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1) Fishes
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44 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
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English
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Provides physical descriptions and discusses the habits of such unusual fish as the mudskipper, longnosed batfish, burrfish, and spotted wobbegong.
3) Aye-Aye
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Although their name makes them sound like sailors, these tiny primates actually live in trees on the island of Madagascar. Aye-ayes use their big ears and pointed claws to find insects deep inside tree trunks! Dig into the aye-aye's lifestyle in this title for beginning readers.
4) Tarsier
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Tarsiers can turn their heads to see almost 360 degrees around! Along with that, their eyes are about as big as their brains! This introductory title will leave beginning readers wide-eyed at how these tiny primates use their adaptations to survive.
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Although proboscis monkeys are known for their extremely large noses, they also have webbed feet and hands that make them skilled swimmers. They are known to jump from the trees where they spend most of their time into nearby rivers, often landing in a belly flop! Discover the reasons for their strange behavior in this title for young students.
7) Anglerfish
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Did you know that some fish use their own kind of fishing rod? The female anglerfish dangles a worm-like spine in front of its face to lure prey before capturing them with her jagged teeth. The anglerfish's "worm" can even glow! Young readers will learn about this fish's bait-and-switch tactics in this enlightening title.
8) Narwhal
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Narwhals have been called the unicorns of the sea. Related to certain species of dolphins and whales, these ocean mammals have a tooth that grows through their upper lip into a long, ivory tusk! Discover more about these amazing animals in this title for young learners.
9) Platypus
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The platypus is one strange-looking animal! These mammals have duck-like bills, beaver-like tails, otter-like bodies, and even venomous stingers on their webbed feet! Find out how these bizarre animals use their unique features in this title for beginning readers.
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