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"From a bestselling illustrator, this utterly unique comic-style book for kids 4 to 8 explores super-small creatures with astounding abilities. Did you know that some of the smallest creatures on Earth have real-life superpowers? The minute oribatid mite can lift more than 1,000 times its own weight. A tiny type of salamander (called an axolotl) can regrow body parts. And the almost microscopic tardigrade? It can survive practically anywhere, even...
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"In the newest addition to the ever-popular and authoritative nonfiction Scientists in the Field series, the team behind The Frog Scientist take you on a research trip to New Caledonia in the Pacific Ocean to follow crows in aviaries and in the wild while answering many thought-provoking questions like: "Can a crow outsmart a scientist?" Remarkably engaging narrative nonfiction coupled with beautiful photographs, this is a trip you won't regret booking!"--...
64) Sleepy book
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Simple text and pictures describe how different kinds of animals sleep.
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"Every year in Namibia, about two thousand zebras suddenly disappear from their grazing area along the Chobe River. Months later, the herd returns. Where do they go? And why? Thanks to satellite-tracking collars, scientists were able to solve the mystery, but several questions remain. Award-winning science author Sandra Markle reveals the process scientists used to study the zebras, and she also delves into the science of migration, exploring how...
68) The poop song
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"From cats to caterpillars, bluebirds to babies, everybody poops in their own special way"--
69) Animal dads
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Illustrations and simple text describe how the males of different species help take care of their young.
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Can you find your lunch deep down in your backpack by hearing it? Many predators have strong senses that help them find food. Some animals use their ears to find their prey. Discover the interesting ways animals use their sense of hearing to find their next meal in the beautifully illustrated, easy-to-read Hearing Their Prey. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
76) Bat colonies
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"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how and why bats live together in colonies. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the animal's habitat, diet, behaviors, appearance, and social structure. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can...
78) Orca whale pods
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"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how and why orca whales live together in groups called pods. Full-color photos and . . . leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the animal's predatory habits, diet, behaviors, appearance, and social structure"--Provided by publisher.
79) Super weird!
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While his father trains to become a firefighter, Weir enters his super weird dog Fido and his parrot Blockhead into a Pet Day contest, hoping that they will be on their best behavior.
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