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Looks at what pairs of animals have in common, despite their obvious differences, such as sharks swimming in the deep ocean and goldfish swimming in a bowl, both blowing bubbles.

"Simple text and full-color photographs provide a brief introduction to moose"--Provided by publisher.

Describes nineteen insects that have peculiar and strange characteristics, such as the camouflage of the walking stick, the driver ants that prefer people to picnics, and the bugs that row themselves like boats on the water's surface.

"Describes grizzly bears, their physical features, how they hunt and kill, and their role in the ecosystem"--Provided by publisher.

Describes examples of animal behavior that may strike humans as disgusting, including the "gross" ways animals find food, shelter, and safety in the natural world.

Lily learns that kitties can be almost as much trouble as dogs--but they can also be very comforting.

"Wild Animal Groups is a beautifully designed reader all about packs, swarms, herds, towers, and prides of animals living together in groups. The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile’s so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about the unusual words for animal groups, and how living together in groups helps animals to survive...

From creators Ann Whitford Paul and David Walker of the If Animals Kissed Good Night series comes another adorable picture book that reimagines animals as community helpers, such as doctors, teachers, librarians, and firefighters. If animals went to work . . . what would they do? Mail carrier Kangaroo would carry cards and packages in her pouch. Librarian Owl would read books aloud. And Snake would rat-rattle to let everyone know about the wet cement...

Assorted graduates of the Bow Wow School meet at a farmers market and a dog park, where most of them remember their obedience training.

Animal signs are everywhere in nature and this guide will help kids learn all about them. Kids will find out how to spot and identify common clues that 17 wildlife species leave behind in the woods, in fields and along ponds. This guide is a fun way to turn everyday walks into exciting mysteries and make any child a nature detective.