Animal safari
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Zebras
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African elephants
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Alligators
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4) Anteaters
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Ants, ants, and more ants are on the menu for these long-snouted insectivores. Just how many ants can an anteater eat? Up to 30,000 in one day! Learn where anteaters live, how they hunt, and how their long, sticky tongues help them slurp up ants!
5) Camels
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Bellwether Media
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2012
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English
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces camels to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
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Cheetahs
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Chimpanzees
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Giant pandas
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Giraffes
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Gorillas
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Hippopotamuses
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12) Hyenas
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Spotted hyenas get the giggles after a successful hunt. They "laugh" loudly to welcome other hyenas to come and feast on the kill. This book introduces children to hyenas-animated hunters and scavengers.
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Koalas
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14) Lions
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Did you know that a group of lions is called a pride? Have you heard that lions work together to stalk their prey? This book for young readers offers this information as it presents lions on the prowl. It teaches children about the physical and behavioral characteristics of these big cats.
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Meerkats
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Polar bears
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Rhinoceroses
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Tigers
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19) Aardvarks
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Aardvarks specialize in pest control. The hard shell of a termite home is no match against the spade-like claws of the aardvark. Once their walls have been breached, the termites have little hope of dodging the aardvark's sticky foot-long tongue. Learn how these exterminators do their job in this fun title for new readers.
20) Baboons
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Nothing says "bonding" like picking bloodsucking pests from your neighbor's fur. Baboons of the same troop develop strong relationships this way, often beginning and ending each day with a grooming session that can last hours. Learn what baboons are up to the rest of the day in this introductory title.
21) Gazelles
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In an act known as "pronking," gazelles leap straight into the air with their backs arched before landing on all four feet. Their motive is a mystery, but it may just be their way of telling predators "Can't touch this!" See what else gazelles can do in this fact-filled title.
22) Hedgehogs
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Animals with an appetite for hedgehogs must work hard for their dinner! They need a pain tolerance for sharp spines and the strength to pry tightly curled bodies. Get a feel for why hedgehogs are among the prickliest of prey.
23) Kangaroos
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When kangaroos gather in large groups, they get loud and physical. Males duke it out in boxing matches, jumping and jabbing with feisty determination to earn the "dominant male" title. Be prepared for a kangaroo mob scene!
24) Lemurs
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When it comes to lemurs, it's a woman's world. Females rule-they eat first, win all family arguments, and fight enemies on the front lines. Learn why you'd want to be "one of the ladies" in a lemur troop.
25) Leopards
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When bullies like lions and hyenas are on the prowl for a lunch to steal, leopards keep their cool. The clever cats drag their kill with them as they climb high into trees, where they can enjoy their meal in peace. Discover the wily ways of the leopard in this book for beginning readers.
26) Ostriches
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Ostriches are birds that can't fly. They take it in stride, sprinting in short bursts instead. When ostriches can't run from danger, they face it head on. Well, with their heads on the ground. Discover the ostrich-a bird of a different build.
27) Warthogs
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Warthogs are named for the thick knobs of skin between their eyes and snouts. These unsightly protrusions provide a cushion that comes in handy not in the face of predators, but against the tusks of other warthogs. See what gets these peevish porkers going in this title for young readers.
28) Antelopes
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A look at an antelope's hooves may give a clue as to where it lives. Wide hooves give desert-dwelling antelopes footing on the sand, and padded hooves keep rock-climbing antelopes from slipping. Discover how antelopes adapt to different habitats in this introductory title.
29) Capybaras
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With the look of a pig-size beaver, it is not readily apparent that the water-loving capybara is actually a rodent-the largest, in fact! For this hairy mammal, the water is a source of food, safety, and comfort. See why the capybara sets up camp near rivers, ponds, and lakes in this informative book for beginning readers.
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Chameleons
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31) Flamingos
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Have you ever tried to eat upside down? Flamingos do it all the time! These unique creatures suck water in through their beak, filter out their food, and spit the water back out. Learn more about these balancing birds in this low-level title.
32) Honey Badgers
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Honey badgers never learned to pick on animals their own size. They'll confront everything from cobras to lions, and their reckless confidence is enough to spook any foe. Read this book to find out what happens when opponents have the nerve to fight back!
33) Jackals
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Even scavengers can build a model family. Jackals mate for life, and their offspring often stick around to help raise and protect the next litter. Such unity and support is beneficial in the wild, but jackals still face their share of threats. Learn how they look out for one another in this title for young readers.
34) Jaguars
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Though most members of the feline family are known to be leery of water, this big cat seeks it out! Jaguars know that rivers are stocked with fish, turtles, and other tasty prey. This exciting title introduces young readers to the unique look and lifestyle of the jaguar.
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Komodo dragons
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36) Mongooses
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Mongooses are nothing if not tenacious. These creative hunters whack bird eggs against hard surfaces to get at the meal within. They'll even grapple with venomous snakes, waiting patiently for the chance at a fatal counterattack. Discover the quick reflexes and crafty methods of the mongoose in this fun book for new readers.
37) Orangutans
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Orangutans spend much of their time in quiet solitude. That is, unless they've just given birth. Babies spend several years with their mother, clinging to her back as she swings from branch to branch in search of food. Learn more about the orangutan's treetop life in this fact-filled title.
38) Peacocks
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The male peacock's brilliance lies in his train of feathers. When he finds a potential mate, he fans out his train to impress her with his bright and shiny plumage. As far as females are concerned, the flashier the better! Young readers will be fascinated by the showy way of the male peacock.
39) Sea Otters
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At a glance, sea otters seem to have a laid-back approach to life. Look closer and you'll find that they tackle all kinds of tasks on their backs, like nursing their young or cracking shellfish for dinner. Young learners will discover how these water loungers stay so comfortable in their chilly waterbeds.
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Snow leopards
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41) Spider Monkeys
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These thumbless mammals swing from branch to branch in the tropical rain forests of Central and South America. Spider monkeys are wildly social animals that sleep and eat in groups called troops. Emerging readers will learn all about spider monkeys and what sets them apart from other primates.
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Toucans
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43) Wolverines
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The wolverine has no problem taking out prey its own size. Then come winter, it sets its sights on bigger game. Wolverines have been known to attack weak caribou, but they prefer to chomp through flesh and bone after another hunter has done the dirty work. Open this book to see how a small but ruthless carnivore gets its meat fix.
44) Wombats
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How do you measure the success of a wombat? Count how many warrens it has! This busy burrower digs several underground homes, or warrens, complete with tunnels, sleeping chambers, and multiple entrances. Discover how the wombat's unique build facilitates the construction of subterranean real estate in this fun title.
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Iguanas
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46) Parrots
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Parrots are famous for their ability to mimic different sounds, including human speech. Some of these colorful birds can even learn hundreds of words! Find out how these popular birds live in the wild in this introductory title for young readers.
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Tree frogs
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48) Wildebeests
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The grass is always greener on the other side. At least, that's the idea behind the wildebeests' great migration. Each year, these antelopes travel hundreds of miles in search of food and water. Run wild with these great beasts in this title for young students.
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Cranes
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Platypuses
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Red pandas
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Sloths
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