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Sandra Markle
"Narwhals have lived in the icy Arctic Ocean for centuries. But as temperatures rise, ice disappears, and humans venture into the Arctic, these animals are in danger. Discover how scientists…
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The southern white rhinos of Africa were almost extinct by the end of the 20th century. Although these animals have made a comeback, award-winning author Markle explains they continue to…
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"Amur leopards are the rarest big cats in the world. But thanks to scientists' new, innovative efforts to study them and breed a reserve population, these majestic cats have a…
"Since Colony Collapse Disorder began decimating honey bees in 2006, scientists have been researching its causes and how to prevent it. Get an up-to-date look at what we know and…
"Red wolves had been hunted until only fourteen survived in the wild. So scientists hatched a daring plan--capture all of the wild red wolves and breed them in captivity. Discover…
Spend a day with carnivorous dinosaurs in this fantastic new series from Sandra Markle, the bestselling author of the What If You Had... series!
What if you could spend a…
"If you could have any animal's feet, whose would you choose? What if you woke up one morning and you had sprouted animal feet overnight?"--
If you could have any animal's home, whose would you choose?
What if you woke up one morning and discovered you were living inside a wild animal's home instead of…
Prairie dogs find safety in numbers. Hundreds of them live together in underground tunnels. When the small animals come to the surface to nibble prairie grasses, they keep a close…
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Award-winning science writer Sandra Markle brings readers face-to-face with exciting archeological discoveries and incredible wildlife in the Honduran rainforest
Honeybees are a crucial part of our food chain. As they gather nectar from flowers to make sweet honey, these bees also play an important role in pollination, helping some…
"With strong jaws and teeth, Tasmanian devils can eat the tough skin of the meals they scavenge. Discover how Tasmanian devils find food, raise their young as the next generation…
After oil was discovered in Nubian giraffes’ habitat, conservationists needed to move some of them across a river to safer territory. But there was no bridge and giraffes can’t swim…
Explore the lives of the world’s deadliest predators with informative text, gorgeous photographs, and jaw-dropping facts that will keep readers turning the pages
Curious young readers will delight in this close look at dinosaurs from the inside out. With intriguing photos and clear, accessible text, Markle shares how technology is being used to…
Discusses the physical characteristics of owls that combine to make them such able predators.
Some of the fiercest and most skilled hunters in the world, great white sharks use intellect, camouflage, and a strong sense of smell, hearing, and sight to track and kill…
Coiled on the desert floor, a rattlesnake blends perfectly with the dried leaves around it. With this disguise, the snakes prey wont see it until its too late. Camouflage, venomous…
Large numbers of honeybees are disappearing every year… and no one knows why. In this real-life science mystery, scientists and beekeepers are working to answer these questions-and save the world’s…
A look at what makes stick insects similar to and different from other insects.
Award-winning science writer Sandra Markle details the exciting discovery of the olinguito–a completely new species uncovered in the early 2000s
Facing threats from commercial fishing as well as climate change, they were categorized as endangered in 2016. Find out how scientists are working to study and protect these gentle giants…
"Jackals will eat almost anything. On the African savanna, they will even steal food from much bigger animals, like lions. Learn more about the lives of jackals"--
"Wolverines are excellent scavengers with a keen sense of smell and the skills to find meals. Learn about the lives of wolverines, including how they search for food, find a…
A real-life science mystery invites young enthusiasts to witness a scientific team’s journey to Panama, where they investigate the possible reasons why the golden frog population is disappearing.
A fascinating new title from Sandra Markle that explores how scientists solved a zebra migration mystery.
Inviting text and fascinating up-close photos present the life history of wolf spiders. Wolf spiders ambush their prey. The book explains how wolf spiders are equipped to be good hunters…
In late 2013, snowy owls started showing up in unlikely places, like Florida, . What caused these birds to leave their Arctic home? Markle explains the story behind the owls’…
With dramatic, eye-catching photos and engaging text, this title introduces young readers to hornets and explains how they build their nests and how these intricate nests help them survive. Other…
Scientists use camera-trap technology to study woolly monkeys in the Manau Biosphere Reserve. These camera traps helped scientists discover information about the woolly monkeys’ diet, behavior, and habitat. Known as…
What if an animal’s teeth grew into the space where you lost your two front teeth? Describes the characteristics of different animals’ teeth, including beavers, camels, Bengal tigers, and narwhals.
