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  • Gorillas

    Scott R. Welvaert, Bob Lentz

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2005)
    An introduction to gorillas including a description of their appearance and information on where they live, what they eat, how they produce young, and the dangers that gorillas face.
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  • Primates of the World

    Rod Preston-Mafham, Ken Preston-Mafham

    Hardcover (Facts on File, March 1, 2003)
    Lemurs, monkeys, and apes: they're man's closest relatives, and their habitats are swiftly disappearing. See how they live in the wild, rear their young, establish social systems, and even communicate with each other.

  • Groundhogs: Woodchucks, Marmots, and Whistle Pigs

    Adele Richardson

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2002)
    Provides an introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and young of groundhogs, rodents that may hibernate for four months during the winter.
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  • Leopards: Spotted Hunters

    Lola M. Schaefer

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Provides an introduction to leopards describing their physical characteristics, habitat, young, food, predators, and relationship to people.
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  • Tigers

    Peter Murray

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2005)
    Frighteningly talented hunters, tigers are swift and merciless when pursuing their prey. Learn about different types of tigers, their habitat, and their often rocky history with human beings. Find out how these often misunderstood mammals face an uncertain future and how conservation programs are critical to their survival.
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  • Bees of the World

    Christopher O'Toole, Anthony Raw

    Paperback (Blandford Pr, April 1, 1999)
    Covering all aspects of apian life and natural history, this illustrated guide demonstrates the wide diversity of these insects.

  • Frogs: Leaping Amphibians

    Lola M. Schaefer

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2001)
    Frogs: Leaping Amphibians\nThis book provides information on an animal's appearance, habitat, mating, care of the young, eating habits, and enemies in the wild. Perfect for students writing first reports, each title features a table of contents, glossary,
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  • Walruses

    Connie Rose Miller, Patricia Rasch

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2005)
    Provides an introduction to walruses, discussing their characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and predators. Includes a range map, life cycle illustration, and other facts.
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  • Macaroni Penguin

    Edana Eckart

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2005)
    Describes the characteristics and behavior of the Macaroni penguin, including its eating habits and inability to fly.
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  • Rhinos

    Peter Murray

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2005)
    Rhinos have roamed the Earth since prehistoric times and are easily identified by their bulky appearance and dagger-like horn. This title present kids with a well-rounded overview of their behavior, anatomy, and diet. Perhaps most importantly, young readers discover how certain species face extinction due to poaching and loss of habitat, as well as how people can aid in conservation efforts to prevent this from happening.
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  • The World of Disasters

    Ned Halley

    Paperback (Kingfisher, Aug. 18, 2005)
    The World of Disasters is divided into three sections--Natural Disasters, Man-Made Disasters, and Future Disasters. Each section includes several page spreads focusing on specific themes and topics related to the relevant catastrophe. A glossary and an index are also included to build vocabulary and research skills.
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  • Lions

    Scott R. Welvaert, Bob Lentz

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2005)
    An introduction to lions including a description of their appearance and information on where they live, what they eat, how they produce young, and the dangers that lions face.
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