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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.
4) 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.
5) 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.
6) 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.
10) Spotted dolphins
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English
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Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of spotted dolphins.
12) Tigers
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Simple text and photographs introduce tigers, including where they live, their bodies, what they do, and what dangers they face.
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Only a select few animals are able to glide long distances through air, but they include an amazing variety-- even a few species of frogs and snakes. Catching Air takes us around the planet to meet these animals and explore why this gravity-defying talent has evolved in animals, amphibians, and reptiles.
14) Blue whales
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This book introduces readers to the unique features of blue whales. Basic information is covered, such as anatomy, habitat, life cycle, range, diet, predators, and threats.
15) Hippos
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Simple text and photographs introduce hippos, including where they live, their bodies, what they do, and what dangers they face.
17) Bats
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Bats are the only mammals that can fly. A bats wings are covered with small bumps that have hairs in their centers. These interesting facts and more can be found in Bats, an Animals in My Backyard book.
18) Wild cats
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Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of such North American wild cats as the lynx, bobcat, and mountain lion.
19) Sea otters
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Simple text and photographs introduce sea otters, including where they live, their bodies, what they do, and what dangers they face.