Sophie Lockwood
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Who ever said there's no such thing as monsters? With a poisonous bite and an infamous name, gila monsters can prove fierce predators. This title uses fun pictures and engaging text to explore the lives of venomous lizards and to discover what elements impact their continued survival in the animal kingdom. Kids love scaly, slithery reptiles! Using up-close, colorful photographs and engaging text, The World of Reptiles provides fascinating information...
2) Iguanas
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Exotic and intriguing, iguanas can be found everywhere from pet stores to the untamed wilderness of the Galapagos Islands. Amazing as these lizards are, however, they face serious threats to their growth as a species. Young readers discover how iguanas face an uncertain future and why conservation programs are critical to their survival. Kids love scaly, slithery reptiles! Using up-close, colorful photographs and engaging text, The World of Reptiles...
3) Chameleons
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Blending in with nature's myriad hues, chameleons escape predators and stealthily track down prey. This title offers an overview of these amazing reptiles, including various species and the habitats they occupy. Kids discover how such tiny lizards prove to be among the most adaptable, and colorful, members of the animal kingdom. Kids love scaly, slithery reptiles! Using up-close, colorful photographs and engaging text, The World of Reptiles provides...
6) Polar bears
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Equipped to survive the frigid arctic tundra, polar bears are powerful swimmers and agile hunters. Learn about the lives of these incredible mammals and how they manage to stay at the top of the food chain in their wintry habitat. Discover how threats such as global warming and oil spills pose a danger to them, and find out the role people play in enabling their survival. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and behavioral characteristics...
7) Cobras
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Deadly and mysterious, cobras both terrify and intrigue us. Young readers receive a broad overview of how these snakes live, their place in the animal kingdom, and their often complicated relationship with human beings. Colorful pictures and informative text teach kids to respect-and not fear-nature's more misunderstood inhabitants. Kids love scaly, slithery reptiles! Using up-close, colorful photographs and engaging text, The World of Reptiles provides...
8) Baboons
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As individual as human beings, baboons have amazingly different personalities and appearances. Traveling in troops, they are frequently studied by scientists and reviled by farmers who consider them a threat to their crops. Young readers receive a broad overview of how these monkeys live, their place in the animal kingdom, and the role human beings play in ensuring their continued survival in the wild. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating...
9) Giraffes
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Long-necked and of incredible stature, giraffes are a magnificent addition to the African landscape. Discover the defining characteristics of various species, as well information related to diet, anatomy, and behavior. Learn how hunting and habitat loss have affected these 'sentries of the savanna,' and read about the steps that are being taken to secure their future in the world of mammals. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and...
10) Bats
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From Texas to Australia to the deepest jungles of South America, bats are everywhere! Learn about these fascinating creatures of the night, from their eating habits to echolocation to conservation, in this informative book. 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...
11) Sea otters
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A keystone species of the kelp forest, sea otters are also the smallest marine mammals. Famous for their playful personalities and expert swimming abilities, they are one of the few animals that are known to use tools. Learn about various threats to the sea otter population and important steps being taken to assist in their recovery. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and behavioral characteristics of a diverse sampling of animals...
12) Foxes
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From the frozen Arctic to the steamiest forest, foxes can adapt to just about any environment. Discover more about these clever nocturnal canines in this informative book. 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'...
13) Sea turtles
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Sea turtles swim gracefully through aquamarine waters and then make an arduous journey ashore to build a nest and lay their eggs. This title introduces young readers to a reptile that's plays an amazing role in ocean ecosystems. Kinds gain a comprehensive overview of a sea turtle's life cycle, various species, and the different habitats in which these animals live. Kids love scaly, slithery reptiles! Using up-close, colorful photographs and engaging...
14) Desert tortoises
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Plodding past budding cactuses and through dry heat, desert tortoises may appear slow and ungainly. But these remarkable creatures are able to survive savage temperatures and a brutal landscape. Young readers discover how adaptable desert tortoises are and examine their intriguing relationship with both the environment and mankind. Kids love scaly, slithery reptiles! Using up-close, colorful photographs and engaging text, The World of Reptiles provides...
15) Crocodiles
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Gliding quietly along the banks of a river, crocodiles are formidable members of the animal kingdom who don't give their prey much warning. Young readers get a glimpse at various crocodile species and habitats and learn about the hunting skills that make these creatures famous. Informative text and exciting pictures introduce kids to the incredible reptiles that have prowled our planet for millions of years. Kids love scaly, slithery reptiles! Using...
16) Whales
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Long known as 'giants of the deep,' Earth's whales are much more than just big swimming mammals. Learn about various species' physical characteristics, eating habits, and even social structures in this fact-packed book. 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...
17) Skunks
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The smelliest animal in the forest may also be one of the most mysterious. From the differences in species' markings to the chemical makeup of their malodorous defensive spray, learn more about these fascinating creatures 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...
18) Rattlesnakes
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Luckily for most people who share their habitat, rattlesnakes typically give an audible warning before they strike. Kids receive an overview of where these snakes live, various species, and their often complicated relationship with human beings. Vivid photographs and engaging text introduce young readers to rattlesnakes and their role in the animal kingdom. Kids love scaly, slithery reptiles! Using up-close, colorful photographs and engaging text,...
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Get charged with this investigation into electricity. Following scientific and engineering practices, this title presents a hands-on, inquiry-based science investigation. Age-appropriate experiments build students' understanding of force, motion, and energy concepts. Activities for further learning Glossary of key words Index Table of contents The Science Investigations series centers scientific inquiry by providing readers with hands-on experiences...
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Warm up with this investigation into heat. Following scientific practices, this title presents a hands-on, inquiry-based science investigation. Age-appropriate experiments build students' understanding of force, motion, and energy concepts. Activities for further learning Glossary of key words Index Table of contents The Science Investigations series centers scientific inquiry by providing readers with hands-on experiences with the world around them....