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Publisher Annotation: High above the ground, in the shade of a eucalyptus tree, Joey the baby koala wakes up hungry! Crawling over his sleeping mom, Joey goes exploring... only to find that his mother's arms is where he's supposed to be after all. In this book featuring simple text and stunning photographs of a rare interaction between a koala and her little one, award-winning author-photographer Nic Bishop brings nature to life for the youngest children....
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"A look at the life cycle and habits of our most beloved and familiar bird"--
"Robins are the most familiar and beloved of all birds, found throughout North America and celebrated as one of the first signs of spring. But there's a lot about them that most people don't know! In this visually stunning picture book that features comic-book panels combined with painterly illustrations, Eileen Christelow tells the story of two young robins' first year,...
4) Apatosaurus
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This beginning reader title introduces Apatosaurus by covering when it lived, what it looked like, what it ate, and where some of its fossils have been found. This title is a Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.
5) Allosaurus
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This beginning reader title introduces Allosaurus by covering when it lived, what it looked like, what it ate, and where some of its fossils have been found. This title is a Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
6) Ankylosaurus
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This beginning reader title introduces Ankylosaurus by covering when it lived, what it looked like, what it ate, and where some of its fossils have been found. This title is a Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
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"If you could have any ocean animal's superpower, whose would you choose? If you could shapeshift like a giant Pacific octopus, you could squeeze through even the smallest gaps. If you could snap your claws like a coconut crab, you could slice through sheets of metal. An awesome book of ocean animal superpowers!"--
8) Anaconda
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This title is an introductory look at the world's largest snakes. Readers will learn about different anaconda species, their size, common habitats and habits, what they like to eat, and baby anacondas. Complete with big, colorful photographs and more facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
10) Killer Critters
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There are many cute and cuddly critters in the world, but there are just as many that can be deadly. Learn about the killer critters that share our planet. Fun photographs and colorful illustrations make it easy to learn about beastly wildlife from far, far away.
11) Spider Monkey
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In the highest branches of a rain forest tree, a monkey is hanging by its tail from a branch as it gathers tasty leaves with its small hands. The acrobatic tree-dweller is a spider monkey, and it's foraging for food high in the treetops with members of its family. Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of its second-grade audience, this colorful, fact-filled volume introduces young readers to the everyday life of a...
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Just how large is the world's largest octopus? With its arms outstretched, an adult giant Pacific octopus is about as long as a minivan. On top of that, it can weigh a whopping 100 pounds (45 kg)! But these giant sea creatures aren't just big, they are also masters of disguise. In the blink of an eye, they can change the color of their bodies to match their environment--and hide from enemies. Now you see them, now you don't! In Giant Pacific Octopus:...
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Crisp leaves rustle on trees in fall. Furry little brown bats dart and circle around the entrance to a cave before flying inside. Using their sharp curved claws, they grip the cave's rocky ceiling and hang upside-down in groups. The tiny bats will spend all winter here, hibernating. In this dramatic and colorful book, beginning readers will learn all about where little brown bats go in winter and the amazing ways they survive--including not eating...
14) Reindeer
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It's winter on the Arctic tundra. As a blizzard blows around them, a herd of reindeer is searching for food. The land is covered with snow, but the hungry deer know how to find a meal. Using their hard hooves, they dig down through the snow to find moss to eat. Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of its primary-grade audience, this colorful, fact-filled book gives readers a chance not only to learn all about reindeer...
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The English mastiff is the heaviest dog in the world. An adult mastiff tips the scales at more than 250 pounds (113 kg)--as much as a refrigerator! For thousands of years, English mastiffs have lived alongside people. These massive dogs were used to guard castles and help English soldiers in battle. Children will be surprised to learn that despite their huge size and booming bark, mastiffs are calm, friendly, and make devoted family pets. In English...
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A family walking down the street makes an alternating pattern: tall, short, tall, short. The buttons on an elevator form a pattern of circles. A huge staircase goes round and round, making a spiral pattern. In this visually dazzling book, beginning readers will learn all about the shapes and colors that make up patterns in the big city. Each 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The...
17) Pig Detectives
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Everyone knows that pigs are farm animals. What may not be known is that pigs are super-smart and have sniffers as powerful as a dog's nose! So, it's not hard to believe that some people use them as detectives. One thing they detect is an expensive mushroom called a truffle that grows as deep as three feet (1 m) underground. These talented sniffers have also found success in law enforcement detecting illegal drugs. In this introduction to pig detectives,...
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Long lines of tiny black ants march along a narrow path in a dense forest. They are foraging for food to bring back to a huge mound, which serves as the entrance to their vast underground home. Within the nest are extensive tunnels and chambers where ants raise their young and store food. Welcome to the ants' nest! Clear text and colorful photos and diagrams will engage young readers as they explore the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet,...
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How large is the world's biggest bunny? A Flemish giant rabbit weighs 20 pounds (9 kg)--as much as two cats. The supersized rabbits were first raised in a region called Flanders, which is now part of Belgium, more than 150 years ago. Today, they are kept as pets all over the world. Even though they are extremely large, these big bunnies love to cuddle with their owners--and sometimes even with the family dog! In Flemish Giant Rabbit: The World's Biggest...
20) Spotted Owl
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From the splintered trunk of an old broken tree, a fluffy gray face appears. It's a spotted owl chick, and the hungry baby bird is waiting for its parents to return with a tasty meal of mice or woodrats! It's dusk in the cool, quiet evergreen forest, and the parent owls are hunting. They will soon be back, however, to check on their chick in a treetop nest. Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of its second-grade...
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