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With hard shells that protect them from predators, turtles are among the oldest group of reptiles. Readers will discover that sea turtles rarely leave the water except to lay eggs in the sand. They will read about freshwater turtles that love to soak up the sun on logs or rocks. What most people don't know is that the temperature of the turtle's nest determines whether the babies are male or female. Interesting facts and stunning photographs are sure...
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Readers will learn life science concepts, such as the growth and development of organisms, biodiversity, and social interactions in animal groups, as they discover the most amazing facts about baby zebras. The simple narrative and stunning photographs of these black-and-white-striped beauties provide students with a glimpse into the life of a foal from birth until adulthood, including what challenges baby zebras face in the wild, what they eat, and...
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Dolphins are usually born tail first and can swim the moment they are born. Readers will learn about the life of a baby dolphin from its birth to the day it leaves its mother, and how these young animals learn the skills they need to survive in the wild. Simple text and vibrant photographs will engage readers while teaching life science concepts. Fascinating facts about these baby mammals include how dolphins use their teeth to hold, not chew, their...
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Baby seals are amazing animals that will go without food for weeks before they dive in and begin to hunt for themselves. Young readers will learn how these sleek swimmers find food in the water around them, but not before their waterproof fur grows in. This book is filled with fun facts and vibrant photographs of adorable baby seals in their natural habitat. Following these marine mammals from birth, this book will enhance science collections. A glossary...
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Young readers will learn all about the Chihuahua's unique characteristics and needs with the help of author Linda Bozzo and the American Canine Association. Simple, informative text and full-color photos will show readers what to feed their tiny dog, how to groom it, and how to keep it healthy through exercise and play.
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Through simple yet informative text and full-color photographs, author Linda Bozzo and the American Canine Association teach readers all about Akitas, the large dog breed of Japanese origin, including how to take care of one and what needs are specific to the breed. Also included are a Note to Parents that stresses the importance of spaying or neutering and microchipping pets, a Words to Know section to help young readers learn new vocabulary, and...
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Readers will learn all about the popular cocker spaniel breed and its needs with the help of author Linda Bozzo and the American Canine Association. Simple, informative text and full-color photographs will show readers what to feed their cocker spaniel, how to groom it, and how to keep it healthy through exercise and play. A Note to Parents addresses the importance of neutering and spaying, microchipping, checking to see if a dog license is required,...
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Readers will love exploring the world of baby foxes. This narrative follows kits from the time the litter is birthed in the den until the day the young foxes are ready to start families of their own. Children may not know that some foxes can climb trees or that foxes like to sleep during the day and hunt at night. Packed with vibrant photographs of these adorable baby animals in the wild, readers will be intrigued and will want to learn more by using...
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Author Linda Bozzo and the American Canine Association provide young readers with accessible information, fun facts, and adorable full-color photographs of the short-legged, droopy-faced basset hound. Students will learn whether a puppy or adult dog is right for them, what to feed it, and how to keep it clean and healthy. In addition, this text includes a Note to Parents that stresses the importance of spaying or neutering and microchipping pets,...
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Young readers will learn all about the Great Dane's unique characteristics and needs with the help of author Linda Bozzo and the American Canine Association. Simple, informative text and full-color photos will show readers what to feed their Great Dane, how to groom it, and how to keep it healthy through exercise and play.
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Filled with simple yet informative text, fast facts, and colorful photographs, this delightful text approved by the American Canine Association informs readers all about the care of Portuguese water dogs, from housing and exercise to diet and play, encouraging children to become responsible dog owners. In addition, a Note to Parents stresses the importance of spaying or neutering and microchipping pets, a Words to Know section helps young readers...
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The slowest mammals on earth, sloths were born to be tree-dwellers. Sloth mothers give birth while hanging upside down! With their long, sharp, curved claws, baby sloths spend their days clinging to tree branches in the rain forest. They make their way down from the trees only once a week for a bathroom break, which makes them vulnerable to predation. Readers will enjoy an accessible yet informative look into how baby sloths grow up. Amazing full-color...
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Readers will delight in learning all about Airedale terriers. Using simple text and adorable full-color photographs, students will learn how to take care of an Airedale, from housing and exercise to diet and play, encouraging readers to become responsible dog owners. A Note to Parents addresses the importance of neutering and spaying, microchipping, checking to see if a dog license is required, and adopting from a shelter or rescue group. This book...
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Readers will learn all about baby giraffes, including what they eat and how they fall six feet to the ground when they are born. Amazing photographs of these super-cute animals are accompanied by Fast Facts. This book supports the Next Generation Science Standards on growth and development of organisms, biodiversity, and social interactions in animal groups by exploring such details as how calves learn to stand within a half hour after being born,...
18) I Like Pugs!
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Author Linda Bozzo and the American Canine Association provide young readers with accessible information, fun facts, and adorable full-color photos of pugs. Students will learn whether a puppy or adult is right for them, what to feed it, and how to keep it clean and healthy. Words to Know help young readers learn new vocabulary and Read About Dogs encourages young dog lovers to learn more.
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Approved by the American Canine Association, this book uses accessible text and adorable full-color photographs to teach students how to take care of a Newfoundland, including what to feed it, how to keep it clean and healthy, when it should be seen by a veterinarian, and any special considerations this large, thick-coated breed requires. A Note to Parents addresses the importance of neutering and spaying, microchipping, checking to see if a dog license...
20) I like bulldogs!
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Author Linda Bozzo and the American Canine Association provide young readers with accessible information and adorable full-color photos of English bulldogs. Students will learn whether a puppy or adult is right for them, what to feed it, and how to keep it clean and healthy. Words to Know help young readers learn new vocabulary and Read About Dogs encourages young canine enthusiasts to explore further.
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