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Readers will love exploring the world of baby foxes. This narrative follows kits from the time the litter is birthed in the den until the day the young foxes are ready to start families of their own. Children may not know that some foxes can climb trees or that foxes like to sleep during the day and hunt at night. Packed with vibrant photographs of these adorable baby animals in the wild, readers will be intrigued and will want to learn more by using...
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Ducklings are adorable fluffy birds that love to play. Days before they hatch, peeping can be heard coming from inside their eggs. Through fast facts and vibrant photographs, readers will learn how vulnerable these babies are to predators. Staying close to their mother hen, ducklings learn to fly and swim safely on their own before they leave the protection she provides. A Learn More section, with books and websites, provides the tools readers need...
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With hard shells that protect them from predators, turtles are among the oldest group of reptiles. Readers will discover that sea turtles rarely leave the water except to lay eggs in the sand. They will read about freshwater turtles that love to soak up the sun on logs or rocks. What most people don't know is that the temperature of the turtle's nest determines whether the babies are male or female.
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The slowest mammals on earth, sloths were born to be tree-dwellers. Sloth mothers give birth while hanging upside down! With their long, sharp, curved claws, baby sloths spend their days clinging to tree branches in the rain forest. They make their way down from the trees only once a week for a bathroom break, which makes them vulnerable to predation. Readers will enjoy an accessible yet informative look into how baby sloths grow up. Amazing full-color...
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Baby seals are amazing animals that will go without food for weeks before they dive in and begin to hunt for themselves. Young readers will learn how these sleek swimmers find food in the water around them, but not before their waterproof fur grows in. This book is filled with fun facts and vibrant photographs of adorable baby seals in their natural habitat.
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Seahorses are famous for the males' ability to birth the offspring instead of the females. Readers will explore the world of baby seahorses and how these tiny creatures must camouflage themselves in order to survive alone in the wild. Fascinating photographs will captivate students while fun facts and words to know sections invite them to learn more about seahorses. Curious science and animal lovers will dive right in for a simple look into the lives...
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Hippo calves are born underwater in the rivers and lakes of Africa. These massive babies weigh about 100 pounds at birth. Animal lovers will enjoy learning how baby hippos grow from being dependent on their mothers to going out on their own. Fascinating photographs of adorable baby hippos and a simple narrative teach life science concepts, such as diet, habitat, and social skills. A glossary and learn more section enhance the learning experience.
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Packed with fascinating facts and beautiful images of tigresses and their cubs, animal lovers will enjoy the journey of how tiger cubs grow up. Young readers will learn how these fierce cats become powerful hunters in order to survive in the jungle and why so many tiger cubs do not live past their first years of life. Featuring simple yet informative language that covers the habitat, diet, anatomy, and behaviors of the world's largest big cat, this...