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Pub. Date
20230117
Description
"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,...
2) Whales
Author
Pub. Date
20220705
Description
"Meet Earth's largest ocean animals! This book introduces the many different kinds of whales to elementary kids, exploring their features, behaviors, diets, and underwater habitats. A folk talk tells a story of the Maori people who used to ride whales in New Zealand"--
Author
Pub. Date
20210302
Description
The popular Seedlings series offers irresistible introductions to animals, birds, sea life, insects, eco systems, and an array of transporation. Written in a friendly voice, filled with dynamic photos, and featuring text crafted for the youngest of readers, these books spotlight the bodies, behaviors, and habitats of living things and the parts, operation, and roles of vehicles. As introductions to informational text, these titles will plant the seeds...
5) Vultures
Author
Pub. Date
20220705
Description
"Meet these carrion-eating birds of prey. This book explores vultures appearance, habitats, and behaviors, including the distinctions between New World and Old World vultures. A folk talk explains why these raptors are bald"--
10) Tortoises
Author
Pub. Date
20220705
Description
"Meet these amazing shelled reptiles! This book explores the many different kinds of tortoises, where they live, their behaviors, and why they move so slow. A folk talk retells Aesop's story of the tortoise and the hare"--
11) Hippopotamuses
Author
Pub. Date
20220111
Description
"This revised edition surveys key aspects of hippopotamuses, describing these African animals' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why hippos live mostly in water."--
12) Chimpanzees
Author
Pub. Date
20220111
Description
"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"--
13) Falcons
Author
Pub. Date
20230117
Description
"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,...
14) Woodpeckers
Author
Pub. Date
20220111
Description
"This revised edition surveys key aspects of woodpeckers, describing these birds who act as nature's drummers' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains how woodpeckers care for their young"--
15) Armadillos
Author
Pub. Date
20230117
Description
"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,...
16) Eagles
Author
Pub. Date
20210302
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of eagles, Earth's most widespread birds of prey. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why people respect eagles"--Provided by publisher.
17) Elephants
Author
Series
Pub. Date
�2011
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of elephants, Earth's biggest land animals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why elephants' trunks are so long"--Provided by publisher.
18) Wolves
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Description
This revised edition surveys key aspects of wolves, describing the wild dogs' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains how these creatures are different from dogs.
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