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We aren't talking big, here-we're talking giant. The heart of an adult giraffe can measure two feet, and pump 20 gallons of blood every minute. With so much blood racing around, how is it a giraffe can bend over to drink and not pass out? All the secrets are revealed in Giraffes.

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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Every school has its share of bookworms.

Some schools have bugs in their computers.

And lots of schools have spelling bees. But this school has bears. This school has owls. This school is a ZOO!

Imagination runs wild in this fun-filled story about a school packed with pythons, teeming with tigers, and swimming with starfish. Stu Smith's lively text and David Catrow's hilarious art will have kids looking at school -- and words -- in a whole new way!

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Lola and Binky are a little girl and boy of about the same age as the children who will be delighted by the very unusual illustrations in this heavy boardbook. Each illustration features a touch-and-feel press-out piece with textures to touch that match each picture. For instance, when Lola and Binky have fun at the park, their pet dog comes along with them. One of the illustrations shows their friendly dog, and this picture can be removed from the page, then snapped back in again, like a piece in a jigsaw puzzle. Better yet, the dog’s back is covered with a patch of real fur-like fabric. When toddlers touch it, they’ll be tempted to think they’re touching a real dog. In this book, the tiger has a furry, striped back, but the elephant’s hide feels just like leather. Lola and Binky find several more things to touch at the zoo. ... Read more

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Welcome to the farm! There are many soft, fuzzy baby animals waiting to meet you. Each farm animal feels different. Turn the pages and pet, tickle, and touch each adorable one! ... Read more

Reviews (4)

My Son's Favorite!
If I'd seen this book in a store, I don't think I'd have felt compelled to buy it. It doesn't look that different from countless other children's books on the shelves... Yet it IS different. It was given to me as a gift, and I'm so glad it was. My son was fascinated by it. He was 8 months old, and it was the first book he ever took an interest in. Months later, it is still his favorite. It makes him smile every time, guaranteed.

A colorful view of the zoo
Jan Pienkowski's "Zoo" uses a simple format to appeal to the youngest children. The book introduces the reader to 14 different animals that you would see at a zoo: crocodile, hippopotamus, toucan, gorilla, and more. Each page combines a one-word caption with a colorful illustration.

The pictures are particularly appealing. Bright and colorful, these illustrations combine an iconic quality with realistic touches. From the grandeur of the peacock's tail to the charm of a koala mother and her baby, each picture is delightful. This is a fun book for both child and caregiver.

Inspired to talk and walk
I bought this book for my son when he was 7 months old. He is now one and still chooses it over all of the other books we own. He loves the illustrations! He took his first step to get this book off of a table and he said his first word when we turned to the lion page. He now says "Yion" each time we read it!And he's learned to roar!

Stimulating illustrations
This is a favorite of my 9-month old son who consistently chooses it for us to read together and regularly pages through it on his own. The illustrations are bold, colorful and stimulating and the animals represented take us beyond the more common dog, pig, duck varieties to animals including the toucan, koala and camel. Its popularity with our son is motivating us to buy the whole series. ... Read more

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Welcome to the Zoo School-where students have zookeepers for teachers and animals for textbooks! Ursula, Kitty, Robin, Leo, and Drake have just entered this very strange school, and right away they know something fishy is going on. The desks have animals in them, the cupboards are filled with animal food, and the classroom smells like, well . . . a zoo. Ew! Plus the teachers are batty, the lessons are loony, and the principal is missing. This school is ridiculous! But when the New School Inspectors threaten to close it down, the students have to decide for themselves whether this zooey school is worth saving. And, if so, they'll have to figure out a way to do it. ... Read more

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Follow Ping Ping Panda and the interesting animal friends she encounters on her journey through the forest in search of bamboo. This animal endearing adventure features wonderful POs and captivating characters behind every flap. Entertaining as well as educational, this 18-page book also includes a glossary listing all the animals featured throughout the story. Ping Ping Panda is one book children will want to read over and over again. ... Read more

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A great lift-the-flap book
I bought this book and another similar book from the same author a while ago when my daughter was only several month old. At the time, it is difficult to share it with her because she is too young and not gentle to the books. These books are combination of lift-the-flap and pop-up. On each page, you lift a flap and something pops up, which is quite neat. Recently, when she turned a year old, they suddenly become her favorite books. She is eager to turn each page and find the surprise (the flap). She tries to be gentle with them too. I find that she is more interested in the books that only have one flap per page than the books that have several flaps per page at this age.

Beautiful and educational book!
My 2.5 year old daughter and I have read this book at least once a day since she received it for Christmas and she just loves this book. It is a beautifully illustrated pop-up book that introduces very young children to the wildlife of Asia as it tells the story of little Ping Ping looking for bamboo with the assistance of the friends she meets along the way. Every child who picks up this book at our house has been immediately enchanted with it. When we actually saw the Fairy bluebirds and pandas at the San Diego Zoo recently my daughter was SO excited to see her book come alive. This book has been a wonderful addition to our already BIG toddler/preschooler collection. ... Read more

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Gilbert can't believe that Lewis, the class meanie, has invited him to his birthday party. Could they be friends after all? When Lewis proves to be just as rotten as ever, Gilbert plots to give Lewis a present he really deserves--but an even bigger surprise is in store for Gilbert! This follow-up to the first two hits starring everyone's favorite opossum addresses issues of friendship and generosity with deGroat's renowned honesty and child-pleasing humor.

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Take youngsters on a fun-filled trip to the zoo with this large-format coloring book. They’ll find thirty charming illustrations of animals including a grizzly bear, a giant turtle, a howler monkey, a boa constrictor, an anteater, an armadillo, a leopard, a giraffe, and many more. Filled with easy-to-read captions and large, ready-to-color pictures, this affordably priced volume is an educational sojourn your little explorers will love.
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-Ideal for 0-18 months.

-Die-cut cover reveals shaped pages with five different 'touch and feel' textures.

-Encourages first learning concepts and observation skills.
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At the zoo Gladys eats
bananas for breakfast,
bananas for lunch,
and even bananas for dinner.
But one day Gladys
smells something even
better than bananas.
Could it be pizza? Ice cream?
Or something altogether better? ... Read more

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This Level 1 book is appropriate for children who are just beginning to read.

Which animal enjoys breakfast in bed? Which ones eat all the time? Discover how African animals find their food. For children who are just beginning to read and who have a limited vocabulary, these 32-page Level 1 books-about everything from tadpoles to puppies-use word repetition and simple sentences to convey meaning. Picture dictionary boxes with word labels "show" the meanings of words. These books contain between 400 and 450 words each, and they are 80 percent pictures and 20 percent text. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4. ... Read more

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When the tiger has a toothache, or the parrot gets a sore throat, or the penguin swallows a coin, veterinarians use scientific know-how and a caring attitude to cure them. This book provides an accurate behind-the-scenes look at zoo doctors and brings the colorful zoo environment to life. ... Read more