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Extreme animals : the toughest creatures on Earth
The creators of POOP are back with an entertaining look at the most incredible survivors on Earth. Are you ready for the competition? From the persevering emperor penguins of the South Pole to the brave bacteria inside bubbling volcanoes, from the hardy reptiles of the driest deserts to the squash-proof creatures of the deepest seabeds, animals have adapted to survive in conditions that would …
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- 9780763641276
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- 61 pages : illustration ; 14 cm
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- 591.4 DAV
Wings
Take flight! Simple text explains the versatility of bird, insect, and mammal wings. Detailed paragraphs spotlight particular animals and discuss how the animals' wings help them to survive. Intricate, cut-paper illustrations capture the delicate beauty of each type of wing. Includes a glossary and additional resouces.
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- 9781570916113
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- 31 pages : illustration ; 28 cm
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- 591.4 COL
Dog breath : the horrible trouble with Hally Tosis
Category: Humor "Hally Tosis was a very good dog, but she had a big problem." Hold your nose! Because here comes the dog with the worst breath in the world! "Wordplay...is at the heart of this sweet, funny picture book...And the bright colors...add a marvelous effervescence to the zany goings-on."--Booklist
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- 9780439598392
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 25 cm
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- P
Migration
Discusses animal migration, including different animals that migrate, the routes they take and how they navigate, and the various reasons that they make the journey.
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- 1583412417
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 26 cm
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- World Of Wonder
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- 591.5 HOF
Land predators of North America
Introduces and identifies fourteen North American land predators, including bears, skunks, and weasels, and offers recommendations for tracking them. Each book describes how scientists classify living things and then explains -- in clear, simple language -- how the group of animals featured in the book fits into the larger picture. This Series meets National Curriculum Standard for: Science: Li…
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- 0531159450
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- 47 pages : illustration ; 23 cm
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- 591.5 SWA
What is migration?
Many other animals of the world besides birds migrate for many different reasons. From whales to butterflies, this book explains to readers how animals, such as the salmon, the lemming, and the Canadian goose, follow paths that have been passed on for generations, helping their species survive. Full-color illustrations.
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- 0865059888
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 24 cm
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- The Science of Living Things
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- 591.5 CRO
Nature's best display and camouflage : how animals' appearances help them hun…
Some animals have developed astounding plumage, skin and fur which perfectly meets their needs. From the pangolin, which is covered in 'plates of armour' to protect it from predators, to the leafy appearance of the weedy sea dragon, that allows it hide amongst the seaweed, the creatures featured in this book have developed appearances that are both unique and out-of-this-world. Find out more…
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- 9780750287999
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- 29 pages : illustration ; 27 cm
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- 591.5 JAC
The memory coat
Fleeing from Russia to America, Rachel and her family want to make a good impression at the inspection station at Ellis Island. Any wrong move there could cause one or all of them to be turned away. When an inspector singles out young cousin Grisha, wearing the tattered old coat his mother gave him, the family fears they will be separated forever. But Rachel's cleverness and a coat that's fille…
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- 9780590677172
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 26 cm
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Black out! : animals that live in the dark
Did you know that the luna moth only flutters around at night--or that is has a wingspan as wide as a bowl of soup? This reader is packed with interesting facts about all the creepy animals that we never get to see during the daytime, like the barn owl, the blind cave fish, and the vampire squid.
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- 9780448448244
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- 48 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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- All aboard science reader : Level 2
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- 591.5 CLA
Going places
Nature is full of mysteries to be uncovered and wonders to be explored. The eighteen titles in this reading series plunge early readers into the endless fascination of the natural world. An array of important scientific concepts such as camouflage, habitat, identification of species and life cycles are presented in the simplest of words. A wonderfully clear and inviting text and a wealth of daz…
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- 0761412522
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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- We Can Read About Nature!
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- 591.5 NIC
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