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People of the Rain Forests
Edward Parker, Anna Lewington
Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, July 1, 1998)Describes the geography, plant and animal life, mineral resources, destruction, and environmental protection of the world's rain forests and how people live in this ecosystem
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The Very Special Sari
Feroza Mathieson, Prodeepta Das
Hardcover (A & C Black, July 1, 1989)Gita accompanies her mother to buy fabric, beads, thread and sequins for a new sari.
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The Missing Money: A Story Set in Pakistan
Feroza Mathieson
Hardcover (A & C Black, April 1, 1991)When Kasim goes to buy the cricket bat he has wanted for a long time, he cannot find the money he has been saving to pay for it, and he and his friend Haroon search all over the market in their Pakistani city
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The Very Hot Samosas: A Story Set in Pakistan
Feroza Mathieson
Hardcover (A & C Black, April 1, 1991)When Sohail and Mohammed help their mother fix dinner, they accidentally spill too much chili in the filling for the meat turnovers.
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Cheetah
Meredith Costain, Mick Posen
Paperback (Windmill Books, Jan. 1, 2017)A newborn cheetah cub greets readers at the beginning of this immersive book and leads them on a fascinating journey through the life cycle of the worlds fastest cats. This playful, first-person narrative introduces readers to important science curriculum topics including the cheetahs camouflage coat, its hot habitat, and its place in the cat family. Gorgeous illustrations will further captivate readers and an extensive Did You Know? section will invite readers to engage in critical thinking. The fun quiz allows readers to test their reading comprehension skills for an independent learning experience.
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The Dream is Alive
Barbara Emburey
Hardcover (Somerville House Books, )None
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Lost at the Fair
Feroza Mathieson, Prodeepta Das
Hardcover (A & C Black, July 1, 1989)Jivan and his friend Rama go to a street fair, but when Jivan doesn't want to go home, Rama leaves and he gets lost
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Gorillas and other Primates
Clare Oliver, Terry Riley
Hardcover (Parragon Plus, March 15, 2001)None
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Giant Pandas
Karen Dudley
Paperback (Gardners Books, April 30, 2001)None
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Wild Wild World - Fiddler Crabs
Tanya Stone
Library Binding (Blackbirch Press, Sept. 17, 2003)Curious crustaceans that live solitary lives on the ocean bottom.
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Watching Reindeer in Europe
Elizabeth Miles
Paperback (Heinemann, Jan. 17, 2006)Reindeer are amazing animals. Explore these impressive creatures in their habitat and discover what wild world they call home. Colorful photos and detailed information make these exciting titles for introducing readers to animal behavior.
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Lemur
Meredith Costain, Stuart Jackson-Carter
Paperback (Windmill Books, Jan. 1, 2017)Meet the funky mammals that like to Move it! Readers will follow the active life of a baby ring-tailed lemur and her family in this playful first-person narrative. The innovative style of this scientific text invites readers to have fun as they learn. A thorough collection of fun facts will satiate readers curiosity about this popular topic, and a fun quiz lets readers gauge their reading comprehension. Vibrant, realistic illustrations illuminate the text and bring these wacky creatures to life. This entertaining volume encourages critical thinking and introduces core science curriculum topics like habitat, adaptation, and classifying animals in a fresh way.
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