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  • Jaguars

    Julie Guidone

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Describes the jaguar, a powerful cat that lives in the rain forest, and explains that even though it is a hunter it is also endangered.
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  • Snowy Owls

    Roman Patrick

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Introduces snowy owls who live in the tundra near the Arctic Ocean, describing their physical characteristics, life cycle, and feeding habits.
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  • Polar Bears

    Maeve T. Sisk

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Imagine living in one of the coldest places on Earththe Arctic. This book introduces readers to a regular and interesting inhabitant of the Arctic, the polar bear. Theyre huge meat-eating roamers of the harsh tundra, especially suited to a life on ice-covered terrain and in frigid waters. Fact boxes share supporting information, and the narrative highlights concerns about the future of polar bears on Earth.
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  • Sloths

    Julie Guidone

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Describes the sloth, an animal that spends most of its time hanging upside down from trees in the rain forest, and explains its diet of leaves, how it protects itself, and the difference between two-toed and three-toed sloths.
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  • Arctic Foxes

    Maeve T Sisk

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Arctic foxes are one of the sneakiest tundra animals. Their fur blends in with the Arctic landscape year-round, allowing them to sneak up on their prey as well as trail polar bears to snag their leftovers. Arctic foxes have many other adaptations to the cold, including thick fur, a bushy tail, and the ability to burrow underground. This winsome book exposes these clever creatures in their tundra home.
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  • Rattlesnakes

    Joann Early Macken

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 31, 2006)
    Discusses the rattlesnake, including where it lives, what it eats, and how it adapts to its environment.
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  • Vultures

    Joann Early Macken

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 2009)
    Amazing animals of the desert fill the pages of this exciting series. Redesigned with new features, each book invites readers to discover the world of creatures that live in the desert. Young learners will read about each animal’s unique physical characteristics, behavior, and adaptations to their environment. Through fascinating facts and brilliant photographs, these books paint a vibrant picture of the incredible array of animal life in the desert habitat.
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  • Deer

    Joann Early Macken

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 2009)
    A fawn lies still in the forest. Its spotted coat helps keep it hidden from enemies. The baby deer’s mother stays close to keep her little one safe. Before long, though, the young deer will be on its own. In Deer, find out how these gentle animals survive in the forest.
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  • Vultures

    Joann Early Macken

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 2005)
    Discusses the vulture, including what it eats, why it lacks feathers on its head, and how it raises its young.
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  • Coyotes

    Joann Early Macken, Ph.D. Clidas, Jeanne

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 2009)
    Amazing animals of the desert fill the pages of this exciting series. Redesigned with new features, each book invites readers to discover the world of creatures that live in the desert. Young learners will read about each animal’s unique physical characteristics, behavior, and adaptations to their environment. Through fascinating facts and brilliant photographs, these books paint a vibrant picture of the incredible array of animal life in the desert habitat.
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  • Gila Monsters

    Joann Early Macken

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 2009)
    Amazing animals of the desert fill the pages of this exciting series. Redesigned with new features, each book invites readers to discover the world of creatures that live in the desert. Young learners will read about each animal’s unique physical characteristics, behavior, and adaptations to their environment. Through fascinating facts and brilliant photographs, these books paint a vibrant picture of the incredible array of animal life in the desert habitat.
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  • Jackrabbits

    Joann Early Macken

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 2005)
    Discusses the jackrabbit including where it lives, what it eats, and how it adapts to its arid environment.
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