Kate Riggs
1) Wild horses
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"This book introduces to elementary kids to the wild horses, including mustangs, brumbies, and Przewalski's horses, exploring their features, behaviors, and home ranges. A folk talk explains how people first learned to ride horses"--
2) Jets
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English
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"A kindergarten-level introduction to jets, covering their speed, pilots, role in transportation, and such defining features as their pointy noses"--Provided by publisher.
3) Dolphins
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Creative Education
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English
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"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of dolphins, a family of fish-eating porpoises. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why dolphins are so friendly"--Provided by publisher.
4) Geckos
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"Meet these amazing climbing lizards! This book introduces colorful geckos to elementary kids, exploring the features and behaviors of these amazing animals, including their defense against predators. A folk talk explains why Hawaii people believe geckos are a sign of good luck"--
5) Cheetahs
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English
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Hello, bees and butterflies. Hello, cheetahs and eagles. Hello, fun! The popular Seedlings series from Creative Education now offers irresistible introductions to five more wild animals and three familiar insects. Written in a friendly voice, filled with dynamic photos, and featuring text crafted for the youngest of readers, these newest books touch upon the bodies, behaviors, habitats, and family relationships of living things. A wonderful introduction...
7) Whales
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English
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"Meet Earth's largest ocean animals! This book introduces the many different kinds of whales to elementary kids, exploring their features, behaviors, diets, and underwater habitats. A folk talk tells a story of the Maori people who used to ride whales in New Zealand"--
8) Octopuses
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English
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"Meet the octopus! Learn about how this ocean animal uses ink to escape from predators. Elementary-aged readers will discover octopuses of all shapes and sizes, ranging from the dumbo octopus to the huge pacific octopus. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating sea creatures. A folk tale explains why people used to be afraid of octopuses. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series,...
9) Wolves
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English
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"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of wolves, a family of wild dogs. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why wolves are different from domestic dogs"--Provided by publisher.
10) Sea lions
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English
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"Meet these amazing marine mammals! This book explores the ocean habitat and behaviors of sea lions, including pup raising and colony life. A folk talk explains why fishers in Japan respect these animals"--
11) Eagles
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Creative Education
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English
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"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of eagles, Earth's most widespread birds of prey. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why people respect eagles"--Provided by publisher.
12) Camels
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English
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"Meet the amazing hump-backed mammals of the desert! This book explores the features and behaviors of camels, including their desert adaptations and the distinctions between the two camel species. A folk talk explains how camels got their humps"--
13) Elephants
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"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of elephants, Earth's biggest land animals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why elephants' trunks are so long"--Provided by publisher.
14) Fire trucks
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English
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"A kindergarten-level introduction to fire trucks, covering their firefighters, equipment, role in rescuing, and such defining features as their ladders"--
15) Bullet trains
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Creative Education
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English
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"A quick-paced, colorful description of the physical characteristics, purposes, early history, and high-speed capabilities of bullet trains--the fastest passenger trains in the world"--Provided by publisher.
16) Tortoises
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English
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"Meet these amazing shelled reptiles! This book explores the many different kinds of tortoises, where they live, their behaviors, and why they move so slow. A folk talk retells Aesop's story of the tortoise and the hare"--
17) Hummingbirds
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English
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"Meet the small yet mighty hummingbird! This book introduces these birds to elementary kids, exploring their features and behaviors, including their amazing flying abilities. A folk talk explains how hummingbirds got their colorful feathers"--
18) Zebras
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English
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"This revised edition surveys key aspects of zebras, describing these striped African horses' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains how zebras' stripes appeared on their coats."--
19) Vultures
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English
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"Meet these carrion-eating birds of prey. This book explores vultures appearance, habitats, and behaviors, including the distinctions between New World and Old World vultures. A folk talk explains why these raptors are bald"--
20) Flamingos
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English
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"Meet the largest birds in the world! This book introduces flamingos to elementary kids, exploring where they live, what they eat, and why their feathers are pink. A folk talk explains why these long-legged wading birds like salty water"--
