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1) Skunks
Author
Language
English
Description
"Meet the skunk! Learn about how this stinky mammal uses a special spray to stay safe. Elementary-aged readers will discover that skunks come out at night to hunt. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these smelly mammals. A Native American folktale explains why the skunk smells so bad. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve both report...
2) Crabs
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of crabs, the widespread shelled crustaceans. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why crabs look as though they are headless"--
3) Sloths
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, map ; 30 cm.
Language
English
Description
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of sloths, the slow-moving, tree-dwelling mammals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why sloths do not build nests.
4) Peacocks
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 30 cm.
Language
English
Description
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of peacocks, the rainforest birds whose males have showy feathers. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why peacocks are so colorful.
5) Jaguars
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of jaguars, the largest cats of the Americas. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why jaguars have blurry spots"--Provided by publisher.
6) Rays
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of rays, the flat-bodied fish with skeletons made of cartilage. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why rays fins look like wings.
7) Meerkats
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 30 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of meerkats, the African mammals that live in mobs. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why meerkats are always on the lookout"--
8) Jellyfish
Author
Language
English
Description
"Meet the jellyfish! Learn about how this strange sea creature lives without blood or a brain. Elementary-aged readers will discover jellyfish that can glow in the dark. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating ocean animals. A Japanese folk tale explains why jellyfish have squishy bodies. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve...
9) Iguanas
Author
Language
English
Description
"Meet the iguana! Learn about how this reptile can drop out of trees without getting hurt. Elementary-aged readers will discover some iguanas can change colors with the weather. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating creatures. A North American folk tale explains why iguanas live in trees. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and...
10) Sharks
Author
Series
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm.
Language
English
Description
This revised edition surveys key aspects of sharks, describing the slithering fishes' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have a bump on their head.
11) Penguins
Author
Language
English
Description
"Meet the amazing waddling penguins! This book introduces this flightless bird to elementary kids, exploring their features, behaviors, diet, and varied habitats. A folk talk explains why emperor penguins are so big"--
12) Snakes
Author
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of snakes, a family of scaly reptiles. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why snakes do not have legs"--Provided by publisher.
13) Koalas
Author
Language
English
Description
"This revised edition surveys key aspects of koalas, describing these tree-climbing marsupials' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why koalas do not have tails."--Provided by publisher
14) Ticks
Author
Series
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A basic introduction to ticks, examining where they live, how they grow, what they eat, and the unique traits that help to define them, such as their ability to swell with blood"--Provided by publisher.
15) Giraffes
Author
Language
English
Description
Provides a description of giraffes, explains where and how they live, what they eat, and how they give birth, and includes a giraffe story.
16) Tigers
Author
Language
English
Description
"Meet the largest wild cat in the world! These wild cats rule the Asian jungle and are powerful predators. This book explores their features and behaviors, including hunting prey and raising cubs. A folk talk explains how the tiger got its stripes"--
17) Polar bears
Author
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of polar bears, Earth's biggest land predators. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why polar bears have short tails"--Provided by publisher.
18) Elk
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm.
Language
English
Description
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of elk, the second largest North American deer. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how elk cam to live in the mountains.
19) Walruses
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of walruses, the Arctic pinnipeds with whiskers. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why walruses have tusks"--
20) Swans
Author
Language
English
Description
"Meet the amazing swan, a symbol of love! This book explores the features and behaviors of these graceful birds, including migrating and egg laying. A folk tale explains why swans in Australia are black"--
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