Facklam, Margery
Overview
| Works: | 62 works in 189 publications in 5 languages and 18,540 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Juvenile works Literature History Poetry Christmas poetry Biographies Stories in rhyme |
| Roles: | Author |
| Classifications: | QL467.2, 591.53 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
Margery Facklam
The big bug book by
Margery Facklam(
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5 editions published between 1993 and 1999 in English and held by 1,484 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes thirteen of the world's largest insects, including the birdwing butterfly and the Goliath beetle
5 editions published between 1993 and 1999 in English and held by 1,484 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes thirteen of the world's largest insects, including the birdwing butterfly and the Goliath beetle
Bugs for lunch by
Margery Facklam(
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18 editions published between 1999 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,478 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rhyming text introduces bug-eating animals such as geckos, trout, or even people. Includes additional facts about each creature
18 editions published between 1999 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,478 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rhyming text introduces bug-eating animals such as geckos, trout, or even people. Includes additional facts about each creature
Spiders and their web sites by
Margery Facklam(
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8 editions published between 1997 and 2002 in English and held by 1,199 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Illustrations and text provide a close-up look at the physical characteristics and habits of twelve different spiders and daddy-longlegs
8 editions published between 1997 and 2002 in English and held by 1,199 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Illustrations and text provide a close-up look at the physical characteristics and habits of twelve different spiders and daddy-longlegs
And then there was one : the mysteries of extinction by
Margery Facklam(
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6 editions published in 1990 in English and held by 1,140 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the many reasons for the extinction and near-extinction of animal species. Discusses how some near-extinctions have been reversed through special breeding programs and legislation to save endangered species
6 editions published in 1990 in English and held by 1,140 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the many reasons for the extinction and near-extinction of animal species. Discusses how some near-extinctions have been reversed through special breeding programs and legislation to save endangered species
Tracking dinosaurs in the Gobi by
Margery Facklam(
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3 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 934 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the work of paleontologists, beginning with Roy Chapman Andrews in the 1920s, who have searched in the Gobi Desert for evidence of dinosaurs
3 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 934 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the work of paleontologists, beginning with Roy Chapman Andrews in the 1920s, who have searched in the Gobi Desert for evidence of dinosaurs
Lizards : weird and wonderful by
Margery Facklam(
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4 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 925 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Meet thriteen unusual lizards up close and see what makes them interesting
4 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 925 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Meet thriteen unusual lizards up close and see what makes them interesting
Insects by
Howard Facklam(
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3 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 796 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Insects make up almost 3/4 of all of the animals on earth. Insects and arachnids are presented in this book as to how they live and how they are being used for insects control and protection of our environment
3 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 796 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Insects make up almost 3/4 of all of the animals on earth. Insects and arachnids are presented in this book as to how they live and how they are being used for insects control and protection of our environment
Do not disturb : the mysteries of animal hibernation and sleep by
Margery Facklam(
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4 editions published in 1989 in English and held by 752 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes what is hibernation, what animals do it and when
4 editions published in 1989 in English and held by 752 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes what is hibernation, what animals do it and when
Only a star by
Margery Facklam(
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3 editions published between 1996 and 1999 in English and held by 734 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A poem describing the star that was present at the first Christmas
3 editions published between 1996 and 1999 in English and held by 734 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A poem describing the star that was present at the first Christmas
Viruses by
Howard Facklam(
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2 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 683 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The authors introduce the scientists who found the viruses that cause deadly diseases such as smallpox, rabies, polio, and AIDS, and you learn about the controls and vaccines developed for these diseases."--Cover
2 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 683 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The authors introduce the scientists who found the viruses that cause deadly diseases such as smallpox, rabies, polio, and AIDS, and you learn about the controls and vaccines developed for these diseases."--Cover
Changes in the wind : earth's shifting climate by
Margery Facklam(
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5 editions published in 1986 in English and held by 668 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the factors causing changes in the earth's climate, including ocean currents, the destruction of the rain forests, and the greenhouse effect, and discusses predictions for the future
5 editions published in 1986 in English and held by 668 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the factors causing changes in the earth's climate, including ocean currents, the destruction of the rain forests, and the greenhouse effect, and discusses predictions for the future
Bacteria by
Howard Facklam(
