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Books in Animal Bodies Up Close series

  • The Sea Lion: Ocean Diver

    Joelle Pichon, Sophie De Wilde, Patrick De Wilde

    Paperback (Charlesbridge Pub Inc, Feb. 1, 1997)
    Examines the physical characteristics and habits of the sea lion
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  • The Orca: Admiral of the Sea

    Renee Le Bloas, Jerome Julienne

    Paperback (Charlesbridge Pub Inc, Feb. 1, 2001)
    Follows the orca, or killer whale, as it searches for food and raises its young, and discusses its physical characteristics, behavior, and concerns over its future.
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  • Insects

    Barbara Taylor

    Hardcover (Peter Bedrick, Jan. 15, 2002)
    The creepy crawlies we all know--and some we don't. We explore the amazing world of the insect, in alarming close-up.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.
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  • Animal Trails and Tracks

    Renne

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 1, 2000)
    Describes tracks and scents left by such animals as rabbits, musk deer, and rhinoceroses, and explains why animals leave signals of their presence.
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  • Insects

    Barbara Taylor

    Hardcover (Peter Bedrick, Aug. 7, 2001)
    The creepy crawlies we all know--and some we don't. We explore the amazing world of the insect, in alarming close-up.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.
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  • Animal Males and Females

    Renne

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 1, 2000)
    Describes how male and female animals attract each other through smell, sight, sound, and behavior, and explains why there are differences between males and females.
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  • Why Animals Have Tails

    Renne

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 1, 2000)
    Describes how different types of animals have evolved to survive in different situations, and explains how various animals use different styles of tail to communicate, to help them move or remain still, and to protect themselves.
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  • Frogs and Snakes

    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.
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  • The Deer

    Serge Simon, Dominique Simon

    Paperback (Charlesbridge Pub Inc, Dec. 1, 1992)
    Shows how deer live in the forest during each of the seasons, discusses the situations that endanger them, and introduces various members of the deer family
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  • Shark: Silent Hunter

    Valerie Tracqui, Renee Le Bloas, Jerome Julienne

    Library Binding (Rebound by Sagebrush, July 15, 1998)
    Describes the physical characteristics, hunting techniques, reproduction, reputation, and some different species of sharks.
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  • Monkeys and Apes and Their Relatives

    Barbara Taylor

    Paperback (Oxford Univ Pr, Jan. 31, 2002)
    Find out about our closest relatives in the animal kingdom. See a baby marmoset hitching a ride on its mother's back, how gibbons zoom through the trees, and how a colobus monkey can sleep sitting up.We explore the differences between a selection of monkeys and apes, and some of their rare relatives such as lemurs.
  • Cats

    Barbara Taylor

    Hardcover (Brighter Child, May 23, 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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