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These stories are a type of modern Aesop's Fables, where the lion, King of the Beastrs, interacts with smaller but tricky chameleons, along with a colorful cast of African animals including hyraxers and elephants, Hoopoe birds and cormorants. The perennial theme of friendship and the meaning of being a true friend underlies the tales. The stories seem they would end, then go on to unexpected resolutions and a wisdom for the day.
42) The Whisper Lion
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The Whisper Lion is a fun and thoughtful story great for children of any age. Sometimes it can be discouraging to grow up in a big world full of other "scary" animals, but learning to value our own uniqueness to overcome challenges and seek answers is a great lesson for any cub to learn. This book is able to do that by creatively showing the value of being quiet and calm as well, which I'm sure is a virtue that any parent would love too!
43) Cheetahs
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The cheetah is the fastest mammal on land! These magnificent big cats can reach up to 70 miles per hour when running at full speed. But, like house cats, they need to take a rest afterward! Early readers meet the amazing cheetah in this engaging title written in low-ATOS text. Simple sentences teach readers about where cheetahs live, what they eat, and what makes their body special. Full-color photographs directly correlate to the main text to aid...
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Bon-Bon is a lovable little tiger whose fur has spots instead of stripes. He encounters quirky personalities with hilarious oddities in his continuous quest for a playmate. Until, one day, a chance meeting lands him his finest buddy almost as soon as he is about to give up.
45) Pia in India
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Pia in India is an educational book for children based on a young tigress called Pia who lives in the jungles of India. Pia has a passion for visiting different places in India and around the world. She has a curiosity for ancient sites and cultures and along with her friends is keen to travel to and learn about those places. Some of the places identified in India for Pias visit are the Taj Mahal and the Golden Temple. Join Pia, Veeru and Chulbi on...
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Let's explore the jungle and virtually play with the wild cats. This educational book uses the unique combination of texts and images to deliver eye-awakening information pertaining to jungle animals. Through early introduction, a child has a better chance of truly understanding what these animals can do for the environment and why we need them. Secure a copy today!
47) Tigers and Cubs
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Tiger cubs may be cute, but give them a couple years and they're just as fierce as their protective mothers! This exciting book gives budding readers a first look at the lives these incredible cats live, searching for food and guarding their territory. Readers learn that mother tigers take care of their cubs, who can't even see at birth! Colorful photographs also show tigers in zoos, where readers learn that people take care of and study these, cubs...
48) It's Tiger Time!
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In this book, young readers are presented with ten reasons why they should be wild about tigers.
49) Cheetah
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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A newborn cheetah cub greets readers at the beginning of this immersive book and leads them on a fascinating journey through the life cycle of the world's fastest cats. This playful, first-person narrative introduces readers to important science curriculum topics including the cheetah's camouflage coat, its hot habitat, and its place in the cat family. Gorgeous illustrations will further captivate readers and an extensive "Did You Know?" section will...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
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It always seems like tigers at the zoo are sleeping lazily in the sun. What else do they do with their day? Or night? Young readers catch a glimpse of tiger life at the zoo right inside their habitat! From what tigers eat to where they sleep, the information in this book will delight readers and help them prepare for their next trip to the zoo. Including language and topics appropriate for pre-K, the main content is achievable for beginning readers...
51) Jaguars
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Jaguars are one of the largest big cat species in the world and the largest big cat species living in the Americas. While jaguars live primarily in the tropics, these creatures can also be found in the American Southwest. The jaguar has an incredibly powerful bite and only eats meat. Only large members of the crocodile family can truly challenge a jaguar. This book explores the jaguar's diet, hunting practices, and history with humans and touches...
52) African Lion
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Mislabeled as the King of the Jungle, African lions actually live on savannas and it's the females who do most of the hunting. Read all about the African lion's keen senses and outstanding stalking and hunting skills for taking down large, fast-moving prey.
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How do animals in the grasslands eat? Readers discover the answer to this question while learning many other fun facts related to this exciting science curriculum topic. In every ecosystem, including the grasslands, there are a number of different animals, such as carnivores, omnivores, and herbivores. Each animal is part of a specific food web, and these food webs are presented to readers in an accessible visual style and conversational tone. Informative...
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Apprendre à s'adapter au changement, c'est un grand défi pour Tami, le tamia stressé. Suite à sa rencontre plutt inattendue avec Syro, un érable qui a la parole facile, le petit rongeur découvre les bienfaits des changements au fil des quatre saisons. De tempérament joyeux et actif, Tami est aussi lunatique. Quant à Syro, il est rempli de sagesse.
Les enfants vont rigoler et découvrir que changer, c'est bien normal!
55) El león africano
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Mislabeled as the King of the Jungle, African lions actually live on savannas and it's the females who do most of the hunting. Read all about the African lion's keen senses and outstanding stalking and hunting skills for taking down large, fast-moving prey.
56) Warthogs
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Warthogs are named for the thick knobs of skin between their eyes and snouts. These unsightly protrusions provide a cushion that comes in handy not in the face of predators, but against the tusks of other warthogs. See what gets these peevish porkers going in this title for young readers.
57) Canada Lynx
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Spreading its wide, furry paws, a Canada lynx moves quickly across the snow. Learn more about these strong, furry creatures in Canada Lynx.
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Introduce more animals through this effective animal-inspired educational book. Studying has never been made easier through the use of vibrant images and a great lay-out too. Such combination encourage self-study and rouses the interest to know more. Your child will definitely love this book because it has all the right factors in place. Buy a copy now!
59) Tigers
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The tiger is one of natures most perfect predators. With their long teeth,(up to 2.5 inches!) tigers have killed more people than any other mammal. They live in a wide variety of habitats, with temperatures ranging from 30 to 118 degrees F. In spite of their adaptable nature and skillful hunting, tigers are nearly extinct. Three of the eight varieties of tigers are completely extinct, with the other five precariously hanging on. Humans have hunted...
60) Can't Catch Me!
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Join Little Lion on a bouncy pouncing adventure on the savannah. What will happen when the mischievous lion cub tries to catch a grasshopper, chameleon, rabbit - or even a rhinoceros?
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