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Books in Animals That Live in the Ocean series

  • Sharks

    Valerie J. Weber

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 2008)
    Presents basic information about sharks, including what they eat, how they catch their prey, and how they reproduce.
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  • Chickens

    Joann Early Macken, Ph.D. Clidas, Jeanne

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 2009)
    Fascinating farm animals fill the pages of this exciting series. Redesigned with new features, each book invites readers to discover the world of creatures that make their home on the farm. Young learners will read about each animal’s unique physical characteristics, behavior, and adaptations to their environment. Through fascinating facts and brilliant photographs, these books paint a vibrant picture of the incredible array of life on the farm.
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  • Roadrunners

    Joann Early Macken, Ph.D. Clidas, Jeanne

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 2009)
    Amazing animals of the desert fill the pages of this exciting series. Redesigned with new features, each book invites readers to discover the world of creatures that live in the desert. Young learners will read about each animal’s unique physical characteristics, behavior, and adaptations to their environment. Through fascinating facts and brilliant photographs, these books paint a vibrant picture of the incredible array of animal life in the desert habitat.
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  • Sea Horses

    Valerie J. Weber

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 2008)
    Presents basic information about sea horses, including how they move about, how they feed themselves, how they hide from enemies, and how they reproduce.
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  • Arctic Wolves

    Maeve T. Sisk

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Aug. 15, 2010)
    This vivid book takes readers on a journey to the Arctic, to take an endearing look at the Arctic wolf. Fun fact boxes support the main narrative, and detailed photographs bring this amazing creature into sharp focus. Packs of arctic wolves roam their tundra home, hungry and searching for prey. These cold-weather creatures are specially adapted for the harsh environment with their white fur and warm, furry feet. Readers will be fascinated by the fact that the wolves also intelligently communicate with each other, expressing fear and anger.
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  • Grizzly Bears

    Therese Shea

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Theyre huge, dangerous, and can smell food from miles awaytheyre grizzly bears. Grizzlies are found in many parts of North America. Known by the powerful hump of muscle on their backs, grizzlies spend much of the year bulking up their body fat in preparation for their winter hibernation. This book takes a glimpse into the fascinating lives of these fierce predators, from catching fish to raising cubs.
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  • Sea Turtles/Tortugas Marinas

    Valerie J. Weber

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 2008)
    Presents basic information about sea turtles, including how they travel, how they reproduce, and what they eat.
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  • Musk Oxen

    Roman Patrick

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Readers will explore a truly unusual animalthe musk ox. These horned plant eaters roam the Arctic tundra looking for food. Musk oxen have horns and a special group formation to protect themselves and their young. Interesting adaptations, including hoofs that help them dig into frozen solid ground, are shared through a fun narrative and additional fast fact boxes.
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  • Dolphins

    Valerie J. Weber

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 2008)
    Presents basic information about dolphins, including how they play, how they catch their prey, and how they communicate with one another.
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  • Manatees

    Valerie J Weber, Susan Nations

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 2008)
    Presents basic information about manatees, including how they move around, how they find food, and how they communicate with one another.
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  • Caribou

    Roman Patrick

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Caribou are tundra animals that have long held a special place in cultures around the world. Known as reindeer when raised by people, caribou are distinctive for their elaborate antlers and camouflage coats. Readers will follow these hoofed animals as they travel thousands of miles each year searching for food to survive the cold, snowy tundra of the Arctic. Additional tidbits are shared through fact boxes, which are a great source for report writing and essays.
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  • Sharks/Tiburones

    Valerie J. Weber

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 2008)
    Presents basic information about sharks, including what they eat, how they catch their prey, and how they reproduce.
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