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  • The Polar Bear

    Valerie Tracqui

    Library Binding (Reader's Digest, Feb. 1, 1994)
    Follows a polar bear as she raises her cubs until they are old enough to manage for themselves, discusses the dangers that the polar bear faces in the modern world, and introduces other members of the bear family
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  • The Dolphin, Prince of the Waves

    Renee Le Bloas

    Paperback (Demco Media, June 1, 1997)
    Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and life cycle of bottle-nosed dolphins, also called blowers
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  • The Orangutan: Forest Acrobat

    Christine Sourd, Albert Visage, Jean-Paul Ferrero

    Paperback (Charlesbridge Pub Inc, July 1, 2001)
    Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the orangutan, and describes threats to their survival, rehabilitation efforts, and the great apes of Africa which are their cousins.
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  • Amazing Eyes Up Close

    Melissa Stewart

    Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, April 1, 2012)
    Did you know that honeybees have more than two eyes? Or that a giant squid's eyes are bigger than dinner plates? AMAZING EYES UP CLOSE, in the ANIMAL BODIES UP CLOSE series, lets you learn all about how animals use their eyes to look for food and to stay safe.
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  • The Cheetah

    Philippe Dupont, Valerie Tracqui

    Paperback (Charlesbridge Pub Inc, Oct. 15, 1992)
    Book by Dupont, Philippe, Tracqui, Valerie
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  • The Hippopotamus

    Christine Denis-Huot, Michel Denis-Huot

    Paperback (Charlesbridge Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 1994)
    Examines the physical characteristics, habitat and behavior of the hippopotamus
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  • Hunters

    Barbara Taylor

    Paperback (Oxford University Press, Oct. 3, 2002)
    A new title in the Animal Close-Ups series, the books are produced in collaboration with the Natural History Museum, London. Their photographer has taken the photos especially for the books, and their experts have checked and approved all the contents.Each book in the series looks at related groups of animals in spectacular photographs, and zooms in on their fascinating details, to see in close-up how nature has designed them for living.Hunters looks at the deadliest members of the animal kingdom. We explore the amazing and varied ways in which they track down and catch their prey, with tricks, wings, stings, claws and teeth. The first person text is lively and direct, to really engage the young reader. Featured are: wolf,shark, hawk, frog, snake,weasel, spider, wasp and water boatman.

  • The Elephant

    Christine Denis-Huot, Michel Denis-Huot

    Paperback (Charlesbridge Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 1992)
    Describes the habits, characteristics, and habitat of African elephants.
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  • The Penguin: A Funny Bird

    Andre Fatras, Yves Cherel

    School & Library Binding (Tandem Library, )
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  • The Brown Bear: Giant of the Mountains

    Valerie Tracqui

    Paperback (Charlesbridge Pub Inc, March 1, 1998)
    Complete with full-color photographs, this close-up look captures the life cycle of the brown bear while providing factual information about its hibernation period, diet, habitat, and habits. Original.
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  • The Moose: Gentle Giant

    Christian Havard, Michel Blachas, Carole Piche

    Paperback (Charlesbridge Pub Inc, May 1, 2002)
    Text and photographs describe the appearance, behavior, breeding, and habitat of the moose.
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  • The Sea Lion: Ocean Diver

    Joelle Pichon, Sophie De Wilde, Patrick De Wilde

    Paperback (Charlesbridge Pub Inc, Feb. 1, 1997)
    Examines the physical characteristics and habits of the sea lion
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