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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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  • Corals

    Ann Herriges

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    Though corals look like plants and sunlight helps them grow, corals are actually animals! Find out where corals live, what they look like, and how they eat and make coral reefs.
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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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  • Baby Cheetahs

    Christina Leaf

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2014)
    With spotted fur and fluffy mantles on their backs, cheetah cubs are dressed to hide from predators. But when the coast is clear, they love to run and tumble. Come out and play with some charming baby cheetahs in this beginner book.
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  • Norway

    Derek Zobel

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Most famous for its fjords, Norway's land features are very diverse. Visitors come every year to see the high mountain peaks, the green, rolling hills, and the deep grooves of the fjords. Eager readers will explore this beautiful European country and find out what life is like for the people who call it home.
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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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  • Jellyfish

    Ann Herriges

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    Wherever the ocean current takes them, jellyfish go. They are considered drifters. Follow jellyfish as they move underwater and discover why they are known for their sting!
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  • Badgers

    Derek Zobel

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Badgers become fierce fighters when in danger. They can protect themselves from falling prey to large, strong animals such as wolves and bears! This book introduces beginning readers to badgers, highlighting the powerful jaws and strong claws of these animals.
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  • Octopuses

    Ann Herriges

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    Did you know that octopuses are good escape artists? They can squirt dark ink into the water to surprise predators. Beginning readers will discover how octopuses use their eight arms to move, hide, and search for prey. In Oceans Alive, young learners are introduced to the physical characteristics, habitats, and behaviors of animals including sharks, whales, clown fish, and many more creatures of the sea.
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  • Egypt

    Walter Simmons

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 8, 2010)
    Egypt is one of the oldest countries in the world. People love to visit the ancient pyramids outside of Cairo, the capital of Egypt. Thousands of years ago, pharaohs ruled Egypt, and people mummified many pharaohs after they died. Students will read all about mummy museums, school and work life in Egypt, and how Egyptians use the Nile River in their daily lives.
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  • Walkingsticks

    Emily K. Green

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    Do you think you could spot a walkingstick on a tree branch? Walkingsticks are able to camouflage themselves so completely with their surroundings that some develop leaf-like veins on their bodies. This book introduces how these amazing insects live, hide from predators, and find food.
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  • Cuba

    Walter Simmons

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 8, 2010)
    Cuba is a group of several islands. Long ago, one of the islands was called Treasure Island because it was a home base for many Caribbean pirates. Young readers will learn about life in modern Cuba - the school system, the delicious food, and the vibrancy of Cuban culture.
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