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1) Gila Monster
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A stagecoach is winding its way towards the small town of Medicine Bend when it is attacked by outlaws. However the coach's passengers manage to beat them off. This unusual array of characters, the new town marshal Wade Calvin, insurance salesman Taber, and Miss Jowett, on her way to care for her relatives, thus find their lives intertwined. As the new arrivals settle in, the outlaws' vicious leader Goad 'Gila' hears news of the botched robbery from...
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A large pink and black lizard crawls slowly from its burrow. The hungry reptile is leaving its underground home to search for a meal of eggs. Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of its young audience, this colorful, fact-filled volume gives readers a chance not only to learn, but also to develop their powers of observation and critical thinking. Activities, such as describing the gila monster to a friend and discussing...
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A classic from the golden drive-in era, Giant Gila Monster showcases hammy dialogue, snappy songs and, of course, "special" effects as the titular giant lizard terrorizes a small Texas town. Enterprising teen mechanic Chase Winstead and his best girl Lisa are the citizens only hope! A long-time B-movie favorite, Giant Gila Monster has been restored and is in gorgeous color for the very first time.
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Meet the monstrous Gila Monster as it creeps across the desert! This book introduces the unique features of this wild animal including habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, diet, threats, and defenses. Also included are a range map and a food chain diagram. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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24 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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"This high-interest book uses striking photographs of gila monsters in the wild to highlight the unique features of these lizards. Readers will learn about their habitat, survival adaptations, and life cycle"--
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Eyewitness juniors volume 8
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29 pages, 1 unnumbered leaf of plates : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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Text and photographs introduce poisonous animals such as the fire salamander, death puffer, gila monster, and sea anemone.
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47 pages : color illustrations color map ; 27 cm.
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"Tour 6 North American deserts in 24 hours from day break in the Mojave Desert through midnight in the Great Basin while learning about why these deserts are in danger and how to save them"--
"Tour 6 North American deserts in 24 hours from day break in the Mojave Desert through midnight in the Great Basin. This meticulously illustrated picture book takes readers on a cross-continental tour in 24 hours, visiting 6 different deserts at different hours...
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