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21) Animal friends
Author
Publisher
Quarto Library
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Discover which animals are the best of friends and all about the fun they have together! Find out fascinating facts about each animal and the characteristics which make them so super cute.
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Tales of magical creatures have been told across the world for generations... but are these stories merely flights of fancy, or is there any truth to the legends of unicorns and dragons, centaurs and griffins? Presented as the notebook of a 1920s zoologist, this lavish volume sets out to answer this question, revealing the hidden world of the magical beasts that live among us. Within these pages you will meet bizarre and beautiful creatures from around...
Author
Series
Bravelands thunder on the plains volume 1
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Language
English
Description
In the African highlands, three unlikely allies--Echo, a water buffalo chosen by the Great Spirit to lead; Stride, a cheetah hiding a deadly secret; and Tailgrabber, a young hyena desperate to find peace--must hold their own against the coming storm.
25) Stone age beasts
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Are you brave enough to come face-to-face with the biggest and most awe-inspiring prehistoric beasts? In this dramatic introduction to the Stone Age world, the stupendous giants that shared the earth with our human ancestors--from the woolly mammoth and the fearsome saber-toothed cat to the elephant bird and the giant wombat--leap, slither, and swoop to life on eighteen atmospheric and densely packed double-page spreads spotlighting animals from...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lonely Planet
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Turn the pages of this dinosaur spotter's guide to meet the amazing creatures that once roamed our planet -- from Diplodocus and Velociraptor to the king of them all, Tyrannosaurus rex. Continent by continent, you'll tour the world to learn about these incredible prehistoric species. Whether big or small, fast or slow, fearsome or friendly, you'll find it here."-- Back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2021.
Lexile measure
970L
Language
English
Description
"Step into Basher's world of legendary creatures and you'll find out. Wend your way through flesh-eaters, shape-shifters, and mischievous spirits and hear their stories of magic and mayhem. It's a fantastic journey that will see you soar high in thundery skies, slosh through Congolese swamps, and roost in the caves of Javan rain forests." --back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
Usborne
Pub. Date
2008.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
IG 660L
Language
English
Description
Introduces animals that pose a threat to humans and other creatures, including fierce predators of land and sea, venomous animals, those that carry disease, and the danger of extinction.
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that there are animals that are completely transparent? That some tube worms live for 1,000 years? That the Pigbutt Worm is also known as the "Flying Buttocks"? Or that there is a type of sea cucumber that is nicknamed "the headless chicken monster?" These are just some of the scientific facts, presented comics-style, that kids will pore over again and again. The Deep! is a rollicking survey of animals that live in the deepest part of...
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Learn about the wild, wacky and downright disgusting ways some animals react out of fear. Are you afraid of the dark? Of getting lost? Or of something you saw in a movie? Maybe someone laughed at you for being scared or called you a chicken. That's okay! In fact, it's how humans stay safe in scary situations. While people might run or scream, animals have amazing ways of protecting themselves when they're afraid. Fulmar birds vomit, Texas horned...
33) Shall we dance?
Author
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Lexile measure
AD 940L
Language
English
Description
"Nature is putting on a dance recital ... come watch! From award-winning author-illustrator Robin Page, Shall we dance? is a beautiful exploration of how and why different animals move their bodies. Whether it's to find a mate, repel a predator, or just for fun, readers will learn the reason and purpose behind each animal and critter's graceful, exuberant, or playful moves. And they might even want to get up and join in the dancing fun!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
BrightPoint Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Lexile measure
740L
Language
English
Description
"Introduces readers to some of the world's deadliest animals. It will explore the creatures' basic biology and appearance, their place in their ecosystems, and the ways in which their deadly natures affect their lives"--
37) Forest animals
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to different forest animals. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
Author
Publisher
Papawai Press
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Scientists working in the new area of biomimetics study the designs and processes found in nature and use these to manufacture new products or invent new technologies. This book examines many animal adaptations that have inspired scientists, engineers and designers.