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MOTHS! (My Incredible World Picture Book for Children)

Written by Hope Aicher

Discover the incredible world of 'MOTHS!' – a captivating nonfiction children's book that shines a...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Africa Calling, Nighttime Falling

Written by Danny Adlerman and Illustrated by Kim Adlerman

A good-night book that celebrates the beauty and ecological diversity of the animals of Africa. 

All...

K - 2nd
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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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Back Off! Animal Defenses: Armored Animals

Written by Cari Meister
In Armored Animals, early fluent readers learn about animals such as the armadillo, rhinoceros, and...
2nd - 5th
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Back Off! Animal Defenses: Electric Animals

Written by Cari Meister
In Electric Animals, early fluent readers learn about animals such as the stargazer fish, electric...
2nd - 5th
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Back Off! Animal Defenses: Horned Animals

Written by Cari Meister
In Horned Animals, early fluent readers learn about animals such as the yak, kudu, andcape buffalo...
2nd - 5th
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Back Off! Animal Defenses: Prickly Animals

Written by Nadia Higgins
In Prickly Animals, early fluent readers learn about animals such as the sea urchin, porcupine, and...
2nd - 5th
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Back Off! Animal Defenses: Slimy Animals

Written by Nadia Higgins
In Slimy Animals, early fluent readers learn about animals such as the hagfish, fulmar, and sea...
2nd - 5th
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Back Off! Animal Defenses: Stinky Animals

Written by Nadia Higgins
In Stinky Animals, early fluent readers learn about animals such as the skunk, opossum, and Komodo...
2nd - 5th
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Back Off! Animal Defenses: Undercover Animals

Written by Nadia Higgins
In Undercover Animals, early fluent readers learn about animals such as the zebra, octopus, and...
2nd - 5th
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Back Off! Animal Defenses: Venomous Animals

Written by Cari Meister
In Venomous Animals, early fluent readers learn about animals such as the cobra, bee, and stonefish...
2nd - 5th
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The World's Biggest Animals: The World's Biggest Amphibians

Written by Mari Schuh
In The World's Biggest Amphibians, early fluent readers learn about amphibians as they explore the...
2nd - 5th
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The World's Biggest Animals: The World's Biggest Birds

Written by Mari Schuh
In The World's Biggest Birds, early fluent readers learn about birds as they explore the lives of...
2nd - 5th
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The World's Biggest Animals: The World's Biggest Fish

Written by Mari Schuh
In The World's Biggest Fish, early fluent readers learn about fish as they explore the lives of two...
2nd - 5th
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The World's Biggest Animals: The World's Biggest Insects

Written by Mari Schuh
In The World's Biggest Insects, early fluent readers learn about insects as they explore the lives...
2nd - 5th
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The World's Biggest Animals: The World's Biggest Mammals

Written by Mari Schuh
In The World's Biggest Mammals, early fluent readers learn about mammals as they explore the lives...
2nd - 5th
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The World's Biggest Animals: The World's Biggest Reptiles

Written by Mari Schuh
In The World's Biggest Reptiles, early fluent readers learn about reptiles as they explore the lives...
2nd - 5th
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Big Bug

Written and Illustrated by Henry Cole
Beginning with a beautiful close-up of a “big” ladybug, this book artfully depicts the concept of...
Pre-K - 2nd
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A Ladybug's Life (Nature Upclose)

Written and Illustrated by John Himmelman
Ladybugs are a farmer's best friend-they eat the bugs that would otherwise harm plants. Strikingly...
K - 2nd
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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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Beavers and Other Animals With Amazing Teeth (Scholastic News Readers™—Animals)

Written by Susan Labella
Describes how various animals use their teeth to chew, bite, and find food, including beavers...
K - 2nd

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