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What do animals do in winter? What do animals do in winter? Melvin Berger Examines the different strategies which animals use to stay alive during cold weather, including migration, hibernation, and changing color. OL103803W
I Wonder Why Camels Have Humps I Wonder Why Camels Have Humps Anita Ganeri Addresses such questions about animals as why camels have humps, how bats see in the dark, and why birds have feathers. OL104097W
Let's all hang and dangle Let's all hang and dangle Anna Nilsen Playful text and art help children to think about why animals move the way they do. OL108876W
The moon of the moles The moon of the moles Jean Craighead George During December and January, a young mole in Kansas spends her waking hours searching for food in her network of underground tunnels. OL111849W
Pet Animals Pet Animals Lucy Cousins Captioned illustrations identify a variety of animals that may be kept as pets. On board pages. OL112890W
What is a biome? What is a biome? Bobbie Kalman Summary: Introduces biomes, showing and describing the main kinds and discussing their location, climate, and plant and animal life, as well as those developed by humans. OL115201W
Wonderful world of animals Wonderful world of animals Moore, Donald E. III. Packed with stunning photographs of animals accompanied by delightful Disney character illustrations, this book helps children discover the many fascinations of the animal kingdom. OL12277827W
Animals Animals Dana Meachen Rau "Introduces the idea that many things in the world around us are cyclical in nature and discusses the life cycle of animals--how they grow, mate, and procreate"--Provided by publisher. OL14859805W
With love from Koko With love from Koko Faith McNulty The author records her visit with Koko, a young gorilla in California who uses sign language and who experiences many of the same feelings a child feels. OL14985537W
Temperate forest mammals Temperate forest mammals Elaine Landau Describes six different mammals which live in temperate forests, including squirrels, echidnas, and koalas. OL15040378W
Night animals Night animals Jane Belk Moncure Discusses some animals which are more active at night, including the bat, owl, and raccoon. OL15124718W
Polar animals Polar animals Wade Cooper "We can leap and dive. We can swim and slide"--P. [4] of cover. OL15149404W
Wetland animals Wetland animals Sonya Newland "Discusses how animals of the wetland ecosystems around the world are adapting to the harmful effects of climate change, pollution, and habitat loss. Introduces multiple endangered species and sugges… OL15415169W
Deer at the Brook Deer at the Brook Jim Arnosky A poetic and pictorial portrayal of the lovely things that happen at a brook as a mother deer and two fawns come to drink, fish leap, and sunlight sparkles on the water. OL15739W
Top 10 Worst Killer Animals Top 10 Worst Killer Animals Fiona MacDonald This book lists some of the most dangerous animals. OL15896548W
Strange new species Strange new species Elin Kelsey A look at the new species of animals and plant that scientists discovered around the world, including a monkey the size of a finger, a whale nobody has ever seen, and many more. OL16063553W
Exploring the world of seals and walruses Exploring the world of seals and walruses Tracy C. Read Introduces the physical characteristics, family life, and behaviors of seals and walruses. OL16299848W
Baby faces peekaboo! Baby faces peekaboo! Dawn Sirett All kinds of baby faces appear under the flaps of this book. Happy babies, sad babies, and many others are all waiting to say hello to your baby. OL16633766W
A giraffe calf grows up A giraffe calf grows up Joan Hewett Describes the development of Hobbs, a giraffe living in a wild animal park, from birth to age two years. OL16959097W
Animal Infographics Animal Infographics Chris Oxlade Infographics are simple and creative graphic representations of different numerical facts. This title features a variety of engaging infographics that teach readers all about animals. OL17526640W
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