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Wild Boar (Animal Invaders)

Written by Barbara A Somervill and Susan H Gray
Centuries ago, explorers brought hogs to the Americas as a food source. Some of these boars made it...
3rd - 8th
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Wildlife Photographer (Cool Careers)

Written by Barbara A. Somervill
Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a wildlife photographer. The book also explains the...
4th - 6th
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Young and Old (Riverstream Readers, Level Pre 1)

Written by Emily C. Dawson
This book compares and contrasts young and old animals, showing how old animals teach young ones.
1st - 2nd
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Elephant Seal

Written by Susan H Gray
An elephant seal has a thick layer of blubber that keeps it from freezing in cold northern waters...
4th - 8th
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How to Babysit a Leopard And Other True Stories from Our Travels Across Six Continents

Written by Ted Lewin and Illustrated by Betsy Lewin
From Africa to Asia Pacific, from Europe to the United States of America, acclaimed authors...
3rd - 4th
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Weird But True! 4: 300 Outrageous Facts

Written and Illustrated by National Geographic Kids
National Geographic compiled 300 more of the wackiest facts on the natural world. In this 4th...
3rd - 7th
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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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Weird But True! 2: 300 Outrageous Facts

Written by National Geographic Kids and Illustrated by Jonathan Halling
National Geographic compiled 300 more of the wackiest facts on the natural world. From meteorites to...
3rd - 7th
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16552

50 Ways to Love Your Pet

Written by Lisa Trumbauer
Describes different ways to show affection towards your pet, including preparing healthy treats...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Baby Animals/Animalitos

Written by Roger Priddy

Features dual Spanish/English text, ideal for bilingual children or early learners. Each spread is...

Pre-K - K
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Egg To Robin

Written by Gilda Berger and Melvin Berger
This book teaches kids about birds and their lifecycle, specifically the robin.
Pre-K - 2nd
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Step Right Up: How Doc and Jim Key Taught the World about Kindness

Written by Donna Janell Bowmen and Illustrated by Daniel Minter
William "Doc" Key had a special way with animals. Growing up an enslaved child in Tennessee, Doc was...
3rd - 6th
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Giant Squid

Written by Rohmann and Eric and Illustrated by Candace
The giant squid is one of the most elusive creatures in the world. As large as whales, they hide...
2nd - 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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Most Amazing Creature in the Sea

Written by Guiberson and Brenda Z and Illustrated by Gennady
Which sea creature is the greatest? Is it the one with the most venom, the greatest diver, the one...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Daytime Nighttime

Written by Low and William and Illustrated by Low
Who likes the day? Butterflies. Who likes the night? Owls. Who is working today? Beavers. Who is...
1st - 2nd
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16132

Bathtime with Theo and Beau: with Free Poster Included

Written by Jessica Shyba
The only thing better than watching Theo the dog (part-Boxer, part-Shepherd, part-Labrador, part...
Pre-K -
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Misunderstood Why the Humble Rat May Be Your Best Pet Ever

Written by Rachel Toor
As much a moving memoir as it is an amusing pet manual, Misunderstood is a unique nonfiction book...
10th - 12th
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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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Snakes Slither and Hiss

Written by DK Publishing
Snakes Slither and Hiss introduces young readers to some of the world's biggest, longest, and most...
Pre-K - 1st
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15571

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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Face to Face with Wolves (National Geographic)

Written by Jim Brandenburg and Judy Brandenburg
A look at different kinds of wolves with compelling photographs by Jim Brandenburg. See lone wolves...
3rd - 5th
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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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