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4) Platypuses
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Presents an introduction to platypuses, including its appearance, behavior, and habitat. Includes a video, which launches via the Capstone 4D app.
7) Lion lessons
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"Learning to be a lion takes some serious lessons, but luckily, this kid has a teacher who is a real pro"--
11) Octopus
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Follows an octopus through its day as it sleeps, eats, and moves.
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"Scorpions and black widows are both feared arachnids. They carry venom that can be deadly. Black widow venom can turn their prey's insides into mush! Scorpions have their deadly stinger to inject their poison, while black widows use fangs. These two bad beasts occasionally meet in a battle to the death. Through enlightening text and vibrant photographs, readers will discover the weapons each uses to best its opponent and the adaptations that make...
14) Skunks
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Meet the skunk! Learn about how this stinky mammal uses a special spray to stay safe. Elementary-aged readers will discover that skunks come out at night to hunt. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these smelly mammals. A Native American folktale explains why the skunk smells so bad. This title will delight animal lovers and serve both report writers and browsers. Includes table of contents, an index,...
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"Tyrannosaurus rex was one of the largest meat-eating dinosaurs that ever lived. It could chomp up to 500 pounds of meat and bone in a single bite! While crocodiles don't compare in size, they're some of the largest carnivores alive today and one of the most feared man-eaters. This cleverly crafted volume invites readers into the worlds of these predators and asks them to envision what would happen if these beasts went head-to-head in the ultimate...
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"Boa constrictors and grizzly bears are top predators in their native habitats. Imagine these two ferocious wild animals from different parts of the world battling each other! That's just what readers are invited to do in this high-interest volume, which highlights many important elementary science concepts. They'll find out the adaptations of each beast that keep them at the top of their food chain. After weighing the evidence, some of it quite surprising,...
17) Mountain lion
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An introduction to mountain lions, discussing their physical characteristics, how they find food, and how they raise their young.