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3 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 664 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the characteristics and nature of bacteria, looks at the diseases they can cause, and discusses beneficial bacteria used in genetic engineering, food making, and toxic cleanup
3 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 664 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the characteristics and nature of bacteria, looks at the diseases they can cause, and discusses beneficial bacteria used in genetic engineering, food making, and toxic cleanup
From cell to clone : the story of genetic engineering by
Margery Facklam(
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6 editions published between 1963 and 1979 in English and Japanese and held by 594 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses genetic engineering, particularly the history and techniques of cloning, and includes material on recombinant DNA research and test-tube babies
6 editions published between 1963 and 1979 in English and Japanese and held by 594 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses genetic engineering, particularly the history and techniques of cloning, and includes material on recombinant DNA research and test-tube babies
Who harnessed the horse? : the story of animal domestication by
Margery Facklam(
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8 editions published between 1992 and 1996 in English and French and held by 533 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Illustrates the ways in which humans and animals have worked together throughout history, from the dogs that helped Stone Age people hunt to bacteria that gobble up oil spills
8 editions published between 1992 and 1996 in English and French and held by 533 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Illustrates the ways in which humans and animals have worked together throughout history, from the dogs that helped Stone Age people hunt to bacteria that gobble up oil spills
What does the crow know? : the mysteries of animal intelligence by
Margery Facklam(
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6 editions published between 1993 and 2001 in English and held by 516 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Raises the issue of whether or not animals are capable of thought, learning, remembering, and creativity, with examples of animal behavior that appears to be truly intelligent
6 editions published between 1993 and 2001 in English and held by 516 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Raises the issue of whether or not animals are capable of thought, learning, remembering, and creativity, with examples of animal behavior that appears to be truly intelligent
Wild animals, gentle women by
Margery Facklam(
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5 editions published between 1976 and 1978 in English and held by 511 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the experiences of eleven women who study animal behavior: Belle Benchley, Ruth Harkness, Jane Goodall, Kay McKeever, Hope Buyukmihci, Karen Pryor, Eugenie Clark, Dian Fossey, Biruté Galdikas, Leone Pippard, and Heather Malcolm
5 editions published between 1976 and 1978 in English and held by 511 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the experiences of eleven women who study animal behavior: Belle Benchley, Ruth Harkness, Jane Goodall, Kay McKeever, Hope Buyukmihci, Karen Pryor, Eugenie Clark, Dian Fossey, Biruté Galdikas, Leone Pippard, and Heather Malcolm
Frozen snakes and dinosaur bones : exploring a natural history museum by
Margery Facklam(
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4 editions published in 1976 in English and held by 503 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Takes the reader behind the scenes in a natural history museum
4 editions published in 1976 in English and held by 503 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Takes the reader behind the scenes in a natural history museum
Plants : extinction or survival? by
Howard Facklam(
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3 editions published in 1990 in English and held by 498 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the importance of germplasm and how storage banks around the world are preserving plant seeds so that plant species will not be lost through disease and environmental conditions
3 editions published in 1990 in English and held by 498 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the importance of germplasm and how storage banks around the world are preserving plant seeds so that plant species will not be lost through disease and environmental conditions
Pets : a comprehensive handbook for kids by
Frances N Chrystie(
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3 editions published between 1995 and 1999 in English and held by 486 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A guide to the care, understanding, and appreciation of many pets
3 editions published between 1995 and 1999 in English and held by 486 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A guide to the care, understanding, and appreciation of many pets
Spare parts for people by
Margery Facklam(
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3 editions published in 1987 in English and held by 466 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses current accomplishments in the field of replacing parts in the human body, including organ transplants, artificial organs and implants, and artificial joints and limbs
3 editions published in 1987 in English and held by 466 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses current accomplishments in the field of replacing parts in the human body, including organ transplants, artificial organs and implants, and artificial joints and limbs
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Related Identities
- Facklam, Howard Author
- Facklam, Paul Illustrator
- Johnson, Pamela 1949-
- Male, Alan Illustrator
- Long, Sylvia Illustrator
- Jesus Christ
- Carpenter, Nancy
- Parton, Steven
- Chrystie, Frances N. (Frances Nicholson) 1904- Author
- Griffin, Gillett G. (Gillett Good) 1928-2016
Associated Subjects
Animal behavior Animal intelligence Animals Animals--Food Arthropoda Arthropod pests Artificial organs Asia--Gobi Desert Audiotapes Beneficial insects Children's poetry, American Christmas poetry Climatic changes Climatology Cloning Crops--Germplasm resources Dinosaurs Domestic animals Domestication Edible insects Endangered species Eulipotyphla Extinct animals Genetic engineering Germplasm resources, Plant Hibernation Implants, Artificial Insect pests Insects Jesus Christ Lizards Microbiology Nativity of Jesus Christ Natural history museums Pets Plant conservation Plants--Extinction Poliomyelitis Rare animals Sleep Spiders Star of Bethlehem Talking books for children Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc Virus diseases Viruses Wildlife conservation Women ethologists Yellow fever
