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Author
Series
Publisher
Windmill Books, an imprint of Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Why would anyone want to raise pigeons? Readers 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. With this fun and informative book, readers will learn what is needed to raise pigeons and learn how these intelligent birds are trained....
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
195 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Now," continued the cat, "there is nothing more difficult than changing an animal's mind. But I will say, in case I can change yours: humans are more useful to us outside our bellies than in."
Perhaps.
After the Calamity, the animals thought the humans had managed to do themselves in. But, it turns out, a few are left cowering in makeshift villages. So the animals have selected ambassadors to vote on whether to help the last human stragglers......
3) Gorillas
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education and Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 cm : color photographs ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
This revised edition surveys key aspects of gorillas, describing the great apes’ appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures do nothing but eat and sleep.
4) Parrots
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education and Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 cm : color photographs ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Meet the colorful parrot! Introduce elementary kids to these amazing birds and their lives in the wild. Parrots have beauty and brains. Some can even talk! With more than 300 kinds around the world, these birds come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Readers explore different habitats of parrots, their colorful feathers, what sounds they make, and much more. An end folk tale from Asia shares why some parrots can copy what people say.
Author
Publisher
Windmill Books, an imprint of Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
This vibrant volume shows numerous animal groups that migrate for various lengths of time and for various reasons. Most readers know that a V-shaped flock of geese flying overhead on a fall or winter's day is migrating to a better climate. Colorful photographs allow readers to follow birds, zebras, whales, turtles, and more as they migrate to find food, shelter, breeding grounds, or more suitable climates. Readers will learn how air, land, and water...
6) Giraffes
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education and Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 cm : color photographs ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
This revised edition surveys key aspects of giraffes, describing the towering mammals’ appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have long necks.
7) Elephants
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education and Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 cm : color photographs ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
This revised edition surveys key aspects of elephants, describing the massive mammals’ appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have long trunks.
8) Bison
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education and Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 cm : color photographs ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Meet the biggest mammal in North America! Introduce elementary kids to bison, including the European species called wisent. As national mammals of the United States, bison are captivating shaggy beasts that roam plains and forests. An end story shares a Native American folk tale of how the bison have got its hump.
Author
Publisher
Millbrook Press, a division of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
40 pages : color photographs ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
How could such a cute, exotic animal remain unknown to scientists for so long? Olinguitos live in cool, humid cloud forests in the mountains. For many years, scientists mistook their pelts and skeletons for olingos, a related mammal. But in the early 2000s, Kristofer Helgen noticed something different about some olingos. He suspects they might be a separate mammal species--a rare discovery. If they were, did they still exist in the wild? And where...
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color photographs ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
This book introduces readers to rhinos and their family groups. Find out where they live and how they work together, and learn why they are called a crash. Additional features to aid comprehension include an activity or craft, a phonetic glossary, infographics, sources for further research, and critical thinking questions to help readers connect with the text.
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color photographs ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
This book introduces readers to wildebeests and their family groups. Find out where they live and how they work together, and learn why they are called a confusion. Additional features to aid comprehension include an activity or craft, a phonetic glossary, infographics, sources for further research, and critical thinking questions to help readers connect with the text.
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color photographs ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
This book introduces readers to warthogs and their family groups. Find out where they live and how they work together, and learn why they are called a sounder. Additional features to aid comprehension include an activity or craft, a phonetic glossary, infographics, sources for further research, and critical thinking questions to help readers connect with the text.
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color photographs ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
This book introduces readers to giraffes and their family groups. Find out where they live and how they work together, and learn why they are called a tower. Additional features to aid comprehension include an activity or craft, a phonetic glossary, infographics, sources for further research, and critical thinking questions to help readers connect with the text.
14) Prairie Dogs
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education and Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 cm : color photographs ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Elementary-aged readers will discover prairie dog towns. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating little mammals.
15) Chimpanzees
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education and Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 cm : color photographs ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
This revised edition surveys key aspects of chimpanzees, describing these intelligent primates' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why chimpanzees do not have tails.
16) Spotted Hyneas
Author
Series
Publisher
Apex Editions
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color photographs ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
In this thrilling book, readers learn about the hunting styles, habitats, and diets of spotted hyenas. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.
17) Birds
Author
Series
Publisher
Essential Library, a division of ABDO
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
112 pages : color photographs ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Birds are beautiful, intelligent pets, but they require special care. Birds examines various bird species and their unique needs, as well as the laws, regulations, challenges, and controversies regarding owning these animals. It also looks at the industry and communities that have sprung up to support bird ownership and the many ways birds bring joy to their owners. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index.
18) Reptiles
Author
Series
Publisher
Essential Library, a division of ABDO
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
112 pages : color photographs ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Reptiles are fascinating, unique pets, but they require special care. Reptiles examines various reptile species and their unique needs, as well as the laws, regulations, challenges, and controversies regarding owning these animals. It also looks at the industry and communities that have sprung up to support reptile ownership and the many ways reptiles bring joy to their owners. Features include a glossary, a map, references, websites, source notes,...
Author
Series
Beak and Ally volume 3
Publisher
HarperAlley, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
62 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Ally's enjoying a peaceful rainy day down in the swamp until Beak tells her that a big storm is coming. As Ally makes her way home to prepare, she can't help but notice other swamp critters struggling to get ready for the bad weather. Even though she has a lot to do, she offers them a hand. But before she knows it, the storm is upon her, and she has to take shelter in the first secluded spot she can find. Once the storm passes, Ally returns to find...