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Jennie had been begging her parents to take her to the zoo to see the baby lion cubs. Today was her brithday and the trip to the zoo was her birthday present. Jennie learns a lot from her parents about the lion. She is very eager to take a look on the cubs. She will have a great time!

The Curse of Capistrano - Johnston McCulley - The Curse of Capistrano is a 1919 serialized novel by Johnston McCulley and the first work to feature the fictional Californio character Zorro (zorro is the Spanish word for fox). It would be later published as a book in 1924 under the title The Mark of Zorro

Lions are some of the most famous killers of the animal kingdom. They prey upon mammals such as wildebeests, zebras, buffalos, and giraffes. They are an apex predator, and there are far fewer lions than there are prey animals, making them a keystone species in their habitats. While lions used to exist all over Africa and into the Middle East, today they are only present in small pockets in sub-Saharan Africa. This book explores the lion's anatomy,...

Grrr! Lions and Leopards and Tigers, Oh My! Read all about Big Cats in the wild in this Discover Reading Beginning Reader. From tiger cubs to hunting lionesses, your child will learn all about big cats through manageable sentences for kindergarten, first, and second graders. Discover Reading titles feature short sentences, word lists, and questions at the end of each book to further the learning process.

A melancholy yet hopeful story about a snow leopard's survival from dangerous poachers. From the imagination of author & illustrator Lester Ferguson-the Earth-watchers series helps young readers to develop their awareness for conservation,& for planet earth's fragile ecosystem,by means of wondrous stories and colorful art.

Discover the tools you need to build your social skills and learn how and why it's beneficial to work with others. The book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

The stealthy, agile leopard is a master of camouflage. One of the best ways to learn about this hard-to-spot cat is to study its poop. Learn how leopards mark their territories, what the proper name for their spots is, and much more. Sure to be a hit with animals lovers and anyone with a taste for the icky.

Learn all about geckos in this informational picture book. Kids ages 4-8 will enjoy learning about geckos through beautiful photos, engaging text and fun questions to test comprehension throughout the book.

Discover Books for Babies & Toddlers Here kitty, kitty! Roar! Lions, Tigers, Cheetahs and more run free in this Discover picture book for children featuring big cats. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Picture Books are a great way to introduce big cats, their sounds and colors to kids. Discover bilingual titles feature word picture association in both English and Spanish. Descubra los libros de la serie para los bebés y los pequeños...

Due to common misconceptions about their nature, mountain lions have been targeted both by farmers who consider them a threat to their livestock, and sportsmen who hunt them as a trophy kill. In truth, this majestic cat is necessary to the survival of its entire ecosystem. Complete with full-color photographs that make the information pop, this enlightening text explores key curricular science concepts including interdependence, predator-prey relationships,...