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  • Bunnies

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Feb. 1, 2008)
    A bunny's teeth never stop growing throughout its life. Kids will follow bunnies as they leave the nest and go on to watch them grow, eat, and hop.
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  • Squids

    Nathan Sommer

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Squids are one of the most fascinating creatures of the sea! About 1,000 feet below the oceans surface, these cephalopods are experts at evading enemies. Some squirt ink, while others change colors to confuse predators. Young readers will learn all about squids in this enticing title about one of the oceans most unusual animals. Visuals of related animals teach about animal group classification. Zoomed-in photo bubbles with labels identify key body parts up close. Species spotlights offer range maps and conservation status bars. Size comparison diagrams use scale and comparison to show size. Prey and predator boxes provide specific food chain information. Speed meters show how slow or fast an ocean animal moves. Table of contents, glossary, index are also included.
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  • Gazelles

    Megan Borgert-Spaniol

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2012)
    In an act known as "pronking," gazelles leap straight into the air with their backs arched before landing on all four feet. Their motive is a mystery, but it may just be their way of telling predators "Can't touch this!" See what else gazelles can do in this fact-filled title.
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  • Horses

    Emily K. Green

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 30, 2007)
    Did you know that horses use their tails to swat flies off their bodies? Beginning readers will discover how horses act on the farm and how farmers use horses for work and play.
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  • Eagles

    Kari Schuetz

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2012)
    An eagle will soar to great heights to build its nest in a tall tree or high cliff. It needs a safe place to care for its eaglets until they are ready for flight. Young children will watch eaglets change from fluffy and flightless to deadly raptors!
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  • Owls

    Kari Schuetz

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    An owl has large eyes that work like a pair of binoculars. This, combined with excellent night vision and a rotating head, makes this raptor a skilled hunter. Beginning readers will have a hoot as they read about the unusual features of this bird of prey!
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  • Lions

    Derek Zobel

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Did you know that a group of lions is called a pride? Have you heard that lions work together to stalk their prey? This book for young readers offers this information as it presents lions on the prowl. It teaches children about the physical and behavioral characteristics of these big cats.
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  • Race Cars

    Derek Zobel

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Visit the racetrack in this book to see fast cars compete against each other. Race cars have powerful engines and fearless drivers. Zoom through this book and discover different types of race cars and how they work!
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  • Coyotes

    Emily Green

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 2, 2010)
    Have you ever heard coyotes howl or yip? These members of the dog family can sure make noise! Children will discover what coyotes are, where they live, and how they both hunt and scavenge for food.
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  • Earth Movers

    M. T. Martin

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    These huge trucks move, carry, and dump big loads of earth. There are different kinds of earth movers and each has a specific task. Kids will get a first look at the types of earth movers and how they do their jobs.
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  • Woodpeckers

    Kari Schuetz

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Using their beaks, woodpeckers peck holes in trees to get at the insects inside. They also hammer to attract mates and declare their territory. This book will interest children as it presents the behaviors and physical features of these noisy birds.
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  • Wolves

    Emily K. Green

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Wolves are territorial animals. They mark the areas where they live and hunt with their scent. Most of these wild, howling dogs stay in groups called packs. Information about the dynamics within a wolf pack will interest young readers.
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