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  • 5 Giraffes

    Anne Dagg, Rob Laidlaw

    Hardcover (Fitzhenry and Whiteside, Oct. 21, 2016)
    The latest in the 5 Animals series, with an introduction by Rob Laidlaw, 5 Giraffes profiles five unique giraffes from both captivity and the wild. Accompanying the five giraffe profiles is information on their diet, social life, and chapters on some of their more unique aspects, like the giraffe's unusual body. Includes full color photographs throughout, glossary, bibliography, table of contents and index. Included in the 49th Shelf's recommended books for giving this season.
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  • Crayfish

    Gaertner Meg

    Paperback (Pop!, Jan. 1, 2019)
    This book introduces readers to the life cycle, behavior, physical characteristics, and habitat of crayfish. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.
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  • Hyenas

    Kevin J. Holmes

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 1999)
    Provides an introduction to the hyena, covering its physical characteristics, habits, prey, and relationship to humans.
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  • Do Goldfish Fly?: A Question and Answer Book about Animal Movements

    Emily James

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Do goldfish fly? Find the answer to this and much more in this book all about how animals move.
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  • Do Monkeys Eat Marshmallows?: A Question and Answer Book about Animal Diets

    Emily James

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Do monkeys eat marshmallows? Find the answer to this and much more in this book all about what animals eat.
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  • Giraffes

    Judith Jango-Cohen

    Hardcover (Cavendish Square Publishing, Jan. 1, 2001)
    We all recognize an elephant or a bear when we see one. But how much do we really know about these incredible animals? This lively series takes young readers to the heart of the jungle, across the plains and out to sea to explore the lives of these wildlife stars. Each volume examines the anatomy and special skills of its subject as well as its habitats, diets and hunting strategies. Remarkable insights into family and social interactions and compelling discussions about the often precarious future faced by each animal round out each volume. Written with flair, each easy-to-read title includes a variety of fact boxes and sidebars containing fascinating observations and fun trivia.
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  • Hyenas

    Kevin J. Holmes

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 1998)
    Provides an introduction to the hyena, covering its physical characteristics, habits, prey, and relationship to humans.
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  • Warthogs

    Kevin J. Holmes

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 1998)
    Provides an introduction to the warthog, covering its physical characteristics, habits, food, and relationship to humans.
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  • Sloth Bears

    Julie Murray

    Library Binding (Big Buddy Books, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Presents information about sloth bears, including where they live, what they are like, how they behave, what they eat, how they raise young, and the things that threaten them as a species.
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  • Octopuses

    Judith Jango-Cohen

    Hardcover (Cavendish Square Publishing, Jan. 1, 2003)
    Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of octopuses.
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  • Spiders

    Kevin J. Holmes

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 1999)
    Provides an introduction to the spider, covering its physical characteristics, habits, prey, and relationships to human beings.
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  • Seals

    R Hirschi, Ron Hirschi

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, Oct. 1, 2002)
    We all recognize an elephant or a bear when we see one. But how much do we really know about these incredible animals? This lively series takes young readers to the heart of the jungle, across the plains and out to sea to explore the lives of these wildlife stars. Each volume examines the anatomy and special skills of its subject as well as its habitats, diets and hunting strategies. Remarkable insights into family and social interactions and compelling discussions about the often precarious future faced by each animal round out each volume. Written with flair, each easy-to-read title includes a variety of fact boxes and sidebars containing fascinating observations and fun trivia.
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