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1) Life of Pi
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"Pi Patel is an unusual boy. The son of a zookeeper, he has an encyclopedic knowledge of animal behavior, a fervent love of stories, and practices not only his native Hinduism, but also Christianity and Islam. When Pi is sixteen, his family emigrates from India to North America aboard a Japanese cargo ship, along with their zoo animals bound for new homes. The ship sinks. Pi finds himself alone in a lifeboat, his only companions a hyena, an orangutan,...
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Snakes can by teeny tiny or they can be hundreds of pounds and many feet long. That's what makes visiting snakes at the zoo so fun; there's so much to see and learn about them! This book for new readers covers many different kinds of snakes found at the zoo. Readers are provided with details about what they eat, what they do, and how big they can be in the wild. Full-color photographs are carefully correlated to the text to aid readers' comprehension...
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Toucans are easy to spot because of their huge, colorful bill. It can be as much as four times the size of the bird's head. Readers may recognize this bird at the zoo, but this book helps new readers learn more about the iconic toucan. Including what their lives are like at the zoo and what they eat, the main content is written especially for pre-K readers with achievable language. Full-color photographs invite readers into the toucan's habitat and...
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Who doesn't love the fun and noisy antics of monkeys at the zoo? They swing around their habitat, eat food just like we do, and often vocalize. Young readers will be just as mesmerized by seeing monkeys up close in this book. Written expressly for the pre-K reader, this book takes readers into the monkey habitat to see just how they live at the zoo. Readers learn information they'll be sure to share during their next trip to the zoo.
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"The Stratford Zoo looks like a normal zoo... until the gates shut at night. That's when the animals come out of their cages to stage elaborate performances of Shakespeare's greatest works. They might not be the most accomplished thespians, but they've got what counts: heart. Also fangs, feathers, scales, and tails"--Provided by publisher.
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Reindeer have a reputation of living at the North Pole, but they actually live in North America, Europe, and Siberia. Encountering Santa's mode of transport at the zoo can be magical. Learning all about what reindeer eat and how they spend their time in their zoo habitat will make visits to the zoo even better. With language and content perfect for beginning readers, this book enables readers to find out more about their favorite zoo exhibit all on...