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1) Opossums
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24 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
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An introduction to the physical characteristics, natural habitats, history, and folklore of the opossum.
2) 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.
3) Opossums
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In Opossums, beginning readers follow an opossum as it hunts for food, defends itself against a predator, and raises its young. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn all about this nocturnal animal.
A labeled diagram helps readers identify an opossum's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about opossums online using our safe search engine that...
4) Opossums
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What has two opposable toes and is the only marsupial crawling through the forests and backyards of North America? It's the opossum! These animals are often referred to as natures garbage disposal, so don't be surprised to find one munching from the dog's dish or gulping down last week's leftovers in the trash. Young readers will devour this fact-packed title about these creatures of the night.
5) Opossums
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This title describes the habitat, life cycle, and adaptations of opossums. Simple text and colorful photos give readers an engaging overview of these amazing creatures and the places they live.
6) 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.
7) Opossums
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In this Early Bird title, readers learn about the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the opossum.
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What slimy, trick does an opossum play on its hungry enemies? Why does it produce a putrid green ooze from its backside? And what might you see riding on the back of this slime- producing trickster? Learn the answers to these questions and more--and prepare to get slimed! This title will introduce readers to the slippery, slimy world of opossums! The book is expertly crafted to meet early elementary and science curriculum standards, as well as introduce...
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When opossums' habitats are threatened and they move into urban areas, they pose a high risk of disease transmission to humans. This has given them a bad reputation. However, left alone in the forest, opossums make up a vital part of the ecosystem. One way they help humans is by eating large amounts of ticks, which limits the spread of Lyme disease and other sicknesses. Full-color photographs and a detailed graphic organizer give readers more information...
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When faced with an enemy, the opossum flops over and doesn't move. Drool bubbles from its nose, and a smelly liquid might squirt out from its butt. Did it die of fright? No, it's playing dead! Along with other tricks, the opossum pretends to be dead so its enemies will move on to their next snack. Fun text and eye-catching photos introduce this animal in all its gross glory.
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Welcome to the amazing world of Opossums Photos and Facts for Everyone! The animal facts in nature book to be amazed by Opossums.
You will find Opossums in nature with pictures to include the many Opossums species, size, breeding, eating habits, and interesting facts. Opossums Photos and Facts for Everyone is Book 111 of the Learn with Facts Series. This book is around a clear concept: The amazing life of Opossums with facts and color photos.
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13) La zarigüeya
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24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
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Español
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An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of opossums.
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Grandmother stories volume 7
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1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations ; 26 cm.
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Partez en voyage avec une attachante famille d'opossums qui a roulé sa bosse partout en Amérique! Du fleuve Mississippi jusqu'à Storyville, là où le jazz à pris son envol, Mama et Papa Poss poursuivent le récit de leur odyssée musicale à travers le continent. Ils nous racontent cette fois-ci un périple qui les a menés des bayous jusqu'à La Nouvelle-Orléans avec comme guide le célèbre trompettiste Louis Chatstrong. Dans...
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Contenu enrichi (avec fichiers audio intégrés) Partez en voyage avec une attachante famille d'opossums qui a roulé sa bosse partout en Amérique! Du fleuve Mississippi jusqu'à Storyville, là où le jazz à pris son envol, Mama et Papa Poss poursuivent le récit de leur odyssée musicale à travers le continent. Ils nous racontent cette fois-ci un périple qui les a menés des bayous jusqu'à La Nouvelle-Orléans avec comme guide...
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