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2) Chimpanzees
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Provides information about chimpanzees, including anatomy, behavior, and intelligence.
3) Dolphins
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Provides information about dolphins, including anatomy, behavior, and intelligence.
5) Lions
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses what a lion is and how they live in the wild.
6) Pandas
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this book, readers will discover what pandas eat, how they mate and reproduce, and why they are having such a difficult time surviving in the wild. They will also learn where pandas live and which other animals they are related to.
7) Alligators
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the physical characteristics, habitat, habits, and diet of alligators.
9) Black bears
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"While several distinct bear species live throughout the world, the most common and well known is the black bear. Readers will find out what sets these powerful mammals apart from their relatives, from what they eat and where they live to how they interact socially and how they raise their young. They will also learn about the complicated relationship between black bears and humans"--Provided by publisher.
10) Cheetahs
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Learn about cheetahs including their physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle.
11) Elephants
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents an introduction to elephants, discussing their bodies, families, eating and bathing habits, and evolution, briefly explains why elephants are becoming scarce.
12) Gorillas
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Given their huge size and hulking movements, gorillas might seem frightening at first, but they are actually gentle and intelligent animals. Readers will find out how these gentle giants search for food, communicate with one another, and form complex social groups.
13) Killer whales
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes killer whales, how they hunt, reproduction and communication, the challenges of habitat loss and pollution, and more.
14) King cobras
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces king cobras, discussing their physical characteristics, life cycle, habitat, and predatory behavior.
15) Manatees
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to the physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitat of the manatee.
16) Owls
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
With their strange faces and nocturnal habits, owls have long captured the imaginations of people around the world. Readers will discover how these feathered flyers swoop down to snatch prey in their talons, blend in with their environments, and work together to raise their young.
17) Parrots
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book briefly examines the behavior and habitats of the parrot.
18) Polar bears
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Looks at polar bears and how they survive in the wild, raise their cubs, and are related to other species.
19) Pythons
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to the physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitat of pythons.
20) Sea turtles
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
For over 200 million years, sea turtles have swum throughout Earth's oceans. Rarely leaving their watery homes, these incredible reptiles have long fascinated people. Readers will discover how sea turtles crawl onto beaches to lay their eggs, why they are so graceful underwater but sluggish on land, and how their shells help protect them from harm.
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