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Endangered animals
This book takes a close look at various animals from around the world that are in danger of becoming extinct. It discusses how the animals have become endangered by worldwide threats including pollution, deforestation and global warming. Featuring stunning photographs of many endangered animals in their natural habitats, the book also relates some of the positive steps being taken to protect th…
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- 9781891327711
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- 40 pages : illustration ; 23 cm
- Series Title
- We Both Read : Level 2
- Call Number
- 591.6 FOR
Almost gone : the world's rarest animals
Have you seen a northern hairy-nosed wombat or an eastern barred bandicoot? These animals are so rare, they might disappear forever, and they're not alone. Read and find out about some of the animals that are almost gone. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplemen…
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- 9780439860574
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- 33 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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- 591.6 JEN
The dinosaurs died out : and other questions about extinct and endangered ani…
This highly popular and long-running series has been revamped for a new generation of readers, with a clean, crisp redesign and colourful covers. The series explores questions that young readers ask about the world around them in an unrivalled child-friendly style. The conversational format is perfect for delivering solid information in a natural, amusing and imaginative way. Why did all of th…
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- 9780753469538
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 27 cm
- Series Title
- I Wonder Why
- Call Number
- 591.6 CHA
Oh baby! : amazing baby animals
Seven baby animals are featured in unique photo and text riddles in this interactive picture book. Inspired by a photo campaign for the Bronx Zoo, this baby animal picture book is full of facts and playful activiites. The unique layout allows for a birth announcement, photo and text riddles, a factual up-close informational page and an appropriate child's activity for each of the seven anima…
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- 9780439419185
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 25 cm
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- 591.3 HIR
Guess what I'll be
Peek through the peepholes that preview the next page to find out what that little calf will be -- once it develops two long tusks and learns to live in the sea. Two innovative titles help very young children discover fascinating facts about the natural world through play.
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- 9780744577440
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- 24 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
- Series Title
- A peep- hole book
- Call Number
- 591.3 AXW
The secrets of animal flight
More than three quarters of all land animals fly, from butterflies and birds to beetles and bats. Some birds can stay airborne for hours with only an occasional flap of their wings, flies can hover and perform split-second turns, while bats can execute their precise maneuvers in total darkness. How do they do it? Find out the secrets of animal flight - the principles that keep fliers as differe…
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- 9780618809042
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- 31 pages : illustration ; 20 cm
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- 591.4 BIS
Under cover of darkness : animals that move at night
Do you ever wonder what happens during the night while you are asleep? Many animals prefer to wait until it is dark to come out and search for food. These nocturnal creatures usually have a good reason for sleeping during the daylight hours. Under Cover of Darkness explores the oceans, deserts, forests, and grasslands to discover the creatures that stay hidden there by day.
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- 9780439649070
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 21 cm
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- Call Number
- 591 GRA
Guinness world records : dangerous creature records
Dangerous! Whose bite is worse: an ant or a shark? How vicious can a lizard be? Is there a venomous snake tall enough to stare you in the eye? Can you eat a poisonous fish -- and live? Ready to meet some scary animals? This GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS reader give you a safe view of the top 10 most dangerous creature records of all time!
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- 9780439791892
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- 29 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
- Series Title
- Top 10
- Call Number
- 591 HER
Animal action ABC
Howl like a wolf pup! March like a penguin! With this fetching and innovative alphabet book, children can imitate twenty-six different animals as they box, leap, and stretch their way from A to Z. Sparkling photographic montages pair human children and wild creatures in powerful, energetic poses, while easy-to-chant verses explain the behaviors shown in each picture. An action-rhyme book with a…
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- 0590684936
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- 40 pages : illustration ; 25 cm
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- Call Number
- 591 PAN
What do you do when something wants to eat you?
What would you do if something wanted to eat you? Walk on water? Stick out your tongue? Play dead? Animals in the wild use all kinds of methods to protect themselves from their enemies. Using dynamic and intricate cut-paper collages, Steve Jenkins explores the many fascinating and unique defense mechanisms creatures use to escape from danger.
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- 9780618152438
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 20 cm
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- 591.4 JEN
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