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Books in Animal Look-alikes series

  • Look-Alikes Around the World

    Joan Steiner

    Hardcover (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Take an eye-opening trip around the world! Using everyday objects in ingenious ways, artist Joan Steiner has created three-dimensional scenes of more than 40 famous landmarks and familiar vacation locales ? from the shores of Cape Cod and chateaux across Europe to the Egyptian pyramids and the magestic Taj Mahal. Complete with photographs of the actual sites, fascinating facts, and more than 500 look-alikes to search for, this unique postcard album will challenge and captivate puzzlers of all ages.
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  • Alligator or Crocodile?

    Rob Ryndak

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, July 15, 2015)
    If a person were ever face-to-face with a huge, hungry animal with sharp teeth, they probably wouldnt care exactly what that animal was! But from a safe location, can we tell whether it was a crocodile or alligator that wanted to take a bite? By examining their jaw structure, teeth, and other physical features, we can easily tell these two animals apart! Graphic organizers and amazing images highlight each Animal's habitat and other small differences between the two fearsome creatures, showing readers just what creature is lurking below the waters.
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  • Look-Alikes Jr.: The More You Look, the More You see!

    Joan Steiner

    Hardcover (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Oct. 17, 2003)
    Welcome to Look-Alike Land, where the more you look, the more you see! Like its predecessor, Look-Alikes Jr. features 3-D picture puzzles, but this time invites even the youngest child to join in the fun by featuring simpler, easier-to-find look-alikes in childlike settings. There are 11 scenes - house, parlor, kitchen, bedroom, school bus, classroom, construction site, movie lobby, train, farm, and rocket - each with 50+ objects to identify (700+ in total). Look for a cement mixer made out of a mustard bottle, kitchen cabinets made out of cakes of soap, and a bed built with crayons and pasta! Fun for all ages. This best-selling book is back with a brand new series design and a striking new cover.
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  • Seal or Sea Lion?

    Rob Ryndak

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, July 15, 2015)
    Whats the difference between a seal and a sea lion? These second cousins of the sea look similar, but there are many ways to tell these creatures apart. From ear shape to the noises they make to communicate, seals and sea lions are amazing creatures with both shared features and many truly unique attributes. They both share an ocean habitat, but when readers take a closer look, its easy to discover how they each fight off predators, mate, and raise their young in different ways. Captivating full-color photographs help to bring these marvelous mammals to vivid life.
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  • Look-Alikes Seek-and-Search Puzzles

    Joan Steiner

    Paperback (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, July 5, 2011)
    To search for Look-Alikes, you need not roam.They're all around you--right here at home.Start in the bedroom where you lay your head.Is it a pillow . . . or is it bread?The more you look, the more you see here in Look-Alike Land! In this Look-Alikes activity book, kids will love peeking and seeking to find all the hidden objects in Joan Steiner's signature photographic scenes. From around the house to diners and circus tents, there are countless details for readers to search for and discover. Puzzlers of all ages will be challenged and captivated by the wide variety of seek-and-find picture puzzles within. Perfect for on-the-go fun!
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  • Dolphin or Porpoise?

    Rob Ryndak

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, July 15, 2015)
    Dolphins and porpoises look very similar, but while these mammals share some features they arent even in the same family! From tooth and jaw shape to the way they chat with one another, these amazing ocean animals are unique in many ways. It may be tough to tell them apart when catching a glimpse of a fin or nose in the water, but this book offers a closer look, transforming readers into dolphin and porpoise experts in no time!
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  • Leopard or Jaguar?

    Rob Ryndak

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Introduces the big cats and explains how to distinguish between leopards and jaguars by their markings, their speed, and other characteristics.
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  • Turtle or Tortoise?

    Rob Ryndak

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, July 15, 2015)
    Both turtles and tortoises have shells and move pretty slowly. So what makes them different? And where to terrapins fit in? Theres much more going on with these amazing creatures than just carapaces and plastrons. From their family ties and foot size to their habitats, these animals look, live, and even eat differently. Some of these awesome animals can live for centuries! Readers will discover which of these reptiles can survive hundreds of years longer than humans, along with a host of other fun facts. Vivid photographs of turtles and tortoises in their natural habitat add further fascination for readers ready to tackle the differences between these two reptiles.
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  • Frog or Toad?

    Rob Ryndak

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 4, 2015)
    Discusses some of the differences between frogs and toads, including their habitats, skin, body shapes, and how they lay eggs.
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  • Alligator or Crocodile?

    Rob Ryndak

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Discusses some of the differences between alligators and crocodiles, including their habitats, head shapes, teeth, and sensory pits.
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  • Turtle or Tortoise?

    Rob Ryndak

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Discusses some of the differences between turtles and tortoises, including their habitats, the shape of their shells and feet, and how they raise their young.
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  • Dolphin or Porpoise?

    Rob Ryndak

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Discusses some of the differences between dolphins and porpoises, including their head shapes, teeth, and dorsal fins.
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