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1) Moths
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"This search-and-find book invites early readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a moth's habitat, body parts, and behaviors"--
2) Moths
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Presents an introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior and habitats of moths.
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Adored for their fairy-like beauty and power of flight, butterflies and moths captivate enthusiasts world-wide. As well as being attractive to watch, these exquisite insects are also of huge biological importance. Not only are they useful pollinators, they also act as scientific 'indicators' of changing levels of light, heat and availability of food. Consequently, some species are the subject of intense study to see how well they are adapting to environmental...
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Explores the similarities between butterflies and moths, and how to tell them apart. Discover how traits like antennae shape, wing structure, and coloring can be used to identify these flying insects. Additional features include a side-by-side comparison of the animals, an activity encouraging readers to demonstrate their knowledge, a phonetic glossary, sources for further reading, an introduction to the author, and an index.--
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In this new 2022 high-definition program, learn all about butterflies, moths and the amazing process of metamorphosis. How many varieties of butterflies and moths are there? Why do butterflies have spots on their wings that look like eyes? What evolutionary benefit might these "eyes" provide? Do moths really make silk? How does a caterpillar become a butterfly or moth? What is a chrysalis? How are Monarch butterflies capable of multi-generational...
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"A plastic box with a lightbulb attached may seem like an odd birthday present. But for ecologist Tim Blackburn, a moth trap is a captivating window into the world beyond the roof terrace of his London flat. Whether gaudy or drab, rare or common, each moth ensnared by the trap is a treasure with a story to tell. In The Jewel Box, Blackburn introduces these mysterious visitors, revealing how the moths he catches reflect hidden patterns governing the...
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Explores the hidden aspects of butterflies, such as their resilience and adaptability. Examines ways in which butterflies have inspired technologies, including solar power cells and chemical detectors, and looks at bulletproof vests made of butterfly silk that's more durable than Kevlar. Discusses how the ability of butterflies to defract light from the nanoscale structures in their wings is inspiring new ways of engineering color.
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"Mysterious, miraculous, and utterly beautiful, butterflies are nature's harbingers of peace, beauty, and new beginnings. Now...kids can meet them all! They'll learn interesting details about each butterfly's region, behavior, camouflage, and amazing transformation from caterpillar to winged beauty"--
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Collecting insects, and displaying them, has long been the delight of natural history enthusiasts. In the 19th century, collecting butterflies and moths as serried rows in specimen boxes, or as decorative patterns in framed pictures, was a popular pursuit. Faithful to the tradition of these collectors, the Moth and Butterfly Specimen Box in this book is the third in Jane's series of stumpwork insect boxes.
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Isla of adventure volume 4
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Isla is excited about her first-ever sleepover at Tora's, but the night takes a spooky turn when they hear strange fluttering sounds in the attic.
18) Not a bean
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"Did you know that a Mexican jumping bean isn't a bean at all? It's a seedpod with a very special guest inside-a caterpillar. The pod is its home and food source. Learn how the caterpillar gets inside the seedpod, why and when it moves, and how it gets out. Count from one to ten and practice Spanish vocabulary as you follow the fascinating life cycle of a most unusual Not a Bean. Get ready to shake, rattle, and roll!"--Page 2 of cover
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"Mimicry is an awesome, and sometimes slightly weird, adaptation that many animals have developed. In many instances, it's a lifesaver, encouraging possible predators to stay away. That's the case with some kinds of harmless moths. They really look like stinging insects such as wasps and hornets, and sometimes even sound like them, which is effective for scaring away enemies like birds. Young entomologists will learn so much more about the amazing...
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Walking the streets of London, capturing whatever catches his eye, Tom--after a negative develops, revealing something unseen by the eye--is drawn further into a hidden war, forcing him to piece fragments of the truth to fight his own battle: both for the woman he loves, and for himself.
Deep in the heart of London, a photographer walks the streets and captures whatever catches his eye: an old man drinking coffee; a beautiful woman sipping champagne...
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