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81) The Autumn Calf
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Most bison calves are born in mid-spring. However, one August morning at the Konza Prairie Biological Station near Manhattan, Kansas, a new little orange-coated bison is discovered within the herd. The people who manage the herd become concerned about her welfare, as they know that since she is so little she faces many challenges to survive the winter in the tall-grass prairie of the Flint Hills. Will she survive the harsh winter so she can learn...
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A sweet tiger cub, padding softly on its paws across the ground. A little lion getting its head nuzzled by mama as they soak in the sun. Two young kangaroos-joeys-at play. An infant chimpanzee, clinging lovingly to its mother's back. Nothing's more irresistible than an animal baby, and with these magnificent photos, kids can meet the cutest ones of all, and their families, too. From two fox kits climbing on logs, to an adorable baby bunny, to a trio...
83) Jaguars
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After a jaguar mother gives birth to her cubs in a hidden den, she fiercely protects them for many months. So begins the life of a baby jaguar. In this coming-of-age introduction to the biggest wildcats in the world, children will learn all about a baby jaguar's daily life, how the mother cares for it, teaches it to hunt, and prepares it for life as an adult. The colorful interior spreads and gorgeous photos of the adorable baby jaguars are sure to...
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¡Los hermanos mayores son maravillosos! Sabías que los hermanos mayores también son importantes en familias de animales? Los hermanos mayores de los animales hacen muchas de las mismas cosas que los hermanos mayores de los niños. Estos juegan con sus hermanos menores, les enseñan nuevas cosas y ayudan en su cuidado. Algunas veces los hermanos mayores de los animales incluso cuidan de los pequeños cuando sus padres se van de cacería. ¿Eres...
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The downtown clock peels five chimes. Doggie's tummy feels hungry.
Doggie quickens his pace as his paws race him toward the scent of roast beef drifting through the west door of Mistress Missus' kitchen carrying the promise of a very excellent supper.
At bedtime, curled in a warm drowsy ball against the north wall of #1 Corrugated Box, beneath the porch lamp's full amber beam, Doggie welcomes goodnight dreams.
Doggie, the delightful inhabitant...
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Penguin parents are different from kangaroo moms and dart frog dads. Readers are able to compare and contrast the parenting styles of these and many other animals thanks to this look at life in the animal kingdom. Important facts about life cycles and the relationships between adult animals and their young are presented in informative, but concise blocks of text that hold the interest of reluctant readers.
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Gives readers an up-close look at the great lengths emperor penguins go to in order to raise their young. Includes a concise overview of the species, a table of contents, questions to spark critical thinking, a selected bibliography, sources to guide further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.
89) Goats and Kids
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Every goat has its own special accent and mother goats use it to pick their babies out of the crowd. It doesn't take long from the moment they're born for these playful creatures to start bounding and causing mischief. Your readers will delve into beautiful full-page photographs of the fun-filled life of a goat, starting from their very first steps to adulthood on a farm and high in the mountains. Low-ATOS text helps young readers learn and explore...
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Birds are truly remarkable creatures. Though they all have the same basic body parts, there is so much variety between each type of bird. For instance, the feet of a duck are much different than the feet of a robin, and birds' feathers come in every color of the rainbow! Through accessible language and vibrant photographs, this book introduces beginning readers to some of the similarities and differences of our feathered friends, showing them that...
91) Owls and Owlets
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Owls are amazing animals in their own right, but baby owlets are unbelievably cute! These bright-eyed creatures are great nocturnal hunters, stalking prey with their incredible eyesight. This charming book explores how they live their lives and survive in the trees. With vibrant full-color photographs and accessible text, this book brings young readers into the wild world of these feathered creatures, exploring how owlets become owls in an engaging...
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The story of Pindar, the Antarctic Iceberg takes place in Antarctica where a small iceberg performs a series of acts of kindness to those in need while trying to overcome the effects of climate change on his own circumstances. The story of the iceberg demonstrates that even the most basic acts of kindness, can transcend race, gender, color, and in this particular story, species. The setting of the story is inhabited by animals that live in that environment,...
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Daily, a huge mean rooster made life challenging for two little girls. All the girls wanted to do was get on the school bus and go to school. The rooster would chase after them, trying to hurt them, chasing them to the school bus. Their mom would come to their rescue and protect them, broom in hand, to chase the rooster away. On the return home from school, the rooster would hide behind a tree in their front yard, waiting for the school bus. Their...
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A mother giant river otter leaves the water and finds an underground den to give birth to her babies. After a month, the young ones come out of the den to begin their lives in the outside world. In this coming-of-age introduction to the largest otter in the world, readers will learn how these jungle babies find food, how they defend their home turf, and how they grow so quickly that, at ten months old, they are already as big as their parents! The...
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Not all mistakes are made by children. Some are made by grown-ups who should know better but make them, anyway. For example, there is the mistaking identification of a milking cow, the driver that thought he had the right of way over a moose standing in the middle of the road, and a nosy raccoon to name a few. Enjoy these short stories and a few more as experienced by Ranger Bob while he was working in the White Mountain National Forest of New Hampshire....
96) Capybaras
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In a hidden spot near the water of the Amazon rain forest, a mother capybara gives birth to her babies. So begins the life of the largest rodent on Earth! In this coming-of-age introduction to these fuzzy jungle babies, readers will see how a baby capybara spends its day, how it communicates with others, and how it will join a herd of other capybaras and stay with them for the rest of the animal's life. The colorful interior spreads and gorgeous photos...
97) Raccoon Rescue
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When a human child kidnaps their baby sister Renae to keep as a pet, the only thing raccoon siblings Roxy and Rufus want is to get Renae back to their den where she belongs. Will the lessons their Mama has taught them be enough to guide them on their dangerous rescue mission?
The first in the Living Wild Side by Side series, Raccoon Rescue is an illustrated chapter book that shows how similar wildlife families really can be to human families. Raccoon...
98) Puppies
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Precious puppies abound in this cute and informative book for beginner readers. The approachable language is paired with adorable pictures of puppy pals with wagging tails. Readers are sure to love this book, filled with fun facts about their favorite pets.
100) Carleigh & Friends
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Carleigh and her brothers are excited about their summer vacation. Now they could spend more time playing in the creek and exploring the woods behind their old farmhouse.
Little did they know that this summer was going to be like nothing they could have imagined.
Through a series of unexpected events, they end up with four unusual friends-Rosebud, Ringo, Spanky, and Ranger.
It is one of the best summers ever.
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