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1) Spiders
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English
Description
Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and different kinds of spiders.
2) Owls
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Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
Provides general information about the physical characteristics, hunting and eating, nesting, and parenting behaviors of owls, and includes introductions to the twenty-one types of owls believed to be living in North America.
4) Sharks
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Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Are sharks really dangerous? How many kinds are there? And how do they help the environment? From huge whale sharks to tiny dwarf sharks, this book has everything you need to know about one of our most popular--and mysterious--sea creatures. Millions of years before the first dinosaurs walked the earth, the first sharks swam in the sea. Though they're often feared and misunderstood, most sharks aren't dangerous to humans. With her signature combination...
6) Dinosaurs!
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Step back in time ... to the Age of the Dinosaurs! Dinosaurs ruled Earth for milions of years. Some were small and could run very, very fast. Others were big and covered with spikes and plates for protection. Some were huge and terrified other dinosaurs with their long, sharp teeth. In this newly revised edition, Dinosaurs! reflects further paleontological discoveries made since its publication in 2008, while still offering young dino-enthusiasts...
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Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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"The life cycle of the monarch butterfly begins when it is a tiny egg clinging to a leaf. In time, it goes through a transformation called metamorphosis to become a butterfly, and in the fall, it can migrate almost 100 miles each day. In this book, follow the story of one monarch butterfly and learn about what it eats, how it grows, and more."--Dust jacket flap.
8) Ladybugs
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Language
English
Description
"This new and updated edition presents the latest scientific information on ladybugs in language accessible for young readers through bright illustrations, informative diagrams, and easy-to-read text. Kids will rethink what they know about the little red bug while being introduced to biology vocabulary and environmentalism. See the ladybug grow from an egg to an adult. Explore just some of the different colorings and markings from the thousands of...
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English
Description
Every year on February 2nd, people all across the United States watch groundhogs come out of their burrows- especially in the town of Punxsutawney- trying to figure out if the weather will stay cold, or begin to warm up. In Groundhog Day!, children's nonfiction master Gail Gibbons delves into the history behind this unusual holiday, and examines the ancient traditions that evolved into our modern holiday.
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Pub. Date
©2010
Language
English
Description
"Alligators and crocodiles are the world's largest reptiles and the closest living relatives of dinosaurs. Here is information about their different physical characteristics, and how they live, mate, and raise their young. Crocodilians have been around for millions of years and are now endangered."--Amazon.com.
12) Hurricanes!
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Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to hurricanes, discussing hurricane formation, classification, weather preparedness, and the ever-evolving technology for predicting the behavior of these powerful storms.
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English
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African elephants are the largest living land animals. Here is information about the trunks, tusks, skin, ears, eyes, and teeth of these magnificent creatures. How African elephants are threatened is explained, as well as what is being done to help protect them.
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