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First published in 1907 and considered to be one of the most famous stories of man-eating lions in modern times, "The Man-Eaters of Tsavo" is the first-hand account of Lieutenant-Colonel John Henry Patterson's encounter with several deadly lions during the building of the Uganda railway through British East Africa in 1898. The book takes place in what is present day Kenya during the construction of the controversial Uganda Railway, which extended...
2) Lions
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An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior and habitat of lions, mammals that are known as the "king of the beasts."
3) Lions
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A fact-filled look at one of Earth's most feared hunters--the lion. Learn about their habitats, their social structures, and even conservation efforts inside. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and behavioral characteristics of a diverse sampling of animals and offers a detailed account of each animal's habitat and natural history. This series also teaches children the pivotal role humans play in ensuring these creatures' continued...
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Astro, an orphaned, endangered Steller sea lion, was found and then raised at the Marine Mammal Center in California. When released, he kept swimming back to the Center, just like a lost dog finding his way home. Readers follow Astro through some of his travels that have now taken him across the U.S. to his current home at the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut. Includes "For Creative Minds" educational section.
5) Lions
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"In Lions, beginning readers will learn about lions and their cubs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to lions' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitats. A picture diagram labels lions'body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about lions online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Lions also...
7) Walk with me
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A little girl imagines a lion taking the place of her father who no longer lives with her family, an animal that keeps her safe on her travels from school to home.
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"When a circus train derails in the middle of a big city in 1925, a lion escapes and finds shelter in a sprawling city park. No one knows about the creature except for Sadie Menken, the feisty daughter of a pie-maker. As various squirrels, dogs and an expensive peacock meet unfortunate ends, and the park "beast" is spotted by visitors, the lion's presence draws the attention of the authorities. Can a creature that is wild at heart live in harmony...
12) Lionheart
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A boy faces unseen and imagined fears with the help of his stuffed toy lion.
13) The lion inside
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A little mouse decides to seek lessons in roaring from the mighty lion--who happens to be afraid of mice--and the two become good friends.
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This is the riveting and illuminating story of Australian writer Anthony Ham's extraordinary journey into the world of lions. Haunted by the idea that they might disappear from the planet in our lifetime, he ventured deep into the African wilderness, speaking to local tribes people and activists as well as to rangers, scientists and conservationists about why lions are close to extinction and what can be done to save them. In The Last Lions of Africa,...
16) Shifting shadows
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With the false leader destroyed, the animals of Bravelands are searching for the true Great Parent, but a mysterious new menace is threatening their lives.
17) Blood and bone
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"A new Great Father now rules over the animals of Bravelands, but he is not what he seems, and unless the elephant Sky, the baboon Thorn, and the lion Fearless can fight his lies and unite the animals of the plains, the balance of Bravelands may be destroyed forever"--
18) Oathkeeper
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At long last, the Great Herd is united against Titan -- now so powerful that even Fearless, who vowed to avenge his father's death, cannot defeat the rogue lion alone. Thorn may have a plan to bring about Titan's downfall, but the animals of Bravelands must decide how much they are willing to risk--and who they are willing to lose.
"With the balance of Bravelands at a breaking point, the Great Herd must risk everything to unite against their common...
19) Broken pride
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When the lone rule of the African plains is violated, the task of keeping the fragile peace between predators and prey is left to a cast-out lion, an intuitive elephant, and an honor-seeking baboon.
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