Animalympics, 5 book set
Mio Debnam
Paperback
(Haven Books, July 16, 2010)
Five colorful illustrated stories in a gift-quality slipcase: Panda Goes to the Olympics; Geoff and the Ride of His Life (Monkey); Jifu's Twist of Luck (Tiger); Esmelda Goes for Gold (Ostrich); and Chiru's Lucky Seven (Tibetan antelope). The animals embark on fantastic athletic adventures, and work hard to make it to the Olympic games. Their antics prove that even if you don't win the medal, perseverance will always take you places! Includes a brief, easy-to-read history of the Olympics, plus educational fact sheets on each animal and its endangered natural habitat.
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