Facklam, Margery
Overview
| Works: | 62 works in 173 publications in 5 languages and 23,809 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Juvenile works History Poetry Fiction Biography |
| Roles: | Author |
| Classifications: | QL467.2, 595.7 |
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 1,648 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 1,648 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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16 editions published between 1999 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,568 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rhyming text introduces bug-eating animals such as geckos, trout, or even people. Includes additional facts about each creature
16 editions published between 1999 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,568 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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6 editions published between 1997 and 2002 in English and held by 1,335 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Illustrations and text provide a close-up look at the physical characteristics and habits of twelve different spiders and of daddy longlegs
6 editions published between 1997 and 2002 in English and held by 1,335 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Illustrations and text provide a close-up look at the physical characteristics and habits of twelve different spiders and of daddy longlegs
And then there was one : the mysteries of extinction by
Margery Facklam(
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9 editions published between 1990 and 1997 in English and French and held by 1,292 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 progams and legislation to save endangered species
9 editions published between 1990 and 1997 in English and French and held by 1,292 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 progams and legislation to save endangered species
Creepy, crawly caterpillars by
Margery Facklam(
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4 editions published between 1995 and 1996 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,196 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A close-up look at 13 different types of caterpillars
4 editions published between 1995 and 1996 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,196 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A close-up look at 13 different types of caterpillars
Lizards : weird and wonderful by
Margery Facklam(
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2 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 1,002 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Meet thirteen unusual lizards up close and see what makes them interesting
2 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 1,002 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Meet thirteen unusual lizards up close and see what makes them interesting
Do not disturb : the mysteries of animal hibernation and sleep by
Margery Facklam(
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3 editions published in 1989 in English and held by 837 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes what is hibernation, what animals do it and when
3 editions published in 1989 in English and held by 837 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes what is hibernation, what animals do it and when
Only a star by
Margery Facklam(
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2 editions published between 1996 and 1999 in English and held by 793 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A poem describing the star that was present at the first Christmas
2 editions published between 1996 and 1999 in English and held by 793 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A poem describing the star that was present at the first Christmas
Changes in the wind : earth's shifting climate by
Margery Facklam(
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4 editions published in 1986 in English and held by 726 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
4 editions published in 1986 in English and held by 726 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
From cell to clone : the story of genetic engineering by
Margery Facklam(
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4 editions published between 1963 and 1979 in English and Japanese and held by 639 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
4 editions published between 1963 and 1979 in English and Japanese and held by 639 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
The trouble with mothers by
Margery Facklam(
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7 editions published between 1989 and 1996 in English and held by 605 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
What is a boy to do when his teacher-mother's historical novel is given as an example of the kind of "pornography" that should be banned from schools and libraries?
7 editions published between 1989 and 1996 in English and held by 605 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
What is a boy to do when his teacher-mother's historical novel is given as an example of the kind of "pornography" that should be banned from schools and libraries?
Who harnessed the horse? : the story of animal domestication by
Margery Facklam(
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4 editions published in 1992 in English and held by 587 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
4 editions published in 1992 in English and held by 587 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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5 editions published between 1993 and 1994 in English and held by 586 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
5 editions published between 1993 and 1994 in English and held by 586 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
Pets : a comprehensive handbook for kids by
Frances N Chrystie(
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2 editions published between 1995 and 1999 in English and held by 563 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A guide to the care, understanding, and appreciation of many pets
2 editions published between 1995 and 1999 in English and held by 563 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A guide to the care, understanding, and appreciation of many pets
Wild animals, gentle women by
Margery Facklam(
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3 editions published between 1976 and 1978 in English and held by 553 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
3 editions published between 1976 and 1978 in English and held by 553 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
Bacteria by
Howard Facklam(
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2 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 483 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
2 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 483 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
Tracking dinosaurs in the Gobi by
Margery Facklam(
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3 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 465 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 465 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
Viruses by
Howard Facklam(
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2 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 463 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 463 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
Parasites by
Howard Facklam(
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3 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 398 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the positive and negative aspects of the host -parasite relationship
3 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 398 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the positive and negative aspects of the host -parasite relationship
Insects by
Howard Facklam(
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2 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 335 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
2 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 335 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
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Related Identities
- Facklam, Howard Author
- Facklam, Paul Illustrator
- Johnson, Pamela Illustrator
- Male, Alan
- Long, Sylvia
- Jesus Christ
- Carpenter, Nancy
- Parton, Steven
- Chrystie, Frances N. (Frances Nicholson) 1904- Author
- Griffin, Gillett G. (Gillett Good) 1928-2016 Illustrator
Associated Subjects
Animal intelligence Animals Animals--Food Arthropoda Arthropod pests Asia--Gobi Desert Audiotapes Beneficial insects Caterpillars Censorship Children's poetry, American Christmas poetry Climatic changes Climatology Cloning Dinosaurs Domestic animals Domestication Edible insects Endangered species Extinct animals Genetic engineering Hibernation Host-parasite relationships Insectivores (Mammals) Insect pests Insects Jesus Christ Lizards Microbiology Mothers and sons Nativity of Jesus Christ Parasites Pets Rare animals Sleep Spiders Star of Bethlehem Talking books for children Virus diseases Viruses Wildlife conservation Women ethologists
