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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Adaptations in the Natural World written by Adam Simmons and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-12-09 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a fascinating encyclopedia comparing the most important adaptations and evolutions in the natural world with the most important discoveries and inventions of human history. Welcome to the amazing world of adaptations, where species—including humans—develop fascinating new capabilities to ensure a competitive edge in their environment, or in some cases, survival itself. Encyclopedia of Adaptations in the Natural World is a wide-ranging catalog of the most important of those adaptations—from photosynthesis to the the peculiar "vampire"-like behavior of the tiny life form called the prion. The seven chapters in the Encyclopedia cover the key survival challenges all organisms face. Entries within those chapters cover specific adaptations from all forms of life, including animals, plants, bacteria, algae, fungi, and viruses. For each adaptation, the book also describes a related technological breakthrough in the human world, showing how engineers today study natural processes to help them develop new inventions.
Download or read book Son of Tall Eagle written by John R. Fultz and published by Crossroad Press. This book was released on 2017-12-06 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ispiris, the Land Beyond the Sun: A realm of colossal forests, mysterious creatures, and chromatic skies. Twenty-two years ago Tall Eagle led his long-suffering people to salvation in this strange new world. Now the red specter of war rises again and Kai, Son of Tall Eagle, fights to preserve the fragile peace between his tribe and the barbaric Horse People known as the Sesthi. Defying both Kai and the wisdom of tribal elders, the warrior known as Red Knife seeks to revive the lost traditions of the warpath--even if it means leading his people to destruction. As these rivals confront one another to determine their tribe's destiny, the Sesthi also return to their ancient customs of sacrifice and sorcery. Athri, the Warlord's Daughter, accompanies Kai into the Herdlands to face the Sesthi Lord and his scheming sorceress queen. Something terrible lingers in the deeps of the Tall Wood, a monstrous darkness ready to be set free by blood, hate, and ancient Sesthi magic... The epic saga of The People began in THE TESTAMENT OF TALL EAGLE. It continues now in SON OF TALL EAGLE.
Download or read book Condor Mountain written by Angela Dorsey and published by Enchanted Pony Books. This book was released on 2011-07-06 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elena’s dad is injured and trapped with his horse, Gato, in the Andes mountains. Above them, the condors are circling, ready to strike as soon as they consider their prey weak enough. The man and horse need help, quickly. Elena is the only one who can get to them on time, but she doesn’t want to believe that they’re in danger. She’s afraid to go into the mountains alone – and she certainly doesn’t trust the strange girl who says she’ll help, the girl who rides the wild mare that no one has ever been able to tame.
