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Locusts are incredible insects. Usually, they want to be alone. Then, suddenly and without warning, they start to form groups. These groups transform into dangerous swarms. Part of a series on “Insects Around the World”, “All About African Locusts” explains how these swarms happen and what it means for people. Loaded with eye-catching, full-color photographs, this book reveals the parts of the locust and where it lives. If you've ever wondered...
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An anaconda is a powerful predator that lives in the swamps and rivers of tropical South America. The green anaconda is one of the longest snakes in the world, almost as long as a school bus! Discover more about these amazing constrictors in All About South American Anacondas, one of 30 books in our Animals Around the World series. Each title is beautifully illustrated with large, eye-catching photographs, a map, and glossary.
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Cockroaches are more than just the scary insects running across your kitchen floor at night. In fact, very few of the over 4,000 different cockroaches invade homes. The Madagascar hissing cockroach stays far away from people. They live on the famous island near the African coast. They get their name from the loud hissing sound they make. You can learn how they make this noise along with many other interesting facts about these unusual insects in “All...
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Across Africa, most people are not worried about stampeding elephants or attacking lions. Instead, they fear the lowly mosquito. This insect kills more people than any other. Learn about this unique blood sucker in “All About African Mosquitoes”, part of an ongoing series on Insects Around the World. This book is packed with colorful pictures and information about how the mosquito feeds its young by feeding on us.
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The Andean condor is a huge flying bird that soars over the Andes Mountains in South America. Its wingspan stretches to 10 feet (3 meters). That's as long as two park benches at your favorite playground! Discover more about this majestic raptor in All About South American Condors, one of 30 books in our Animals Around the World series. Each title is beautifully illustrated with large, eye-catching photographs, a map, and glossary.
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Africa is home to many insects, but few are as pretty as the Zulu hud bug. These beautiful bugs are not easy to find but inside the pages of “All About African Zulu Hud Bugs” you'll learn all about them. Discover how these colorful creatures feed and live. Part of an ongoing series on Insects Around the World, this book is loaded with full-color photos of this striking insect.
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Few species are as smart and playful as dolphins. These speedsters of the sea live in social groups. They have taught us many useful lessons about life in the ocean. With natural sonar, they can swim and hunt while blindfolded. Scientists study dolphins to learn more about intelligence in animals and in humans.
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Whales are the world's largest animals. They roam the ocean in search of food, calling to each other with song. Humans nearly hunted whales to extinction. Now we learn from them, making better wind turbines and water filters. Whales may also help with medicine and climate change. They are awesome.
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Spiders may be creepy, but they know amazing tricks. Some species have learned to fly. Others like to hangout underwater. Spider silk is strong and flexible. Spiders use it for more than just webs. Scientists keep trying to mimic spider silk. Once they succeed, people will find many awesome uses.
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Birds fly with speed and grace. They build intricate nests. Birds are survivors. They live on every continent of the world. Humans learned to fly by copying birds. Today, many new discoveries come from the study of birds. Scientists, architects, doctors, and engineers learn from them.
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Sharks are perfect predators. These toothy fish have super senses for finding prey. We fear sharks but we also learn from them. The study of shark skin has led to many new inventions. Some species can even glow in the dark. New undersea drones swim like sharks. More discoveries await in the awesome world of sharks.
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Plants can do amazing things. They grow in the most unlikely places. They soak up sunlight for energy, and use rain, wind, and animals to spread their seeds. Some plants lure insects for food. Others can self-clean. Humans have copied many clever plant tricks. Today, scientists are placing technology inside plants. The results are awesome.
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Environmental Protection explores the crises of endangered species, global warming, and pollution, and the people and organizations that are working to eliminate the problems. This title also focuses on people who have been helped, the progress that has already been made, and the challenges still left to be met. The young reader analyzes the stories and develops his or her own opinion of what can be done to solve our environmental problems. The book...
34) Roots We Eat
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They're red! They're orange! They're purple! They live underground. They help plants grow. We can eat them, too. They're roots! Find out how roots help plants grow and learn about some of the roots we eat.
35) Seeds We Eat
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Seeds are for planting. Seeds are for eating, too. If you've ever eaten beans or corn, you've eaten seeds. Find out about different kinds of seeds and learn about some of the seeds we eat.
36) Flowers We Eat
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Have you ever eaten broccoli or cauliflower? Then you've eaten a flower! Some flowers are good for eating. They are also an important part of a plant. Find out how flowers help plants grow and learn about some of the flowers we eat.
37) Leaves We Eat
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Leaves come in all shapes and sizes. They make food for the plant. They make food for us, too. Find out how leaves help plants grow and learn about some of the leafy vegetables we eat.
38) Stems We Eat
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Celery is fun to munch on. Yum! But celery is more than a tasty snack. Celery is an important part of a plant. Find out how stems help plants grow and learn about some of the stem vegetables we eat.
39) Fruits We Eat
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Everybody loves fruit — apples, cherries, tomatoes...Wait, what? Tomatoes are fruit? Yes, they are! Find out how fruits help plants grow and learn about some of the fruits we eat.
40) Quarter Horse
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The Quarter Horse is a fast horse that got its name in the 17th Century by running races over courses that were just a quarter mile long. Later, the Quarter Horse took on a new role as a stock horse, helping ranchers settle the Western sections of the United States. Its ability to anticipate the movements of a cow made the Quarter Horse a natural at herding cattle. There's much more information about the Quarter Horse inside this book. Open it and...
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