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[2019]
Language
English
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"A young, playful nonfiction picture book explores the connections between an animal, how it moves, and its tracks. Companion title to 2017's Whose Poop Is That? Guess the footprints! Written by a mammalogist at the Smithsonian, Whose Tracks Are Those? pairs animal tracks with the respective animal, asking readers to guess which animal left them behind. A page-turn reveals animals ranging from kangaroos to mountain goats in their own habitats."--
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Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Each book in the Adapted to Survive series looks at a selection of high-interest animals that share a common skill, examining how each animal has adapted to survive in its own particular environment. This book looks at animals that run, and includes chapters on horses, cheetahs, gazelles, ostriches, and more!"--
5) Animals move
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"Preschoolers love baby animals, and they love to move. Celebrate both with this Toddler Tough board book perfect for an active read-aloud! Fawns leap, / Hatchlings bounce, / Porcupettes nibble, / Kittens pounce. Story time is on the move with this multilayered concept book. Preschoolers will enjoy learning fun baby animal names from baboon "infants" to kangaroo "joeys," and they'll revel in using their bodies to mimic the movements each animal makes....
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"Did you know that a cheetah can accelerate faster than a sports car or that an impala can jump over three times its height? This fascinating book highlights examples of animals with incredible athletic abilities and skills that make them the record-breakers of the animal kingdom."--
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English
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"Discover the amazing ways that animals use movement to communicate! Lighthearted text and vibrant illustrations teach readers how peacocks strut and honeybees waggle--and even invites them to get up and try out some animal-inspired dance moves themselves!"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Around the world, baby animals move in different ways. Whether it's egret chicks practicing flapping their wings or zebra calves learning to run just a few hours after they're born, baby animals on the go are not only adorable-they can teach us about animal behavior, too."--Provided by publisher.
13) How fish swim
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A fish wiggles its tail to push through the water. Science explains how fish glide underwater. How Fish Swim explains how a fish's body lets it slice through the water, and the forces at work to keep them swimming along. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
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Pub. Date
©2011
Language
English
Description
Many artists are unsure how to bridge the gap between the many basic 'how to draw' books and the more advanced ones dealing with the esoteric details of composition, perspective and anatomy. Force: Animal Drawing is the comprehensive guide to developing artistic animals that are creative, dynamic and anatomical, bridging the gap between foundational art and advanced techniques. Artists and animators alike all find animal inspiration when animating...
18) Animal feet
Author
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
This book describes the ways that some animals, such as ducks, caterpillars, geckos, flickers, and black bears, move from place to place.
Author
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
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Description
In this unique fact book animals compete in sporting events such as high jump, swimming, and weight lifting. Readers are encouraged to guess which animal will win before turning the page, while walrus and cockatoo "announcers" provide funny commentary and interesting statistics about the athletes' amazing abilities. This is a winning format for kids who want to know which animals can be faster, stronger and more powerful, and how humans compare.
20) Who hops?
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Pub. Date
2001.
Language
English
Description
Lists creatures that hop, fly, slither, swim, and crawl, as well as some others that don't.
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