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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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Dory Gets a Forever Family, by author Ricky Gazelle, is the delightful tale of a sweet little kitten who gets rescued-and the best part is that it's based on a true story! Every year, hundreds and hundreds of kittens are rescued, and this is the true story of one very special little guy, named Dory. Dory loses his way one day and gets stuck in a horrible rainstorm! Afterward, he's lucky enough to be found by his mother-but Dory is sick. He was stuck...
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After carrying her calf for 13 months, a mother South American tapir gives birth to her young on land. So begins the life of a baby South American tapir. In this coming-of-age introduction to these mammals, readers will learn that when born, baby South American tapirs resemble watermelons because of their shape and coloring. Children will also discover that the babies stay close to their mothers for more than a year before they are ready to head out...
45) Apes and Babies
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There's nothing cuter than an animal family, especially a family of adorable apes! This charming book safely puts young learners into the wilds of nature to see how apes take care of their young offspring. Beginning readers will love the full-color photographs of cute baby apes as they learn to play and follow their mothers around. While the adult apes keep them safe, these babies are learning all about the world around them, whether in captivity...
46) Bears and Cubs
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Bears are fierce creatures that hunt with their huge claws and jaws, but much of that hunting is for the benefit of their adorable cubs. These fuzzy woodland cubs are as cute as can be, and their mothers are very protective of these babies as they grow and develop into full-grown bears. Full-color photographs and accessible text aid young readers in their understanding of this furry animal family, both at play and working together to survive in the...
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Possum is a baby Sugar Glider living in the Australian bush with his Mummy, Daddy and sister, Pixie.One day, Mummy and Daddy decide it's time to teach them how to fly!But every time Possum tries, he falls out of the Tree!Now he's afraid to try again.Can he overcome his fear of flying?
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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...
50) Chicks
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Tap, tap, tap! An egg cracks and out pops a fuzzy yellow chick. In this darling book, young readers will learn all about baby chicks. Bright photographs closely correlate to the straightforward text. Appealing material and friendly language support developing reading skills.
51) Baby Sloths
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Sloth pups are the perfect combination of peculiar and precious. Whether they are hanging upside down from a tree branch or using mom like a hammock, they are fascinating. Enter tropical forests in this title to fix your eyes upon these oddly attractive animal babies.
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Gives readers an up-close look at the extraordinarily long North American monarch migration. 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.
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Mother three-toed sloths give birth to their young while hanging in a tree! So begins the life of a baby three-toed sloth--one of the slowest animals on Earth. In this coming-of-age introduction to these fascinating mammals, readers will learn all about baby three-toed sloths and how most of what they do--eat and sleep--is done high up in the treetops of the Amazon jungle. The colorful interior spreads and gorgeous photos of three-toed sloth babies...
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Fish are at home in the water, but that doesn't mean we can't get up close and personal with these colorful creatures. From the goldfish we keep as pets to the big fish that live in our oceans, there is plenty of variety to be found among the fins and gills these animals all have. This book for beginning readers explores the watery world of fish both big and small, using accessible language and vivid photographs to show that although fish all share...
55) Animal Opposites
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With adorable full-color photographs throughout and simple activities to be enjoyed with Mom or Dad's guidance, Ranger Rick Jr. books are perfect for young children starting to learn about the world around them. These small books are a great way to start your child's first library!
Animal Opposites explores the opposing ways animals live, eat, hunt, and play! Through full color photographs and illustrations, and educational, entertaining text,...
56) 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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Gives readers an up-close look at the serious threats facing chimpanzees and the ways in which the animals are adapting. 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.
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The 4th book in the popular 101 ANIMALS series!
Did you know that sea turtle mothers leave their babies to hatch from their eggs completely on their own? Or that baby gorilla black-backs are carried around for as long as three years after they are born? In 101 Animal Babies, readers will learn about penguins and sea-horse fathers that guard and hatch their eggs, birds that teach their chicks to fly, kangaroos that keep their joeys safe in pouches,...
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A true story of a rescue rooster's journey. To Camille's surprise, Bree would not only change her life but the lives of countless people who, because of Bree, now realize roosters are loving, curious, intelligent, sentient beings who want what we all want - to feel safe, peaceful, and loved. Camille created "Wake Up with Bree" educational programs, for kids to share Bree's messages with the world!
Bree is also the star of the Kids for Positive Change...
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This book is about a country boy who befriends an abandoned baby squirrel. He raises it to adulthood and watches as it finds a mate and raises its own family, eventually leaving the boy to live in the wild. The boy learns an important lesson about squirrels especially empathy and compassionate response, daily in this and all of life, and the importance of letting go.
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