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2) Giraffes
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Offers a basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of giraffes. Includes a story from folklore explaining why giraffes have such long necks.
3) Mammal
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Photographs and text examine the world of mammals, depicting their development, feeding habits, courtship rituals, protective behavior, and physical adaptation to their various ways of life.
5) I am a cat
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Simon the housecat points out that he may not roar like a lion or run fast like a cheetah, but he has many other things in common with the big cats.
8) Mammals
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Simple text and color photographs depict the physical traits common to mammals. Includes a color diagram and a picture glossary.
9) Mammals
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This book helps to explore mammals, their adaptive features, habitats, relationship with humans and lots more.
10) Lions
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"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of lions, the majestic big cats of Africa and India. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why lions roar"--Provided by publisher.
12) Llamas
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"Meet the llama! Learn about how this friendly mammal was tamed many years ago. Elementary-aged readers will discover that llamas sometimes wrestle with their necks. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating animals. An Incan folk tale explains how llamas came to be"---Provided by publisher.
13) Manatees
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"Meet the manatee! Learn about how this underwater mammal comes to the surface to breathe. Elementary-aged readers will discover how manatees use their whiskers to search for food. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these . . . sea creatures. A Portuguese folk tale explains how manatees are connected to mermaids"--Provided by publisher.
14) Sabertooth cats
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Explores what life might have been like for sabertooth cats during the Ice Age before they went extinct.
15) Mammals
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Presents an illustrated overview of mammals, from deserts and rainforests to grasslands and frozen tundra, and explores their life cycles, habitats, diet, and homes.
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"Set over a 24-hour period, meet sparring snow leopards, sprinting cheetahs, and slumbering jaguars in this kids' nonfiction book about the biggest cats on Earth. Follow the lives of individual big cats as they roar, hunt, fight, and play their way through the day. Wildlife expert Tyus D. Williams cleverly weaves the story from leopard to mountain lion in the style of a nature documentary, including gentle science explanations perfect for future zoologists....
17) Dolphins
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This book introduces readers to the unique features of dolphins. Basic information is covered, such as anatomy, life cycle, habitat, range, diet, predators, and threats.
18) Polar bears
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"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of polar bears, Earth's biggest land predators. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why polar bears have short tails"--Provided by publisher.
19) Walruses
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"Meet the walrus! Learn about how this sea mammal migrates to stay near ice. Elementary-aged readers will discover walrus's giant tusks. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these . . . animals. An Alaskan folktale explains why walruses have tusks"--Provided by publisher.