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2) Flamingos
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"Meet the largest birds in the world! This book introduces flamingos to elementary kids, exploring where they live, what they eat, and why their feathers are pink. A folk talk explains why these long-legged wading birds like salty water"--
3) Elk
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"Meet the elk! Learn about how this large hoofed mammal lives in mountains and grasslands. Elementary-aged readers will discover that male elk use their antlers to fight. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating creatures. A Native American folktale explains why elk live in the mountains. Includes table of contents, an index, on-page definitions, and further resources for interested readers"--...
4) Beavers
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"Meet nature's greatest engineer! This book explores the appearance, behavior, and habitat of beavers, the second-largest rodent with teeth strong enough to cut through trees. A folk tale explains why beavers slap their tails"--
5) Peacocks
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"Meet the peacock! Learn about how this colorful bird uses its tail feathers to find a mate. Elementary-aged readers will discover three kinds of peacocks. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these beautiful birds. An Asian folk tale explains why peacocks are so colorful. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve both report writers and browsers....
6) Chameleons
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"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of chameleons, the color-changing reptiles. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why chameleons shake while they walk"-- Provided by the publisher
7) Geckos
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"Meet these amazing climbing lizards! This book introduces colorful geckos to elementary kids, exploring the features and behaviors of these amazing animals, including their defense against predators. A folk talk explains why Hawaii people believe geckos are a sign of good luck"--
8) Skunks
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"Meet the skunk! Learn about how this stinky mammal uses a special spray to stay safe. Elementary-aged readers will discover that skunks come out at night to hunt. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these smelly mammals. A Native American folktale explains why the skunk smells so bad. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve both report...
9) Sea turtles
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"This revised edition surveys key aspects of sea turtles, describing these migratory shelled reptiles' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains how sea turtles cause monsoons."--
10) Sloths
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"Meet the sloth! Learn about how this slow mammal grows algae on its fur. Elementary-aged readers will discover that some sloths sleep the day away. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these cute creatures. A Brazilian folktale explains why sloths don't build nests. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve both report writers and browsers....
11) Leopards
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"Meet the amazing spotted leopards! This book introduces this wild cat to elementary kids, exploring their features and behaviors, including hunting and cub raising. A folk talk explains why leopards and baboons don't get along"--
12) Dolphins
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"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of dolphins, a family of fish-eating porpoises. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why dolphins are so friendly"--Provided by publisher.
13) Tigers
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"Meet the largest wild cat in the world! These wild cats rule the Asian jungle and are powerful predators. This book explores their features and behaviors, including hunting prey and raising cubs. A folk talk explains how the tiger got its stripes"--
14) Snakes
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"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of snakes, a family of scaly reptiles. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why snakes do not have legs"--Provided by publisher.
15) Sharks
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A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of sharks, the feared fishes of the sea. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why sharks have a bump on their heads.
16) Polar bears
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"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of polar bears, Earth's biggest land predators. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why polar bears have short tails"--Provided by publisher.
17) Penguins
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"Meet the amazing waddling penguins! This book introduces this flightless bird to elementary kids, exploring their features, behaviors, diet, and varied habitats. A folk talk explains why emperor penguins are so big"--
18) Parrots
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"Meet the amazing talking parrot! This book explores the different habitats of parrots, their colorful feathers, what sounds they make, and much more. A folk talk explains why some parrots copy what people say"--
19) Lions
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"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of lions, the majestic big cats of Africa and India. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why lions roar"--Provided by publisher.
20) Giraffes
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"This revised edition surveys key aspects of giraffes, describing the towering mammals' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have long necks."--