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Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Readers find out what life is like for a murder of crows through the help of accessible text and eye-catching photographs. Crows are some of the smartest animals on the planet. They can remember peoples faces and warn each other of danger. Some crows even know how to use simple tools. These fascinating facts and more are waiting to be discovered by readers. A useful graphic organizer provides additional information about these amazing animals.
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Dolphins are one of Earths smartest and friendliest wild animals. They live together in groups called pods, which can include just two dolphins or hundreds of them. Readers discover what life in a pod is like through fun facts. Dolphins form friendships that last for a lifetime, and readers see bright photographs of dolphins in the water among their friends. Accessible text, colorful photographs, and an eye-catching graphic organizer guide readers...
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Crocodiles are intelligent and social animals that communicate in many ways. A group of crocodiles in water is called a float, and a group on land is called a bask. They are masters at hiding in water and waiting for an unlucky animal to wander by. Readers discover many fun facts about what life is like in a group of crocodiles and see colorful, up-close photographs of the fierce reptiles in their natural habitat. Accessible text and a helpful graphic...
4) Jumbo jets
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Introduces jumbo jets and decribes the different parts to the jet that allows it to fly.
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Porcupines are brown, prickly, and climb trees. Readers explore life in a group of porcupines inside the pages of this educational and enjoyable book. When a group of porcupines gets together, theyre called a prickle. Porcupines often have a bad reputation as dangerous creatures, but they usually just want to be left alone. Thanks to numerous eye-catching photographs, readers get closer to porcupines than ever before. They also learn fascinating facts...
6) Submarines
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Brief text and photographs describe submarines, including the Ohio class subs and the Typhoon class subs.
10) Cottonmouth
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the cottonmouth, also known as the water moccasin, the only venomous water snake in North America, and describes its habitat, appearance, and habits.
11) Egyptian cobra
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Introduces one of the most common snakes in Africa, the Egyptian cobra, which appeared on the crowns of the ancient Egyptian kings, and describes its habitat, appearance, and habits.
12) A kangaroo mob
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Readers discover engaging, fun, and fascinating facts about kangaroos. Kangaroos are social animals that live in groups called mobs. Except for an occasional boxing match, kangaroos live happily with each other. The vibrant photographs in this book show different species of kangaroos grazing, resting in the shade, and raising their young. Accessible text and a detailed graphic organizer guide readers as they learn how kangaroos grow up and what life...
13) Giant cranes
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Brief text and photographs describe giant cranes, including tower cranes, truck cranes, overhead cranes, gantry cranes, and the Taisun crane.
14) What makes rain?
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Explains how rain is caused by the water cycle.
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Explains how hedgehogs got their name even thought they are not hogs, and describes their closest relatives, where they live, their anatomy, including their remarkable quills, their enemies, their diet, their young, and hedgehogs as pets.
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Dolphins and porpoises look very similar, but while these mammals share some features they aren't even in the same family. From tooth and jaw shape to the way they chat with one another, these amazing ocean animals are unique in many ways. It may be tough to tell them apart when catching a glimpse of a fin or nose in the water, but this book offers a closer look, transforming readers into dolphin and porpoise experts in no time.
18) Lions
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Did you hear that roar? Lions are on the hunt! They prowl the land in search of their next meal. Lions are called the king of beasts for their fierce hunting skills and kingly manes. Lions takes you into the world of a lion's pride. Read about hunting animals, raising cubs, and surviving in the grasslands of Africa.
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