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As a school project, Alexa raises an American Crocodile named Jefe. Alexa brings him chicken and frogs to eat, and measures his growth. Soon he will be big enough to return to the wild. This sequel to Mary Holland’s Animal Anatomy and Adaptations series explores digging, spinning, building, and burrowing as a variety of animals make a place of their own. What can we learn about animals from the shape of their mouths, beaks, or bills? What can we infer about animals with sharp teeth compared to large, flat teeth? It’s time for the citizen science bat count! Jojo and her family record the number of bats visiting their barn. Is it a maternity roost? How did one weigh an elephant in ancient China? Based on a true story, discover how six-year-old Cao Chong outsmarted the prime minister’s most learned advisors by using buoyancy! All animals take baths to keep their bodies clean and healthy. Humans might use soap and water but some animals use their tongues, dust, or even let other animals clean them off. Follow this young red fox as he explores the world around him during the first few months of his life learning to hunt through play and by using his senses.
Gopher is safe in his burrow when the volcano explodes and his habitat is destroyed. How does he help life return to the mountain? This fictional story is based on years of scientific observation. The true story of Honey Girl, the Hawaiian monk seal, will captivate readers as the endangered seal is rescued, rehabilitated, released, and becomes a mom once again. Using a wide variety of photographs, author Kevin Kurtz poses thought- provoking questions to help readers determine if things are living or nonliving. Leena, her mom, and dog Bobie hop in the boat for a night of citizen science counting horseshoe crabs on the beach. Learn valuable facts as they survey these ancient animals. Join a young boy and his dog as they explore Newton’s Laws of Motion on an educational outdoor adventure! Many animals gather in huge numbers at predictable times and locations. Travel along with them as you learn about what puts these animals On the Move. Compare and contrast these polar animals through stunning photographs.
Dog Detectives? Dogs that are part of wildlife detective teams are trained to catch the scent of wild animal poop (scat) so that scientists can learn about these animals without luring or trapping them.
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