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Series
Publisher
Flying Eye Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"From apes to otters to clever crows, this beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book tells stories of amazing tool-using animals that use objects in crafty ways. In Earth's jungles and deserts and deep beneath the sea curious creatures are hard at work. Some resourceful animals use tools to get the job done, just like you do. There are bottlenose dolphins holding sponges to protect their snouts, chimps wielding stone hammers and tailorbirds...
Author
Publisher
Bright Light, an imprint of Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
Pub. Date
2024, 2023
Description
'Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.' -- Albert Einstein (or not, as it turns out!). So ... can a fish climb a tree? Can a horse drive a car? Can a baby bake a cake? And if they can't, what wonderful things can they do?
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Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
"Critter chat is BACK with all-new imagined digital animal encounters--and it's all based on 100% true animal info. Inside you'll find a group chat for bears that is oddly lacking in real bear members. (No, the koala bear does NOT count.) Meanwhile, a group of stinky animals commiserates about how no one appreciates their unique fragrance, and a rooster greets the day with exuberant ALL CAPS. Among these silly conversations, you'll find tons of parody...
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Publisher
Jolly Fish Press, an imprint of North Star Editions, Inc
Pub. Date
2023, 2021
Description
"A teacher challenges her class to decide which is the most important animal of all. Seven children champion a different animal for the top spot. Is it bees as master pollinators, or bats who are night-time predators as well as pollinators? Is it elephants who shape their landscapes and spread seeds, or beavers, who create watery habitats? Is it tigers or sharks who keep populations in balance so there is food for all? Is it tiny krill, food for...
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"Crows that recognize human faces. Octopuses that make themselves look like other animals to avoid predators. Goats that can solve puzzles. No, these aren't scenes from a science fiction movie -- they're real behaviors of these very smart creatures! Humans think we're pretty smart -- maybe the smartest species on the planet. But are we really? It turns out there are tons of other animals challenging us for the prize. Electric fish send signals to...
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Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
2023, 2005.
Description
"But this day, Badger keeps all the honey for himself. Foolish Badger!
In no time, Honeyguide leads Badger on a fast chase. Badger thinks it's for honey; but Honeyguide has a surprise waiting for her greedy friend.
As they swim across a pond, push through a thicket of reeds, leap over a huge anthill, a menagerie of exotic animals passes the news along in a kind of animal Bush Telegraph. Finally Badger faces a lift-the-flap page, revealing the twist...
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Publisher
Decodables by Jump!
Pub. Date
[2024]
Description
"If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Animals have lots of cool powers, such as seeing in the dark, regrowing body parts, and having awesome ways to protect themselves! Animals With Superpowers is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction. Young readers will enjoy colorful, photo-packed nonfiction as they follow a prescribed format supported...
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Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
"Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? Find out in this awesome bindup of four books in the popular Who Would Win? series. The collection features a range of mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, insects, and birds to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Rattlesnake vs. Secretary Bird, Lobster vs. Crab, Jaguar vs. Skunk, and Green Ants vs. Army Ants. Kids will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more, alongside photos, charts,...
Author
Series
Squirlish volume 1
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
Cordelia, a young girl raised by squirrels, tries to branch out from her squirrel family and make a human friend, but after stumbling into a gymnastics class she finds social skills are a tough nut to crack.
16) Walkin' the dog
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Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2024.
Description
A dog walking venture helps thirteen-year-old Louis, who would rather kick back than stand out, learn how to be a friend.
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Publisher
Magic Cat Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Description
Slow down to watch 50 nature stories that command calm and foster mindfulness All around us, nature is working wonders. Every day, hour by hour, magical transformations happen right in front of you. But it's not always easy to see them . . . In this beautiful illustrated collection, 50 moments in nature are paused for you to watch them in detail. Then you should go outside, and explore, and see what you find when you take the time to slow down. Gorgeously...
18) Rain is wet!
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Description
Across three humorous short stories, best friends Sniff and Scratch discover rain can be fun, share a funny encounter with a balloon, and learn to be brave together when lightning strikes.
20) Pawcasso
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Every Saturday, Pawcasso trots into town with a basket, a shopping list, and cash in paw to buy groceries for his family. One day, he passes eleven-year-old Jo, peering out the window of her house, bored and lonely. Astonished by the sight of an adorable basket-toting dog on his own, Jo follows Pawcasso, and when she's seen alongside him by a group of kids from her school, they mistake her for Pawcasso's owner. Excited to make new friends, Jo reluctantly...
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