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Books in Spot Backyard Animals series

  • Raccoons

    Mari Schuh, Gail Saunders-Smith

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2015)
    The mask-faced raccoon skitters about at night searching for food. Facts on habitat, food, life cycle, and threats describe how these nocturnal mammals thrive and survive right in our own backyards!
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  • Watch Out for Wasps!

    Devon McKinney

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Jan. 15, 2016)
    This book brings readers face-to-face with the stinging backyard pest we all love to hate—the wasp. Readers will learn about wasp anatomy, behavior, and habitat, as well as its ability to make nests and form colonies. This book also explores the difference between social and solitary wasps, and which wasps to watch out for. Color photographs bring readers up close to this creepy critter, as engaging text and fact boxes hook the reader’s interest. This information-rich and exciting book is well supported by life sciences curricula. Readers’ minds are sure to buzz with compelling facts about this backyard beast!
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  • Deer

    Leo Statts

    Library Binding (Launch!, Sept. 1, 2017)
    Learn all about deer and their impressive antlers. Easy-to-read text and vibrant, full-color photos captivate young readers and bring these fascinating animals to life. Plus, quick stats, diagrams and bolded glossary terms invite readers to zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
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  • Opossums

    Christine Webster

    Paperback (Weigl Pub Inc, July 30, 2007)
    An introduction to the physical characteristics, natural habitats, history, and folklore of the opossum.
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  • Hummingbirds

    Kristin Petrie

    Library Binding (Abdo Publishing, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Check out the hovering hummingbird! As part of the Backyard Animals series, this book introduces the unique features of this wild animal. The text covers this bird's habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, diet, and defenses. Also included are a range map and a body diagram. In the sky or on the ground, backyard animals are all around! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • Raccoons

    Kristin Petrie

    Library Binding (Abdo Publishing, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Check out the rascally raccoon! As part of the Backyard Animals series, this book introduces the unique features of this wild animal. The text covers this mammal's habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, diet, and defenses. Also included are a range map and a body diagram. In the sky or on the ground, backyard animals are all around! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • Rabbits

    Mari Schuh, Gail Saunders-Smith

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Hop, hop, hop. Rabbits bounce about searching for food. Facts on habitat, food, life cycle, and threats describe how these mammals thrive and survive right in our own backyards!
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  • Cougars

    Tatiana Tomljanovic

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, July 15, 2010)
    Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and life cycle of the cougar, with myths and legends from Native American lore.
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  • Lynx

    Blaine Wiseman

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, July 15, 2010)
    Did you know that newborn lynx kittens can fit in the palm of a human hand? Lynx have large paws and can move very quickly across thick snow. Learn more about the lynx in this informative series.
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  • Watch Out for Mountain Lions!

    Caitie McAneney

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Jan. 15, 2016)
    This exciting volume is all about the big cat that prowls the Americasthe mountain lion. This book covers fun facts about mountain lion anatomy, behavior, and diet, as well as its amazing hunting skill and far-ranging habitat. Readers will also learn about what happens when mountain lions cross paths with people, and how we can save this endangered animal from extinction. Captivating text is paired with brilliant color photographs to give readers a dynamic learning experience that fits into any life science instruction. Readers will love the supplemental fun fact boxes, which bring them up close with this prowling predator.
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  • Cougars

    Tatiana Tomljanovic

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, July 15, 2010)
    Did you know that the cougar is the fourth-largest cat in the world? Cougars live all over North America and South America and are rarely seen by people in their natural habitat. Learn more about the cougar in this informative series.
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  • Mice

    Lori Dittmer

    Paperback (Creative Paperbacks, Aug. 28, 2018)
    A kindergarten-level introduction to mice, covering their growth process, behaviors, the backyard habitats they call home, and such defining features as their hairless tails.
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