The dark! : wild life in the mysterious world of caves / by Lindsey Leigh.
"Did you know that some creatures that live in the dark have adapted to have no eyes? Or that some dark dwellers have extra long antennae so they can feel their way around their homes? Have you ever seen a troglobite? There many different types of troglobites, including the fearless waterfall-climbing cave fish, the mutant Mexican tetra, and the mystifying olm. Author and illustrator Lindsey Leigh introduces young readers to some of the weirdest and creepiest critters that thrive in the darkest corners of our planet in her uniquely funny and graphic style. This fact-filled book reveals the different ways that creatures of the dark have adapted to thrive in their environments, including slow movement and loss of pigment in their bodies to blend in with their surroundings. Readers will get to know aquatic cave leeches, tailless whip scorpions, cave beetles, the devil's hole pupfish, worms, salamanders, and all kinds of bats"-- Provided by publisher
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593662595
- ISBN: 0593662598
- Physical Description: 93 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 26 cm
- Publisher: New York : Penguin Workshop, [2024]
- Copyright: ©2024
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Includes index.
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 8-12 Penguin Workshop.
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- 18 of 29 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | JUV 591.75 LEI (Text) | 37810435820484 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
