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Books in Mammals In the Wild series

  • Cougars

    Stephanie St. Pierre

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, March 1, 2001)
    Describes in simple text and illustrations, the physical characteristics, natural environment, and habits of cougars.
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  • Cheetahs

    Stephanie St. Pierre

    Paperback (Heinemann, April 6, 2001)
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  • Tigers: A Portrait of the Animal World

    Lee Server

    Hardcover (Mason Crest Publishers, Jan. 1, 2018)
    TIGERS are one of the most beautiful and mysterious creatures on Earth. Their name alone evokes a sense of strength, danger, and savagery. Through many centuries, humans have been fascinated by themthe largest of the great cats. Once roaming freely throughout Asia and into Africa, the worlds population of wild tigers has declined to only slightly more than 5,000 due to the enormous destruction of wild places over the past hundred years. Watch and learn as the tiger stalks, chases, and attacks its prey. Gentler moments, such as the playful antics of young cubs under the watchful protection of their mothers, are also included. Entertaining and informative, TIGERS is just one title from the series Animals in the Wild. Anyone seeking a better understanding of the animal kingdom, especially these majestic creatures, will enjoy this book and the entire series. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Educational Videos are offered in the back through the use of QR codes, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a video relating to the book topic. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text.
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  • Bears

    Robert Elman

    Hardcover (Mason Crest Publishers, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Discover BEARS, creatures that have for centuries evoked feelings of love, fear, and fascination. Sports teams and even countries have adopted the bear as their symbol. Films, books, and television series have made bear characters famous for all time. And who hasnt hugged at teddy bear as a child? In this book, explore the different species from around the world. Learn facts such as these: the bear family, although carnivorous, is primarily vegetarian and mainly feeds on leaves, roots, nuts, berries, and cones. Bears are not clumsy like you see in cartoonsthey can actually outrun humans with very little effort. Bears do not hibernate; they actually enter into a deep sleep from which they can easily be roused. Entertaining and informative, BEARS is just one title from the series Animals in the Wild. Anyone seeking a better understanding of the animal kingdom, especially these majestic creatures, will enjoy this book and the entire series. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Educational Videos are offered in the back through the use of QR codes, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a video relating to the book topic. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text.
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  • Pandas

    Jill Caravan

    Hardcover (Mason Crest Publishers, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Almost everyone has seen PANDAS in a toy store, on television, or in Internet videos. But very few people have seen these animals in their natural habitat. Why? The panda is among the worlds most endangered species. In this early part of the 21st century, the worlds wildlife conservation organizations collectively estimate that not more than 1,000 pandas are still in existence. Still, here in these pages, you can learn all about this charismatic animal. Theres so much to discover. Did you know pandas have opposable thumbs? See what people are doing to help pandas survive even in the face of habitat loss and a lack of genetic diversity. Entertaining and informative, PANDAS is just one title from the series Animals in the Wild. Anyone seeking a better understanding of the animal kingdom, especially these majestic creatures, will enjoy this book and the entire series. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Educational Videos are offered in the back through the use of QR codes, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a video relating to the book topic. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text.
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  • Big Cats: A Portrait of the Animal World

    Andrew Cleave

    Hardcover (Mason Crest Publishers, Jan. 1, 2018)
    BIG CATS is a lively account of the most remarkable and fascinating of land predators, the worlds hunting cats. With their retractable claws, gaping jaws filled with fearsome teeth, alert reflexes, and muscular limbs, big cats are formidable predators as well as familiar and beautiful mammals. As successful predators on the plains or in the mountains and jungles of the world, big cats play an important role in maintaining the overall health of prey animal populations. Discover the ferocious jungle tiger, a feared and often misunderstood man-eater; the ever-popular lion, the king of beasts and the pride of the African grasslands; the elegant and agile cheetah, the worlds fastest land mammal; the stealthy, forest-dwelling mountain lion; and other cats, such as the leopard, the lynx, and the bobcat. Entertaining and informative, BIG CATS is just one title from the series Animals in the Wild. Anyone seeking a better understanding of the animal kingdom, especially these majestic creatures, will enjoy this book and the entire series. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Educational Videos are offered in the back through the use of QR codes, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a video relating to the book topic. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text.
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  • Monkeys & Apes

    Paul Sterry

    Hardcover (Mason Crest Publishers, Jan. 1, 2018)
    APES & MONKEYS range in size from the tiny pygmy marmoset to the huge gorilla. Their behavior is just as variedand often amazing. Their intelligence has led to adaptability that has allowed them to thrive in environments all around the world. Explore these intriguing animals complex, ever-changing social dynamics. Although we are fascinated by these creatures, apes and monkeys have suffered as of late at the hands of humans. Some species are hunted for food by indigenous peoples, and habitat loss is a major threat. Several species, ranging from squirrel monkeys to chimpanzees and orangutans, continue to be exploited by the pet trade. Find out what opportunities we have to live in harmony with these animals, our most closely related species. Entertaining and informative, APES & MONKEYS is just one title from the series Animals in the Wild. Anyone seeking a better understanding of the animal kingdom, especially these fascinating creatures, will enjoy this book and the entire series. enjoy this book and the entire series. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Educational Videos are offered in the back through the use of QR codes, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a video relating to the book topic. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text.
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  • Cheetahs

    Stephanie St. Pierre

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, March 1, 2001)
    Describes, in simple text and illustrations, the physical characteristics, natural environment, and habits of cheetahs.
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  • Orcas

    Claire Throp

    Hardcover (Capstone Global Library Ltd, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Here's an animal lover's one-stop source for in-depth information on orcas, or killer whales! What do they eat? How do they behave? Are they at risk? This book also includes loads of fun and fascinating facts about killer whales, as well as maps, charts, and wonderful photographs of these clever creatures.
  • Dolphins

    Claire Robinson

    Paperback (Heinemann, Feb. 27, 2001)
    Do dolphins live in schools? Can dolphins "talk" to each other? How smart are dolphins? ‘Dolphins’ describes how wild dolphins hunt, eat, and take care of their young. Each book in the series explores: where animals live, what their homes are like, what dangers they face everyday, what makes the animals special
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  • The Wolf

    Renée Rahir

    Hardcover (Clavis, July 7, 2017)
    A book with fantastic illustrations to enjoy together as a family, to learn and teach with the little ones about the life and the adaptive intelligence expressed by these magnificent animals, admired for many cultures. Meet the wolf! See where this furry friend lives, find out what he eats, learn who his biggest enemies are and how he likes to spend his day. A book to sink your teeth into! The second book in an informative series that brings wild animals safely into the living room. For all nature lovers ages 5 and up. Guided Reading Level O
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  • Lions

    Claire Robinson

    Library Binding (Rigby Interactive Library, June 1, 1997)
    Describes, in simple text and illustrations, the physical characteristics, natural environment, and habits of a pride of wild lions.
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