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Books in My Animal Family series

  • Elephants

    Annette Barkhausen, Franz Geiser

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 1994)
    A discussion of elephants, their history, description, behavior, and language, with details on the differences between African and Asian elephants
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  • My Cousins

    Emily Sebastian

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Defines what a cousin is and how they fit into the family tree.
    C
  • My Brothers and Sisters

    Emily Sebastian

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Explains what brothers and sisters are, different kinds of siblings, and the relationships that they have with each other.
    K
  • Owls

    Markus Kappeler

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Dec. 1, 1991)
    Describes the evolution of the owl family and discusses the physical characteristics, habits, and native environment of various members of the species
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  • My Uncles and Aunts

    Thessaly Catt

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Aunts and uncles provide us with a unique perspective; they grew up with our parents and knew them when they were young. Readers explore the roles of aunts and uncles and how they are related within the extended family unit. A helpful picture glossary introduces nonfiction text features through bright images.
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  • Dogs: Wild and Domestic

    Markus Kappeler

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Dec. 1, 1991)
    Surveys the dog family as a whole and describes the characteristics of individual breeds.
    O
  • Big Cats

    Markus Kappeler

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Dec. 1, 1991)
    Presents an evolutional and historical accounting of the cat family, as well as the physical attributes, life expectancies, native environments, and daily habits of its major members
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  • A Family of Gorillas

    Paul H. Burgel, Manfred Hartwig

    Paperback (A & C Black, )
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  • Dolphins: Life in the Pod

    Willow Clark

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2011)
    Learn about life in a dolphin family.
    M
  • Seals

    Annette Barkhausen

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 1, 1992)
    Briefly explains the evolution of the pinniped family and describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of various kinds of seals, sea lions, and walruses
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  • A Family of Guinea Pigs

    Elvig Hansen

    Hardcover (A & C Black (Publishers) Ltd, Feb. 23, 1989)
    ANIMAL FAMILIES: This new series is an outstanding addition to our natural history list. Each book describes in fascinating detail the daily life of a family of animals. Beautiful colour photographs illustrate all aspects of their lives: finding and eating their food, courtship and reproduction, care for the young and rearing to maturity. Throughout the series a clear, direct text gives a wealth of information about each group of animals. A FAMILY OF GUINEA PIGS: Meet Mandy and her mate, Max. Mandy is about to have babies. In this book we see how Mandy's babies are born and how they grow up. We also learn about the other guinea pigs in the group. Superb colour photographs and a clear text describe the everyday life of the author's pet guinea pigs. He talks about how to care for guinea pigs and about their wild relations in South America.
  • Cats and Kittens

    Anita Ganeri, Anni Axworthy

    Board book (Amicus, Sept. 1, 2011)
    This illustrated board book simply describes how kittens are born and grow up during their life cycle.
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