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  • The Panda: Wild About Bamboo

    Valerie Tracqui

    Paperback (Charlesbridge Pub Inc, July 1, 1999)
    Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and reproduction of the panda, one of the rarest animals on Earth, and discusses efforts to save it from extinction
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  • Monkeys and Apes

    Barbara Taylor

    Hardcover (Peter Bedrick, Aug. 7, 2001)
    This new natural history series from Peter Bedrick, produced in collaboration with zoology experts at the Natural History Museum in London, introduces young learners to creatures in four different species - insects, sea creatures, monkeys and apes, and frogs and snakes. Photographs show each entire creature and then zoom in on fascinating details in close-up images. The simple but engaging design and accessible text make these volumes the perfect introduction to the animal kingdom.
    B

  • The Polar Bear

    Valerie Tracqui

    Paperback (Charlesbridge Pub Inc, Feb. 1, 1994)
    Follows a polar bear as she raises her cubs until they are old enough to manage for themselves, discusses the dangers that the polar bear faces in the modern world, and introduces other members of the bear family
    P

  • The Bee: Friend of the Flowers

    Paul Starosta

    Paperback (Charlesbridge Pub Inc, June 1, 2005)
    Discusses how bees collect pollen and bring it back to the hive, the growth of the hive and roles played by the different bees, swarms, surviving the winter, and relations with humans, and introduces other members of the bee family. Reissue.
    S

  • The Whale: Giant of the Ocean

    Valerie Tracqui, Vial Jacana, Francois Gohier-Jacana

    Paperback (Charlesbridge Pub Inc, July 1, 1995)
    Follows a pod of humpback whales through the year as they migrate from Alaska to Hawaii, where their calves are born, and return, discusses the dangers that whales face in the modern world, and introduces other types of baleen whale
    S

  • The Dolphin, Prince of the Waves

    Renee Le Bloas, Jerome Julienne, Pho. N. E. Agency, Renee Leboas, Francois Gohier

    Paperback (Charlesbridge Pub Inc, June 1, 1997)
    Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and life cycle of bottle-nosed dolphins, also called blowers
    P

  • Cats

    Barbara Taylor

    Hardcover (Brighter Child, Sept. 30, 2002)
    This informative series for young children is a perfect introduction to the wonders of the natural world. The spectacular photographs, combined with the unique and inviting layout, will both educate—and entrance—young learners, animal lovers. The details and information provided make these books perfect for young students faced with completing their first research report. The inviting photos and layout make the book equally appealing for browsing. Supplements school curriculum in science.
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  • Sea Creatures

    Barbara Taylor

    Hardcover (Brighter Child, Aug. 7, 2001)
    This new natural history series from Peter Bedrick, produced in collaboration with zoology experts at the Natural History Museum in London, introduces young learners to creatures in four different species - insects, sea creatures, monkeys and apes, and frogs and snakes. Photographs show each entire creature and then zoom in on fascinating details in close-up images. The simple but engaging design and accessible text make these volumes the perfect introduction to the animal kingdom.
    J

  • Young Animals and Their Parents

    Renne

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 1, 2000)
    Describes such various types of animal babies as primates, mammals, and reptiles, and explains why some animals resemble their mothers more than others and why some animals need their parents until they are grown.
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  • The Whale: Giant of the Ocean

    Valerie Tracqui, L'Agence, Randi Rivers

    Paperback (Charlesbridge Pub Inc, Feb. 1, 2004)
    Presents the anatomy, behavior, life cycle, and endangered status of the humpback whale, and briefly introduces other whale species.
    S

  • The Lion: King of the Beasts

    Christine Denis-Huot, Michel Denis-Huot

    Paperback (Charlesbridge Pub Inc, July 1, 2000)
    Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of lions and discusses other big cats to which they are related.
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  • The Zebra: Striped Horse

    Christine Denis-Huot, Michel Denis-Huot

    Hardcover (Charlesbridge Pub Inc, Feb. 1, 1999)
    Describes the physical characteristics of the plains zebra and follows the activities of a zebra herd over the course of one year as they feed, fight, mate, give birth, search for water, and encounter other animals on the African plains
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