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81) Camel
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"How can the camel survive? The hump on its back has stored fat that the animal uses for energy. As a result, the camel can go weeks without water and months without food. Welcome to life in the desert!"--
82) Animal robots
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"Simple text and full-color photographs describe eight different robots that mimic animals and the work these robots do."--
84) Squirrel monkeys
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An introduction to squirrel monkeys for young readers.
85) The sun
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The Sun is indispensable to our survival on Earth. It is also the hub of the solar system. Readers will explore the closest star to Earth and learn about its layers, its nuclear reactions, and its likely life cycle. Phenomena such as solar flares are depicted in spectacular illustrations.
86) Turkey vultures
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"Describes the characteristics, habitat, behavior, life cycle, and threats to turkey vultures"--
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This book introduces basic addition and subtraction problems through the chronological overview of exploration in North America. Includes artifacts such as an excerpt from Champlain's book about his voyage, in addition to an early map of New Amsterdam.
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Bold collage illustrations and clear prose trace the origins of our familiar letters. From the proto-Sinaitic peoples, through the Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans, this book follows the development of the Roman alphabet. Includes sidebar information on punctuation, writing materials, the technology of printing, and more.
90) Bark scorpion
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"Young readers will learn all about the desert environment where the bark scorpion lives, as well as its physical characteristics, what it eats, and how it survives in its hot, dry home."--
91) Kinkajous
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Introduces kinkajous, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and how they protect themselves against predators.
92) Weird insects
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Insects account for more than half of the more than 17,000,000 named species of living things. This fascinating book reveals a rare and close up look at the odd beauty of some of the strangest of these tiny creatures. Despite their large numbers, the world of these particularly weird insects exists largely hidden from our view. Included in the book are some of the most interesting
95) Amazing sharks
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"Find out which shark is the speediest ocean swimmer. Discover how huge the mighty whale shark can grow. Learn all about the great white's ferocious hunting skills. Discover some of the most amazing sharks on Earth through jaw-dropping facts and dramatic photos. Exactly 20 species are showcased in stunning detail, bringing you face to face with these awesome ocean predators." -- Back cover.
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What is Europe's highest mountain? How many countries are in Europe? What languages do people in Europe speak? This book answers these questions and more as it introduces young readers to the continent of Europe through age-appropriate maps, engaging photographs, and simple text. Topics covered within the book include where the continent is, climate, geography, animals and plants, countries, people and languages, natural resources, cities, and famous...
98) Red-tailed hawks
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"Describes the characteristics, habitat, behavior, life cycle, and threats to red-tailed hawks"--
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This “irresistible” activity book, which teaches animal behavior while kids search for wildlife in their habitats, is “sure to enthrall animal lovers” (Booklist).
These thirteen deadly creatures can be difficult to spot until you’re right on top of them . . . or they’re right on top of you. Look for each animal in its environment—look closely!—and learn...
These thirteen deadly creatures can be difficult to spot until you’re right on top of them . . . or they’re right on top of you. Look for each animal in its environment—look closely!—and learn...
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