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Books in Read About Animals series

  • Fanatical About Frogs

    Owen Davey

    Hardcover (Flying Eye Books, June 18, 2019)
    Perfect for quarantine reading with your children!Owen Davey returns with another guide to animals, this time digging into the wonderous world of frogs! Cool illustrations and fun facts give you all a kid could want to know, and more about frogs!Did you know that there are over 4,000 known species of frog? Some are bigger than your dinner plate, while others are small enough to sit on your fingernail, and in between is about every color and size you can imagine! Leap into this fascinating illustrated guide to the most diverse amphibians in the world, from the lumbering common toad to the beautiful but deadly poison dart frog.
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  • Bonkers About Beetles

    Owen Davey

    Hardcover (Flying Eye Books, June 5, 2018)
    A Children's Book Council 2019 Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12.Owen Davey's dynamic art and witty informational tidbits shine a light on the toughest bugs in the insect world: those brawny beetles!Did you know that there are roughly 400,000 different species of beetles? These incredible creatures make up about 25% of all animals on our planet! Beetles are superbly adapted to life in various climates across the world, wherever trees and flowers are found. From the mighty Goliath beetle to the beautiful iridescent scarab beetle, this captivating and stunningly illustrated guide will teach you everything you need to know about these fascinating insects.
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  • Gator or Croc?

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Children's Press, March 1, 2001)
    What's the difference between an alligator and a crocodile?The natural world comes alive for young readers (Ages 6-7) with Rookie Read-About "RM" Science! With striking, full-color photos and just the right amount of text, this series immediately involves young readers as they discover intriguing facts about the fascinating world around them.This book discusses the likenesses and differences alligators and crocodiles.
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  • The Most Endangered Animals in the World

    Tammy Gagne

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2015)
    All endangered animals risk extinction, but some are closer to the brink of dying out than others. Give readers the details about the world's most endangered animals , including their ranges, habitats, appearances, and behaviors. Reasons are given for why the animals are dying out, as well as actions people are taking to save these amazing animals before it's too late. Large, colorful photos entice young readers while fact boxes support the text.
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  • Frogs and Toads and Tadpoles, Too

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Children's Press, March 1, 2001)
    What's the difference between a frog and a toad?The natural world comes alive for young readers (Ages 6-7) with Rookie Read-About "RM" Science! With striking, full-color photos and just the right amount of text, this series immediately involves young readers as they discover intriguing facts about the fascinating world around them.This book discusses the likenesses and differences between frogs and toads.
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  • Giraffes

    Emma Huddleston

    Paperback (North Star Editions, Aug. 1, 2019)
    This title introduces readers to giraffes, covering their habitat, their physical characteristics, and threats to the species. This title features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.
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  • It's a Good Thing There Are Insects

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Children's Press, Jan. 1, 2004)
    This book is chock-full of intriguing facts about insects!The natural world comes alive for young readers (Ages 6-7) with Rookie Read-About "RM" Science! With striking, full-color photos and just the right amount of text, this series immediately involves young readers as they discover intriguing facts about the fascinating world around them.This book identifies the characteristics of insects and describes some of their useful activities and products.
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  • Spiders Are Not Insects

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 1996)
    Discover the spider, an eight-legged creature, not to be confused with the six-legged insect.The natural world comes alive for young readers (Ages 6-7) with Rookie Read-About "RM" Science! With striking, full-color photos and just the right amount of text, this series immediately involves young readers as they discover intriguing facts about the fascinating world around them.
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  • Animals That Live in Shells

    Dean Morris

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Jan. 1, 1988)
    An introduction to the physical characteristics and behavior patterns of various species of mollusks and crustaceans
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  • Monkeys and Apes

    Dean Morris

    Hardcover (Heinemann/Raintree, Jan. 1, 1988)
    An introduction to various species of monkey and apes and their behavior in the wild
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  • Endangered Animals

    Dean Morris

    Hardcover (Heinemann/Raintree, Jan. 1, 1991)
    A survey of the various species endangered by humans with a discussion of what is being done to preserve these animals from extinction.
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  • Do Animals Work Together?

    Faith Hickman Brynie

    Paperback (Enslow Elementary, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Animals communicate in different ways and for different reasons. They may be communicating so that they can work together, or they may be warning other animals to stay away. Read about how and why meerkats, wolves, weaver ants, and other animals communicate with each other. Beginning readers can get great facts, while the text for more advanced readers gives more fun and fascinating information.
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