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The sense of touch brings the world closer to us, and the same is true for the animals on Earth. This book explains how animals explore their world through the sense of touch, with skin, fur, biological systems, and more. A variety of animals are profiled, including butterflies, cats, monkeys, dogs, earthworms, and even humans, with specific examples of how feeling helps mammals, insects, and people find food, navigate the world, and stay safe from...
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Animals rely on their sense of hearing to locate predators, find food, and sense danger. This book explores a variety of animal ears and describes how they work and how they help animals hear. From the super-sharp hearing of an owl to grasshoppers that hear through their legs, this book is full of fascinating facts that capture the reader's attention while providing scientific information and offering an opportunity to compare animal hearing to the...
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An animal's eyes provide it with information about its encounters with other animals and its habitat. This book is filled with important and exciting facts about how animals see, such as deer, eagles, dragonflies, cats, and squids. It includes how animal eyes are constructed, how they work in different environments, and how different animals use sight to stay safe, find food, and experience the world around them. Comparisons between animal eyesight...
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With their unique ticked coats, sleek bodies, and friendly personalities, Abyssinians stand out in the cat world. Learn about the Abys mysterious history and how it overcame struggles in the early 1900s to become one of todays best loved breeds. Then learn about the care involved when you make one of these energetic cats your pet.
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Bats have a bad reputation as blood-sucking creatures of the night.
But these fascinating mammals actually help people by eating insect pests and pollinating fruit trees and flowers. In this book packed with fun facts and vivid photographs, readers will learn all about the bat's amazing body, its habits and activities, and how they can help this important species survive.
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Although some sharks are very scary and dangerous, most species are quiet creatures who pose no threat to humans at all.
Readers will learn all about the many kinds of sharks, what they eat, where they live, and their importance to the ocean ecosystem in this fact-and-photo-packed look at one of nature's top predators.
7) Dogs
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Dogs are the world's most popular pet! These intelligent friends have learned to work and communicate, and they use their skills to help humans every day. This fun title explores the intelligence of dogs, from their thinking skills to their relationship w
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Even venomous snakes can be helpful to people and Planet Earth!
Young readers will learn the truth about the many different kinds of snakes, how to tell which ones are truly dangerous and which ones just want to be left alone, and explore up close the unique bodies that help these reptiles survive.
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Spiders seem scary, but they are really quiet creatures who help humans by eating many insect pests.
And it's hard not to love nature's best engineer as it builds elaborate web homes. Young readers will explore the world of spiders and their awesome abilities in this exciting and informative look at a creepy creature who really isn't scary at all.
10) Crows
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Caw! Caw! A mob of crows swarms a predator. They work together to chase it away! Teamwork is one of many skills explored in this fascinating book about crows. Through leveled text and exciting photos, readers will learn how crows use their intelligence an.
11) Dolphins
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Dolphins are some of the world’s smartest animals! This fact-filled title explores the intelligence of these smart swimmers through leveled text and engaging photos. Readers will discover why dolphins are smart, how they use their intelligence, and how humans study them. Along the way, special features such as a brain comparison chart, a skills graphic, a profile, and a scientific study offer even more information.
12) Octopuses
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Octopuses have large brains. They also have nerve cells in each of their arms. These are like eight smaller brains! In this title, beginning readers will explore how octopuses use their brains to navigate the ocean, find food, and hide from predators. Leveled text and colorful photos present the information in an easy-to-understand way, while a brain comparison chart, skills graphic, profile, and scientific study feature further highlight the intelligence...
13) Chimpanzees
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Chimpanzees are among the world's smartest animals! These intelligent apes communicate, use tools and show their emotions to survive in the wild. In the lab, they help humans learn about language, learning, and more. This engaging book helps chimps show o
14) Rats
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Rats are cute critters and popular pets. They are also among the world's smartest animals! Using engaging text and vibrant photos, this informative title explores what makes rats intelligent, from their excellent memories to their great social skills. Add
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