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ABANDONED! A Lion Called Kiki (Rainbow Street Shelter)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Wendy Orr
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (2000, Jan 1st).
Pages: 128
Mona's uncle Matthew works in a circus, and he always gives pretty great birthday presents. But when Mona turns eight, he gives her something better than juggling balls or stilts—a baby lion cub! His note says that the cub's mother couldn't care for it properly, and he knows Mona and her grandparents can help. Mona names the lion Kiki, and at first Kiki is like any other kitten. As she grows bigger and bigger, though, Mona realizes that Kiki needs a home which will allow her to be the wild animal she was born to be. Fans of the Rainbow Street Shelter books will love reading about how the shelter started and how its owner, Mona, has always loved animals—starting with an adorable baby lion. more
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A Chameleon's Life (Animal Diaries Life Cycles)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Ellen Lawrence
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: Bearport Publishing (2012, Aug 1st).
Pages: 24
A young child living on the island of Madagascar spots a pair of panther chameleons in a tree near her home. She keeps watch on the chameleons and decides to record what she sees in a diary. Readers will follow along as the narrator observes the male's mating dance, the female digging a burrow for her eggs, and the emergence of the baby chameleons from the burrow. As the independent young chameleons hunt, feed, and grow into adults, every moment is detailed in the diary. Colorful photos, diagrams, and clear, age-appropriate text will engage young readers as they explore the life cycle, natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of these colorful reptiles. The diary format models scientific observation and critical thinking--and encourages children to keep notebooks recording their own investigations into the natural world. A Chameleon's Life is part of Bearport's Animal Diaries: Life Cycles series. Read more... more
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Animals Everywhere; A Spot-It Challenge (A+ Books: Spot It)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Sarah L. Schuette
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Capstone Press (2010, Aug 1st).
Pages: 32
Oodles and oodles of lizards and poodles! Mounds of chickens, kittens, and cows! From tiny green tree frogs to jumbo dinos, this book features creatures of all kinds. How many can you find in these dazzling scenes? Put your seeking skills to the test with Animals Everywhere. more
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Orca Calves (Water Babies)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Ruth Owen
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: Bearport Publishing (2012, Aug 1st).
Pages: 24
K-Gr 2-The primary-grade crowd will love this early fluent reader series that discusses the infancy and development from birth to adulthood of various water animals. Physicality at each stage, diet, and social structure are addressed; predators are not mentioned in all of the volumes. Clearly labeled photographs complement the texts; words that are defined in the glossaries appear in bold in the narratives; and the glossaries include both definitions and photographs. The vocabulary is more complex than that found in many beginning-reader series, but each volume is chock full of fascinating facts. A map highlights where each animal lives. This series is a standout.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. more
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I Have Strep Throat (Get Well Soon!)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Gillian Gosman
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: Powerkids Pr (2012, Aug 10th).
Pages: 24
Explains what strep throat is and how to prevent and treat it. more
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I Have Pinkeye (Get Well Soon!)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Gillian GosmanMore Info | Google Books | Check Availability
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: Powerkids Pr (2012, Aug 10th).
Pages: 24
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I Have an Ear Infection (Get Well Soon!)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Gillian Gosman
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: Powerkids Pr (2012, Aug 10th).
Pages: 24
Explains what an ear infection is and was to prevent and treat it. more
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