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1) Kittens
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Meow! Say hello to cute, capricious kittens in this adorable book for emerging readers. With precious pictures and fun, informative text, readers will love practicing their growing language arts skills while learning about their favorite cuddly pets.
2) Piglets
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Young readers will squeal with glee when they see this adorable book all about baby piglets! It features full-color photographs of everybody's favorite barnyard friends. The engaging material will captivate beginning readers, giving them an opportunity to practice their growing skills.
3) Chicks
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Tap, tap, tap! An egg cracks and out pops a fuzzy yellow chick. In this darling book, young readers will learn all about baby chicks. Bright photographs closely correlate to the straightforward text. Appealing material and friendly language support developing reading skills.
4) Lambs
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Little lambs flit and frolic across the pages of this charming book for beginning readers. The sweet, simple text is paired with colorful photographs of gentle baby lambs. Readers will treasure this adorable and informative book.
5) Puppies
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Precious puppies abound in this cute and informative book for beginner readers. The approachable language is paired with adorable pictures of puppy pals with wagging tails. Readers are sure to love this book, filled with fun facts about their favorite pets.
6) Bunnies
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Emergent readers will adore this sweet and educational book about baby bunnies. Readers will learn about what their fluffy-tailed and floppy-eared friends eat and do. Clear, concise language encourages budding language arts skills. Colorful photographs bring the high-interest material to life.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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"Why would anyone want to raise pigeons? You might be surprised to find out just how useful they can be! Pigeons are fast and clever fliers. During World Wars I and II, they were used as a means of communication. Today, homing pigeons, or racing pigeons, are specially bred for their great speed and homing instinct. In this fun and informative book, readers will learn what is needed to raise pigeons, how they're trained, and how they're cared for"--...
8) Raising bees
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Living in large communities with thousands of members working together, honeybees spend their time gathering nectar and turning it into delicious honey. Beekeepers reap the benefits of this work, making use of bees' pollination of plants and creation of products such as wax and honey. They do so while helping conserve this important species. Readers will learn about beekeeping basics and the benefits of the practice.
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The giraffe is the tallest mammal on Earth as it can grow up to 19 feet tall. Giraffes, with their unique markings and long necks, are some of Africa's most easily recognized animals. With this exciting book, readers will learn what makes males and females different, how these tall animals drink and eat, how giraffes behave, and many other interesting facts. The accessible narrative is perfect for young readers.
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The ostrich is the largest bird on Earth. These flightless birds have short wings, but they can run extremely fast at up to 43 miles per hour. Their strong legs are powerful enough to kill large predators. Your avid explorers will learn intriguing facts about these grassland-dwelling birds. Where do they live? What do they eat? How big are their eggs? This book answers these questions and more. Age-appropriate text and attention-grabbing photographs...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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What would the world be like without elephants? In recent years, the dwindling population of this endangered species has made it necessary to confront this question. Habitat destruction and poaching have jeopardized the survival of this keystone species, leading to widespread consequences. In this informative text, readers learn about the important role that elephants play in their ecosystem, the dangers they face, and what can be done to protect...
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Looking at the small, fluffy Arctic hare, you might be inclined to think it's a delicate creature. In truth, this tough little animal is able to endure the severe conditions of life on the tundra. In this educational book, readers will learn about how Arctic hares have adapted to suit their environment. Able to run at speeds up to 40-miles an hour and dig through the snow to find the woody plants they need to survive, Arctic hares are more resilient...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Your readers will want to take a bite out of this riveting book, which showcases some of nature's most extraordinary dental adaptations. Readers will study the menacing teeth of the great white shark, observe the jaguar's formidable fangs, and learn not to underestimate the gnashing incisors of a hippopotamus. Each fascinating chapter incorporates vibrant photographs that make the information pop. Supplementary fact boxes expand on the high interest...
14) Hungry Hyenas
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Hyenas are known for being scavengers. However, they also live and hunt in groups called clans and kill their own prey. With this informative book, readers will learn why hyenas "laugh" and how they hunt. They'll also learn about the threats to these amazing creatures. Color photographs help readers comprehend the new information presented in the narrative. They'll be ready to laugh and hunt along with the hungry hyenas of the African grasslands.
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Two species of rhinoceroses live in Africa: the white rhinoceros and the black rhinoceros. However, both are actually gray. They can run very fast and are some of the largest land mammals in the world. Your readers will learn about where these huge, horned creatures live, what they look like, what they eat, and how they behave. They'll be ready to go on a safari and identify African rhinos in the wild.
16) Swift Snowy Owls
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Swift snowy owls cruise through the open sky over the vast, treeless tundra. Their beautiful plumage is white, flecked with black. Their wide, amber eyes search for prey below. These large carnivorous birds have a wingspan of almost 5 feet, as well as a keen sense of hearing, sharp eyesight, and deadly talons. In this book, readers will learn all about snowy owls and how they've adapted to live in the unique tundra habitat. Full-color photographs...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Scapegoats for livestock injuries and crop damage, prairie dogs have been threatened by hunting and habitat loss. These seemingly commonplace creatures are a keystone species, necessary to the survival of many other animals and the entire prairie ecosystem. In this educational text, readers learn about the value of the prairie dog, the challenges it faces, and why its conservation is so important. Colorful photographs bring to life the fascinating...
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The great grizzly bear is an iconic creature that has long captured people's imaginations. Weighing upward of 800 pounds and standing up to 8 feet tall, these massive beasts are top predators in the tundra. How have they adapted to live in this stark environment? In this educational book, readers will learn about the many challenges grizzly bears face, and how they have evolved to meet them. Debunking popular myths about grizzly bears, the informative...
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Did you know that polar bears have black skin to soak up the sun's heat? Or that their paws are covered in fur to protect them from the cold and keep them from slipping on ice? These are just a few of the many adaptations that have allowed polar bears to survive in the tundra habitat. In this engaging book, readers will learn all about polar bears, their life cycle, behaviors, and role in the ecosystem. Full-color photographs make the information...
20) Mighty Musk Oxen
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With their long, shaggy hair and massive 800-pound bodies, musk oxen are built to withstand the cold, harsh conditions of the tundra. Musk oxen are herbivores, able to nourish themselves on the scarce vegetation that grows in this barren landscape. In this book, readers will learn about the musk oxen's adaptations to survive in the Arctic, its behavior, life cycle, and more. Eye-catching photographs bring the information to life and helpful features...
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