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Creaturepedia: Welcome to the Greatest Show on Earth

Written by Adrienne Barman

Meet the animal kingdom's greatest talents in this illustrated encyclopedia of curious creatures!

Dra...

K - 3rd
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An Orphan No More: The True Story of a Boy: Chapter One

Written by Jerry & Jordan Windle and Illustrated by Hollie Hibbert

This story of Rodney the rooster, who wants to be a father more than anything, and Jordy, the orphan...

K - 4th
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Little Kids First Big Book of Animals (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Catherine D. Hughes

An informational text with colorful pictures and fun facts about a variety of animals. It can be...

Pre-K - 3rd
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DKfindout! Big Cats

Written by Andrea Mills
This children's animal book has everything you'll need to know about big cats, including lions...
1st - 4th
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The Emperor's Egg

Written by Martin Jenkins and Illustrated by Jane Chapman
Can you imagine spending the winter outdoors in Antarctica without anything to eat? That’s just what...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Polar Opposites

Written and Illustrated by Erik Brooks
Alex is a BIG polar bear. Zina is a tiny penguin. Alex lives in the Arctic. Zina lives in the...
Pre-K - 3rd
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What If You Had Animal Feet?

Written by Sandra Markle and Illustrated by Howard McWilliam
If you could have any animal's feet, whose would you choose? Learn about the amazing variety of feet...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Chameleon!

Written by Joy Cowley and Illustrated by Nic Bishop
One brave chameleon ventures from the safety of his tree in search of a new home. On his journey, he...
1st - 5th
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Chameleons Are Cool

Written by Martin Jenkins and Illustrated by Sue Shields
The ability to change color, a sharp-shooting tongue, and skin covering your eyes — now that is cool...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Over in a River: Flowing Out to the Sea

Written by Marianne Berkes and Illustrated by Jill Dubin
The great rivers of North America are teeming with life and on the pages of Over in a River―from...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Wolves (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Laura Marsh and Illustrated by National Geographic Kids
They run in packs, stalk their prey, and howl at the moon. And no matter where you are―they're...
K - 3rd
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Cats vs. Dogs (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Elizabeth Carney
Which are better, cats or dogs? Cats and dogs are the most popular pets with kids, and it seems...
1st - 3rd
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Dolphins (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Melissa Stewart
Dophins are favorites with kids. Top three reasons? 1) They're always smiling 2) They swim really...
1st - 3rd
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Bats (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Elizabeth Carney
In words and beautiful photographs, this books offers a glimpse into the world of bats. Find out the...
K - 3rd
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Dolphin Dive (Scholastic Discover More™ Readers, Level 2)

Written by James Buckley Jr.
Dolphins are fascinating animals, and this book highlights many of their most interesting features...
1st - 3rd
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Farm Animals (Scholastic Reader!®–Level 2)

Written by Wade Cooper
Spend a fact-filled day on a farm in this nonfiction easy reader! Children learn about horses, pigs...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Sharks (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Anne Schreiber
Sharks are among the oldest animals on Earth. Made of soft cartilage, they live in the ocean and can...
K - 3rd
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Weird Sea Creatures (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Laura Marsh
Strange creatures live deep in the ocean. Meet the deep sea angler-fish, which has glowing fishing...
K - 3rd
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Growing Up Wild: Bears

Written by Sandra Markle
Brilliant illustrations capture the beauty of bears, such as the black bear, polar bear, and grizzly...
1st - 3rd
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Tiny Animals (Riverstream Readers, Level 2)

Written by Karen Latchana Kenney
This book describes tiny animals around the world, including such examples as the pygmy marmoset...
1st - 3rd
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UNIQUE! Australian Animals: Level 2 (Spectrum® Readers)

Written by Teresa Domnauer

Kangaroos, koalas, and other one-of-a-kind creatures live in the land down under. UNIQUE! Australian...

K - 3rd
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Dolphin Talk: Whistles, Clicks, And Clapping Jaws

Written by Wendy Pfeffer and Illustrated by Helen K. Davie
Learn all about the ways dolphins can communicate with eachother in the sea.
K - 3rd
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Winnie The True Story of the Bear Who Inspired Winnie-The-Pooh

Written by Walker and Sally M and Illustrated by Jonathan D
Who could care for a bear? When Harry Colebourn saw a baby bear for sale at the train station, he...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Beauty and the Beak

Written by Deborah Lee Rose and Jane Veltkamp
Beauty and the Beak is a nonfiction picture book about Beauty, the wild bald eagle that made world...
1st - 7th

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