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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
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- I Wonder Why
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- 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
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- A peep- hole book
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- 591.3 AXW
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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- 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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- 591 PAN
Does a kangaroo have a mother, too?
From Eric Carle, the New York Times bestselling author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Grouchy Ladybug, comes a reassuring tale of a mother’s love for her child. Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too? answers curious kids who wonder whether lions, bears, and monkeys have mothers, too. Bright collage illustrations and simple text reinforce the theme that everyone has a mother, and every…
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- 9780439271493
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- 26 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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- 591.3 CAR
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
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
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
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