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Distributed in the USA and Canada by Warner Home Video
Language
English
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Introduces us to the most diverse group of animals ever to live on this planet. From the smallest to the largest, from the slowest to the fastest, from the least attractive to the most irresistible. Looks at 4,000 species, including ones that have outlived the dinosaurs and conquered the farthest places on Earth. Examine how their adaptations for finding food have had an effect on the way they socialize, mate and live.
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Kanopy Streaming
Language
English
Description
A compilation of 38 outstanding species of mammals of the Orinoco-Amazon area plus others of the pacific slopes of Los Andes and the Galapagos islands. Possums, Armadillo, Sloth, anteaters, ten species of monkeys, seven species of rodents, including the biggest ones in the world like capybaras and agoutis, Ocelot, Puma, Jaguarundi and Jaguar, foxes, the Spectacled Bear, Kinkajou, Coati, Tayra, the Tapir, seals from Galapagos and more. A 37 minutes...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Kids will love the beautiful, full-color images and easy-to-read style of Dolphins and other Marine Mammals! This books takes kids on an underwater journey, where they will learn about the bodies, feeding habits, and natural habitats of dolphins, whales, seals, and many other marine mammals. Vivid photographs and concise text highlight
• which marine mammals can live on land as well as in water
• how marine mammals breathe air
• which foods...
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English
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In 1964, a young killer whale was captured off the west coast of North America and displayed to the public. Moby Doll - as the whale became known - was an instant celebrity, drawing 20,000 visitors on the one and only day he was exhibited. He died within a few months, but his famous gentleness sparked a worldwide crusade that transformed how people understood and appreciated orcas.
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English
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Perhaps you've seen an otter swimming and playing at a zoo or aquarium, but do you know how do these amazing animals live in the wild? Most are found in freshwater habitats, while others make their home in coastal kelp forests or can be found feeding along rocky shores. There are many similarities between river otters and sea otters, but there are also vast differences. Explore fascinating facts about these playful, aquatic mammals, meet the species,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The tropical paradise of Hawaii is home to the rarest seals in the West. Hawaiian monk seals look cute and chubby as sleek crescent rolls. But they're born with Olympic-level diving ability to go deep as submarines. Look inside All About North American Hawaiian Monk Seals to read and learn about this mysterious creature so endangered that only 1,200 remain in the wild. Monk Seals is one of 18 books in our Animals Around the World series. Each title...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Why do people in China call yaks "hairy cattle?" How long are their horns? Are yaks strong enough to pull a plow? Look inside All About Asian Yaks to find the answers. You'll also discover beautiful, close-up photos of these majestic relatives of the cow. Yaks is one of 18 books in our Animals Around the World series. Be sure to check out all 18!
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