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What Happened to the Mammoths? Audiobook Summary

Few activities grip our attention more than animal watching. Dolphins and seals bring us much joy, and sharks and alligators hold us in awe. But animals can also prompt a variety of fascinating questions. -Why do dolphins sometimes surf? -How well can birds of prey actually see? -Why do giant pandas eat bamboo fast food? -Why are cavities essential to one reptile’s survival? -What effect can a slight temperature change have on alligator hatchlings? -How can some seals stay underwater so long and dive so deeply without harm? Jack Myers-acclaimed molecular biologist and science editor of Highlights for Children from 1956 to 2006-had a knack for simplifying science and making it interesting to children. For this book, he handpicked 12 captivating articles that explore puzzling animal mysteries from “How Cats Purr” to “What Happened to the Mammoths?” “. stimulating and sure to inspire young readers.”-Children’s Literature “These articles . spotlight significant scientific finds and tell the story of how they came about.”-Publishers Weekly “This useful collection of articles . answers interesting scientific questions about animal behavior.”-Booklist

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What Happened to the Mammoths? Audiobook Narrator

Jack Myers is the narrator of What Happened to the Mammoths? audiobook that was written by Jack Myers

About the Author(s) of What Happened to the Mammoths?

Jack Myers is the author of What Happened to the Mammoths?

What Happened to the Mammoths? Full Details

Narrator Jack Myers
Length 1 hours 35 minutes
Author Jack Myers
Category
Publisher Recorded Books, Inc.
Release date December 20, 2013
ISBN 9781490608334

Subjects

The publisher of the What Happened to the Mammoths? is Recorded Books, Inc.. includes the following subjects: The BISAC Subject Code is Animals, General, Juvenile Nonfiction

Additional info

The publisher of the What Happened to the Mammoths? is Recorded Books, Inc.. The imprint is Recorded Books, Inc.. It is supplied by Recorded Books, Inc.. The ISBN-13 is 9781490608334.

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This book is only available in the United States.

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