Doug Wechsler – författare
Visar alla böcker från författaren Doug Wechsler. Handla med fri frakt och snabb leverans.
29 produkter
Blowholes, Book Gills, and Butt-Breathers
How Animals Get Their Oxygen
Inbunden, 2021
174 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Explores a question unasked by any other book for young readers: What can we learn about nature and evolution from the bizarre and exotic ways some animals have evolved to get life-giving oxygen? An inquiry-based book designed to stimulate active minds; a STEM standout from a celebrated nature …
Vultures
E-bok, 2000
384 kr
Lägg i varukorg
There’s no doubt about it: Vultures are unsavory. As Doug Wechsler writes, “Thinking about what vultures eat is enough to make you want to throw up.” This humorous and informative book presents a balanced picture of these birds that, despite their lack of social graces, perform a vital role in …
Peregrine Falcons
E-bok, 2000
392 kr
Lägg i varukorg
From the opening page in which the reader is presented with a peregrine falcon dive-bombing a flock of sandpipers at more than 150 miles per hour, this dynamic book will grab and hold the reader’s interest to the final page. Students will learn about this predator’s history from its role as a …
Red-Tailed Hawks
E-bok, 2000
392 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Red-tailed hawks can live almost anywhere and eat almost anything. This book describes the red-tailed hawk''s life span of up to twenty-one years, its habitat, and how and where to go looking for this beautiful predator.
Bald Eagles
E-bok, 2000
384 kr
Lägg i varukorg
The bald eagle was driven to the brink of extinction in the 1960s by widespread use of the chemical DDT. This compelling book tells the story of these amazing predators, accompanied by stunning photographs of the bird that is the symbol of our country.
Ospreys
E-bok, 2000
392 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Ospreys live on every continent but Antarctica and, as Doug Wechsler writes, “They make their living eating fish.” Packed with facts and action photography, this book will both educate readers and fully engage them in the life of this bird of prey.
Taipans
E-bok, 2000
392 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Taipans are long, fast, and deadly, and Doug Wechsler brings them to life in this fast-paced and informative book. Students will love the brilliant photographs and the vivid descriptions of such scenes as the taipan “tiptoeing” through tall grass with its head and neck off the ground for a better …
Rattlesnakes
E-bok, 2000
392 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Did you know that the smallest rattlesnake (the pygmy), and the largest (the eastern diamondback) can both be found in Florida’s pine forests? How about that rattlesnakes’ rattles are made of the same material as human fingernails? This book is full of fabulous rattlesnake facts guaranteed to …
Boas
E-bok, 2000
384 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Students will love the photographs of researchers in South America draped with an anaconda in this informative book that teaches the reader about how the amazing boas reproduce, where they live, and how they smell, hunt, and eat their prey.
Garter Snakes
E-bok, 2000
380 kr
Lägg i varukorg
There are 30 species of garter snake, from Costa Rica to Canada. Students will find out from this book what eats garter snakes, and what the garter snake eats (sometimes the same thing depending on the age of the snake). They will also learn how and where to find these harmless snakes.
Pit Vipers
E-bok, 2000
392 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Where does the pit viper get its name? How many species of pit viper are there? Richly illustrated and full of detailed and engaging information, this book is sure to be a hit with snake enthusiasts.
Bullfrogs
E-bok, 2001
392 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Everyone can picture a frog on a lily pad, and no frog is more likely to be sunning itself on one than the bullfrog. But did you know that a warm, well-sunned bullfrog digests its food faster than a cold bullfrog, or that with its big mouth, the bullfrog can eat creatures almost as big as itself? …
Glass Frogs
E-bok, 2001
392 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Called "one of the small wonders of the amphibian world," the glass frog’s claim to fame is the transparent skin of its belly. Why the glass frog’s guts are on display remains a mystery, but students will come up with their own theories while reading this instructive and enlightening book.
Leopard Frogs
E-bok, 2001
384 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Also known as the meadow frog and the grass frog, the leopard frog sports distinctive spots. Like the big cat, a leopard frog lurks in the tall grass, waiting for prey. But as Doug Wechsler says, “You would hardly think this is a dangerous creature, unless you were a grasshopper.” Beautiful photos …
Treefrogs
E-bok, 2001
392 kr
Lägg i varukorg
“They are like jewels in a tropical forest,” says Doug Wechsler of the treefrog. Students will relate to the frog that lives in its very own tree house, and they will be eager to learn about the treefrog that “makes a kind of sound we try not to make in public.” Packed with exciting treefrog …
Wood Frogs
E-bok, 2001
392 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Why might a wood frog be called a frogsicle? A wood frog can stay partially frozen during winter hibernation, then thaw out in spring to breed. This is just one of many unexpected facts that will enthrall kids and bring them leaping to the bookshelves to learn more about this shy creature that …
Pythons
E-bok, 2000
392 kr
Lägg i varukorg
What is the only snake known to have eaten a person? If you don’t know the answer, perhaps it is time to read this book. The answer, of course, is the python, a record-breaking snake that can grow almost as long as a school bus and has been known to live for 47 years in captivity.
Cicadas Are Coming!
Invasion of the Periodical Cicadas
Inbunden, 2021
223 kr
Lägg i varukorg
When a million bugs come out of the ground at once, children pay attention. Periodical cicadas don't disappoint. Almost every animal in the area fills its stomach. Then after a month the feast and the cacophony suddenly stops. This book is about one of the oddest insect life cycles on the planet …
What Good Is a Dead Tree?
A Science Mystery
E-bok, 2026
148 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Creeaaakkkk . . . CRASH!A mighty oak has fallen in the forest. But fifty years later, the only evidence that it was there is a dark mark on the forest floor. Where did it go? Author and photographer Doug Wechsler invites readers to dig into this biological mystery and discover the answer to the …
What Good Is a Dead Tree?
A Science Mystery
E-bok, 2026
731 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Creeaaakkkk . . . CRASH!A mighty oak has fallen in the forest. But fifty years later, the only evidence that it was there is a dark mark on the forest floor. Where did it go? Author and photographer Doug Wechsler invites readers to dig into this biological mystery and discover the answer to the …
Blowholes, Book Gills, and Butt-Breathers
How Animals Get Their Oxygen
Häftad, 2021
105 kr
Tillfälligt slut
Explores a question unasked by any other book for young readers: What can we learn about nature and evolution from the bizarre and exotic ways some animals have evolved to get life-giving oxygen? An inquiry-based book designed to stimulate active minds; a STEM standout from a celebrated nature …
