Henn, Sophy
Summary: A wonderful celebration of the diversity of family life. Just like us, animal families are all different. From a clownfish mommy and daddy to cheetah daddies who adopt cubs - dip in and discover all kinds of families. But what do they all have in common? Love, of course!--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.563 HENRish, Jocelyn
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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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 571.3 RISPallotta, Jerry
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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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 590 PALJenkins, Martin
Summary: "All is quiet on the water. Then, in a flash, there's a sudden lunge and a tremendous splash. And then? Oh dear. There's a lot of twirling and thrashing: a hungry crocodile has found something to eat. But crocodiles also love to nap on warm sandbanks and cool off in calm waters. And they're very gentle with their babies. There's a lot to learn about crocodiles in this captivating look at one of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2019
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Summary: This book introduces readers to the forest giant of the north woods. The moose's habitat, life cycle, and diet are explored in clear, easy-to-read text with bright photos and infographics. QR Codes in the books give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Cody Koala is an imprint of Pop!, a division...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pop!, a division of ABDO 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J591.518 ANDSalas, Laura Purdie
Summary: There is more than one way for animals to prepare for winter. Some, such as mice, foxes, and moose, simply tolerate the cold. Of course black bears hibernate, but chipmunks, wood frogs, and garter snakes do too. And then there are the creatures that migrate, including hummingbirds, blue whales, and even earthworms!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Millbrook Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 591.56 SALCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SALTaylor, Barbara
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 Oversized, Call number: J 571.1 TAYMurray, Lily
Summary: "We are all on Earth but for a fleeting moment, yet no two lives are the same. From the delicate mayfly, which lives for just a few precious hours, to the death-defying immortal jellyfish, this book about animal life cycles is a celebration of creatures big and small." --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Big Picture Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 571.8 MURRoy, Katherine
Summary: "From fish to mammals and plants to insects, every organism on Earth must reproduce, and the survival of each species--and of life itself--depends on this and on the diversity it creates. In this groundbreaking book, Katherine Roy distills the science of reproduction into its simplest components: organisms must meet, merge their DNA, and grow new individuals; and she thoughtfully highlights the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Norton Young Readers, an imprint of W.W. Norton & Company 2023
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Summary: "Today, Amik is expecting her beaver cousins for a special visit, and she can't wait to show them her home. But as the visitors arrive, Amik suddenly realizes that her little sister, Nishiime, has disappeared. Where could she have gone? As Amik shows her cousins some of her favorite haunts, the reader also learns how beavers help all the other animals in the forest: they cut down poplar trees...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Owlkids Books 2023
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1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: JE COOMcElligott, Matthew
Summary: "Fans of Ada Twist, Scientist will want to join Dr. Cosmic's class of clever monsters as they explore the dark depths of the ocean in the fourth book of the Mad Scientist Academy series. The students in Dr. Cosmic's class take their lessons underwater when they're introduced to his latest invention, the SKWID--a special submarine that explores the ocean and looks like a real giant squid! With...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crown Books for Young Readers 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.7 MCEGonzalez, Echo Elise
Summary: "Introduction to the biggest, fastest, smallest, and slowest animals in the world using simple text, illustrations, and photos. Features include puzzles and games, fun facts, a resource list, and an index"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book, Inc. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.4 GONWilsdon, Christina
Summary: "Reference book for children about all predators in the animal world"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Kids 2018
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Summary: Die-cut pages explore the depths of a coral sea and the many creatures that live there, from graceful seahorses to the enormous humpback whale, which fills the sea with eerie song.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday Books for Young Readers 2019
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE TECMunro, Roxie
Summary: "A scuba diver encounters 29 true-to-size sea creatures with information about their intriguing habits and more about the Caribbean coral reef they call home" --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.77 MUNKaner, Etta
Summary: "Do polar bears build homes to keep warm? Do penguins snuggle with a friend? Yes! But their homes aren't made of wood, and penguins don't cuddle on a couch. Instead, these animals -- and many others -- have adapted in amazing ways to survive chilly weather. [This book] is a light-hearted introduction to animal adaptations around the world. Funny interactive questions paired with comic...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Owlkids Books Inc. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 571.7 KANDe la Bédoyère, Camilla
Summary: "There are birds everywhere! Some of them live along the coast, some of them in the savannah, and some may be in your backyard. Young readers will learn where in the world all sorts of birds can be found and all the weird and wonderful things about them that they never imagined"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Big Picture Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 598 DE LFleming, Candace
Summary: Describes the life cycle of the hard-working honeybee.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Neal Porter Books, an imprint of Holiday House 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.79 FLECopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J595.97 FLEBrown, Martin
Summary: Profiles more unfamiliar animals, including the dingiso, the tamandua, and the yellow-throated marten.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599 BROCrumpton, Nick
Summary: Humorous and informative, Why Can't Horses Burp? is full of fun facts and little-known tidbits about your favorite equine companions. Find answers to everything you've ever wondered about horses in this latest addition to the Curious Questions About Your Favorite Pets series. Can all horses be racehorses? Why do horses wear shoes? And what's the difference between a horse and a pony, anyway? A...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thames and Hudson 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.1 CRUSazaklis, John
Summary: "Hi, there! I'm a great white shark. Don't let my sharp teeth scare you off. I started life much smaller, just like you! Learn more about my life cycle and how I went from a tiny little shark pup to the ocean's top predator"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, an imprint of Capstone 2022
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Summary: "Take a journey down into the ground and discover all the fascinating creatures that live in burrows, dens, tunnels and nests. Along with foxes, rabbits and ants, find out about burrowing birds, tunneling tarantulas, and strange blind rats that live underground."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2018
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE BONGriffin, Annabel
Summary: There's so much to see in the sea--from fabulous fish busy darting between the coral reefs to mysterious creatures that wallow at the bottom. Explore this spectacular underworld and learn about the fascinating animals that live there.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hungry Tomato 2021