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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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.4 STOAshman, 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 ASHWoodward, John
Summary: Featuring stunning photos, this fascinating book explores the countless ways baby animals survive in the wild in an animal kingdom where everything feels like new.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2022
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Summary: Count backwards from ten to one during one of the most colorful times of the year. Learn about the bright, colorful leaves and the trees from which they fall. Watch the animals frolicking in the crisp, autumn air as they get ready for the approaching cold winter. Includes section "For Creative Minds" with cards and activities.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sylvan Dell Publishing 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HAWMarkle, Sandra
Summary: "What if you woke up one morning and discovered you were living inside a wild animal's home instead of your own? How would that change your daily life? What If You Had an Animal Home!? is the next imaginative book in Sandra Markle's popular What If You Had...? series. If you had a honeybee's home, you'd always have room service. If you had a meerkat's home, you'd play hide-and-seek for hours....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2024
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Summary: "Butts are used for breathing, eating, swimming, talking, and even killing in the animal kingdom. Focusing on ten different animals and their derrières, and offering fun facts about their origin, habitat, and "posterior power," this hilarious book captures the wonder of our ecosystem. Which animal has the coolest butt power? That's up to you to decide!" -- Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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Summary: "Animals adapt their behavior to the different phases of the moon"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2023
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Summary: Lions and Komodo dragons are both fierce carnivores, but pitted against each other, which would come out on top? The answer to that is up to the reader of this high-interest volume to decide. They'll be presented with loads of facts to help them choose which animal they think would win in a fight. This imaginative and informative book reinforces important elementary science concepts....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2019
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Summary: "An exploration of different types of animal poo and what the zoo uses it for"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beach Lane Books 2018
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Summary: Tarantulas are the hairy spiders of many people's nightmares. Piranhas are a type of fish known for their razor-sharp teeth and fierce bite. A battle between these two animals would certainly make for an interesting fight. Readers of this stimulating book will learn about habitats, adaptations, and many other factors that could help determine who the champion of such a match would be. Bright...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.4 KEPPallotta, 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 New Youth Materials, Call number: J 590 PALBlewett, Ashlee Brown
Summary: Collects three stories about animals causing chaos, including Mariska, the horse escape artist, Milkshake, the charging cow, and Pony, the runaway goat.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.5 BLECopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.5 BLEForrester, Philippa
Summary: "Join animals on as they embark on large scale migrations and travel through the natural world in this book that follows their incredible journeys; many are in search of food, some are looking for a mate, lots are heading to a warmer climate, and others are just seeking a new home"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.56 FORJenkins, Steve
Summary: Featuring cut-paper illustrations, this picture book teaches young readers all about what makes a tool a tool--and the remarkable ways animals use them to interact with the world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2022
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.5 JENKudlinski, Kathleen V.
Summary: Discusses the tracks, scents, nests, food remains, and other traces left by various animals and the clues thus provided regarding their behavior.
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Publisher / Publication Date: F. Watts 1991
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Animals KudlinskiManzano, Eva
Summary: "Butts are used for breathing, eating, swimming, talking, and even killing in the animal kingdom. Focusing on ten different animals and their derrières, and offering fun facts about their origin, habitat, and "posterior power," this hilarious book captures the wonder of our ecosystem. Which animal has the coolest butt power? That's up to you to decide!" --
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Publisher / Publication Date: NubeOcho 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 571.3 MANWagner, Tricia Martineau
Summary: Describes fifty strange animal behaviors, including how cuckoo birds lay their eggs in other birds' nests, how male penguins offer stones to female penguins, and how electric eels defend themselves with electric shock waves.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Walter Foster Jr. 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.5 WAGTaylor, Saranne
Summary: This fun title explores different kinds of animal homes and how they are built. From a beavers dam to a termites mound, readers will love learning all about animal architects.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Publishing Company 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591 TAYCastaldo, Nancy F. (Nancy Fusco)
Summary: "In this fascinating nonfiction account, author Nancy F. Castaldo reveals just what's going on inside the minds of animals, and through understanding animal intelligence we discover more about ourselves, including far more similarities than one might expect. Humans may have the biggest brains, but intelligence is not a quality exclusive to only us!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2017
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 590 CASHaynes, Richard
Summary: Illustrations and text show how animals around the world use tools, from elephants that apply sunscreen and orangutans that make pillows to long-tailed macaques that floss their teeth and crows that go sledding for fun.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.5 HAYSafina, Carl
Summary: Follows a pack of wolves at Yellowstone National Park and domestic dogs including the author's own pets, and describes their capacity for perception, thought, and emotion.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.56 SAFDe la Bedoyere, Camilla
Summary: Pairs photographs of animals embracing with information about how hugs help animals feel secure, show love, and forge bonds.
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Publisher / Publication Date: QEB Publishing 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: E DELCouch, Christina
Summary: "Meet . . . animals with all kinds of highly developed senses and learn about the jobs they do in this book full of . . . facts, . . . science, and activities"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: MIT Kids Press 2022