Stone, Tiffany
Summary: "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 in outer space! ...From glow-in-the-dark sharks to immortal jellyfish and tiny cats...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Greystone Kids 2023
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Summary: "Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? Find out in this awesome bindup of four books in the popular Who Would Win? series. The collection features a range of mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, insects, and birds to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Rattlesnake vs. Secretary Bird, Lobster vs. Crab, Jaguar vs. Skunk, and Green Ants vs. Army Ants. Kids will learn about each...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2023
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 590 PALBunting, Philip
Summary: "The natural world is filled with countless weird, wild, and wonderful creatures, of all shapes and species. Meet the world's slowest animal. Learn why one animal eats coral. And discover one of the most toxic creatures on the planet!" -- Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Happy Yak, an imprint of The Quarto Group 2021
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Summary: "Boys and girls, ladies and gentlemen, roll up, roll up! You will hear things you have never heard before, and you will see things you have never seen, like a frog with a handsome mustache, a butterfly that looks like a bird, a fish with it own light, or a three-eyed lizard. Allow our book to present to you all these and many more marvelous creatures, large and small, from all over the world....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Albatros Media Group 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.4 NOVZommer, Yuval
Summary: An animal fact book includes trivia on creatures from around the world, detailing their behaviors, physical characteristics, and life cycles.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thames & Hudson 2017
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Summary: Uses infographics to explore an compare animals by their size, speed, life spans, and more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2022
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Summary: In this book, there are 21 cross sections of some of the most amazing birds, bugs, and beasts in the animal kingdom. Take a look at what goes on in the bodies of your favorite creatures, and discover the answers to fascinating questions like: How big is a blue whale's heart? Why does a cow have four stomachs? What is a camel's hump made of?
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wide Eyed Editions, an imprint of The Quarto Publishing Group 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 571.1 TAYCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Oversized, Call number: J 571.1 TAYBurnie, David
Summary: "Our world is filled with extraordinary diversity, from amoebas to zebras, from tiny toadstools to giant oaks. The wonders of the natural world are on display in The Animal Book. This guide to life on our planet is packed full of information about creatures big and small. This tome is structured according to scientific classification, with straightforward explanations of more than 1,500...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2013
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J590 BURMcHale, Brenda
Summary: "Life in the desert is tough. Not all animals can survive there. But, the ones that do have some awesome adaptations. In this book, readers learn about the reptiles, mammals, and insects found in the sand. From a mother scorpion eating her babies to a gazelle that doesn't need to pee, the facts throughout the book are gross, fun, and, above all, super interesting."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishing, LLC 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.754 MCHDaynes, Katie.
Summary: How do pigs keep cool? Why do farmers shear their sheep? Which farm animals live underwater? In this book you'll find the answers and lots more facts about farm animals around the world. Farm animals is part of an exciting new series of books for children who are beginning to read on their own. The easy-to-read text has been specially written with the help of a reading expert.
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Publisher / Publication Date: [EDC Pub.] 2007
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Animal Usb DaynesCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE DAYDoeden, Matt.
Summary: "Describes real-life animals and their similarities to dragons"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J398.24 DOEKruszynski, Elliot
Summary: Splish splash! Baby elephant loves to wash. Wriggle wriggle! Baby worm loves to wiggle. Discover seven happy animals in this bright and bold book for babies.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2021
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Summary: The Kratt brothers activate their creature powers to introduce readers to animals who can fly, including dragonflies, raptors, and bats.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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Summary: Collects facts about strange, gross, and unsual animals from across the globe, including the maleo, ghost octopus, and duck-billed platypus.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Liberty Street 2016
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Summary: "These gross and engrossing haiku highlight thirteen animals (and a few fungi) and the exceptionally icky things they do! Accompanied by bonus facts that will delight--and disgust--readers of all ages"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Millbrook Press 2024
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Summary: Three hungry crocodiles are on a mission--to eat all of the guests at Zebra's birthday party! Emerging readers will love this carefully leveled story, complete with full-color illustrations and a reading comprehension quiz.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2019
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1 available in Beginning Readers - New Reader (Green), Call number: JBR GREEN PINAtkins, Jill
Summary: Tom's silly hen and Ben's mysterious pet introduce young readers to reading. Colorful illustrations and a comprehension activity add to the fun!
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Pre-Reader (Orange), Call number: JBR ORANGE ATKAshman, Linda
Summary: "Step right up, animal lovers! It's your turn to judge in this poetic competition of superlative animal abilities. Structured as a guessing game competition, and told through deftly crafted persona poems, the book celebrates animals' standout qualities, from the biggest (blue whale) to the smallest (shrew), with all the favorite creatures (speedy cheetahs, long-necked giraffes) plus some less...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Can Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.5 ASHSummary: From peacocks and frogs to sharks and dogs, My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals is perfect for the curious little animal lover in your life. Mixing photography and charming illustration, kids will find out important things about the wonderful world of animals from what they eat, what they do, and why people are animals, too. My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals is a friendly book...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2017
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Summary: "Did you know that wild boar originally from Europe have taken over parts of the United States? Or that thousands of Burmese pythons from Southeast Asia slither all around the Everglades in South Florida? These animals, taken from their homes and brought to new areas, might not be the best neighbors, but they make it work!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 2023
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE CLALang, Heather
Summary: "It's wild out there for baby animals, but nature's superdads can handle it all. A great horned owl dad brings home tasty prey to his nest, while a sandgrouse dad carries precious water on his feathers across the desert for his thirsty chicks. Wolf dads love a game of tug-of-war with their rambunctious pups, glass frog dads protect their eggs from predators with powerful kicks, and kiwi dads...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.563 LANPallotta, Jerry
Summary: Ten fierce animals battle it out in this exciting bind-up featuring five books in this action-packed animal series! Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? Find out in this awesome bind-up of five books in the popular Who Would Win? series. The collection features a range of mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, and birds to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Falcon vs. Hawk, Hyena...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic, Inc. 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 590 PALBabin, Stéphanie
Summary: Which animals are found in the savanna? How do animals take care of their young? What is metamorphosis? The Do You Know?™ series provides in-depth looks at a wide range of popular subjects.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Twirl 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 590 BABGibbs, Edward
Summary: Asks young readers to identify the animal based on their color, including blue for a blue whale, white for a polar bear, and green for a frog, in a book with die-cut spy holes.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Templar Books, an imprint of Candlewick Press 2014