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21) Beavers
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Beavers gnaw on tree trunks until trees break in half and fall down! Then these busy builders pile wood, mud, and rocks in water to make dams and lodges. Young readers will enjoy learning how beavers use their teeth, paddle through water, and build safe homes.
22) Bighorn Sheep
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These heavy mammals carry up to 30-pound horns on their heads. Even the bones in their bodies do not weigh that much! Climb through the mountains with these agile animals in this informative title.
23) Raccoons
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Raccoons are clever scavengers that live in forests, prairies, marshes, and even cities. Readers will learn about the unique markings of raccoons, their diverse diets, and how they are able to live in many different habitats.
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Did you know that vultures pee on their legs to keep cool? Ever wondered how much a newborn hippo weighs? Curious to know how many mosquitoes a bat eats in one hour? Wacky, wild facts and a bright, bold design will keep struggling and reluctant readers wanting more!
25) Koalas
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The koala is a symbol of Australia. This marsupial is known for chewing on leaves from the country's eucalyptus trees and for carrying its young in a pouch. Expect facts about this furry creature's physical features, diet, and habitat to interest children who pick up this book!
27) Sloths
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As the world's slowest mammal, it is no surprise algae grow on a sloth's furry coat. These sedentary animals rarely come down from their beds in the branches. Built for the treetops, their long arms and claws make them excellent tree climbers. Emergent readers will enjoy hanging out with these sleepy sloths in this nonfiction book.
28) Weasels
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Weasels are small and furry with a face of innocent curiosity, but it's all a facade. They are bloodthirsty predators, and they'll stop at nothing to sink their teeth into prey twice their size. Kids will learn how these unexpected predators manage to survive and thrive.
29) Coyotes
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Have you ever heard coyotes howl or yip? These members of the dog family can sure make noise! Children will discover what coyotes are, where they live, and how they both hunt and scavenge for food.
30) Mammals
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The largest animal alive is a mammal. It's the 150-ton blue whale. This whale is not only large but also loud-louder than a jet engine! Turn the pages of this book to learn about the characteristics of mammals and understand the ways in which whales, bats, and elephants are all similar.
31) Opossums
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When a predator is near, an opossum will likely do one of two things. It will try to scare the predator away by showing its sharp teeth, or it will lie very still and pretend it's dead! In this book, beginning readers will discover how these marsupials escape predators and carry their young babies in pouches.
32) Skunks
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Have you ever smelled the scent of a skunk? There is a reason other animals stay away from skunks! Kids will find out why skunks smell, the physical characteristics of skunks, where they live, and what they eat to survive.
33) Porcupines
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Porcupines have three kinds of hair: fur, guard hairs, and quills. Fur keeps these rodents warm, guard hairs keep them dry, and quills keep them safe. When in danger, a porcupine will raise its sharp quills to poke predators! This book introduces children to the unique physical features that help porcupines survive in the wild.
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Meet Llama, the next great picture-book megastar, who has most definitely driven a bus and who loves tacos way more than you. He also loves cake, and that's where our story begins. On Monday, Llama discovers a pile of cake, which he promptly eats. On Tuesday, Llama squeezes into his dancing pants, which he promptly rips. The force of the rip creates a black hole (naturally). By Friday, Llama will (indirectly) destroy the world.
Eating too much pie...
35) Goats
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In Goats, emergent readers will learn about the behaviors of goats that live on a farm. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they discover why goats have floppy ears, hard hooves, horns, and other physical attributes.
A labeled diagram helps readers identify body parts of a goat, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about goats online using our safe search engine...
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! What do an elephant, a mouse, and a dolphin have in common? They're all mammals! But do you know what makes a mammal a mammal? Read this book to find out! Learn all about birds, insects, reptiles, and other animal groups in the Meet the Animal Groups series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting...
37) Dolphins
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In Dolphins, beginning readers will learn about the behaviors of dolphins under the sea. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover the different methods dolphins use to find food.
A labeled diagram helps readers identify body parts of a dolphin, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about dolphins online using our safe search engine that provides relevant,...
38) Sheep
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In Sheep, young readers will learn about the behaviors of sheep that live on a farm. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they discover how a farmer tends to a sheep's thick coat of wool.
A labeled diagram helps readers identify body parts of a sheep, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about sheep online using our safe search engine that provides relevant,...
39) Seals
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In Seals, early readers will learn about the behaviors of seals. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they discover how seals hunt for food under the sea.
A labeled diagram helps readers identify body parts of a seal, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about seals online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Seals also...
40) Pigs
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In Pigs, emergent readers will learn about the behaviors of pigs that live on a farm. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover why pigs have curly tails, floppy ears, and other physical attributes.
A labeled diagram helps readers identify body parts of a pig, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about pigs online using our safe search engine that provides...
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