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Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
52 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Children love horses! These powerful and exciting animals have roamed over the Earth for thousands of years. Today, there are more than 300 different breeds around the world! What is a Horse? explores the characteristics of horses and their equine relatives, including ponies, asses, and zebras. It is about horses - not riding. Beautiful, full-color photographs bring the clear, simple text to life. Topics include:
• horse physiology
• the horse...
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
In the animal world, the easiest way to avoid being eaten is to avoid being seen. What are Camouflage and Mimicry? examines animals that use unique colorization to avoid their predators - or to sneak up on prey! So highly developed is the camouflage of some animals, that they are virtually impossible to see. Examples include:
• spots and stripes that blend into the shadows
• bright colors that warn of toxic poisons
• animals that look like rocks,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Changing Seasons clearly explains the fascinating changes that take place in nature every year. This vibrant book takes an in-depth look at why there are four seasons, the patterns that appear in each season, and how these changes affect both plants and animals, including people! This book provides fascinating information on
• Why leaves change color in autumn
• Migration and hibernation
• How plants and animals survive in winter
• How and...
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
There are more than 5,600 species of amphibians on Earth, and about 4,990 of those species are frogs. Using clear text and full-color photographs, Frogs and other Amphibians teaches children about the bodies, senses, habitats, and behaviors of frogs, salamanders, and caecilians.