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Books in Inside Animal Homes series

  • A Bear's Den

    Arthur Best

    Paperback (Cavendish Square Publishing, Aug. 15, 2018)
    Bears need a place for shelter and warmth during the winter. Although most people assume bears make their dens in caves, the dens can actually be quite small and built in a number of places, including in hillsides or trees. Come spring, there might be cubs inside a den. In this book, kids will learn facts about how bears spend their winters.
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  • Trees

    Julie Murray

    Paperback (North Star Editions, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Where does a fox raise its young? Where does a bird lay its eggs? Readers will learn what animals live in burrows, trees, dens and more! Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.
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  • A Termite's Colony

    B J Best

    Paperback (Cavendish Square Publishing, Aug. 15, 2018)
    "A book for young readers about how termites and their colonies survive."--
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  • Foxes and Their Dens

    Martha E. H. Rustad

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2004)
    Text and photographs introduce foxes and the dens in which they build, live, and raise their pups.
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  • Inside Bat Caves

    Rosemary Jennings

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Introduces bats, describing their physical features, their life in colonies, their nocturnal behavior, the types of places that in which they live, how they use echolocation to find food, and how thye protect themselves from predators.
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  • A Hermit Crab's Shell

    Arthur Best

    Paperback (Cavendish Square Publishing, Aug. 15, 2018)
    Hermit crabs do not grow their own shells, but instead use discarded shells from other animals such as snails. Of course, as the hermit crab grows, the shell does not. A hermit crab's life, then, is a succession of finding bigger and bigger shells to use as its home. This book will show kids that process through simple language and intriguing photographs.
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  • Bees and Their Hives

    Linda Tagliaferro

    Paperback (Pebble Plus, Aug. 1, 2010)
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  • Frogs and Other Amphibians

    David West

    Library Binding (Windmill Books, Jan. 15, 2018)
    Most people know what a frog looks like on the outside, but what goes on inside its body? With the help of this ingenious book, inquisitive readers will learn all about the internal features of frogs and other amphibians. Colorful diagrams show readers what the insides of animals such as newts, salamanders, and toads look like. Simple labels and captions help readers understand key functions of the different parts of the amphibians' bodies. Vibrant illustrations paired with accessible text support the understanding of key concepts in this exciting must-have book for young animal lovers.
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  • African Grasslands

    Anita Ganeri

    Hardcover (Brighter Child, Feb. 9, 2001)
    Dynamically illustrated with colorful artwork to hold the young reader's attention and with clearly explained texts, the books in the Animal Homes series will introduce children to the major environments of the world.This book takes young readers on a journey to Africa. Beautifully illustrated spreads show the animals in their habitats. Brief informative texts tell about how grassland animals feed, reproduce, live together in groups, and go about their daily lives. It includes a stunningly illustrated large poster for readers to hang on their walls.
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  • Whales and Other Mammals

    David West

    Library Binding (Windmill Books, Jan. 15, 2018)
    Many mammals are unique, especially when it comes to what's going on inside their bodies. Kangaroos, bats, elephants, and other mammals each have special internal body parts that help them function every day. This book gives readers a look at these animals' interesting insides. Colorful diagrams, paired with simple labels and descriptions of the animal's key components, provide a unique and accessible take on important life science curricula. Curious minds will be satisfied and excited by the insight they gain from this thrilling volume.
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  • Desert

    Robert Burton, Oxford Scientific Films

    Hardcover (Belitha Press Ltd, March 9, 1991)
    Part of a series, which brings to children an appreciation of the way animals and their families really live, this book is about homes in deserts. It shows how animals without human skills are equally imaginative when it comes to finding comfortable and safe places to live .
  • Rabbits and Their Burrows

    Linda Tagliaferro

    Paperback (Pebble Plus, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Text and photographs introduce spiders and the webs in which they build.
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