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1) Manatees
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"Meet the manatee! Learn about how this underwater mammal comes to the surface to breathe. Elementary-aged readers will discover how manatees use their whiskers to search for food. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating sea creatures. A Portuguese folk tale explains how manatees are connected to mermaids. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal...
2) Storks
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"Meet the stork! Learn about how this long-legged bird uses its bill to tear up its food. Elementary-aged readers will discover that storks have an extra eyelid. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating birds. An African folktale explains why one stork has a bald head. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve both report writers...
3) Armadillos
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"Meet the armadillo! Learn about how this unique mammal uses its boney shell for protection. Elementary-aged readers will discover armadillos of all shapes and sizes, ranging from tiny pups to the adult giant armadillo. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating creatures. A South American folktale explains how the armadillo's shell became a musical instrument. Includes table of contents,...
5) Beavers
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[2015]
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English
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"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of beavers, nature's swimming engineers. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why beavers slap their tails"--
6) Wild horses
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[2015]
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English
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"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of wild horses, animals that roam in bands. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how people began riding horses"--
7) Chipmunks
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2019
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English
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"A kindergarten-level introduction to chipmunks, covering their growth process, behaviors, the backyard habitats they call home, and such defining features as their striped fur"--
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"Meet the bighorn sheep! Learn about how this horned mammal thrives in the mountains and deserts of North America. Elementary-aged readers will discover how bighorn sheep stay safe from predators by climbing onto narrow ledges. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating mountain creatures. A folktale explains how the bighorn sheep got its curly horns. Includes table of contents, an index,...
10) Antelopes
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"ANTELOPES Meet the antelope! Learn about how this horned mammal lives in forests or on the savanna. Elementary-aged readers will discover antelopes of all shapes and sizes, ranging from the tiny royal antelope to the huge giant eland. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating savanna creatures. An African folktale explains how the tsessebe antelope got its horns. Includes table of contents,...
11) Falcons
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"Meet the falcon! Learn about how this bird of prey hunts with its sharp beak and talons. Elementary-aged readers will discover many kinds of falcons, from the speedy peregrine falcon to the huge gyrfalcon. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating flying creatures. A Native American folktale explains why the falcon is the fas5test bird on earth. Includes a table of contents, an index,...
12) Hawks
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[2015]
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English
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"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of hawks, the birds of prey found worldwide. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how the sun is carried by hawks"--
13) Chimpanzees
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[2016]
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English
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"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of chimpanzees, Africa's intelligent primates. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why chimpanzees do not have tails"--
14) Brown bears
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[2015]
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English
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"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of brown bears, mammals identified by their shoulder humps. Also included is a retelling of the Greek myth about Ursa Major and Minor"--
15) Tanker trucks
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[2017]
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English
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Simple text and colorful pictures identify the parts and function of tanker trucks.
16) Cougars
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2022.
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English
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This revised edition surveys key aspects of cougars, describing these American wild cats' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why cougars have long, thin bodies..
17) Tow trucks
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[2017]
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English
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Simple text and colorful pictures identify the parts and function of tow trucks.
19) Geckos
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[2023]
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English
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"Meet these amazing climbing lizards! This book introduces colorful geckos to elementary kids, exploring the features and behaviors of these amazing animals, including their defense against predators. A folk talk explains why Hawaii people believe geckos are a sign of good luck"--
20) Octopuses
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"Meet the octopus! Learn about how this ocean animal uses ink to escape from predators. Elementary-aged readers will discover octopuses of all shapes and sizes, ranging from the dumbo octopus to the huge pacific octopus. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating sea creatures. A folk tale explains why people used to be afraid of octopuses. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series,...
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