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1) Mammal
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Photographs and text examine the world of mammals, depicting their development, feeding habits, courtship rituals, protective behavior, and physical adaptation to their various ways of life.
6) Horse
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Examines the anatomy, history, and breeds of horses, and discusses the different ways horses have been used throughout history.
7) Dog
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Text and photographs highlight the evolutionary history of dogs, their domestication, anatomy, behavior, and breeds, and offer guidance on dog care and training.
9) Cat
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Text and photographs present the anatomy, behavior, habitats, and other aspects of wild and domestic cats.
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Manatees are docile, large sea mammals who are eaten in some parts of the world, feared in others, and adored in still others. But human encroachment, disease, environmental hazards, and being hunted, among many other issues, are causing their numbers to decline. In Manatee Scientists, readers meet three scientists working very hard in three different parts of the world to save the manatee. Get an eye-opening, close-up view of their far-flung expeditions...
11) Narwhal
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Narwhals have been called the unicorns of the sea. Related to certain species of dolphins and whales, these ocean mammals have a tooth that grows through their upper lip into a long, ivory tusk! Discover more about these amazing animals in this title for young learners.
12) Platypus
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The platypus is one strange-looking animal! These mammals have duck-like bills, beaver-like tails, otter-like bodies, and even venomous stingers on their webbed feet! Find out how these bizarre animals use their unique features in this title for beginning readers.
13) Aye-Aye
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Although their name makes them sound like sailors, these tiny primates actually live in trees on the island of Madagascar. Aye-ayes use their big ears and pointed claws to find insects deep inside tree trunks! Dig into the aye-aye's lifestyle in this title for beginning readers.
14) Tarsier
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Tarsiers can turn their heads to see almost 360 degrees around! Along with that, their eyes are about as big as their brains! This introductory title will leave beginning readers wide-eyed at how these tiny primates use their adaptations to survive.
16) Elephant Seal
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Elephant seals are huge animals that get their names from their distinctively trunk-like snouts. Elephant seals are expert divers and can remain submerged for up to two hours! Find out how these amazing mammals survive in this title for young readers.
17) Carnivores
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Some of the animal kingdom's smartest and most deadly hunters are mammals. This attractive book introduces readers to many fascinating mammals that either hunt for their food or are related to animals that do. This carnivorous clan includes wolves, otters, and lions. Readers will survey plant-eating pandas and fruit bats alongside fierce hunters like polar bears and vampire bats. Featuring fun facts and incredible photographs, readers will uncover...
19) Star-nosed Mole
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Have you ever wondered what life would be like with 22 tentacles on the end of your nose? Well, you probably do now. Find out how the star-nosed mole uses its nose to find food underground, and even sniff underwater, in this title for young readers.
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Some mammals are cute and cuddly, while others are really strange. This information-rich title explores some of the oddest mammals around, including the naked mole rat, tarsiers, platypuses, and more. Written to support elementary science curricula, this age-appropriate text explores adaptations and survival, animal behavior, life cycles, and habitats. Readers will understand why adaptations are important and how they help mammals survive. Sidebars,...
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