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Books in Kids Can Press Wildlife Series series

  • Bears: Polar Bears, Black Bears and Grizzly Bears

    Deborah Hodge, Pat Stephens

    Paperback (Kids Can Press, April 1, 1996)
    The eating habits of bears is one of 14 topics in this clearly written look at three North American bears -- grizzly bears, polar bears and black bears. In this fascinating book in the popular and informative Kids Can Press Wildlife Series you'll find out how and where bears live, how they give birth and raise their cubs, what they eat and much more. Did you know? * Bears eat so much in the fall that they don't need to eat during the winter. * All baby bears have blue eyes. * Polar bears are related to dogs.
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  • Skunks

    Adrienne Mason, Nancy Gray Ogle

    Paperback (Kids Can Press, Feb. 1, 2006)
    The stinky way skunks defend themselves is just one of 14 topics in this clearly written book. Kids find out why skunks are black and white, where they live, how they raise their young, how they hunt and much more. The easy-to-read text and accurate, detailed illustrations of the Kids Can Press Wildlife Series provide a perfect learning resource for young children and satisfy their curiosity about these often misunderstood animals.Did you know??As a final warning, a spotted skunk will stand on its front paws before spraying.?Some skunks will eat snakes --- even poisonous ones!?Newborn skunks, or kits, are so small that you could fit two in the palm of your hand.?Skunks help people by eating animals that can be pests, such as rats and mice.
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  • Deer, Moose, Elk and Caribou

    Deborah Hodge, Pat Stephens

    Paperback (Kids Can Press, June 15, 1999)
    Did you know that, less than a week after it is born, a baby deer can run faster than a human? Or that, in a day, a moose eats as many as 90 big salad bowls of greens? Simple straightforward text and realistic detailed illustrations explain where and how deer live, how they give birth, what they eat, anatomy and much more. Part of the Kids Can Press Wildlife Series, this book meets the research needs of young children and satisfies their curiosity about these magnificent North American creatures.
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  • Wild Dogs: Wolves, Coyotes and Foxes

    Deborah Hodge, Pat Stephens

    Paperback (Kids Can Press, Aug. 1, 1997)
    Kids are curious about wild animals. In this book, straightforward, simple text introduces young children to wolves, coyotes and foxes, revealing where and how they live, and how they give birth and raise their young. Beautifully detailed illustrations give kids a close-up look and a realistic picture of how each species compares in size, movement and habitat. The Kids Can Press Wildlife Series meets the research needs of young children and satisfies their curiosity about these magnificent North American animals.
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  • Beavers

    Deborah Hodge, Pat Stephens

    Paperback (Kids Can Press, April 1, 1998)
    How beavers dam ponds and build lodges are just two of 14 topics in this clearly written title in the popular and informative Kids Can Press Wildlife Series. You will find out why beavers chew on trees, where they give birth and raise their young, how they escape danger and much more.Did you know?? A beaver never stops growing.? A beaver can stay underwater for up to 15 minutes.? Some beaver dams are longer than a soccer field.? Beaver babies can see, hear, walk and swim as soon as they are born.Beautifully detailed, realistic illustrations give young children a close-up look at beavers and satisfy their curiosity about these intriguing animals.
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  • Owls

    Adrienne Mason, Nancy Gray Ogle

    Paperback (Kids Can Press, Sept. 1, 2004)
    In this clearly written look at the two main groups of owls --- typical owls and barn owls --- kids will find out where owls live, what they eat, how young owls learn and much more. The easy-to-read text and accurate, detailed illustrations of this title in the Kids Can Press Wildlife Series meet the research needs of young children and satisfy their curiosity about these mysterious birds.
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  • Eagles

    Deborah Hodge, Nancy Gray Ogle

    Paperback (Kids Can Press, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Did you know that a Golden Eagle has more than 7000 feathers? Or that a Bald Eagle's nest can be as tall as a house? How eagles build their nests is just one of the 14 topics in this look at the two types of eagles found in North America -- the Bald Eagle and the Golden Eagle. Kids can find out how eagles fly, what they eat, how they hunt, what they do to protect themselves and much more. In this fascinating book in the popular and informative Kids Can Press Wildlife Series, easy-to-read text and beautiful, accurate illustrations meet the research needs of young children and satisfy their curiosity about these amazing birds.
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  • Eagles

    Deborah Hodge, Nancy Gray Ogle

    Hardcover (Kids Can Press, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Did you know that a Golden Eagle has more than 7000 feathers? Or that a Bald Eagle's nest can be as tall as a house? How eagles build their nests is just one of the 14 topics in this look at the two types of eagles found in North America -- the Bald Eagle and the Golden Eagle. Kids can find out how eagles fly, what they eat, how they hunt, what they do to protect themselves and much more. In this fascinating book in the popular and informative Kids Can Press Wildlife Series, easy-to-read text and beautiful, accurate illustrations meet the research needs of young children and satisfy their curiosity about these amazing birds.
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  • Whales: Killer Whales, Blue Whales and More

    Deborah Hodge, Pat Stephens

    Paperback (Kids Can Press, Jan. 3, 1999)
    Kids will learn about the many kinds of whales that live in the world's oceans. They'll find out how and where whales live, how they give birth and raise their young, how they find food, how some species migrate and communicate, and much more. The easy-to-read text and detailed illustrations of the Kids Can Press Wildlife Series meet the research needs of young children and satisfy their curiosity about these magnificent animals.
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  • Manatees for Kids

    Patricia Corrigan, John F. McGee

    Paperback (Northword Pr, June 1, 1996)
    Facts about manatees presented through the investigations of an inquisitive nearly eleven-year-old girl.
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  • Deer, Moose, Elk and Caribou

    Deborah Hodge, Pat Stephens

    Hardcover (Kids Can Press, April 1, 1998)
    Did you know that, less than a week after it is born, a baby deer can run faster than a human? Or that, in a day, a moose eats as many as 90 big salad bowls of greens? Simple straightforward text and realistic detailed illustrations explain where and how deer live, how they give birth, what they eat, anatomy and much more. Part of the Kids Can Press Wildlife Series, this book meets the research needs of young children and satisfies their curiosity about these magnificent North American creatures.
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  • Wild Cats: Cougars, Bobcats and Lynx

    Deborah Hodge, Nancy Gray Ogle

    Paperback (Kids Can Press, April 1, 1996)
    Kids are curious about animals. In this book, straightforward, simple text introduces young children to wild cats, revealing where and how they live, and how they give birth and raise their young. Beautifully detailed illustrations give kids a close-up look and a realistic picture of how each species compares in size, movement and habitat. The Kids Can Press Wildlife Series meets the research needs of young children and satisfies their curiosity about these magnificent North American animals.
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