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Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Captivating photos of animals accompany simple, engaging text to explain dormancy in nature. This highly curricular book teaches young readers about different kinds of dormancy and which animals do what. Featuring creatures like ladybugs, chickadees, squirrels, and even alligators, this book won't put curious kids to sleep! --from Amazon
3) Friends
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
This book offers a photo exploration of unlikely animal friendships, which not only gives readers insight into animals but challenges preconceived notions about compatibility.
Author
Series
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Around the world, baby animals eat to grow big and strong. Whether it's bear cubs snacking on clams, giraffes munching on leaves, or chimpanzee babies drinking milk from their moms, baby animals eating are not only adorable-they can teach us about animal behavior, too."--Amazon.
Author
Publisher
Millbrook Press, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Scientists often organize animals into categories based on similar traits and behaviors. But what if an animal doesn't fit in? Author Jessica Fries-Gaither introduces eight common categories and the animals that break those rules"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Funny and fact-filled, Moles is another installment in the Superpower field guides series by author Rachel Poliquin, featuring full-color illustrations by Nicholas John Frith that will engage readers with witty narration and fun visual elements, inspiring readers to dig deep and see the world, both above and below ground, with new eyes"--
9) Wolverines
Author
Series
Publisher
Apex Editions
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"This book gives an engaging overview of wolverines, from their diet and habitat to how they can bite through bones. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Owlkids Books Inc
Pub. Date
©2018.
Language
English
Description
"Around the world, baby animals move in different ways. Whether it's egret chicks practicing flapping their wings or zebra calves learning to run just a few hours after they're born, baby animals on the go are not only adorable-they can teach us about animal behavior, too. The second book in the Baby Animals series showcases twelve species from around the globe, each moving in different ways. Stunning photographs by award-winning wildlife photographer...
Author
Publisher
MIT Kids Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"From echolocation to electroreception, find out about the super senses animals use to navigate the world--and to accomplish what humans can't do alone. As you learn about these amazing animals, you will get a chance to test out your own senses with hands-on activities."--
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley, parte de Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
Español
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¡Datos fascinantes para mentes curiosas! ¿Sabías qué? Animales responde a las preguntas que los niños se hacen sobre los animales, desde las aves y los mamíferos hasta los reptiles, los insectos y los peces. Este divertido libro está lleno de imágenes y datos asombrosos sobre un reino animal escamoso, peludo, viscoso... y totalmente salvaje."--
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Language
English
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Description
Eek, you reek,
You make a funk.
Where you have been
Things stink, stank, stunk. You've left a path,
A swath of smell,
And—yuk!
You did it very well. Children of all ages will be delighted by the malodorous melodies of poems calling out the different pungent attributes of a full cast of foul-smelling creatures.
14) Bears : a day in the life: what do polar bears, giant pandas, and grizzly bears get up to all day?
Author
Series
Publisher
Neon Squid
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Set over a 24-hour period, meet black bears, grizzlies, and cute polar bear cubs in this kids’ nonfiction book by expert Don Hardeman Jr. Journey into forests around the world to follow the lives of these furry creatures as they play, hunt, and fight their way through their day. Biologist and black bear expert Don Hardeman Jr. tells the story of the world’s most amazing bears in the style of a nature documentary, including gentle science explanations...
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"This fun book will motivate children to discuss, explain, and give creative interpretations about animal mysteries. Photographs present animals in some real and not-so-real ways. Students are challenged to remember what they have learned about the animal to determine if butterflies really do migrate; if human babies really are covered in feathers; and whether elephants do hatch from eggs. Realistic, entertaining photographs will require children...
Author
Publisher
Harper, An imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Did you know that animals each have their own unique way to communicate? Birds sing, dogs bark, cows moo-and animals use their ears, tails, feet, and bodies to communicate, too! But what is everybody saying? Let's read and find out about how animals communicate and what they're talking about! Thump Goes the Rabbit is filled with bright, accurate art and includes ton of visual aids like sidebars, an infographic, and a hands-on activity all about...
Author
Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
©2020.
Language
English
Description
Dr. Sugar Glider, a small Australian possum, travels around the world (even underwater) dispensing good advice to animals with problems, including a crocodile with a stomach ache, a stressed out meerkat mom, and a male praying mantis looking for a date--while avoiding being eaten.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
©2020.
Language
English
Description
"Jump into the ring to see which creatures earn their stripes in head-to-head matchups. Who will be crowned the next champion? Wolverines and weasels battle it out for nastiest reputation. Chameleons and cuttlefish vie for the most colorful crown. Scorpions and jellyfish make their case as the venom victor. But wait till you get the 360-degree lowdown on these awesome animals before you pick your winner--you might be surprised by who comes out on...
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Have you ever wanted to speak to animals? Learn the ins and outs of the varying methods animals use to communicate, from wild animals to household pets!"--
"We know animals can’t speak and express themselves in the same way as humans … but even the smallest and quietest animals have incredible ways of communicating with each other. With wildlife veterinarian expert Dr. Gabby Wild as a guide, How to Speak Animal helps kids understand...
Author
Series
Publisher
Neon Squid/St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"You might know that green sea turtles have incredible shells, but there's so much more to learn about these underwater marvels! Turn the pages to find out how green sea turtles keep seagrass beds healthy by "mowing" them, and how some species of fish like to hitch a ride on their shells. You'll also witness the amazing egg hatching frenzy that occurs-when baby turtles have to make a mad dash from the beach to the safety of the sea. Filled with simple...
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