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Scholastic Inc
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2019.
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Just as Lesser Spotted Animals showed you some of the wonderfully WOW wildlife we never get to see, the next book of the lesser known animal kingdom reveals the stories of even more of the world's unseen and unsung creatures. No king-of-the-jungle, fancy-pants, hair necked lions here -- we've got the magnificent maned wolf instead. No blue whales either, we've got beaked whales -- and lorises and dingisos and dibatags and many, many more.
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Some mammals are cute and cuddly, while others are really strange. This information-rich title explores some of the oddest mammals around, including the naked mole rat, tarsiers, platypuses, and more. Written to support elementary science curricula, this age-appropriate text explores adaptations and survival, animal behavior, life cycles, and habitats. Readers will understand why adaptations are important and how they help mammals survive. Sidebars,...
6) Tarsier
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Tarsiers can turn their heads to see almost 360 degrees around! Along with that, their eyes are about as big as their brains! This introductory title will leave beginning readers wide-eyed at how these tiny primates use their adaptations to survive.
7) Platypus
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The platypus is one strange-looking animal! These mammals have duck-like bills, beaver-like tails, otter-like bodies, and even venomous stingers on their webbed feet! Find out how these bizarre animals use their unique features in this title for beginning readers.
8) Narwhal
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Narwhals have been called the unicorns of the sea. Related to certain species of dolphins and whales, these ocean mammals have a tooth that grows through their upper lip into a long, ivory tusk! Discover more about these amazing animals in this title for young learners.
10) Aye-Aye
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Although their name makes them sound like sailors, these tiny primates actually live in trees on the island of Madagascar. Aye-ayes use their big ears and pointed claws to find insects deep inside tree trunks! Dig into the aye-aye's lifestyle in this title for beginning readers.
11) Carnivores
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Some of the animal kingdom's smartest and most deadly hunters are mammals. This attractive book introduces readers to many fascinating mammals that either hunt for their food or are related to animals that do. This carnivorous clan includes wolves, otters, and lions. Readers will survey plant-eating pandas and fruit bats alongside fierce hunters like polar bears and vampire bats. Featuring fun facts and incredible photographs, readers will uncover...
12) When Dogs Smile
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Look at that happy dog: His mouth turns upward, his tongue hangs out, and his tail wags back and forth. That dog is smiling! Animal researchers have learned that dogs express numerous emotions, such as happiness, sadness, anxiety, fear, and compassion. When Dogs Smile explains how each emotion is expressed through physical manifestations. The book examines why a dog "smiles," mopes, barks frantically, and licks the face of its crying owner. Quotes...
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Young readers learn about Tony Maglio and the horses he has trained to appear in movies and television. Readers will discover the history of performing horses, what breeds are used, what being on the job is like for a performing horse, the training involved, and what happens when performing horses retire. Readers learn how these incredible animals bring joy into people's lives with their amazing talents.
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Many people think of raccoons as adorable little bandits or pests that rummage through their trash—and they are, but they are also much more interesting. Where do raccoons live? What do they eat? Do they have predators? Learn all about raccoons and view these masked creatures in a new light!
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Readers will learn about Michelle, who has special needs, and the therapy horses that helped her. Readers will discover the history of therapy horses, what breeds are used, what being on the job is like for a therapy horse, the training involved, and what happens when therapy horses retire. Readers learn how these amazing animals help heal people with physical and emotional challenges.
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Cats are popular pets, but have you ever stopped to think about their emotions? Our feline friends are known for being a bit moody-some more than others-and this easy-to-read volume will highlight the ins and outs of why our feline friends get angry. Anger is one of the more obvious feelings in the range of cat emotions, and readers will learn some of the most apparent indications of a cat's ire. Full-color photos correlate easily with the text to...
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Readers learn about the incredible bond between Lieutenant Bob Marelli and his police horse Lieu. Readers will discover the history of police horses, what breeds are used, what being on the job is like for a mounted police officer and his horse, the training involved, and what happens when police horses retire. They'll learn how these amazing animals help their officers serve and protect people.
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