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Books in Safari Sam's Wild Animals series

  • Hyenas

    Maddie Gibbs

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2011)
    Though hyenas sometimes get a bad reputation as scavengers with an irksome cackle, these fascinating carnivores can actually be strong, intelligent predators. This book focuses on the powerful spotted hyena. Young readers will learn a wealth of information complemented by full-color photographs.
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  • A Crocodile Grows Up

    Amanda Doering Tourville, Michael L. Denman, William J. Huiett

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2007)
    A baby Nile crocodile breaks through its shell along an African river. From swimming to hunting, this crocodile has a lot to learn. Follow along as this tiny croc learns key survival skills and turns into one of the largest reptiles on Earth.
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  • Leopards of the African Plains

    Katherine Walden

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of leopards.
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  • An Elephant Grows Up

    Anastasia Suen, Michael L. Denman, William J. Huiett

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2005)
    Describes the development of elephants from infancy to adulthood, as they grow up under the hot African sun.
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  • Antelope

    Maddie Gibbs

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2011)
    The open plains and savannas of Africa are full of many diverse species of antelopes, from delicate gazelles to large, powerful Elands. This book introduces kids to several species and discusses the lives and habits of these speedy herbivores.
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  • A Jaguar Grows Up

    Amanda Doering Tourville, Michael L. Denman, William J. Huiett

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2007)
    In the rain forest of Belize, a jaguar cub is born. Blind and helpless at first, this cub fully depends on her mother. Watch a jaguar grow up, and discover how she learns to eat, to hunt, and to choose a mate.
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  • Ostriches

    Maddie Gibbs

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2011)
    Learn about the world's largest bird, the ostrich.
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  • Cheetahs

    Amelie Von Zumbusch

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, June 30, 2007)
    Simple text and photograph illustrations present general information about cheetahs.
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  • African Buffalo

    Maddie Gibbs

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2011)
    Learn about the life of an African buffalo.
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  • Baboons

    Katherine Walden

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Full-page color photos and simple text will captivate readers as they focus on the habitats, behaviors, and physical characteristics of the baboon.
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  • A Kangaroo Grows Up

    Amanda Doering Tourville, Michael L. Denman, William J. Huiett

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2007)
    In Australia, a baby kangaroo is born. He's only the size of a peanut and stays safe in his mother's pouch. Watch this tiny kangaroo grow up and see what happens between learning to hop and leaving the mob.
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  • Hippos

    Amelie Von Zumbusch

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, June 30, 2007)
    Simple text and photographs present general information about hippopotami.
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