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1) Crocodiles
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Creative Education
Pub. Date
c2009
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of crocodiles, a family of sharp-toothed reptiles. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why crocodiles have rough skin"--Provided by publisher.
2) Lemurs
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Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
c2009
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Introduces the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of several kinds of lemurs whose principal home is the forest of Madagascar. Includes a glossary and study questions.
4) Swans
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A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of swans, a family of large and graceful birds. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why some swans are black.
5) Zebras
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Reader's Digest Young Families
Pub. Date
[2009.
Description
Learn about zebras: how they grow up, what they eat, and other zebras in the world. Learn all about these amazing animals that live on the African plains - why they have stripes, why they travel in groups, and how they protecct themselves from pedators.
6) Blue whales
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Weigl
Pub. Date
c2010
Description
Looks at exotic blue whale and their behaviors and habitats. Features a quiz and a list of resources for further exploration.
9) Parrots
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"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of parrots, a family of colorful birds. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why parrots can imitate speech"--Provided by publisher.
10) Penguins
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"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of penguins, a family of flightless birds. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why emperor penguins are so big"--Provided by publisher.
11) Pigs
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Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
c2010
Description
Introduces children to the behavior, life cycle, diet, habitat, and physical characteristics of pigs.
12) Sharks
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Creative Education
Pub. Date
c2010
Description
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of sharks, the feared fishes of the sea. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why sharks have a bump on their heads.
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Discover the amazing ways animals adapt to the most extreme regions on Earth. Fiery temps and little rain make the desert a difficult place to survive. But several animals from fennec foxes to kangaroo rats have adapted to these harsh conditions. Find out how their unique behaviors and body parts allow them to call this biome home. With stunning photographs and fact-filled, easy-to-read text, Amazing Animal Adaptations are perfect nonfiction books...
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Ranger Rick: Butterflies brings the world of caterpillars and butterflies to life with eye-catching photos and captivating information about these remarkable insects. Learn how butterflies begin their lives as caterpillars and, through an astounding metamorphosis, emerge as beautiful, winged creatures; get an up-close look at butterflies' amazing transformations, tricky defenses and camouflage, and wide variety of strategies for collecting food, moving...
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This book brings the world of reptiles to life with eye-catching photos and captivating information about turtles, snakes, lizards, crocodiles, and their scaly-skinned kin. Readers will learn how reptiles survive in many habitats, from hot deserts to tropical forests and even under the sea. They'll get an up-close look at reptiles' amazing senses, tricky defenses, and wide variety of strategies for moving around, catching and eating food, and bearing...
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Ever wonder about those funny, big, pink birds that stand on one leg and eat upside down? This book answers 20 questions about flamingos to teach you a lot about those big pink birds.
In addition to finally understanding why they stand on one leg and eat upside down, you'll learn the answers to questions like these:
• How do flamingos stay dry?
• Can flamingos salute?
• How can flamingos bend their knees backwards?
• Why do flamingos...
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Students will learn division while reading about an exciting week at Critter Camp! Students will solve simple practice problems through examples that use their favorite zoo animals including horned lizards, dung beetles, sea turtles, elephants, tigers, and wolves. They will also learn what it takes to keep zoo animals happy and healthy. This high-interest math reader integrates math and literacy skills, combining informational text, problem-solving,...
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