Peggy Kochanoff
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English
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Why are moths drawn to light at night? Why do some flowers only bloom under the moon? Are stars really falling from the sky?Naturalist and artist Peggy Kochanoff answers these questions and more in this illustrated guide to solving nature mysteries after dark. From the author of Silver Birch-nominated Be a Wilderness Detective and Hackmatack-nominated Be a Beach Detective comes a new adventure full of fascinating facts. From tiny cicadas in the grass...
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English
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Can anything eat prickly sea urchins? Can dead jellyfish still sting you? Why does water squirt up when you walk along the beach? Biologist and artist Peggy Kochanoff answers these questions and more in this illustrated guide to solving beach mysteries. From the puzzling tidal life of barnacles to the stunning variety of seaweeds, Kochanoff dives deep into our coastal habitats and comes up with an entertaining and enlightening look at life by the...
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English
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Why is that tree lumpy? How do insects stay alive in the winter? What are tides, anyway? In Be a Wilderness Detective, biologist and artist Peggy Kochanoff answers these and many more questions. With simple language and beautifully accurate paintings, Kochanoff walks young readers through many nature puzzles, including identifying different types of animal poop and understanding how maple trees can be tapped without being harmed. Clear, precise, and...
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English
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Why do dogs hate thunder? Is every snowflake really different? Where does wind come from? Naturalist and artist Peggy Kochanoff answers these questions and more in this illustrated guide to solving weather mysteries, for young readers.
From the life cycle of hurricanes to explaining how to properly read a weather forecast, Kochanoff takes readers on a fascinating and entertaining tour of the most common weather patterns in Atlantic Canada and...
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"How do insects hide themselves in the woods? Can flounders really change the texture of their skin to blend in with sandy sea bottoms? Why do hares change the colour of their fur depending on the season? Naturalist and artist Peggy Kochanoff answers these questions and more in this illustrated guide to solving nature mysteries, for young readers. From the anatomy of a sea anemone to the dappled feathers of snowy owls, Kochanoff takes readers on a...
6) Be a wilderness detective: solving the mysteries of eastern Canadian fields, woods, and coastlines
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Nimbus Pub
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
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"With simple language and beautiful artwork, Kochanoff walks young readers through many nature puzzles."--Cover p. 4.
Author
Publisher
Nimbus Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Why are moths drawn to light at night? Why do some flowers only bloom under the moon? Are stars really falling from the sky? Naturalist and artist Peggy Kochanoff answers these questions and more in this illustrated guide to solving nature mysteries after dark. From the author of Silver Birch-nominated Be a Wilderness Detective and Hackmatack-nominated Be a Beach Detective comes a new adventure full of fascinating facts. From tiny cicadas in the...
