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Ohio AnimalsBibliography on animals in Ohio developed for 2003 Bicentennial celebrations. When you visit Ohio's beautiful forests, rivers and streams, you will see some of the animals described in the books below. If you want to find out more about Ohio's wildlife go to: http://www.ohiokids.org/ohc/nature/animals/
Birds
Epple, Wolfgang.
598.97 E Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and life cycle of the barn owl.
Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw.
598.916 P 
Kops, Deborah.
598.944 KOPS Examines the special features and hunting behavior of hawks and describes the four main groups in North America: bird hawks, soaring hawks, kites, and harriers.
Swanson, Diane, 1944-
598.97 SWANS Describes the physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats of these birds with sharp beaks, sharp claws, and super sharp senses.
Dunphy, Madeleine.
598.96 DUNPH Follows a peregrine falcon on her 8,000 mile migration from Alaska to Argentina, describing what she sees and does along the way.
Schafer, Susan.
598.912 S 
Priebe, Mac.
598.96 PRIEB 
Bauman, Amy.
598.97 BAUMA 
Peck, George K.
598.72 P Describes the physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats of various species of woodpeckers.
FossilsJVC9401501Fossil remains of plants and animals have been found found in Ohio rock dating back a half billon year. Many have become extinct, but some have survived to this day. This video discusses how fossils are formed, the major types found in sedimentary rock, and what the lands and seas looked like when this area was covered by a shallow sea or a swampy marsh.
560.977 F JVC9401507 This program looks at the fossil record and shows the other geological processes which formed this land, including running water and glaciers. The tape shows some of the plants and animals which once lived in the region.
Brezinski, David K.
565.393 B848P 1989 From the adult collection.
General Resources
CREATURES OF CHANGE : AN ALBUM OF OHIO ANIMALS / BY CAROLYN V. PLATT ; PHOTOGRAPHY BY GARY MESZAROS.
Platt, Carolyn V., 1943-
591.977 P719C 1998 From the adult collection.
551.483 G946 2000 From the adult collection.
Zim, Herbert Spencer, 1909-
599.097 Z 
Cassie, Brian, 1953-
597.8 CASSI Explores the world of amphibians, discussing their classification, anatomy, behavior, and habitat, and providing photographs and detailed descriptions of individual species.
Smith, C. Lavett, 1927-
597 SMITH Explores the world of fishes, discussing their classification, anatomy, behavior, and habitat, and provides photographs and detailed descriptions of individual taxonomic families.
Wilsdon, Christina.
595.7 WILSD A visual guide to the natural science of insects which includes information on the ten most common orders, pollination, and life-cycles; also works as a field guide.
Grassy, John.
599 GRASS Explores the world of mammals, identifying their characteristics and describing individual species.
Weidensaul, Scott.
598.097 WEIDE An informative, visual guide to the natural science of birds as well as a field guide to over 150 species found in North America.
Heinrichs, Ann.
977.1 HEINR Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports, art, and people of the state of Ohio.
Insects and Spiders
Gomel, Luc.
595.796 GOMEL 
Greenaway, Theresa, 1947-
638.579 GREEN Provides information on the identification, life cycle, and habitats of ants, as well as on how to collect and care for them as pets.
Halfmann, Janet.
595.796 HALFM Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various species of ants.
Fisher, Enid.
595.799 F Describes the physical characteristics, nests, social behavior, role in pollination, and other aspects of bees.
Brimner, Larry Dane.
595.799 BRIMN Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of bees.
Fichter, George S.
595.799 F 
Clyne, Densey.
595.752 CLYNE Introduces the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of this noisy little insect.
Halfmann, Janet.
595.733 HALFM Describes the habitat, life cycle, behavior, predators, and unique characteristics of dragonflies.
Heiligman, Deborah.
595.799 HEILI 
Ross, Michael Elsohn, 1952-
595.769 R Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and life of ladybugs and provides instructions for finding, collecting, and keeping these beetles as pets.
Llewellyn, Claire.
595.76 LLEWE "Take a really close look at ladybugs. Discover how they grow and where they live, what they eat and who eats them."--p. [4] of cover.
Otfinoski, Steven.
595.76 OTFIN Questions and answers explore the world of beetles, with an emphasis on ladybugs.
Himmelman, John.
595.78 HIMME Illustrations and simple text describe the life cycle of a luna moth.
Gibbons, Gail.
595.789 GIBBO Describes the life cycle, body parts, and behavior of the monarch butterfly. Includes instructions on how to raise a monarch.
Coldrey, Jennifer.
