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  • Salamanders

    Megan Borgert-Spaniol

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 2, 2012)
    It seems the most overlooked creatures tend to have tricks up their sleeves or in this case, tails. Threaten a salamander and it might steal away, leaving one extremity behind. Kids will delight in this means of survival, and learn how this amphibian behaves in the wild.
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  • Chipmunks

    Derek Zobel

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 8, 2010)
    Small and quick, chipmunks make their homes in burrows, trees, nests, and logs. In some countries, they are sold as pets! Eager readers will find out the physical characteristics of chipmunks and what makes up their diverse diet.
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  • Opossums

    Emily K. Green

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2011)
    When a predator is near, an opossum will likely do one of two things. It will try to scare the predator away by showing its sharp teeth, or it will lie very still and pretend it's dead! In this book, beginning readers will discover how these marsupials escape predators and carry their young babies in pouches.
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  • Eels

    Nathan Sommer

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2018)
    An eel pokes its head out of the sand. This slippery sea creature is looking for food! When a tempting morsel swims by, the eel uses its two sets of jaw to clamp down on its latest meal. This title for beginning readers offers many fascinating facts about eels. 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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  • Gorillas

    Derek Zobel

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    The way a gorilla moves is called knuckle-walking. This is because the animal puts pressure on its knuckles when it moves. Beginning readers will learn how gorillas walk, why they beat their chests, and more in this informative title.
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  • Kittens

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Feb. 1, 2008)
    After birth, it takes a kitten between seven and ten days to open its eyes. Soon after this, kittens develop quickly into very playful animals. Eager readers will see what kittens eat and how they play.
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  • Rabbits

    Derek Zobel

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 8, 2010)
    A rabbit's teeth never stop growing. A rabbit needs to continually eat and chew to wear them down! Kids will learn what rabbits look like, where they live, and what they need to eat to keep their teeth short.
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  • Monster Trucks

    Kay Manolis

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Feb. 1, 2008)
    A monster truck rolls over a car and crunches it under its huge wheels. Monster trucks are giant pickup trucks that can race around a track. Kids will roar with excitement as monster trucks dominate this book's pages.
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  • Snakes

    Emily Green

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 8, 2010)
    Snakes come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some are only a few feet long, while others can stretch over 40 feet long! This title introduces young readers to the traits of snakes, what and how they eat, and where they make their homes.
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  • Rabbits

    Hollie Endres

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Hopping, eating, and resting. That's the life of a rabbit on the farm. This book introduces young readers to the physical characteristics and lifestyle of rabbits.
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  • Armadillos

    Kari Schuetz

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    A shell of bony plates covers an armadillo's body. This dense body armor protects the animal, but it also makes swimming difficult. To avoid sinking in water, an armadillo must inflate its stomach with air! In this book, children will learn about the diet, habitat, and unique look of the armadillo.
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  • Pigs

    Emily K. Green

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 30, 2007)
    Pigs often rest in mud puddles on the farm. Mud baths help them to stay cool. This book teaches children how pigs look, what pigs eat, and how pigs survive hot days.
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