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Books with title Welcome to the World of Wild Cats

  • Welcome to the World of Sonic

    Lloyd Cordill

    Paperback (Penguin Young Readers Licenses, March 6, 2018)
    Get a crash course in all things Sonic the Hedgehog in this introductory handbook, featuring a sheet of stickers from the world of Sonic!Everyone knows that Sonic the Hedgehog is the fastest hero in the world! He has thwarted Dr. Eggman's evil schemes time and time again with his supersonic speed and cool blue spikes. But what else should you know about the world of Sonic? Learn all about Tails, Amy, Knuckles, and the rest of Sonic's gang, and get to know the stories behind some of Sonic's greatest victories. This handbook is the perfect introduction to one of the most beloved video game characters of all time!
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  • Welcome to the World of Sonic

    Lloyd Cordill

    eBook (Penguin Young Readers Licenses, March 6, 2018)
    Get a crash course in all things Sonic the Hedgehog in this introductory handbook, featuring a sheet of stickers from the world of Sonic!Everyone knows that Sonic the Hedgehog is the fastest hero in the world! He has thwarted Dr. Eggman's evil schemes time and time again with his supersonic speed and cool blue spikes. But what else should you know about the world of Sonic? Learn all about Tails, Amy, Knuckles, and the rest of Sonic's gang, and get to know the stories behind some of Sonic's greatest victories. This handbook is the perfect introduction to one of the most beloved video game characters of all time!
  • Welcome to the World of Coyotes

    Diane Swanson

    Paperback (Walrus Books, Oct. 1, 2001)
    A coyote's keen senses help it survive. With eyes that can spot the smallest movement, ears that can hear the faintest rustle, and legs designed for racing, it's no wonder some coyotes live to be more than 10 years old. These adaptable canines communicate by howling, and those who live in cities even respond to the sirens of fire trucks. This book explores the lives of clever coyotes at work and at play. Did you know coyotes are often spotted at golf courses, cemeteries and parks? Sometimes even in your own backyard! Or that they aren't fussy eaters and will eat practically anything including grass, nuts, insects, skunks, fish, and birds? Did you know coyotes can reach speeds of 65 kilometres an hour? Explore these cunning yet playful creatures in Diane Swanson's latest addition to the Welcome to the World series. Learn about coyote habits, food, and what they do for fun. With colorful photographs and inviting text, children are sure to enjoy discovering the world of coyotes. Includes a table of contents, index, sidebars, and full of extraordinary photography throughout.
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  • Welcome to the World of Squirrels

    Diane Swanson

    Paperback (Walrus Books, Jan. 1, 2001)
    Did you know that tree squirrels can be found all over the world except in Australia and Antarctica? In North America, there are nine main kinds of tree squirrels. And they always seem to be on the move. Whether they are scampering along branches or leaping from tree to tree, they never seem to stay still. So if you want to find out more about these busy rodents, you'll have to run. You've seen them scurrying in parks, in your backyard, and sometimes down the street. Squirrels can be found everywhere, so why not learn more about them? Did you know that there are nine kinds of tree squirrels in North America? Or that baby squirrels are born blind? And did you realize some squirrels can fall more than 30 metres to the ground without hurting themselves? Find out all about these amazing rodents in Welcome to the World of Squirrels. This is a great book for young readers who want to learn more about these frisky creatures. Each page explores the world of squirrels with colorful photographs and easy-to-read text. Welcome to the World of Squirrels is a great addition to the series, which promises to provide plenty of interesting facts about these furry animals. Includes a table of contents, index, sidebars, and full of extraordinary photography throughout.
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  • Welcome to the World of Wild Cats

    Diane Swanson

    Paperback (Walrus Books, Jan. 1, 1997)
    Take a walk on the wild side! Lynx, bobcats, and mountain lions are some of North America's most skillful hunters. They see well in one-sixth the light that people need. More than 20 muscles swivel their ears to help them detect the softest sounds. Even the smallest wild cat - the bobcat - is a powerful predator. Includes a table of contents, index, sidebars, and full of extraordinary photography throughout.
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  • Welcome to the World of Wolverines

    Diane Swanson

    Paperback (Walrus Books, March 30, 2007)
    Discover these fascinating and elusive creatures. The wolverine is a fierce predator that tends to hunt in only the most remote wilderness areas. A relative of the mink, this dog-sized animal is capable of hunting deer or caribou and can drive a cougar from its kill. It can bite through bones with its powerful jaws or sniff out a field mouse, even under deep snow. The wolverine is a shy animal that tries to avoid contact with humans. Its population has decreased because of low birth rates and human settlements. Recognized as endangered, wolverines are considered a rare and vulnerable species. Includes a table of contents, index, sidebars, and full of extraordinary photography throughout.
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  • Welcome to the World of Skunks

    Diane Swanson

    Paperback (Walrus Books, July 1, 1999)
    Skunks are known to make a big stink and they can spray a long way - up to 5 metres (16 feet)! But most skunks just want to live quiet lives and avoid trouble. They hunt mainly at night and love to eat insects, including beetles, crickets and even wasps. Includes a table of contents, index, sidebars, and full of extraordinary photography throughout.
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  • Welcome to the World of Moose

    Diane Swanson

    Paperback (Walrus Books, March 1, 1999)
    Welcome to the world of the massive moose! The largest members of the deer family, moose are full of fascinating talents. They can swim for two hours without resting and dive deep into lakes in search of water plants. They can even eat 23 kilograms (50 pounds) of food in a single day. From the tops of their antlers to the tips of their hoofs, this book reveals all sorts of amazing moose facts. Includes a table of contents, index, sidebars, and full of extraordinary photography throughout.
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  • Welcome to the World of Kangaroos

    Diane Swanson

    Paperback (Walrus Books, Oct. 1, 2003)
    Kangaroos are synonymous with Australia and instantly recognizable by their pouches, long tails and ability to travel by jumping. Children can learn details about how a kangaroo grows from a tiny joey in its mother's pouch to an adult. They can discover that red kangaroos can be over 6 feet tall, weigh 190 pounds, jump up to 29 feet in a single leap and reach speeds of 30 miles per hour. Includes a table of contents, index, sidebars, and full of extraordinary photography throughout.
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  • Welcome to the World of Eagles

    Diane Swanson

    Paperback (Walrus Books, March 1, 1998)
    Flying far is what eagles love to do! In fact, some fly all the way from Mexico to the Arctic. In these pages award-winning author Diane Swanson straps on her feathers to find these amazing facts: See-through eyelids protect eagles' eyes Eagles can kill prey four times heavier than themselves One bald eagle nest weighed as much as a minivan. Includes a table of contents, index, sidebars, and full of extraordinary photography throughout.
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  • Welcome to the World of Wolves

    Diane Swanson

    Paperback (Walrus Books, June 1, 1996)
    Award-winning children's author Diane Swanson brings the exciting world of wolves alive with fabulous facts and stunning color photographs. Young readers will discover why wolves howl, how they hunt, and where they roam. They'll read about packs protecting pups from hungry hawks and playing tag with cheeky ravens. This fascinating book will become a favorite with children. Includes a table of contents, index, sidebars, and full of extraordinary photography throughout.
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  • Welcome to the World of Bats

    Diane Swanson

    Paperback (Walrus Books, Sept. 1, 1998)
    Diving, flipping, flying - bats can catch hundreds of mosquitoes an hour. There are a thousand different kinds of bats in the world, each with a strange collection of talents. They can swim, paddling with their wings. Some can even walk on their wrists! This book is an amazing look at the mammal with wings. Includes a table of contents, index, sidebars, and full of extraordinary photography throughout.
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