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Books in Creatures of the Night series

  • Bats in the Dark

    Doreen Gonzales

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Presents an introduction to bats, discussing their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and hunting behavior.
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  • Owls in the Dark

    Doreen Gonzales

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Sept. 1, 2009)
    People have been captivated by these mysterious birds of prey for hundreds of years. This engaging book introduces kids to the dominant hunter of the night skies.
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  • Scorpions in the Dark

    Doreen Gonzales

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Many people are frightened by these stinging creepy crawlers, but scorpions are still a very fascinating topic. Your rapt readers will learn fun facts about these eight-legged nocturnal predators.
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  • Tarsiers in the Dark

    Thomas Van Eck

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Tarsiers are primates, just like monkeys, apes, and people. However, they look different. Their huge eyes dont move, the movement is in the head alone. The head of a tarsier moves almost all the way around! Readers will love the photographs of this odd-looking creature from Southeast Asia. Theyll learn more about why tarsiers are endangered and what is being done to help them.
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  • Hedgehogs in the Dark

    Therese Harasymiw

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Introduces hedgehogs, describing their physical features, habitats, defense mechanisms, life cycle, and how they got their name.
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  • Bobcats in the Dark

    Therese M Shea

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Bobcats look like big housecats, as readers will see in the up-close photographs provided in this book. But these hunters wont curl up on your lap! Theyre much more interested in hiding in trees or behind bushes watching for their next unsuspecting meal. Readers will learn much more about these furry nocturnal animals and the special ways they have adapted to living in the wild.
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  • Crickets in the Dark

    Doreen Gonzales

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Nothing brings to mind a summer night like the sound of chirping crickets. This book is chock-full of information about these delightful nocturnal insects.
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  • Giant Morays and Other Extraordinary Eels

    Casey Rand

    Paperback (Raintree, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Do morays attack humans with their razor sharp teeth? How does the moray move through the water? Learn all about giant morays and other eels in this title.
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  • Scorpions in the Dark

    Doreen Gonzales

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Many people are frightened by these stinging creepy crawlers, but scorpions are still a very fascinating topic. Your rapt readers will learn fun facts about these eight-legged nocturnal predators.
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  • Tasmanian Devils

    Quinn M. Arnold

    Library Binding (Creative Educ, Aug. 1, 2019)
    "Peer into the nocturnal Tasmanian forests with this high-interest introduction to the sharp-toothed carnivorous marsupials known as Tasmanian devils"--
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  • Badgers in the Dark

    Sofia Maximus

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Badgers have a distinctive white stripe on their head and long, sharp claws. You would think theyd be easy to spot. However, these nocturnal animals are usually underground doing what they do bestdigging. This book highlights the badgers extraordinary digging ability and examines the many other characteristics that make them successful hunters. Engaging photographs, including baby badgers, will keep even the most reluctant of readers turning the pages to find out more.
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  • Hedgehogs in the Dark

    Therese Harasymiw

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Hedgehogs have spines along their bodies that provide protection against enemieseven when theyre sleeping! These small animals have fascinating habits and readers will learn how they spit on their spines and even talk to each other. Up-close photographs highlight other unique characteristics of these nocturnal creatures.
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