el rol crucial de los árboles marchitos o en proceso de secado, conocidos como troncones, en los ecosistemas forestales. A través de una narrativa atractiva y fotografías vívidas, este libro explica como los troncones proporcionan hábitats para una variedad de animales, incluyendo aves, mamíferos, reptiles e insectos. Detalla las diferentes formas en las que los animales usan troncones para anidar, refugiarse, alimentarse y encaramarse.

Get ready to WOW your kids with the wackiest, weirdest, and wildest animal facts they’ve ever heard! Did you know that octopuses have three hearts? Or that some frogs can freeze solid and come back to life? Packed with 100 mind-blowing facts, Did You Know? 100 Crazy Facts for Kids About Animals is the ultimate fun-filled book for curious minds who love nature, animals, and jaw-dropping surprises.

Welcome to the exciting world of "Wondrous Wildlife Maze Adventure"! In this thrilling book, young explorers like you are about to embark on a journey like no other, unraveling the mysteries of the world's strangest animals. Get ready to immerse yourself in a captivating maze experience that will test your wit, challenge your problem-solving skills, and leave you in awe of the remarkable creatures that roam our planet. Throughout your maze adventure, you'll encounter animals that seem like they've sprung right out of a fantastical storybook.

Charley and Jay venture into the woods ready for an adventure. With Charley's knowledge of nature and Jay's joyful enthusiasm, they discover the beauty and lessons of the wild, encountering a snake and learning how to tell if it is poisonous or not. This rhyming tale of a hike through the words is both informative and fun! A journey of friendship and discovery that enriches them with a love for the natural world.

Arctic foxes are busy little creatures. Leveled text helps support learning about these active animals.

Reindeer are a type of deer, and they are also called caribou. Leveled text helps listeners learn more fun facts about these well-known creatures.

Did you know that a narwhal is a type of whale? Engaging text brings these interesting animals to the surface.

Harp seals can have many different traits. For example, they can be white or gray. Engaging text helps listeners learn about seal features.

Orca whales swim a lot during their day, so it's normal for them to encounter many things. Leveled text brings these animals to life.

Snowy owls are beautiful creatures with many neat features and traits. Leveled text gives listeners an up-close look at these polar birds.

Polar bears know how to survive in their polar environments. Leveled text helps young listeners learn about how these bears live in the cold.

Honey bees are among the world’s most important insects. They help pollinate many of the crops we depend on for food. Without them, the global food supply would be in great danger. In 1998, beekeepers in Europe made a shocking discovery—almost all of the honey bees had disappeared from their hives. Several years later, beekeepers in the United States found that many of their honey bees had vanished too. Scientists called this disappearance colony collapse disorder (CCD), and at first, no one knew why it was happening.