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  • Platypus

    Sara Antill

    Library Binding (Windmill Books, Dec. 15, 2010)
    Introduces the platypus, including where they live, how they find their food, how they take care of their young, and why they are such a rare animal to find in the wild.
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  • Cows

    Julie Murray

    Library Binding (Abdo Kids, Sept. 1, 2015)
    Each book includes information about: - Physical characteristics- Habitat- Feeding habits- Babies- Enemies- Fun facts- Full-color Photographs- Websites- Index- Glossary
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  • Okapi

    Sara Antill

    Paperback (Windmill Books, Dec. 15, 2010)
    Once called the “African unicorn,” the okapi was unknown outside of Africa until just around 1 years ago, and many children are still unfamiliar with this amazing creature. The okapi is most closely related to the giraffe, but also has stripes like a zebra. This book introduces readers to this unusual animal, as well as its many unique features, like a tongue that is long enough to clean its ears!
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  • Goats

    Kathryn Clay

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Climb and play. Rest in a sunny field. Goats are at home on the farm.
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  • Horses

    Julie Murray

    Library Binding (Abdo Kids, Sept. 1, 2015)
    Readers will learn about one of their favorite farm animalshorses! This title is informativetelling readers what horses eat, what they look like, and how horses help us every day. The text is very simple, which will reinforce early reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
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  • Giant Anteater

    Sara Antill, Jennifer Way

    Paperback (Windmill Books, Dec. 15, 2010)
    This long-nosed animal is named for its diet, which is almost exclusively ants. Learn about the anteater’s habitat and unique body, and the hows and whys of the animal’s very notable nose.
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  • Sea Cucumbers

    Wendy Perkins

    Paperback (Amicus Ink, Feb. 6, 2018)
    Sea cucumbers? Flying dragons? Students will be shocked and amazed by these unusual creatures! Amazing photographs and informative text provide reading practice and enjoyable learning for elementary readers on eight unique animals. The inclusion of fun facts and additional resources ensure that every curious kid's questions will be answered. A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about the many kinds of sea cucumbers, including sea apples. Readers learn about their ocean habitat, feeding habits, their role in keeping the sea clean, and modes of survival. Includes fun facts, table of contents, glossary, further resources, and index.
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  • Porcupines

    Sara Antill, Jennifer Way

    Paperback (Windmill Books, Dec. 15, 2010)
    Porcupines are rodents that are covered in sharp, needle-like spines. This book introduces readers to these prickly animals, and describes their diet and the different habitats in which they are found, Photographs illustrate the porcupine’s unusual body and help to explain how the spines are used to fend off predators.
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  • Turkeys

    Rachael Bell

    Paperback (Heinemann/Raintree, April 1, 2003)
    Introduces this familiar farm animal by describing its physical appearance, manner of reproduction, eating and roosting habits, ways of staying healthy, required care, and uses.
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  • Sheep

    Julie Murray

    Library Binding (Abdo Kids, Sept. 1, 2015)
    Introduces sheep, and describes their appearance, the sounds they make, what they eat, their climbing ability, and how they pass their time on a farm.
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  • Chickens

    Julie Murray

    Library Binding (Abdo Kids, Sept. 1, 2015)
    An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and different breeds of chickens.
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  • Flamingoes

    Lynn M. Stone

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, June 1, 1993)
    Discusses the physical characteristics, homes, and behavior of this bird known for its colorful plumage, long legs, and unusual bill.