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• Elephant Bowling

  and Other Animal Play

  Haynes, Richard, 1952-

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  Step into the fascinating world of animal playtime to find penguins surfing for the joy of it, primates playing peekaboo, and sneaky keas--the pranksters of the bird world--yanking one another's legs just for kicks. Creatures of all stripes like to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I'm Building a Nest

  Find Out How 50 Animals Make Their Homes /

  Gwinn, Saskia,

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  Join Bird on a laugh-out-loud journey as she discovers the weird and wonderful homes of over fifty animals, including poop-rolling beetles, a super-sly snake, and pebble-loving penguins.

• Nature's Tiny Champions

  the Big Book of Little Creatures Doing Mighty Things

  Lerwill, Ben,

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  A fact-filled, vividly illustrated exploration of the big impact made by some of Earth's smallest species. We hear a lot about the importance of the amazing, large animals of our world, but what about the little creatures whose roles are just as…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Lots of Things to Know About Animals

  MacLaine, James,

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  You'll never guess how monkeys clean their teeth, why penguins steal stones, which baby animal is bigger than its parents or just how high bumblebees can fly! All is revealed in this delightful information book, filled with friendly, humorous…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Top 10 Cutest Animals

  Maloney, Brenna,

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  There are so many cute animals! Some are tiny. Some are furry or fuzzy. Some are silly and playful. Some even look like they're smiling! Learn all about the cute amphibians, birds, insects, mammals, and reptiles in our wild world. Count down from 10…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Mega

  the Most Enormous Animals Ever

  Scott, Gavin,

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  Discover the magnificent megafauna that have shaped our planet - from the mighty mammoths, sabre-toothed cats and giant birds that existed millions of years ago, to the elephants, giraffes and whales that live today. But why did some of the largest…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Weirdest Animals on the Planet

  Szymanski, Jennifer,

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  Meet the most unusual, most fantastical, creepiest, and--yes--grossest creatures that call Earth home in this lively, fact-filled guide to the world's oddest animals. Did you know that the axolotl can regrow nearly any body part? Or that the hagfish…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Animals

  a Visual Encyclopedia

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  With more than 700 photographs, habitat maps, and illustrations, this ultimate guide to the animal kingdom helps readers learn about the rich variety of animal life on our planet while educating them about endangered species that are at risk of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Small Speckled Egg

  Auld, Mary,

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  This story starts with a small, fragile egg. Inside a life is forming. What emerges is one of the most impressive birds on the planet -- an Arctic tern. Read about her life and follow her record-breaking journey from the top of the world to the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Wonderful Wisdom of Ants

  Bunting, Philip,

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  Take a peek under the rock and discover what we can learn from the world of the ant, in this delightful blend of nonfiction and inspirational humor by author-illustrator Philip Bunting! There are ten quadrillion ants in the world, and yet I bet you…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Animal Minds

  What Are They Thinking?

  Church, Dana L,

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  A deep dive into the minds of animals and how they think. Wouldn't it be amazing to see inside the mind of a lion, a gorilla, an octopus or even a bee? In Animal Minds: What Are They Thinking?, author Dana L. Church looks at how scientists are doing…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Animal Scales

  Schuh, Mari C., 1975-

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  Scales can be found across the animal kingdom! Beginning readers will be introduced to this amazing body part and how it helps different animals. Alongside leveled text and high-quality photographs, readers will discover how scales help animals and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Where the Weird Things Are

  An Ocean Twilight Zone Adventure

  Filandar, Zoleka,

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  Join Meso, an underwater robot, on its very first expedition to explore the ocean twilight zone. Meso will discover all sorts of unusual and wonderful creatures and learn that we’re all weird in our own ways … and that’s a very good thing! Fun and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Amazing Animal Journeys

  The Most Incredible Migrations in the Natural World

  Forrester, Philippa, 1968-

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  Join animals on as they embark on large scale migrations and travel through the natural world in this book that follows their incredible journeys; many are in search of food, some are looking for a mate, lots are heading to a warmer climate, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Supermoms!

  Lang, Heather, 1966-

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  Whether building elaborate burrows, forgoing food for months on end to feed their cubs, toting hundreds of spiderlings on their backs, conducting patient swimming lessons, or fearlessly kicking away hyenas, mothers in the animal kingdom--whatever…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How Old Is a Whale?

  Animal Life Spans From the Mayfly to the Immortal Jellyfish

  Murray, Lily,

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  We are all on Earth but for a fleeting moment, yet no two lives are the same. From the delicate mayfly, which lives for just a few precious hours, to the death-defying immortal jellyfish, this book about animal life cycles is a celebration of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hidden Creature Features

  Park, Jane, 1972-

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  A penguin's sharp beak hides a textured tongue that helps it grip fish. A red-eyed tree frog has a holden eyelid that covers its eyes so it can see predators while it sleeps. Rhyming text and eye-catching photos offer an up-close look at lots of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• 5-minute Baby Animal Stories

  Romero, Libby,

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  Baby animals are sweet and curious, and oh so cute! You'll love these 12 heartwarming true stories about some of the most adorable little critters on the planet. Read inspiring baby animal rescue stories, including the tale of how National…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• In Between

  Sayre, April Pulley,

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  We all go through awkward phases-even animals! No longer underwater but not ready to fly, no longer a tadpole but not yet leaping to land. Animals, just like people, can find themselves stuck in some awkward in-between stages. How do we get out of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Whale Fall

  Exploring An Ocean-floor Ecosystem

  Stewart, Melissa,

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  When a whale passes away, its body sinks to the ocean floor and becomes an energy-rich food source for organisms living in the deep sea.