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3) Mammals
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"Mammals come in all shapes and sizes--and some even come with wings, flippers, or beaks! This vibrant book is full of bats, dolphins, platypuses, and many other strange and beautiful mammals. Readers will pour over gorgeous photographs as they learn about important life science topics like animal classification, habitats, and diets. Fact boxes keep readers engaged with cool questions and fun tidbits of knowledge, and a handy quiz lets them see how...
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Many mammals are unique, especially when it comes to what's going on inside their bodies. Kangaroos, bats, elephants, and other mammals each have special internal body parts that help them function every day. This book gives readers a look at these animals' interesting insides. Colorful diagrams, paired with simple labels and descriptions of the animal's key components, provide a unique and accessible take on important life science curricula. Curious...
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"Carefully leveled text and engaging full-color photos introduce early fluent readers to the world's biggest mammals, describing their physical features and behavior while comparing aspects of their size to everyday items familiar to young readers. Includes activity, glossary, and index."-- Provided by publisher.
12) Horse
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2004
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A photo essay introducing members of the horse family, their evolution, behavior, importance, history, breeding, and training. Includes major international breeds of domestic horses.
13) Narwhal
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Travel to the Arctic waters of northern Canada and Greenland to learn about the Narwhal--the "unicorn of the sea."
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2009
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When Colorado carpenter Gary Adams spots two mysterious creatures in the woods near his house, he calls on his friend, veterinarian Cammy Rivers for advice. But like Gary, Cammy has never seen an animal resembling this beautiful species. But when the Department of Homeland Security puts a call out for Gary and Cammy because of these animals, the two risk everything to protect the innocent creatures.
15) Platypus
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This book takes the reader to Australia to learn about the platypus. It has the beak of a duck, the body of an otter, and the tail of a beaver.
16) Prairie dogs
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Burrow into the pages of this book to learn all about the lives of prairie dogs!
17) Sun bear
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With strong legs and sharp claws, sun bears are great at climbing. From tearing away bark to find tasty insects to sleeping high up in branches-these small bears spend most of their time in trees. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about sun bears! Provided by publisher.
18) River otters
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Swim along with river otters as they paddle their way through the fresh waters of North America in this informative title.
19) Marine mammals
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Did you know that marine animals live in the water but must breathe air? They can hold their breaths for a long time. Discover these and other interesting facts in Marine Mammals.
20) Safari
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1998
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Paintings and brief text present some of the animals found in Africa, including elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, wildebeests, lions, ostriches, and zebras.