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Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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Introduces readers to unicorns, with an emphasis on the creature's history, appearance, and behavior. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for young readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, a timeline, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
2) Giant Pandas
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English
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This title introduces readers to giant pandas, covering their habitat, their physical characteristics, and threats to the species.
3) Red Pandas
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English
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This title introduces readers to red pandas, covering their threatened habitat, their bamboo diet, how they camouflage from predators, and threats to the species.
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Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Introduces readers to fairies, with an emphasis on the creature's history, appearance, and behavior. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for young readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, a timeline, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
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Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Introduces readers to dragons, with an emphasis on the creature's history, appearance, and behavior. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for young readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, a timeline, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
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English
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A black bear settles into its cozy den for a long winter's snooze. Why does it need to sleep? Learn all about black bear hibernation and how weather makes them sleep. Colorful photos and carefully leveled text guide readers along on the seasonal journey from munching on berries to serene slumber.
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English
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A groundhog crawls into a special, deep burrow for a long winter's snooze. Why does it need to sleep? Learn all about groundhog hibernation and how weather makes them sleep. Colorful photos and carefully leveled text guide readers along on the seasonal journey from digging in the dirt to crawling deep underground for some much-deserved rest.
8) Opossums
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English
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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.
9) Bats
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English
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This title describes the habitat, life cycle, and adaptations of bats. Simple text and colorful photos give readers an engaging overview of these amazing creatures and the places they live.
10) Raccoons
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English
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This title describes the habitat, life cycle, and adaptations of raccoons. Simple text and colorful photos give readers an engaging overview of these amazing creatures and the places they live.
Author
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
This series introduces readers to some of the most exceptional creatures of the animal kingdom. Includes fun facts and what makes them unique and interesting from other animals. Features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.
12) Spiders
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English
Description
A small spider spins a web and then waits for its next meal. When a bug is stuck, it's time for dinner! But how do spiders eat bugs? Learn all about how spiders hunt, eat bugs, and how they are friends to farmers. Engaging photos paired with simple text make this a perfect fit for any bug-loving early reader. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Explore the wild and wonderful world of bugs in this series for beginning readers. Learn all about...
13) Hammerhead Shark
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English
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A hammerhead shark puts on a burst of speed, crushes its target beneath its wide, flat head, and gulps down a whole chunk of prey--without even chewing first. The hammerhead shark may have a unique head shape, but this tool is full of surprises that make it a great hunter. Dive under the waves to see the hammerheads incredible senses at work, follow along with its migration, learn how it has young, and more. It's time to get shark shocked! Glossary...
14) Whale Shark
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English
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The whale shark may be the largest fish in the sea, but don't let size fool you. This gentle giant hunts for some of the smallest water animals, gulping up big groups of them before filtering out the water and swallowing its next meal. Dive under the waves to watch the filter feeder at work, swim through its warm watery home, protect other animals from predators, and more. It's time to get shark shocked! Glossary of key words Index Table of contents...
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English
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A little wood frog buries itself under a pile of leaves and gets ready for a long, winter's snooze. Why does it need to sleep? Lean all about wood frog hibernation and how weather makes them sleep. Colorful photos and carefully leveled text guide readers along on the seasonal journey from munching on bugs to filling up with antifreeze.
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English
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Garter snakes gather together for a long winter's snooze. Why do they need to sleep? Learn all about garter snake hibernation and how weather makes them sleep. Colorful photos and carefully leveled text guide readers along on the seasonal journey from basking in the sun to piling up for some shut-eye.
17) Armadillos
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English
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Describes armadillos and their underground homes. Simple text and labeled photos make reading easy and fun and QR Codes in each chapter give readers access to online resources where they can learn even more.
18) Ladybugs
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English
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A bright-red bug flits from flower to flower. The ladybug is known for its red body and bold dots. But there is more to this little bug than its patterned wings. Follow along as ladybugs hatch and grow. Learn how their colors keep them safe, what they eat, and why they are a farmer's friend. Engaging photos paired with simple text make this a perfect fit for any bug-loving early reader. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Explore the wild...
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English
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Explores the similarities between lizards and salamanders, and how to tell them apart. Discover how traits like size, habitat, and periods of activity can be used to identify these cold-blooded creatures. Additional features include a side-by-side comparison of the animals, an activity encouraging readers to demonstrate their knowledge, a phonetic glossary, sources for further reading, an introduction to the author, and an index.
Is that a llama or...
20) Ostriches
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Language
English
Description
This book introduces readers to the physical characteristics, behaviors, habitat, and life cycle of ostriches. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, a labeled diagram, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index.
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