Bøger af Parker Holmes

With around 100 snake species, ranging from the harmless garter snake to the deadly rattlesnake, the Southwest is both a snake's and a snake lover's paradise. Curious readers will learn all about what's slithering through the mountains and deserts of the region and exactly why the Southwest and West Coast are such a good habitat for these cold-blooded creatures.

An animal's appearance can keep it safe from predators. Hiding and Bluffing to Survive covers how animals blend in with their surroundings or startle predators with colors or by changing appearance. 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 and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Introduces a variety of snakes native to the Northwest.

An animal's appearance can keep it safe from predators. Hiding and Bluffing to Survive covers how animals blend in with their surroundings or startle predators with colors or by changing appearance.

This title introduces young dog lovers to K9 and military dogs, covering everything from the history of their use to conditioning, training, and the work they do. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a photodiagram, and a glossary.