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Books in First Books Animals series

  • Rhinoceroses

    Melissa Stewart

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2002)
    Presents the physical characteristics, environment, habits, and dangers rhinoceroses face.
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  • Desert Mammals

    Elaine Landau

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Nov. 1, 1996)
    Describes such animals as camels, scorpions, and gila monsters and how they adapt to life in various deserts around the world
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  • Gorillas

    Patricia A. Fink Martin

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2000)
    Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and behavior of the gorilla.
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  • Zebras

    Melissa Stewart

    Library Binding (Children's Press(CT), March 1, 2002)
    Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.
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  • Chickens

    Sara Swan Miller

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Describes the physical traits, lifestyle, and behavior of chickens and their role in providing humans with meat.
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  • Bees

    Larry Dane Brimner

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Dec. 1, 1999)
    Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of bees
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  • Insects

    Melissa Stewart

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2001)
    Describes the appearance, behavior, and life cycle of various insects, such as the green stink bug, the grasshopper, and the flea.
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  • Ocean Mammals

    Elaine Landau

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Nov. 1, 1996)
    Discusses several different marine mammals including dolphins, manatees, walruses, whales, and sea otters
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  • Chimpanzees

    Patricia A. Fink Martin

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2000)
    Describes the behavior, habitat, life cycle, and physical characteristics of this much-studied ape.
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  • African Animals

    Ann O. Squire

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Describes the physical appearance, habitat, and behavior of unusual monkeys, wildebeests, wildlife animals, and birds living in the savannahs and wetlands of Africa.
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  • Animal Babies

    Ann O. Squire

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2002)
    Describes how various animals lay their eggs and give birth, take care of their young, and help them survive in their environment.
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  • Lemurs, Lorises, and Other Lower Primates

    Patricia A. Fink Martin

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2000)
    Describes several species of lower primates, including the lemur, aye-aye, galago, loris, and tarsier, and their endangered status.
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