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4) The grey
Pub. Date
[2012]
Description
After their plane crashes into the remote Alaskan wilderness, a roughneck group of oil drillers is forced to find a way back to civilization. As Ottway leads the injured survivors through the brutal snow and ice, they are relentlessly tracked by a vicious pack of rogue wolves that will do anything to defend their territory.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Have you ever had someone say you had an eagle eye? This saying comes from the fact that eagles have excellent eyesight. An eagle can spot prey from up to one mile away! Eagles also have sharp talons and can fly at jaw-dropping speeds to capture prey. Readers will learn about what makes eagles such deadly predators, from their hunting styles to what they like to eat. Fun Facts and an Amazing but True section will thrill readers and give them a closer...
8) Predator
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 3
Description
Presents an illustrated look at the predatory behavior of various animal species, discussing such topics as how animals stalk their prey, the lures and traps they use, and where predators fit in various food chains.
10) A loon alone
Author
Pub. Date
c2002
Description
Having heard his mother's danger signal, a loon chick hides under a branch and waits for her return as larger, animal predators come and go around him.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about the fighting capabilities of wolf packs and moose. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
"On a barren seafloor, the pearlfish swims into the safety of a sea cucumber s anus. To find a meal, the female bolas spider releases pheromones that mimic a female moth, luring male moths into her sticky lasso web. The Glyptapanteles wasp injects a caterpillar with her young, which feed on the victim, erupt out of it, then mind-control the poor (and somehow still living) schmuck into protecting them from predators. These are among the curious critters...
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Description
Every animal is part of a food chain-a progression of linked predators and prey. One may think that it's best to be at the top of the food chain, but animals on the lower rungs don't have it as bad as readers might think. This intriguing volume provides a well-balanced presentation that explains key life science facts in digestible chunks of text paired with detailed illustrations and infographics.
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Thirteen flies become tasty snacks in this clever reverse counting book about predators and prey. Science meets subtraction as a swarm of flies buzzes along, losing one member to each predator along the way. Includes a guide to eating bugs, complete withnutritional information for a single serving of flies."--
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
From microscopic organisms to giant cats, it's surprising who you'll find awake in the middle of the night! Dinoflagellates guzzle floating bacteria, bumblebee bats loop and swoop, racer snakes slither, weasels sneak and circle, and spot-bellied eagle owls leap and sweep. One by one, the animals of the food chain find their next scrumptious treat.
17) Food chains
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Living things need energy. Plants use sunlight to get energy they can use. Some animals get energy from eating plants. Other animals get energy from eating animals. Food Chains looks at how energy travels up a food chain. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
19) Finding food
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Whether they are herbivores, insectivores, carnivores, or omnivores, animals are very imaginative when it comes to filling their stomachs. Com,e see what's on their menus and discover the tricks, secrets, alliances, and bold maneuvers they use to catch their prey.