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Books in American Animals series

  • Caribou

    Rachel Grack

    Library Binding (Amicus, Sept. 17, 2018)
    This photo illustrated book will introduce young readers to Caribou that live in North America. Explains their history, life cycle, habitat, and feeding habits. Includes a photo diagram, glossary, further resources, and index.
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  • Prairie Dogs

    Meryl Magby

    Hardcover (PowerKids Press, Jan. 15, 2012)
    The lively and social prairie dog is one of the most entertaining North American animals. These small mammals live in groups called towns and build elaborate underground homes. This fact-filled book informs kids about prairie dog life cycles, communication, diets, and burrows. It also explores how well-adapted prairie dogs are to their surroundings and the keystone roles they play in many of the ecosystems in which they live.
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  • Toucans

    Julie Murray

    Library Binding (Big Buddy Books, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Presents information about the toucans of South America, looking at their physical characteristics, how they use their distinctive bills, what they eat, how they behave, and how they raise their young.
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  • Llamas

    Mary R. Dunn, Gail Saunders-Smith

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Llamas climb the steep Andes Mountains. Learn about these woolly mammals and their habitats in Llamas.
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  • Cheetahs

    Deborah Nuzzolo

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2010)
    Striking photos and carefully leveled text introduce readers to some of the most fascinating animals on the planet. Basic geography information, including maps, accompany descriptions of the animals and their habitat. Each book covers the life cycle and physical characteristics of these favorite African animals.
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  • The Bee Hummingbird

    Emma Romeu

    Paperback (Altea S A Ediciones, July 1, 2004)
    If you hear a soft hum and suddenly see a tiny bird--so tiny that it would easily fit inside a chicken's egg--then you have been lucky enough to see a bee hummingbird, the tiniest bird in the world. In spite of its speed, we have captured this beautiful animal on these pages, and it also has a story to tell you.
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  • African Animals Cheetah

    Lisa Jackson

    Paperback (Ready Readers, Aug. 11, 2019)
    Meet the cheetah – find out how the cheetah's body is built for speed and what animals it can outrun! African Animals: Cheetah provides young readers in prekindergarten to grade 1 with an introduction to this amazing African animal. This 16-page book uses simple text and vivid photos to present fascinating facts about the cheetah.This series introduces mammals from the continent of Africa. Early readers will learn facts about what these amazing animals look like, how they find food, how they interact with social groups, and more. Each book also features callouts that match glossary words to images, and comprehension questions to advance learning.
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  • Sloths

    Julie Murray

    Library Binding (Big Buddy Books, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Presents information about the sloths of South America, looking at their physical characteristics, how they move around, what they eat, how they behave, and how they raise their young.
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  • Leopards

    Deborah Nuzzolo

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2010)
    A digital solution for your classroom with features created with teachers and students in mind: • Perpetual license • 24 hour, 7 days a week access • No limit to the number of students accessing one title at a time • Provides a School to Home connection wherever internet is available • Easy to use • Ability to turn audio on and off • Words highlighted to match audio Discusses leopards, their African habitat, food, and behavior.
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  • Armadillos

    Steve Potts

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Armadillos come out at night. Learn about these shell-covered mammals and their habitats in Armadillos.
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  • Grizzly Bears

    Molly Kolpin, Mark Haroldson

    2012 (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Grizzly bears roam forests looking for bugs, berries, and other food to fuel their big bodies. Learn about these powerful herbivores and their habitats in Grizzly Bears.
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  • Moose

    Annie Hemstock

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Moose munch the leaves of North America’s trees. Learn all about these long-legged herbivores and their habitats in Moose.
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