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Suleiman the elephant
By Margret Rettich, Elizabeth D Crawford. 1986
In 1551, Prince Max of Austria married Princess Maria of Spain. One of their wedding presents was an Indian elephant.…
As the procession went from Spain to Vienna, the people came to watch the gigantic beast pass by. Grades K-3. c1986. Uniform title: Soliman der Elefant.Our Canadian flag
By Maxine Trottier. 2004
Lucky leopards!: and more true stories of amazing animal rescues (National geographic kids. Chapters)
By Aline Alexander Newman. 2016
Apes and monkeys
By Tom Jackson, Barbara Taylor. 2004
Apes and monkeys are versatile animals that can be found swinging from trees in a forest and performing death-defying leaps…
to grab their food. This guide offers a unique insight into the lives of apes and monkeys, examining every aspect of their lifestyles and behaviour, from habitats to feeding, communication, courting, giving birth and looking after their young. Grades K-3. 2004.Dog on a bike!: and more true stories of amazing animal talents! (National Geographic Kids chapters)
By Moira Rose Donohue. 2018
Based on the hit feature in National Geographic Kids magazine, Amazing Animals, we bring you three heartwarming tales of animals…
with incredible talents, including the stories of Norman the bike-riding dog and Eddie the otter who shoots hoops! Written in fun and lively prose that empowers readers to devour the book page-by-page, these action-packed stories will leave readers thirsty for more. Grades K-3. 2018.Ape escapes!: and more true stories of animals behaving badly (National Geographic)
By Aline Alexander Newman. 2015
Tells the true and hilarious stories of animals that love hijinks. In this book you'll meet three naughty animals, including…
Fu Manchu, the orangutan escape artist. Fu Manchu lived at the Omaha Zoo and would routinely break out of his habitat to explore the zoo on a nice day. Also includes stories about a puppy and a cat behaving badly. Grades K-3. 2015.How you were born
By Joanna Cole. 1984
Fly, butterfly (Penguin core concepts)
By Bonnie Bader. 2014
Did you know that every year hundreds of thousands of monarch butterflies migrate 2,500 miles to Mexico for the winter?…
It takes four generations of butterflies to make the trip, and only the fourth generation lives longer than three weeks. Follow a beautiful butterfly as she makes her journey down to Mexico! Grades K-3. 2014.Bumble the brave kitten: and other true stories about fantastic felines
By Samantha Hay. 2010
Bumble was only 10 weeks old when she was found cowering alone in a hedgerow. She was starving, soaking wet…
and miles from home. Founded in 1927, Cats Protection is the UK's largest cat welfare charity. They rehome over 55,000 cats and kittens every year; some of which have been subjected to cruel abuse. These are the stories of such cats. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2010.About amphibians/sobre los amfibios: a guide for children/una guia para ninos
By Cathryn P Sill. 2018
A first glimpse in English and Spanish into the natural world of amphibians, exploring what they are, how they look,…
how they move, what they eat, and where they live. Grades K-3. 2018.This first glimpse into the world of fish explains the basic characteristics that all fish share, while offering a look…
into the wide variety of animals that fall into this diverse category. Grades K-3. 2017.Depicts how physical characteristics, habitat, movement, feeding and hunting behaviour, and life cycle can vary in different kinds of reptiles,…
including the corn snake, eastern box turtle, and American alligator. Grades K-3. 2016.About mammals: a guide for children = Sobre los mamíferos : una guía para niños
By Cathryn P Sill. 2016
About insects: a guide for children
By Cathryn Sill, Cristina de la Torre. 2015
Explains the basic characteristics that all insects share, while offering a close look at a few of the many animals…
in this diverse category. In this easy-to-read book, the authors tackle the fascinating and varied world of insects, painting these creatures in their respective natural habitats, explaining what insects are, how they live, and what they do. Grades K-3. 2015.Text introduces the world of birds from eggs to flight, from songs to nests. Explains to children what birds are,…
what they do, and how they live. An afterword provides further detail for and answers the questions of youthful ornithologists and their parents regarding bird identification. Grades K-3. 2015.Wild, wild wolves: Step Into Reading (Step into reading. A step 3 book)
By Joyce Milton. 2003
Introduces the natural history of wolves, examining their social structure, hunting tactics, growth, and development, and explores myths and legends…
about them. Grades K-3. 2003. (Step into reading. A step 3 book)Where butterflies grow
By Joanne Ryder. 1989
In a field of lacy leaves, a small caterpillar hatches, grows, and sheds its skin, becoming a smooth, green creeper.…
It eats and changes some more, and then spins a silken sling in which to pupate - until it finally bursts forth as a brilliant black swallowtail butterfly. Includes suggestions on how children can grow butterflies in their own gardens. Grades K-3. 1989.The whale who won hearts!: and more true stories of adventures with animals (National geographic kids. Chapters)
By Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld, Brian Skerry. 2016
My baby blue jays
By John Berendt. 2011
A blue jay building a nest outside his window prompts John Berendt to find his camera and record the familiar,…
yet always fascinating sequence of events that will unfold, from eggs being laid to chicks emerging and trying to fly. Children and adults alike will be astonished at the adventurous spirit of one particularly curious young blue jay as he ventures into the world. Grades K-3. 2011.Tarra & Bella: the elephant and dog who became best friends
By Carol Buckley. 2009
A stray Labrador named Bella befriends Tarra, a former circus elephant and resident of the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. While…
the pairing is unusual, the two are inseparable--even when a crisis threatens to separate them. Based on the national media sensation, this is a true story of friendship and loyalty. Grades K-3. 2009.