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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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: Simple text and pictures describe how different kinds of animals sleep.
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins 2001
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC ZOLJenkins, 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: 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 HAWRish, 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, Call number: JE RISSchrefer, Eliot
Summary: "A research-based exploration of queer behavior in different animal species is interspersed with personal anecdotes and interviews with scientists"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 591.56 SCHStewart, Melissa
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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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE STEZolotow, Charlotte
Summary: Shows how different animals sleep and makes sleep very inviting.
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins Publishers 2001
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE ZOLLevy, Janey
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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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.75 LEVKurtz, Jane
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 KEPMurray, Julie
Summary: Spotted hyenas have one of the most powerful bites in the animal world! Readers will learn about these bites as well as other cool facts about spotted hyenas, like where they live, what they look like, and what they like to eat.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dash!, an imprint of Abdo Zoom 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.74 MURPallotta, 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 PALTaylor, 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 TAYVidal, Alexander
Summary: "Featuring stunning illustrations and immersive text and focusing on the individual characteristics of different regions across the country, this is the definitive nonfiction picture book about the wildlife of the United States, geared especially for young readers"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2022
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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 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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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