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Have you ever stopped to imagine what the animals in the woods do? How they communicate, how they live, what they do, and how they do it? Through the eyes of a young great horned owl named Charley, follow along and you can be a part of some of the adventures that Charley encounters while growing up in the woods. You, as a reader, can meet the friends Charley makes and see for yourself how growing up in the woods, alone and unfamiliar with the environment,...

This is the story of Leonard Lion, a little cub who is full of energy and very excited for the day ahead. He lives in Africa with his four friends Ethel Elephant, Betsy Buffalo, Lucy Leopard, and Ralphie Rhino. Together they are the Little Big Five. Every morning, soon after the sun rises, they meet at their favourite place, the watering hole. They play games and have fun before heading off into the savannah to explore. Today the game is hide and...

Why is the snake so long? Why does the cheetah have spots? In this delightful and engaging fiction book, young Marika spends the day listening to her grandmother's stories about the interesting features of animals in the jungle. Grandmother's charming tales often mention Magic Bird, who flies around fixing problems with her magical feathers. Has Marika ever seen Magic Bird? Beginning readers will love the accessible text. Playful illustrations on...

Anacondas are some of the most interesting snake species on the planet. These long, slithering serpents are big and more than a bit scary. Young readers experience the world through snake eyes with this book featuring full-color photographs that show off these scaly snakes in all their glory. From what they eat to how they slither from place to place searching for that meal, readers get up close and personal with one of the largest animals in the...

This tale is about an adventure targeting the African continent and its most unique reserves. Planet Earth-alive with creatures, some endangered, some thriving, but many on the cusp of extinction-is greatly in need of all of our passion as so many of these animals about the globe are in severe peril of obliteration. We will visit many of them, learn of them, and hopefully assist them in their plight. Eager to observe, gain knowledge, and have contact...

This particular story is about a dream whereby Olly imagines himself travelling the world on an overnight whistle-stop tour. His first journey comes about on the back of a very special swan who lives at his local park. After flying to various locations around the world, he then explores a jungle on the back of a tiger, before befriending some natives and undergoes a whole host of further adventures around the globe. Done in a whistle-stop tour format,...

Learn all about orangutans-big primates that swing from tree to tree. Easy-to-read text and vibrant, full-color photos captivate young readers and make learning fun. Plus, quick stats sections and bolded glossary terms invite readers to zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Zoos help us see, study, and appreciate animals that we might never get to see in the wild. This narrative shows children the life of zoo gorillas. They learn that zoos keep gorillas safe while they play, climb trees, and sleep in nests. Readers learn what gorillas like to eat and that they have a lot of fur.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of various boa constrictor species. Travel to the rain forest to explore some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. The Animals of the Rain Forest series takes young readers on an exploration of the world's most interesting tropical creatures. Through award-winning photography and detailed captions, clearly written text, and informative sidebars, children will marvel...

Introduce your children to the strange animals of the world in order to increase his/her knowledge of the kingdom animalia. The more a child knows about the living world, the more aware he/she will be too. This awareness is the key to life preservation on the planet. Get ready to hear your 1st grader identify more animals than you would expect. Grab a copy today!