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81) I like you
Author
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"From penguins cuddling to otters holding hands, this lovey-dovey board book about animal snuggles is filled with charming rhymes and soft, adorable illustrations!"--Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Information about different animals and how they would match up, for children"--
"Jump into the ring to see which creatures earn their stripes in head-to-head matchups. Who will be crowned the next champion? Wolverines and weasels battle it out for nastiest reputation. Chameleons and cuttlefish vie for the most colorful crown. Scorpions and jellyfish make their case as the venom victor. But wait till you get the 360-degree lowdown on these awesome...
Author
Publisher
Greystone Kids
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"From a bestselling illustrator, this utterly unique comic-style book for kids 4 to 8 explores super-small creatures with astounding abilities. Did you know that some of the smallest creatures on Earth have real-life superpowers? The minute oribatid mite can lift more than 1,000 times its own weight. A tiny type of salamander (called an axolotl) can regrow body parts. And the almost microscopic tardigrade? It can survive practically anywhere, even...
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Step right up, animal lovers! It's your turn to judge in this poetic competition of superlative animal abilities. Structured as a guessing game competition, and told through deftly crafted persona poems, the book celebrates animals' standout qualities, from the biggest (blue whale) to the smallest (shrew), with all the favorite creatures (speedy cheetahs, long-necked giraffes) plus some less common animals with equally amazing abilities (long-lived...
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Better Together series presents an introductory look at some of nature's most exciting cooperative pairs. Sea Turtles and Yellow Tang Fish explores the close mutualistic relationship between the two sea creatures. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience.
88) Animals in fall
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Greystone Kids
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Uses a thoughtful, easy-to-understand approach to teach children information about the various species of animals that share our planet, including where they live, what they eat, how they interact with their families, how they communicate, and what they think and feel. Includes quizzes and suggested activities.
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about the fighting abilities of Arctic foxes and snowy owls. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about the fighting abilities of Burmese pythons and sun bears. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"In the newest addition to the ever-popular and authoritative nonfiction Scientists in the Field series, the team behindThe Frog Scientist take you on a research trip to New Caledonia in the Pacific Ocean to follow crows in aviaries and in the wild while answering many thought-provoking questions like: "Can a crow outsmart a scientist?" Remarkably engaging narrative nonfiction coupled with beautiful photographs, this is a trip you won't regret booking!"--...
Author
Publisher
Inhabit Media
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"It's time for Siasi to go to bed, but she doesn't want to brush her teeth or put away her toys. It's so much more fun to play with all the animals of the Arctic! Wouldn't everyone rather dance with a polar bear, howl with the wolves, and swim with the fish than get ready for bed? In this charming bedtime story, readers follow Siasi on a nighttime adventure as she comes up with excuse after excuse for why she's not quite ready to go to bed."--
94) Track that scat!
Author
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Join Finn and her dog, Skeeter, as they venture out on a hike in the woods. Take part in Finn's discoveries as she and Skeeter stumble upon--and into--traces of several woodland creatures living nearby, and find out more about each animal along the way"--Flap p. 1 of dust jacket.
Author
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"With his signature breathtaking art, plus stunning gatefolds, acclaimed naturalist Jim Arnosky introduces children to the most eye-catching creatures in the animal kingdom! Meet the show-offs! With their wacky eyebrows, beautiful patterns, and bright feathers and scales, many animals seem to be saying: "Look at ME!" That behavior certainly won't protect them from predators, so why do they do it? Jim Arnosky explores a multitude of creatures from...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Mama and Mommy would like Sweet Pea to settle into bed, but it's not quite time. Even though the bed is fluffy, it's not as snuggly as curling up like a pig in the mud, or as spacious as sleeping in the wide ocean like a blue whale. It's not as fun as sleeping high up in a tree like a koala, or hanging upside down like a bat. And it's definitely not as relaxing as sleeping standing up, like an emperor penguin. But after mimicking all the ways different...
99) You broke it!
Author
Publisher
Rise x Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Parents will be parents, but the joke is on them in this clever collection of subversive parent-child interactions by acclaimed New Yorker cartoonist Liana Finck"--Publisher.
100) A pie for us!
Author
Series
Publisher
Acorn/Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Dog Sniff and cat Scratch live together in a house where sometimes they quarrel and sometimes they cooperate--especially when mischief is involved.
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