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Nature's childrenDonohue, Moira Rose
Summary: "Introduces the reader to beavers"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, An Imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.37 DONGregory, Josh
Summary: "This book details the life and habits of lemurs."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.8 GRECopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.83 GREGregory, Josh
Summary: Instantly recognizable by their beautiful orange-and-black wings, monarch butterflies are a common sight in fields, gardens, and forests throughout North America. Readers will discover how these colorful insects travel thousands of miles each year to escape freezing winter weather. They will also learn about a butterfly's fascinating reproductive process, what butterflies eat, and how to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.7 GRECopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.7 GREGregory, Josh
Summary: Known for their massive bodies and wide, flat antlers, moose are a common sight in many parts of the world. Readers will learn what these powerful animals eat, how they give birth and raise babies, and what their antlers are used for. They will also find out why moose are so common in areas where people live and why they sometimes have a difficult relationship with humans.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.65 GRECopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.65 GREGrunbaum, Mara
Summary: "Did you know that black bears are the most common bears on Earthbut that some black bears actually have white fur? Be surprised and awed by every page of this captivating book! Features include stunning photography; a fact file which breaks down vital data points in an easy-to-follow and understand format; fast facts; a family tree to show the evolution of and how this animal fits into the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2019
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Summary: Did you know that polar bears have transparent fur that only looks white or that these giant carnivores are excellent swimmers? These top predators are also at risk due to climate change and loss of habitat. Learn fascinating facts like these and more all in the pages of this book!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2018
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Summary: Covered in pointy quills, hedgehogs are able to defend themselves from a wide range of potential predators. Readers will find out how these fascinating animals use their senses to hunt prey of their own and what their daily life is like. They will also learn how hedgehogs reproduce, how they interact with each other, and how interaction with humans is affecting them today.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.33 GREGregory, Josh
Summary: With their playful, active behavior, meerkats can be a lot of fun to watch. Readers will learn all about these animals' amazing social lives, from how they work together to raise their young to how they keep each other safe by taking turns watching out for predators. They will also find out what meerkats eat, how they find food, and what it is like inside a meerkat's underground home.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.742 GREGregory, Josh
Summary: "This book details the life and habits of rabbits."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.32 GREGrunbaum, Mara
Summary: Did you know that bison are the largest mammals in North Americaor that theyve lived in Yellowstone since prehistoric times? Learn fascinating facts like these and more all in the pages of this book!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.64 GRUJanes, Patricia
Summary: "Introduces the reader to tigers"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2018
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Summary: Though they are most famous as parasites that feed by attaching themselves to larger hosts and sucking blood, leeches are actually a diverse group of worms. While some leeches fit the stereotypes, others lead very different lifestyles. Readers will learn all about the world’s leeches, from where they live and how they move around to how they reproduce and how they can be beneficial to humans.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 592.66 MARShepherd, Jodie
Summary: Did you know that flamingos are very social animals and do most everything as a group--or that they get their pink color from the food they eat? Be surprised and awed by every page of this captivating book! Features include stunning photography; a fact file which breaks down vital data points in an easy-to-follow and understand format; fast facts; a family tree to show the evolution of and how...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2019
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Summary: "Introduces the reader to porpoises"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.53 SHEDonohue, Moira Rose
Summary: "Did you know that a group of tree frogs is called an army -- or that a frog's tongue attaches to the front of its mouth? Nature's Children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers a complete picture of the animal- from birth to adulthood- and describes its place in our world, including how...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.8 DONFranchino, Vicky
Summary: Named for the all-black coloring inside their mouths, black mambas are among the world’s deadliest venomous snakes. Readers will find out exactly why these long, thin snakes are so dangerous, as well as how to avoid being bitten. They will also learn how mambas hunt prey, how they are related to other snakes, and where they make their homes.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.96 FRACopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.96 FRAGregory, Josh
Summary: "This book details the life and habits of hummingbirds."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 598 GRECopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J598.76 GREGrunbaum, Mara
Summary: Did you know that orangutans are the only great apes that live outside of Africa or they are the only great apes that dwell almost exclusively in trees? These amazing apes are also at risk due to habitat loss. Learn fascinating facts like theseand moreall in the pages of this book!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.88 GRUHerrington, Lisa M.
Summary: "Did you know that a giant panda eats more than 600 bamboo stems a daybut that it doesnt stop these bears from being expert tree climbers? Be surprised and awed by every page of this captivating book! Features include stunning photography; a fact file which breaks down vital data points in an easy-to-follow and understand format; fast facts; a family tree to show the evolution of and how this...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.789 HERHerrington, Lisa M.
Summary: "Did you know that kangaroos are the only large animals that hop to move -- or that they are unable to jump backward? Nature's Children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers a complete picture of the animal - from birth to adulthood -- and describes its place in our world, including how...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.2 HERPoole, Hilary W.
Summary: Did you know that grizzly bears claws can grow up to 4 inches (10 cm) longor that these huge bears can run surprisingly fast? Learn fascinating facts like these and more all in the pages of this book!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.784 POORoome, Hugh
Summary: Did you know that the bald eagle is one of the largest raptors in the worldor that it can reach speeds of up to 100 mph (160 km/hr) when diving after prey? Learn fascinating facts like these and more all in the pages of this book!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 598.9 ROOFitzgerald, Stephanie
Summary: Did you know that alligators are the largest reptiles in North America or that they survived the mass-extinction that wiped out most animals on the planet 65 million years ago? Learn fascinating facts like these and more all in the pages of this book!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.98 FITGregory, Josh
Summary: Reaching lengths of more than 20 feet (6 meters) and weighing over 550 pounds (249 kilograms), the green anaconda is the largest snake species in the world. Readers will learn all about these massive snakes and their slightly smaller cousins, from the way they use their bodies to crush prey to the way they stretch their jaws to swallow huge animals whole. They will also find out how where...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2016