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Manual volume 8
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"Twenty years after the last edition, this is a new, completely updated version of the classic field guide. Intended to aid teachers, students, biologists, naturalists, and everyone else in the identification of amphibians and reptiles found in Illinois. Key characteristics help to guide field identification. Within the book species are grouped for quick identification: salamanders, frogs, turtles, lizards, and snakes. Each entry features focused...
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When acclaimed naturalist Sy Montgomery and wildlife artist Matt Patterson arrive at Turtle Rescue League, they are greeted by hundreds of turtles recovering from injury and illness. Endangered by cars and highways, pollution and poachers, these turtles--with wounds so severe that even veterinarians would have dismissed them as fatal--are given a second chance at life. The Leagues founders, Natasha and Alexxia, live by one motto: Never give up on...
5) Horses
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"Have you ever wondered why horses need shoes? Or which horse is the largest ever to be recorded in history? Or why horses sometimes sleep standing up? Explore this ascinating book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked - plus fun facts and engaging, dramatic illustrations." -- Back cover.
6) Frogs
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"Have you ever wondered why frogs are so slimy? Or what makes toads different from frogs? Or how frogs' eyes help them eat?"--Back cover.
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It's fight time for Spinosaurus and Tyrannosaurus! Which prehistoric powerhouse will win this epic animal battle?
This 24-page children's book is specifically designed for elementary-age readers developing literacy skills. It features a manageable word count, accessible word choices, helpful visuals, read-to-me narration, and immersive sound effects. Easy-to-understand infographics are also included to help kids compare and contrast content.
8) Project toad
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Jina Jeong loves pandas, but a visit to the zoo introduces her to a local endangered species, the Houston toad, and teaches her that it is not only cute and cuddly animals that need to be protected.
12) Save amphibians
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"Save Amphibians focuses on the importance of amphibians and the extinction crisis, what is threatening amphibians, what we can do to help amphibians, and what is already being done to combat the amphibian extinction crisis. The Take Action: Save Life on Earth series lays out environmental problems in easy-to-understand language and provides practical advice to readers about meaningful ways they can influence important change for our planet. Part...