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"The Invaders musters compelling evidence to show that the major factor in the Neanderthals' demise was direct competition with newly arriving humans. Drawing on insights from the field of invasion biology, which predicts that the species ecologically closest to the invasive predator will face the greatest competition, Pat Shipman traces the devastating impact of a growing human population: reduction of Neanderthals' geographic range, isolation into...
62) Maneater
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Play as the shark, eating and evolving your way to aquatic supremacy.
63) Killer fish
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The great white shark and the barracuda are fish with bad reputations. They're known for being fierce and scary predators--and they are! In this book, readers are introduced to even more predatory fish, including those with sharp teeth, venomous spines, and lures to trick prey into their mouths. Up-close photographs give readers a front row seat to the predators in action and enable them to see their weapons--or the important body parts they use to...
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This thrilling book about the predator-and-prey pairing of hyenas against zebras is sure to dazzle readers. Striking photographs capture the features and behaviors of both species. Accessible language makes advanced concepts comprehensible to developing readers. This creative spin on curricular subject matter is sure to motivate emerging scientists both in and out of the classroom.
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"Star the starling wants to sing all by himself so that everyone will look at his beautiful feathers . . . but when a hawk comes hunting, Star discovers that there's more strength and power in community than in being alone. This thrilling original fable about why starlings flock in murmurations and why their wings have speckles will draw readers in again and again" --
66) Nightmare Man
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After receiving a mysterious mask, Ellen believes she was attacked by an evil being she calls 'Nightmare Man.' Her husband, Bill, believes she is crazy. On their way to the mental hospital their car breaks down and Bill goes to get gas, leaving Ellen alone. When Nightmare Man appears, Ellen takes off into the woods, unsure whether she is hallucinating or not. She stumbles upon a cabin filled with friends who unknowingly become prey the moment Ellen...
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Many animals use their adaptations to defend themselves against predators, attack their prey, and compete for mates. Fangs and claws help animals do all of these things. However, these adaptations didn't appear overnight, they took millions of years. Animals such as tigers have both fangs and claws and use them to catch their prey. The information in this book explains how these adaptations appeared over time and how they benefit animals. Scientific...
68) Owl vs. mouse
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Explores the features of the owl and the mouse that make them particularly suited to catch or evade the other.
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Mech's landmark study of wolves and moose on Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior. The author lived among them during the three-years of his research. Isle Royale is an isolated wilderness ecosystem which is perfect for scientific study. Dr. L. David Mech is the best-known and most highly regarded wolf researcher in the world. He works with the Biological Services Division, U.S. Geological Survey, and is also the author of several other books...
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What s afraid of a little white fox? A lemming, that s what! In the Arctic tundra, lemmings must burrow for their lives to escape the clutches of deft Arctic foxes. Readers are invited to consider the challenges that each species must overcome to survive in its stark environment. With colorful photographs and lively language, this book explores curricular subject matter in an entertaining way. Important features of and tactics used by each animal...
72) Scary sharks
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"This survey of the different shark species details their habitats, behavior, and adaptations that make them effective predators. Includes information about endangered sharks and which sharks are the most dangerous to humans"--Provided by publisher.
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"At a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, friendships maintain the fragile peace. Who among them will become a Beastar--a hero destined to lead in a society naturally rife with mistrust?... Dwarf rabbit Haru has been abducted by Shishi-gumi, a gang of rogue lions infamous for torturing, murdering and devouring herbivores. The mayor offers to help, but can he be trusted when he himself is a lion? Meanwhile,...
74) The descent
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On an annual extreme outdoor adventure, six women friends meet in a remote part of the Appalachians to explore a cave hidden deep int the woods. Far below the surface of the earth, disaster strikes when a rock fall blocks their exit and there is no way out. The women push on, praying for another exit, but there is something else lurking under the earth. The friends are now prey, forced to unleash their most primal instincts in an all-out war against...
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A visit with the planet's greatest animal hustlers. Meet the shape shifters, mimics, masters of disguise and illusion, cheats and sneaks in the animal world. This series reveals the modus operandi of remarkable animals going to elaborate lengths to claw their way to the top.
77) The hunters
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Text and more than 500 illustrations describe the physical characteristics, behavior, and ecological role of predatory animals.
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"Gray wolf Legoshi forms an unexpected alliance to obtain intel about mixed-species psychopath Melon from the secret organization Kopi Luwak. But the resulting negotiation triggers Legoshi's craving for meat. Meanwhile, dwarf rabbit Haru innocently crosses paths with Melon, unaware of the danger. Then, Haru's patience grows thin with Legoshi's insistence that their relationship remain chaste. And all too soon, Legoshi runs afoul of the law again"--Back...
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"Labrador Jack delves into the history of the evolution of herbivores and carnivores, the bioengineering that created domesticated dogs like him, and the war that led to the society he and his friends live in today. Then, as the black market descends into chaos, red deer Louis encounters old comrades from his miserable childhood and Legoshi begs one to train him in combat. Plus, Bengal tiger Bill gets a big surprise when he cracks open an egg!".