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Kate Riggs
A baby whale narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat, and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development.
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A baby zebra narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat, and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of zebras, the striped African horses. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how zebras came to have striped fur…
A kindergarten-level introduction to snakes, covering their growth process, behaviors, the habitats they call home, and such defining physical features as their scaly skin –Provided by publisher.
A kindergarten-level introduction to sharks, covering their growth process, behaviors, the oceans they call home, and such defining physical features as their teeth –Provided by publisher.
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A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of wolves, a family of wild dogs.
A kindergarten-level introduction to cheetahs, covering their growth process, behaviors, the lands they call home, and such defining physical features as their spotted fur –
A kindergarten-level introduction to jets, covering their speed, pilots, role in transportation, and such defining features as their pointy noses –Provided by publisher.
A kindergarten-level introduction to motorcycles, covering their speed, drivers, role in transportation, and such defining features as their engines –Provided by publisher.
Originally published in 2010 as part of the Now that’s fast! series.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of antelopes, the bovids of Africa and Asia. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how tsessebes got their horns…
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of kangaroos, Australia’s iconic marsupials.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of bighorn sheep, the wild sheep of North America. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how the animals got…
A kindergarten-level introduction to killer whales, covering their growth process, behaviors, the oceans they call home, and such defining features as their black and white coloration –
Simple text and photographs describe the planet Saturn.
A kindergarten-level introduction to motorcycles, covering their speed, drivers, role in transportation, and such defining features as their engines.
A kindergarten-level introduction to speedboats, covering their speed, drivers, role in transportation, and such defining features as their v-shape.
An introduction to the physical characteristics, purposes, early history, and speed capabilities of the super fast NASCAR stock cars.
A look at a food chain in the rainforest, from the cacao tree, to the jaguar, and including many animals in between.
A historical account of the Great Recession, including the causes of the economic downturn, the role played by the Federal Reserve and other government offices, and the lingering aftermath –
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of raccoons, the ring-tailed North American mammals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why raccoons have masked faces –
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of storks, Earth’s big wading birds. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why marabou storks have featherless heads –
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of ostriches, the tall, fast-running African birds. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why ostriches keep their wings close…
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of alligators, some of Earth’s largest reptiles. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why alligators and dogs don’t get…
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of eagles, Earth’s most widespread birds of prey. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why people respect eagles –Provided…
This revised edition surveys key aspects of killer whales, describing the carnivorous marine mammals’ appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains how these creatures came to be.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of moose, Earths largest deer. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how moose interact with other animals.
Meet the amazing hump-backed mammals of the desert! This book explores the features and behaviors of camels, including their desert adaptations and the distinctions between the two camel species. A…
Meet these carrion-eating birds of prey. This book explores vultures appearance, habitats, and behaviors, including the distinctions between New World and Old World vultures. A folk talk explains why these…
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A biography of American writer Ernest Hemingway, examining his international adventures and succinct style of writing, as well as some of his greatest works –
A kindergarten-level introduction to cows, covering their growth process, behaviors, the farms they call home, and such defining features as their hooves -
A fundamental look at a common food chain on the prairie, starting with the widespread bluestem grass, ending with the badger, and introducing various animals in between.
A kindergarten-level introduction to ambulances, covering their EMTs, equipment, role in rescuing, and such defining features as their sirens –
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of chimpanzees, Africa’s intelligent primates. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why chimpanzees do not have tails –
A kindergarten-level introduction to oceans, covering their climate, plant and animal life, and such defining features as their salty water –
A kindergarten level introduction to pickup trucks, covering their purpose, where they are found, the people who drive them and such defining features as their cabs, beds, and tailgates.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of cheetahs, Earth’s fastest land animals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why cheetahs have tear lines –Provided by…
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of woodpeckers, nature’s drummers. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how woodpeckers take good care of their young –
Meet these amazing climbing lizards! This book introduces colorful geckos to elementary kids, exploring the features and behaviors of these amazing animals, including their defense against predators. A folk talk…
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of kangaroos, Australia’s iconic marsupials. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why kangaroos jump instead of run.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of hawks, describing these birds of prey's appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains how the sun is carried by hawks."--
Meet these amazing marine mammals! This book explores the ocean habitat and behaviors of sea lions, including pup raising and colony life. A folk talk explains why fishers in Japan…
A baby cheetah narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development.
A baby flamingo narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development.
