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New Animal Discoveries
This book will find it's way into many a child's hand. Presented in an easy to read format, the pages are full, beautiful photographs of rare animals. The sidebars are loaded with useful and fun information. Maps are provided to help the reader locate the newly "discovered" creature's homes as well as a small amount of background on the first sightings of the animal. A great read for the curious youngster in the family. ... Read more

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"This is the way to turn kids on to science." --Booklist

"Lively and engrossing . . . will hold the attention of young readers."--The Horn Book Guide

"What fun it is to read about beavers''mudpie telegrams,' monkeys' 'leopard alarms,' and birds' family songs. The quality of this [book] shines through. " --School Library Journal ... Read more

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Feathers or Fur, What Makes Cats Purr? takes a lively look at animals and answers such questions as: How does my fish swim? Why is my snake scaly? and What makes my hamster fluffy? ... Read more

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This delightful book, with double page spreads, shows children the ways in which mammals are different from other living things. Facinating examples are featured, from mammals that lay eggs or have a pouch to human beings. ... Read more

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Wonderful book to teach with!
This entire series of books on animals, their habitats, life cycles, etc. are wonderful! I own 13 of them now. I use these with my first graders during our animal unit. Each book has fantastic pictures and drawings. The information is presented very well but also simply enough that primary aged students can grasp the concepts and find it fascinating. The books also enable themselves to be read in pieces if you want to skip something or focus on a certain area. I highly recommend books by Bobbie Kalman! ... Read more

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Here's a great way to begin to understand just how life science works. With clear, colorful graphics and a wealth of eye-popping photographs, Sorting Out books lay out and explain how science organizes the natural world. Understanding how living things are classified is the first step to understanding the very foundations of biology and other life sciences. ... Read more

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Covering not only the speed, size, and ferocity of the predators, Dinosaurs takes a look at the scientific process of excavating and interpreting fossils. Theories about dinosaurs' being warm-blooded, social habits, and extinction encourage children to make their own determinations.

Zoobooks, the 59-book animal series - the "everything you wanted to know but didn't know who to ask" guide to the world's most fascinating creatures. Each exciting edition of Zoobooks is packed with current scientific facts, striking photography, beautiful illustrations and unique activities that teach children about animals and the habitats in which they live. With innovative publications and products, Wildlife Education, Ltd. has enriched the lives of children, parents, and educators nationwide for 20 years. All titles are offered in library-bound hardcover and soft-cover styles.Zoobooks, ideal for the knowledge-hungry 4-11 year old! ... Read more

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This remarkable first visual reference library uses magical painted windows to take the reader on a vivid journey of discovery, right into the heart of the subject. Packed with detailed illustrations and fascinating facts, A Look Inside is an exciting way to explore the world around us.

What makes sharks such deadly hunters? Did you know that some rays stun their prey with electricity? Sharks and Rays is a window on the marine world and its fascinating inhabitants. As each page is turned, the acetate windows reveal, layer by layer, the inner secrets of the legendary Great White shark and the graceful giant Manta ray. Three-dimensional cutaways explore shark anatomy, while clear, easy-to-read text describes their world and explains their lives and behavior.

Dimensions (inches): 7 7/8 x 9 5/8 ... Read more

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In this wonderful introduction to nocturnal animals, kids will learn hundreds of facts about creatures of the night. Readers will find out that each kind of firefly has its own special signal, that cockroaches have been on Earth since the time of the dinosaurs, and that a litter of 14 baby opossums will fit easily in a soupspoon! ... Read more

From the Publisher

The award-winning Our Living World series emphasizes thefascinating patterns in the natural world, enabling readers to discovertheir own place in the network of life. Each book includes chapters onunique characteristics of the organism, senses, metabolism, reproductionand growth, food webs and food chains, fitting into the web of life.Introductions by John Behler, New York Zoological Society.

Grades 4-8; 8 1/2 x 11; 64 pages; Sturdy library binding;Classification Charts; Glossary; Further Reading; Index; 50-55 full-colorphotos and art pieces ... Read more