595.771 C In photographs and brief text, examines the life cycle of the mosquito.
Brimner, Larry Dane.
595.727 BRIMN Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, protective devices, and relatives of the praying mantis.
Squire, Ann.
595.44 SQUIR Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of a variety of North American spiders, including spiders in fields, gardens, around the house, underground, and in the water.
Mammals - Badgers
Kalbacken, Joan.
599.744 K Describes the physical characteristics and habits of these nocturnal mammals, the largest number of which is found in the prairies of western United States and Canada.
Mammals - Bats
Bash, Barbara.
599.4 B Describes the life cycle, physical characteristics, and habits of the little brown bat, one of the most widespread bats in North America.
Halton, Cheryl M.
599.4 H Describes the varieties, behavior, and benefits of bats and explains why people fear them.
Mammals - Beavers
Llamas, Andreu.
599.323 L Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, ancestors, and engineering abilities of these intelligent water-dwelling mammals.
Mammals - Black Bears
Leeson, Tom.
599.785 LEESO Mammals - Bobcats and Cougars
Swinburne, Stephen R.
599.753 SWINB An examination of bobcats, their behavior and habitat.
Hodge, Deborah.
599.75 H Mammals - Coyotes
Barrett, Jalma.
599.772 BARRE Describes the physical appearance, habits, hunting and mating behaviors, family life, and life cycle of coyotes.
Mammals - Deer
Kalbacken, Joan.
599.735 K Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and habitat of the whitetail, or Virginia, deer. Also discusses some of the problems these animals face.
Mammals - Foxes
Barrett, Jalma.
599.775 BARRE Describes the appearance, habits, hunting and mating tactics, family life, and life cycle of different species of foxes.
Schuler, Judy, 1940-
599.775 SCHUL Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and natural environment of five different kinds of foxes which live in North America.
Gibson, Deborah Chase.
599.775 GIBSO Presents an overview of different kinds of foxes and how and where they make their homes.
Mammals - Mice and Rats
Bailey, Jill.
599.323 
Fischer-Nagel, Heiderose.
599.323 Photographs and text observe the behavior of a family of mice living in a basement, comparing their habits to those of outdoor mice. Includes information on the care of pet mice.
Mammals - Rabbits
Fisher, Ronald M.
599.322 Illustrates how the cottontail rabbit explores its environment, eats, washes, senses danger, rests, and cares for its young. Also describes wild and domestic rabbits around the world.
Boring, Mel, 1939-
599.36 BORIN Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and diet of twenty-nine kinds of rabbits, squirrels, and chipmunks.
Mammals - Raccoons
Nentl, Jerolyn Ann.
599.744 Introduces the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the raccoon.
Mammals - Shrews and Moles
Bailey, Jill.
599.33 Examines the characteristics, eating habits, habitats, behavior, and social life of shrews, moles, and voles.
Miller, Sara Swan.
599.33 MILLE Discusses the characteristics of mammals known as insectivores, including hedgehogs, tenrecs, shrews, desmans, moles, and solenodons.
Mammals - Squirrel Family
Bare, Colleen Stanley.
599.323 B Discusses the various kinds of squirrels and their life cycles.
Bastian, Lois Brunner.
599.364 BASTI The author observes a family of chipmunks and describes their daily activities, life cycle, and behavior.
Davies, Adrian.
599.323 Mammals - Weasel Family
Souza, D. M.
599.768 SOUZA Provides information about the physical characteristics and habits of the striped, spotted, and hog-nosed skunk.
Mammals - Wolves
Gibbons, Gail.
599.744 G Reptiles and Amphibians
Arnosky, Jim.
597.92 ARNOS Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and survival techniques of different kinds of land and sea turtles.
Berman, Ruth.
597.96 BERMA An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the rattlesnake.
Burns, Diane L.
597.8 BURNS Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and diet of thirty kinds of frogs, toads, and turtles.
Parker, Nancy Winslow.
597.6 Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of a variety of frogs, toads, lizards, and salamanders.
Lavies, Bianca.
597.96 L Text and photographs depict the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of the red-sided garter snake.
Venn, Cecilia.
597.96 VENN Questions and answers explore the world of snakes, with an emphasis on rattlesnakes.
Bernhard, Emery.
597.65 B 
Souza, D. M.
597.65 S 
Burns, Diane L.
597.9 B A field guide introducing thirty species of snakes, salamanders, and lizards. Includes blank pages for drawings and notes.
Dell'Oro, Suzanne Paul.
597.85 DELLO Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of salamanders.
Kuhn, Dwight.
Pb A simple text and color photos follow an eastern box turtle through her day.
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