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101) Grizzly bears: built for the hunt

Author

Polydoros, Lori

Series

Blazers. Killer animals

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"Informative, engaging text and vivid photos introduce readers to predatory lives of grizzly bears"--

102) Animal strength and combat sports

Author

Thomas, Isabel

Series

Read me! Animalympics

103) Animal athletics

Author

Thomas, Isabel

Series

Animalympics

104) Animal swimming and diving

Author

Thomas, Isabel

Series

Read me! Animalympics

105) Animal gymnastics

Author

Thomas, Isabel

Series

Read me! Animalympics

106) Animals that make me say ewww!

Author

Cusick, Dawn

Series

National Wildlife Federation

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Learn about certain ways that animals behave that may disgust some humans.

107) Sharks: built for the hunt

Author

Gagne, Tammy

Series

First facts. Predator profiles

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"Informative, engaging text and vivid photos introduce readers to the predatory lives of sharks"--

108) Aliens from earth: when animals and plants invade other ecosystems

Author

Batten, Mary

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When animals or plants invade a new habitat, they can upset the delicate balance of the ecosystem. Explores how and why plants and animals enter ecosystems to which they are not native, as well as the consequences of these invasions for other animals, plants, and humans.

109) Turtles and tortoises: an in-depth look at chelonians, the shelled reptiles that have existed since the time of dinosaurs

Author

Taylor, Barbara

Series

Exploring nature

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ANIMALS. This is an in-depth look at chelonians, the shelled reptiles that have existed since the time of the dinosaurs. Features: a fascinating fact-filled journey through the amazing world of turtles, tortoises and terrapins; looks at all the most weird and wonderful species, from those with necks like snakes and noses like pigs to those with shells as flat as pancakes; special feature pages focus on the giant tortoises of the Galapagos and Aldabra...

110) Animal architects

Author

Franchino, Vicky

Series

True book

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"Learn all about nature's most incredible architects, from what kind of structures they construct to what kinds of materials they use to build."--

111) Animal camouflage

Author

Franchino, Vicky

Series

True book

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"Learn all about animals that rely on camouflage to help them stay hidden, whether it's to avoid predators or launch a surprise attack on prey"--

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113) Animal records: the biggest, fastest, grossest, tiniest, slowest, and smelliest creatures on the planet

Author

Furgang, Kathy

Series

National Geographic kids

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Offers thousands of animal facts and records that identify animals in such categories as fastest, oldest, and biggest, as well as smelliest, loudest, and deadliest.

114) Sounds of the savanna

Author

Jennings, Terry Catasús

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"From the first light of dawn until the sun sets at night, the savanna is alive with noise. A lion roars in the early morning, a young baboon shrieks at noon, and a young mouse squeals at dusk. What are the animals saying and why? Animals communicate in many ways; explore the thriving African savanna as its inhabitants "talk" to one another throughout the course of a day"--

115) Raccoons

Author

Petrie, Kristin

Series

Backyard animals (Checkerboard Library)

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Introduces raccoons, describing their physical features, life cycle, habitat, diet, nocturnal behavior, and predators.

116) Swing sloth!: explore the rain forest

Author

Neuman, Susan B

Series

National Geographic kids

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Come along on an adventure through the rain forest. Along the way, you'll meet new friends big and small, see amazing sights, and learn all about the creatures that make their home in the rain forest. Told in simple yet lively text built with sight words and using picture icons to aid reading, National Geographic Pre-readers will enchant kids just beginning their journey with books.

117) Wild horses

Author

Riggs, Kate

Series

Amazing animals

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"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of wild horses, animals that roam in bands. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how people began riding horses"--

118) Curious critters: Volume Two

Author

FitzSimmons, David

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More amazing animals -- from cute cottontails to a babbling bunting-- posed for portraits. Good thing photographer and writer David FitzSimmons once again wrote down what the mathematical moth, buccaneer bluegill, bilingual armadillo, and other Curious Critters had to say!

119) Historical animals: the dogs, cats, horses, snakes, goats, rats, dragons, bears, elephants, rabbits, and other creatures that changed the world

Author

Moberg, Julia

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Throughout history, animals have shaped the world as we know it. But rarely have they received the recognition they deserve. Until now. This inside look at history's most famous animals features wacky verse, cool facts, historical stats, and zany cartoon art.

120) Weird & wild animal facts

Author

Loy, Jessica

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"There are plenty of books about unusual animals. This is a book about fourteen well-known animals--kangaroos, hippos, giraffes--who all have unusual characteristics. For instance, did you know that a kangaroo's kick can be deadly, that a giraffe can clean its own ears with its tongue, or that a hippo has teeth as long as a child's arm? This accessible book, full of amazing photographs and easy-to-digest factoids, is perfect for animal lovers of all...