Download or read book Attack of the Bullfrogs written by Therese M. Shea and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bullfrogs in the United States started as a way for Californians to eat more frog legs. Now, the bullfrog population grows almost completely unchecked. In many places in the world where bullfrogs have spread, there aren’t predators to eat them! Readers are likely familiar with the bullfrog croak, but in this book, they’ll learn why hearing it is a bad sign! The main content introduces the definition of “invasive species” and explains through the bullfrog’s story the harm these animals cause. Full-color photographs help readers identity bullfrogs, and informative fact boxes add details about conservation, habitats, and food chains.

Download or read book Attack of the Bullfrogs written by Therese M. Shea and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bullfrogs in the United States started as a way for Californians to eat more frog legs. Now, the bullfrog population grows almost completely unchecked. In many places in the world where bullfrogs have spread, there aren’t predators to eat them! Readers are likely familiar with the bullfrog croak, but in this book, they’ll learn why hearing it is a bad sign! The main content introduces the definition of “invasive species” and explains through the bullfrog’s story the harm these animals cause. Full-color photographs help readers identity bullfrogs, and informative fact boxes add details about conservation, habitats, and food chains.

Download or read book Beastly Puzzles written by Rachel Poliquin and published by Kids Can Press Ltd. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A truly one-of-a-kind book. What animal is made up of three billiard balls, five feather dusters and dinosaur feet? É An ostrich, of course! In this book, young readers are asked to guess the animal using a list of unexpected bits and pieces as clues. The concept of this book is inspired by the ways old natural histories explained and illustrated exotic animals. Little-known animals were described as a hodgepodge of parts taken from familiar creatures and vegetation. Beavers, for example, were described as being composed of a flounder, an otter, goose feet, squirrel paws and a rabbitÕs front teeth. Tricky, right? Well, not to worry! Opening the gatefold will reveal the animal Ñ and lots of cool facts about it! Are you ready for your first Beastly Puzzle?

Download or read book Attack of the Stink Bugs written by Michael Rajczak and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though stink bugs weren’t introduced to the United States until the 1990s, this invasive species has spread to nearly every state in the country. Their biggest enemies? Farmers who don’t like them feeding on crops and fruits. Readers don’t need to smell a squished stink bug to understand the harm they can cause not only to crops, but also to native species. The main content and fact boxes discuss how the stink bugs ended up in the United States and the efforts being made to stop their population from growing even more.

Download or read book Attack of the Burmese Pythons written by Matt Jankowski and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Burmese pythons are a popular kind of pet snake in the United States. However, they’re meant to live in India and parts of China—not Florida. These huge snakes can harm people and generally disrupt the food chain of southern Florida enough for them to be called an invasive species. This book introduces readers to the concept of “native” and “invasive” animals through the facts surrounding the spread of Burmese pythons. The main content covers how the snakes came to be in southern Florida, their harm to the environment, and modern ways conservation groups are trying to stop their spread.

Download or read book Attack of the Killer Bees written by Emily Mahoney and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the mating of certain European and African bees in Brazil during the late 1950s, an aggressive bee has been slowly heading northward. These Africanized honeybees are known as invasive species today as they disrupt the ecosystems they enter. More information about the “killer bee’s” spread draws readers into the interesting scientific topic of invasive species. Fascinating fact boxes and terrifying maps of the bees’ spread highlight how serious a threat invasive species are. With discussions about ecosystem balance, food chains, and conservation, the main content undoubtedly supplements the science curriculum.

Download or read book Attack of the Zebra Mussels written by Michael Rajczak and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boaters on the Great Lakes often see clusters of small mussels stuck to docks, rocks, and even boats! Called zebra mussels, these organisms can cause people to cut their feet, filter out food for larval fish, and more. Through reading about how zebra mussels came to these freshwater lakes, readers learn what invasive species are and how they can cause great harm to native ecosystems. Facts about the spread of zebra mussels and efforts to stop this spread introduce readers to conservation and other science curriculum topics. Full-color photographs, fact boxes, and maps showing zebra mussel distribution augment readers’ understanding.

Download or read book Attack of the Asian Carp written by Santana Hunt and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1970s, Asian carp were brought to Arkansas fish farms. Many escaped, and they’ve been invading US waterways ever since. Through the story of the Asian carp, readers learn about invasive species and the harm they cause to native plants and animals. Examples of recent attempts at controlling the Asian carp population, accompanying fact boxes, full-color photographs, and maps help readers understand the extent of the invasion. An overarching theme of conservation and respect for existing ecosystems add to the main content’s inclusion of science curriculum topics such as animal life cycles and food chains.

