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Zoobooks Big Cats
National Wildlife Federation, National Wildlife Federation
language (National Wildlife Federation, Nov. 23, 2017)A lion’s roar can carry for over five miles! Now that he has your attention, look past the regal mane and big teeth to what really makes these big cats tick--their family units, their hunting skill, and the way these two things combine to put these cats at the top of the food chain.
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Zoobooks Owls
National Wildlife Federation
language (National Wildlife Federation, Sept. 25, 2018)A lot of kids don’t realize an owl can’t move its eyes inside its head--it has to turn its entire head if it wants to see in a new direction. But can an owl really turn its head around 360 degrees? Who-o-o can pass up the chance to find out the answer?
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The Unhuggables: The Truth About Snakes, Slugs, Skunks, Spiders, and Other Animals That Are Hard to Love
Victor Waldrop
Hardcover (Natl Wildlife Federation, Oct. 1, 1988)Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of a variety of mammals, insects, and other animals people often fear, dislike, or simply ignore.
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Zoobooks Seals and Sea Lions
National Wildlife Federation
language (National Wildlife Federation, June 27, 2018)Sea lions will sometimes go days without coming ashore. What do they do when they get tired of swimming? How do they sleep? How do they protect themselves from whales and other predators? Find out how much more there is to these animals than what the aquatic parks can show.
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Zoobooks Polar Bears
National Wildlife Federation, National Wildlife Federation
language (National Wildlife Federation, Jan. 27, 2019)Polar bears are marine mammals, and spend much of their time on Arctic sea ice. Their fur is thicker than any other bears' and covers even their feet for warmth and traction on ice. They are the largest land carnivores in North America and top predator in the arctic habitat.
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Zoobooks Apes
National Wildlife Federation
language (National Wildlife Federation, Jan. 1, 2018)Picture a massive gorilla--a 350-pound chest-beater as strong as six men--tolerating all kinds of playful torment from his impish baby. Apes hug and kiss and shed tears just like people do. Discover other little-known human similarities--and important differences.
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Zoobooks Bears Animals
National Wildlife Federation
language (National Wildlife Federation, Feb. 2, 2017)Enjoy the best wildlife writing for preschoolers with this Zootles book. Young children will explore the wild world of bears. They’ll learn about Asiatic bears, sun bears, and sloth bears, as well as the more common black bears. Then, discover how baby bears learn from their moms as you read a charming story about a Mamma bear and her cub. Do you know how zoos help bears stay busy? Learn the answer to this and a ton of other fun facts in this Bears book. Solve a bear maze, play a bear matching game, and enjoy parent resources like a map of where bears live and how they fit into the mammal family tree. The number explored in the book is 3 and the concept explained is “same/different.” Enjoy all our Zootles books. The books help preschoolers develop vital pre-reading and reading skills, plus you can explore nature and science while you cuddle up and read together!
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Alfie the Christmas Tree
John Denver, Jean Pidgeon
Hardcover (Natl Wildlife Federation, Nov. 1, 1990)Although he loves the beauty of Christmas and its significance regarding peace on earth and the Son of God, Alfie the Christmas tree also rejoices in the beauty of the natural world and urges us to say a prayer for it and those who live in it.
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Victor Waldrop (National Wildlife Federation)
Hardcover (National Wildlife Federation, )None
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Birds, Birds, Birds!
Judy Braus
Paperback (Natl Wildlife Federation, May 1, 1991)Birds, Birds, Birds! (Ranger Rick's Naturescope Series)
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Zoobooks Insects
National Wildlife Federation
language (National Wildlife Federation, March 13, 2014)Welcome to a miniature world of incredible color and variety. Only insects can fool predators into thinking they are leaves, sticks, or thorns. Find out what makes an insect an insect, and see their catalog of clever survival tools.
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Zoobooks Animal Babies
National Wildlife Federation, National Wildlife Federation
language (National Wildlife Federation, June 25, 2017)If all you want is cute fluff, look elsewhere. Animal Babies covers not only life with Mom, but also the role of animal fathers and babysitters, highlighting the ways young animals survive, grow, and achieve independence.