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Jimmy the Joey: The True Story of an Amazing Koala Rescue (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Deborah Lee Rose and Susan Kelly and Illustrated by Susan Kelly
After an accident in which he is separated from his mother, Jimmy is rescued and taken to Koala...
Pre-K - 3rd
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15175

Lifetime: The Amazing Numbers in Animal Lives

Written by Lola M. Schaefer and Illustrated by Chirstopher Silas Neal
From 1 spider to 1,000 seahorses, the author uses clues from animals’ lives to come up with amazing...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Kali's Story: An Orphaned Polar Bear Rescue

Written by Jennifer Keats Curtis and Illustrated by John Gomes
After a young polar bear cub’s mother dies, the Kali village rescues him from his den. Named after...
Pre-K - 3rd
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An Egg Is Quiet

Written by Dianna Hutts Aston and Illustrated by Sylvia Long
An informative look at all kinds of eggs: small hummingbird eggs, huge ostrich eggs, frog eggs, and...
K - 3rd
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What Do You Do With a Tail Like This?

Written by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page and Illustrated by Robin Page
An interactive guessing game exploring what animals can do with their eyes, ears, nose, and even...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear

Written by Lindsay Mattick and Illustrated by Sophie Blackall
The beloved bear we call Winnie the Pooh is based on the relationship between a real person and a...
Pre-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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16949

LET'S GO! Visit the Zoo: (Level 1 Spectrum® Readers)

Written by Kurkov and Lisa
A day at the zoo is full of furry, scaly, and feathered animal friends. LET'S GO! Visit the Zoo...
K - 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Animals

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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