Natalie Humphrey
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"Rattlesnakes are one of the most specialized and evolved snakes in the world-and they're found mainly in North America! In this volume, readers will discover how the rattlesnake makes its trademark rattle and how different kinds of rattlesnakes around the continent use the sound to stay safe. With the help of this fact-filled file, young explorers will delve into the life of this highly specialized North American viper. With photographs of the snakes...
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"Jackles are often pictured as lone opportunistic hunters, but these clever canines can live in pacts of up to 30 that work together to provide protection. Budding biologists will learn more about jackal lifestyles and adaptations with this fascinating title. It covers key details about jackals including their diet, adaptations, habitat, and their vital ecological role controlling the populations of their prey-and pests for farmers! With engaging...
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"Opportunistic dingoes wait for the perfect moment to pounce on small prey such as rabbits, rodents, and lizards. Early readers will learn more about dingo adaptations and behavior with this intriguing title. It features text that is carefully crafted to be engaging and accessible to early readers. It also explains other key ideas about dingoes including their vocalizations, habitat, and decreasing population due to breeding with domestic dogs. Thought-provoking...
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"The shrill howl of a coyote in the night might send shivers down the spine, but often it is part of a song to simply communicate with other coyotes. This fact is just one that readers will take away from this engaging book about this fascinating New World member of the canine family. The explanatory text is carefully crafted to be accessible to early readers and it covers key ideas about coyotes, including their adaptations and habitats"--Provided...
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"Although a wolf's mournful howl is often associated with a full moon, they don't wait for this lunar phase to make their recognizable vocalization-Wolves howl whenever they want to communicate with other wolves. Young readers will learn more about the key ideas of wolf behavior and adaptations with this intriguing title. The explanatory text is thoughtfully written with early readers in mind and also covers wolf habitats, their ecological importance,...
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The Tyrannosaurus rex was a deadly predator that is believed to have eaten nearly any prey it came across. Reaching more than 40 feet tall with a mouth full of razor-sharp teeth, the Tyrannosaurs rex was the king of dinosaurs. Through vivid illustrations of both what scientists believe these dinosaurs looked like and what their homes may have looked like, young readers will discover what life was like millions of years ago. With important facts about...
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What is the biggest reptile in the world? There's a lot of top contenders in that competition, but none can come close to the saltwater crocodile! This massive crocodilian is both the longest reptile and the heavy reptile around. Young readers will love jumping right into the life of this massive croc and discovering what makes this beast so wild! With photographs of the saltwater crocodile in its wild home, young readers won't be able to get enough...
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Saturn is famous for its large rings that can be seen even from Earth through a telescope. But that's not the only thing that makes this planet amazing! Saturn, just like Jupiter, is also considered to be a gas giant, and is one of the lightest planets in our solar system. Young adventurers will love learning the fun facts about this strange planet while they discover more about the ringed planet. With color photographs paired with approachable text,...
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What does it take to build a building taller than any other building in the world? Skyscrapers don't just look impressive, there's a lot of work put into keeping them standing tall! From drilling anchor holes and erecting steel beams, to laying acres of concrete, each step is carefully orchestrated to create these massive marvels. Young readers will put on their hard hats and walk with engineers and construction workers as they learn what goes into...
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Gas giants are massive planets that are made of mostly helium and hydrogen gas. The massive planets are bigger than many of the other planets in our solar system, and the biggest of them all is Jupiter! Not only is Jupiter the biggest gas giant, it's also the biggest planet in our solar system. Young astronauts will love learning the mysteries of this strange planet while comparing it to our own home world. With photographs pared with approachable...
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Blue whales are bigger than big! Not only are blue whales the biggest mammals, but they're also the biggest vertebrates in the entire world. Bigger than any mammal we know of on dry land, young biologists will love learning how blue whales survive in the open ocean. This massive mammal will fascinate young readers and encourage even the most reluctant students to read on. With photographs of this mammal in the wild, young biologists will love discovering...
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What's that squirming between in the trees? While it might look like a solid clump, it's actually a massive group of caterpillars. A group of caterpillars is called an army and there's no doubt about why. These invaders eat nonstop, devouring all the plant life in their path and leaving nothing behind. With simple language paired with photographs of caterpillars, this volume invites young readers to learn, how caterpillars start their lives and why...
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Whale sharks are not just the biggest shark in the ocean. Whale sharks are also the largest vertebrate non-mammal in the world! But that's not the only amazing thing about this massive ocean monster. Young readers will love discovering not only what makes this massive shark so amazing, but also why it isn't dangerous to humans. With approachable text paired with amazing photographs of whale sharks in the wild, young readers will delve into the lives...
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IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Longer than a football field and with enough space to house 5,000 soldiers at one time, aircraft carriers are amazing mega machines! Complete with a long runway where jets can take off and land, aircraft carriers can store 70 jets on board at one time. Young readers will love learning about this floating city at sea and discovering what makes this ship a true mega machine. With informative, approachable text and vivid photographs, young readers will...
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A king cobra is a highly venomous snake that would never come face to face with a bald eagle in the wild. But if they did, which species would come out on top? With vivid photographs of these animals in the wild paired with approachable, informative text, young readers will decide! This book encourages readers to think critically about the size, lifespan, and adaptations of their favorite animal and pick who would really be the winner of this bizarre...
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While a jackal might look like a small dog, this little canine can be pretty gross! Jackals are opportunistic omnivores, which means they'll eat nearly anything they can get their jaws around. While usually that means small reptiles and berries, it also means jackals will eat rotten food left over from bigger predators! Through this book's full-color photographs of jackals in the wild paired closely with easy to understand text, young readers will...
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IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Who would win in a face off against a wolf spider and a tiger? While a small spider doesn't seem like it could possibly be the winner, young readers will learn about each species and decide themselves! In this imaginative and approachable text, readers discover more about what makes each of these animals special. With full color photographs and fact boxes that help aid in comprehension, readers will pick who they believe is the winner of this battle!...
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Earthmovers are used on construction sites and to build roads every day, but what is an earthmover? Bulldozers, wheel loaders, and dump trucks are just some of the amazing mega machines young readers will discover in this text. With the ability to move, scrape, and flatten dirt, each mega machine has an important dirty job to do, and they do it well! With stunning photographs and informative, approachable text, young readers will learn more about...
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A leopard seal is much larger and heavier than a cougar, but is size alone all the leopard seal needs to win this battle? While these animals would never meet in the wild, young readers will jump into this bizarre match up and make their own decision. With vivid photographs of these animals paired with approachable text, readers will learn how both species have adapted to their natural habitat. Young readers are encouraged to think critically about...
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What is the biggest amphibian in the entire world? The giant salamander! This endangered water monster is a master at camouflaging into its wet home. Lurking in underwater crevasses and beneath rocks, the giant salamanders are so tough to spot, even scientists have a hard time studying them! Young readers will love learning more about this massive creature. With brilliant photographs paired with approachable text, even the most reluctant readers will...