David Opie
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"What makes a fish a fish? Trout thinks he knows the answer. "That's easy! Fish have fins, gills, scales, are shaped like me, and live underwater." "Not so fast," answers Mudskipper. "What about a clingfish? They don't have any scales. Or a hagfish? They don't have any fins. Or what about me? I live in and out of the water!" As Trout and Mudskipper explore below and above the world's waters, they are introduced to a multitude of fish in various shapes,...
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"A glimpse into the vast world of insects: their lifespan, how they build their homes, their color and shape variants, all leading up to their most amazing attribute--metamorphosis, as seen through the character of a caterpillar that turns into a butterfly. An informative, non-fiction children's picture book about insects"--
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"Explore the vast world of mammals led by your very own prehistoric tour guide, a Morganucodon. Affectionately nicknamed by some as "Morgie," a Morganucodon was an early primitive mammal that lived over 200 million years ago. Join this little Morgie as it discovers just how wide the world of mammals is-from tiny mice, huge blue whales, and dolphins, to groundhogs, gorillas, and even people!"--
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"In May 2011, unbeknownst to his owner, [Goldendoodle] Dozer slipped out of his yard in Highland, Maryland, enticed by the sight of people running past. The runners were participating in the Maryland Half Marathon, a race benefitting the University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center. Dozer joined the two thousand runners in the race, inspiring everyone along the thirteen-mile race course"--Dust jacket flap.