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"A charming personal account, accompanied by nearly 100 illustrations, that underscores how owls and other birds enrich our lives." -- Kirkus Reviews Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award For a quarter of a century, Tony Angell and his family shared the remarkable experience of closely observing pairs of western screech owls that occupied a nesting box outside the window of their forest home. The journals in which the author recorded his observations,...
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"From the majestic Bengal tiger to the domesticated Siamese comes a meditation on cats from the bestselling author of " The Hidden Life of Dogs " and " The Social Lives of Dogs From as far back in time as the disappearance of the dinosaurs, cats have occupied an important place in our evolutionary, social, and cultural history. The family of the cat is as diverse as it is widespread, ranging from the lions, tigers, and pumas of the African and Asian...
4) Bats
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As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! Series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on Bats! Did you know that the bat is the only kind of mammal that can fly? In fact, some bats can only fly, they cannot walk. From tip to tip, some kinds of bats, like Giant Flying Foxes, have a wingspan as wide as 6 feet (2 m). But there are also tiny bats, like Bumblebee Bats, with wingspans of only 6 inches (15 cm)-smaller...
5) Bears
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As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! Series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on Bears! Did you know the Sun Bear is the smallest of all the bears? Sun Bears are not much bigger than a dog! They have a yellowish-orange mark on their chest that looks a little like a sun rising. Sun Bears live in the forests of Asia. Learn about Brown Bears, Kodiaks, Black Bears, Polar Bears, Spectacled Bears, Sloth...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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In the animal kingdom, survival is the name of the game--and not everything is as it seems. A number of animals rely on particularly clever tricks to fool predators or prey. A baby bird mimics a poisonous caterpillar. A moth escapes bats by making sounds that interfere with the bats' echolocation. A tiny rain forest spider builds a big spider "puppet" out of bits of dead leaves, insect parts, and other items. Find out more about some of nature's most...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Find out what an African elephant has in common with a wildebeest. Learn what sets an African elephant apart from a snow leopard. Readers will compare and contrast key traits of African elephants-their appearance, behavior, habitat, and life cycle-to traits of other mammals. Charts and sidebars support key ideas and provide details. Through gathering information about similarities and differences, readers will make connections and draw conclusions...
8) Whales
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As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! Series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on Whales! Baby whales, called calves, drink milk from their mother's bodies. Some calves may gain as much as 200 pounds a day! Awesome life-like illustrations and informative stat boxes, filled with interesting facts, make this 24-page book fun and exciting for young science enthusiasts age 4 and up! Titles in the Know-It-Alls!...
9) Apes
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As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! Series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on Apes! Did you know that orangutans spend most of their lives in trees? They are the slowest-moving apes. Big males sometimes have to travel on the ground because the tree branches can't support them. Children will learn about the gorilla, chimpanzee, orangutan, bonobo and gibbon. Awesome life-like illustrations and informative...
10) Spiders
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As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! Series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on Spiders! Did you know that some spiders are big enough to eat frogs, lizards and small birds? Awesome life-like illustrations and informative stat boxes, filled with interesting facts, make this 24-page book fun and exciting for young science enthusiasts age 4 and up! Titles in the Know-It-Alls! Series include: Butterflies,...
11) Dogs
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Dogs are commonly called man's best friend! In this title, beginning readers can learn all about the care and needs of these favorite pets. Features highlight dog breeds and favorite toys to support the text. Literacy-focused text and colorful photos make this a friendly introduction for students just starting to read independently.
12) Fish
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Fish can be showy pets. But some take a lot of work! This title introduces beginning readers to pet fish through low-level text and bright photos. A fish tank diagram and labeled photos of different species support the text and reinforce content for students just starting to read independently.
13) Guinea Pigs
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Guinea pigs are cuddly pets! These furry rodents like to snuggle with their owners. Young students can learn about the care and lives of these favorite pets through simple, predictable text and vibrant photos in this fun title. Features showcase a guinea pig's home and types of guinea pigs to support and reinforce the text.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Insects, fish, reptiles, birds, amphibians, and mammals make up the six main animal groups. But did you know that each of these groups has a different life cycle? Or that each group has specific stages of growth? This fascinating book investigates the life cycle of each animal group.
15) Birds
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Tweet, tweet! Birds can be rewarding pets! This low-level title introduces beginning readers to the joys and basic care of owning a pet bird through easy-to-read text and colorful photos. Features include a diagram of a pet bird's home and favorite toys. Young students practicing independent reading can find out if a pet bird is right for them!
16) Cats
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Cats are popular pets around the world! In this title, young readers can learn about pet cats, from the care they need to the toys they like, through simple, predictable text and bright photos. Features highlight needed supplies and different cat breeds to support and reinforce the text. Students just starting to read independently can determine if they're a cat person with this fun title!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Discover what a humpback whale has in common with a gibbon or a caribou. Learn what sets a humpback whale apart from a hedgehog or a sloth. Readers will compare key traits of humpback whales-their appearance, behavior, habitat, and life cycle-to traits of other mammals. Charts and sidebars support key ideas and provide details. Through gathering information about similarities and differences, readers will make connections and draw conclusions about...
18) Porcupines
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
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"Vibrant photographs and carefully leveled text introduce emergent readers to the porcupine as it looks for food and defends itself against a predator. Includes picture glossary and index."--
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Cada capítulo de este fascinante libro ejemplifica algún aspecto del funcionamiento de los animales. Descubrirás cómo se las arreglan para mantener un balance equilibrado de agua y de sales, aprenderás que prácticamente todos los materiales orgánicos pueden servir de alimento, conocerás los mecanismos que han permitido a no pocas especies frecuentar enclaves donde prácticamente no hay oxígeno, sabrás de sus proezas desempeñando actividades...
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