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Books in Biomes of the World series

  • The World of Penguins

    Oxford scientific films

    Hardcover (Chrysalis Books, April 20, 1991)
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  • Brown Bears

    Lee Fitzgerald

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2016)
    What do the Tibetan blue bear, the Kodiak bear, and the grizzly bear have in common? Theyre all brown bears. Readers explore these and other kinds of brown bears through clear text that addresses questions about what brown bears eat, how they sleep, and where they live. A detailed map, a colorful graphic organizer, and informative fact boxes are included to enhance the main text. Vibrant photographs of these amazing animals in action help bring valuable science curriculum topics, from animal habitats to life cycles, to life for young readers.
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  • Deserts: The Living Landscape

    Robert Greenberger

    Paperback (Rosen Publishing Group, Jan. 1, 2009)
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  • Grasslands: Sweeping Savannas

    Jeri Freedman

    Paperback (Rosen Publishing Group, Jan. 1, 2009)
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  • Tropical Rain Forests

    G. D. Wiley

    Hardcover (Lake Street Pubs, April 1, 2003)
    Defines what a rain forest is, describes the conditions, plants, and animals found there, journeys to rain forests in different parts of the world, and looks at the past and future of these fragile ecosystems.
  • Deciduous Forests: Seasons of Survival

    Jeanne Nagle

    Paperback (Rosen Publishing Group, Jan. 1, 2009)
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  • The World of Pirates

    Miranda Smith

    Paperback (Kingfisher, April 8, 2004)
    Read about piracy through the ages, from the Caribbean to the South China Seas. Learn about pirate ships flags, and daily life for the crew. What exactly was pirate treasure? What happened to pirates who were caught? Who are the most famous pirates? Are there any pirates around today? It's all here—and much, much more.
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  • Chaparrals

    Michael de Medeiros

    Library Binding (Lightbox, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Chaparrals make up the smallest biome on Earth. The word chaparral comes from a Spanish word that means "scrub oak." This biome is best known for its dense growth of shrubs and hot, dry summers. Learn more in Chaparrals.
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  • Puss in Boots

    Charles Perrault, Harris

    Audio Cassette (Spoken Arts, Oct. 1, 1992)
    A retelling of the French fairy tale in which a clever cat wins his master a fortune and the hand of a princess.
  • Condoleezza Rice

    Jill C. Wheeler

    Library Binding (Abdo Group, June 1, 2005)
    A biography of Condoleezza Rice, national security advisor in the George W. Bush administration.
  • The World of Swans

    Oxford scientific films

    Hardcover (Chrysalis Books, June 21, 1991)
    One of a set of volumes presenting concepts and principles of animal behaviour at a level appropriate to the younger child, this book explains the life of swans in their natural habitat, showing how they feed, defend themselves, reproduce and struggle to survive.
  • The World of Dragonflies

    Christopher O'Toole

    Hardcover (Belitha Press Ltd, )
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