Download or read book Ecology and Management of the Bullfrog written by R. Bruce Bury and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Invasion Ecology written by Julie L. Lockwood and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-04-05 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of Invasion Ecology provides a comprehensive and updated introduction to all aspects of biological invasion by non-native species. Highlighting important research findings associated with each stage of invasion, the book provides an overview of the invasion process from transportation patterns and causes of establishment success to ecological impacts, invader management, and post-invasion evolution. The authors have produced new chapters on predicting and preventing invasion, managing and eradicating invasive species, and invasion dynamics in a changing climate. Modern global trade and travel have led to unprecedented movement of non-native species by humans with unforeseen, interesting, and occasionally devastating consequences. Increasing recognition of the problems associated with invasion has led to a rapid growth in research into the dynamics of non-native species and their adverse effects on native biota and human economies. This book provides a synthesis of this fast growing field of research and is an essential text for undergraduate and graduate students in ecology and conservation management. Additional resources are available at www.wiley.com/go/invasionecology

Download or read book Bullfrog written by Susan H. Gray and published by Cherry Lake. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bullfrogs are big eaters, consuming almost anything that fits in their mouths. Meals include birds, turtles, snakes, and even other frogs. At one time, bullfrogs lived only in North America and east of the Rocky Mountains. Today, the large frogs have invaded many parts of the world, causing problems for native wildlife. Look inside to discover how bullfrogs became an invasive species and what is being done to help stop their spread.

Download or read book 9 11 America Under Attack written by Joseph B. Lambert and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2002-12-10 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book PE2themax written by J. D. Hughes and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2005 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you agree that physical education should be fun, instructive, and a place where students acquire physical and life skills, then you'll love PE2theMax: Maximize Skills, Participation, Teamwork, and Fun. J.D. Hughes, author of the popular No Standing Around in My Gym, has created 30 never-been-done-before games, tried and tested in the gymnasiums and on the fields and courts of Villa Rica, Georgia, where he teaches elementary school. These games are designed for large groups--anywhere from 30 to 75 students--but can be scaled back easily for smaller class sizes. Each game provides students of all athletic abilities the opportunity to have fun, be active, and acquire movement and sport skills. [...] The games in PE2theMax are student centered, not teacher centered. As such, students are motivated to challenge themselves to succeed. The games are inclusive and developmentally appropriate. They define what a quality PE program and the New PE philosophy are all about: promoting participation and lifelong fitness as well as self-esteem and initiative. Most important, from the kids' perspective, "these games rock." --Publisher description.

Download or read book The Bullfrog Bigfoot and the Beast on the Bayou written by Gerald N. Caskey and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2012-04 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Louisiana is "the Bayou State," a state that seems to have experienced more than its share of storms in recent years. The story is set in the 1950s. Those were the years; they were my years, my world, my generation. The life and legends of Louisiana bayou country come alive in this historical fiction/fantasy. The cast of characters alone, make for action packed adventure and thrilling entertainment.

Download or read book Amphibians written by Rachel Seigel and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This field guide highlights 100 amphibians found throughout the world. Readers will gain a greater understanding of these creatures and will be able to identify them in the wild. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Reference is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Download or read book Wildlife of Pennsylvania written by Charles Fergus and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2000-08-01 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Natural history narratives for more than 300 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians found in Pennsylvania and throughout the northeastern United States-written in an engaging, straightforward style.

Download or read book Attack of the Killer Komodos written by Summer Rachel Short and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-11 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for fans of Stranger Things and The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl, this “thrilling, fast-paced” (School Library Journal) second book in the Maggie and Nate Mystery series follows the friends to Yellowstone National Park where they must track down a deadly creature amidst a series of natural disasters. Having rescued her town from zombifying mutant mushrooms, eleven-year-old Magnolia Stone is ready for her next adventure! Maggie and her best friend, Nate, head to Yellowstone National Park to visit Maggie’s park ranger dad. But when the kids bump into a rogue Komodo dragon, a dangerous predator that shouldn’t even be in the park, and a major earthquake leaves Maggie and Nate stranded, they set off to figure out what’s going on and to reunite Maggie’s family once again. While Maggie comes up with scientific solutions as they battle earthquakes, landslides, wolves, and other unusual creatures, Nate focuses on conspiracy theories and getting stellar footage for his YouTube channel. But only by combining their skills will they have any hope of saving Yellowstone or each other.