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  • Crocodiles and Alligators

    J.L. Cloudsley-Thompson

    Hardcover (Hodder Wayland, Aug. 25, 1999)
    Crocodiles and Alligators (Animals of the World) [Aug 25, 1999] Cloudsley-Thompson, J.L. ...

  • Snakes: Cold-Blooded Crawlers

    Becky Olien

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2002)
    Provides an introduction to snakes, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, young, food, predators, and relationship to people.
    M

  • The Sea Otters of California

    Jane Duden

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Jan. 1, 1998)
    Introduces the world of sea otters, their physical characteristics, behavior, and interaction with humans.
    S

  • Crocodiles

    Mary Hoff

    Hardcover (Creative Education, Sept. 1, 2006)
    Each book uses photographs and text to examine the featured creature's habitat, physical characteristics, behavior, and relationship with humans
    L

  • Monkeys: The Wild World of Animals

    Mary Hoff

    Hardcover (Creative Education, July 30, 2005)
    Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of monkeys.
    M

  • The World of Astronomy

    Carole Stott

    Paperback (Kingfisher, April 19, 2006)
    The World of Astronomy is bursting with comprehensive and exciting factsabout planets, moons, stars, and galaxies. It explores the fascinating discoveries of astronomers through the ages and examines the high-tech equipment that allows today's scientists to see farther into space than ever before.
    W

  • Lions

    Mary Chipperfield

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, May 1, 1978)
    Text and photographs describe how lions live in the wild.
    Q

  • Whales: Giants of the Deep

    Becky Olien

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2002)
    Provides an introduction to whales, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, young, food, predators, and relationship to people.
    M

  • The World of Seals

    Oxford scientific films

    Hardcover (Chrysalis Books, April 20, 1991)
    None

  • Seals and Sea Lions of the World

    Nigel Bonner

    Hardcover (Sterling*+ Publishing Company, Nov. 10, 1994)
    None

  • CROCODILES & ALLIGATORS OF THE WORLD.

    D. Alderton, Maps Color Photos

    Hardcover (Facts On File, Aug. 16, 1991)
    Crocodiles and Alligators of the World provides a broad overview of all 22 species of crocodilians. Among the oldest surviving vertebrates on the planet - they have been around for approximately 200 million years - these reptiles have been depicted in many different roles in the literature and legends of cultures around the world. And while many people fear these strange creatures, crocodilians have captured the imaginations of human beings as few other animals have. An expert in the field, David Alderton describes the lifestyle, zoology, distribution, and conservation of crocodiles in this readable, highly informative volume. Their fascinating evolution, from the age of the dinosaurs to the present, is presented in detail. Despite their popular image as dangerous creatures, or perhaps because of it, many crocodile and alligator species are in danger of extinction. Yet, no crocodilian species has gone extinct in the time since humans became dominant on the planet, a testament to their resilience and adaptability. This comprehensive survey of crocodiles, alligators, and caimans provides a captivating introduction to what is known about crocodilians. The text is complemented by full-

  • The Giant Pandas of China

    Jane Duden

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Sept. 1, 1997)
    Introduces the world of giant pandas, their physical characteristics, behavior, and interaction with humans