Lynn M Stone
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Rabbits are the third-most popular pet in the United States and have also earned significant farming and commercial followings: fiber enthusiasts love angora for its light-weight warmth, and chefs are serving up increasing amounts of their high-protein, low-fat meat. In Rabbit Breeds, photographer Lynn M. Stone spotlights all 49 breeds recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association with adorable original photos, engaging descriptions, and...
2) Tigers
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The tiger is one of natures most perfect predators. With their long teeth,(up to 2.5 inches!) tigers have killed more people than any other mammal. They live in a wide variety of habitats, with temperatures ranging from 30 to 118 degrees F. In spite of their adaptable nature and skillful hunting, tigers are nearly extinct. Three of the eight varieties of tigers are completely extinct, with the other five precariously hanging on. Humans have hunted...
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With short, stubby legs, long narrow wings, and large throat pouches, North American pelicans are unique and easily recognizable birds. Found throughout the northwest, pelicans can often be seen diving towards the water or paddling around looking for fish in large groups. Endangered over the past several decades, pelicans are beginning to thrive once more thanks to nesting refuges and protection from hunting.
4) Penguins
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English
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Describes the appearance, habits, habitat, daily life, infancy,and enemies of the bird that travels on land and in the water but not in the air.
5) Reptiles
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English
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Describes how various reptiles use ways to disguise themselves and fool other animals, including camouflage, lures, and other tricks with color and shape.
6) Box turtles
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English
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Learn about the four species of box turtles found in North America and gain interesting information about their habitats, feeding habits, and reproductive behavior.
7) Zebras
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English
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Introduces the four species of zebras that live in the plains and mountains of Africa. Describes the herd life of these highly social animals, what they eat, how they avoid predators and interact with other animal neighbors, and the dangers to zebras survival.
8) Cougars
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English
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Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the members of the cat family known by several names: cougar, puma, mountain lion, and panther.
9) Grizzlies
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English
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Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of brown bears in general and grizzly bears in particular and discusses differences between them and other bear species. Gives safety tips for bear watchers.
10) The arctic
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English
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Explores the rugged and lonely wilderness of frozen lands and icy seas which sweep around the top of the earth and which are rich with wildlife and scenery.
11) Vultures
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English
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Describes the appearance, habitat, nesting, infancy, feeding, and importance to humans of this bird of prey.
12) Wetlands
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English
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Describes swamps, marshes, and bogs, places which are almost always wet and soggy and which are habitats for hundreds of kinds of plants and animals.
13) Butterflies
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Rourke Corp
Pub. Date
[1993]
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English
Description
An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and behavior of butterflies.
14) Chihuahuas
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Rourke Pub
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[2005]
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English
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Describes the breed, their physical characteristics, and their interactions with humans.
15) Pond life
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Childrens Press
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[1983]
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English
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Briefly describes how ponds are formed and examines the plant and animal life these small bodies of still water support.
16) The lion
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Rourke Enterprises
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[1989]
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English
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An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, natural habitat, relationship to humans, and future of the lion, often called "The King of Beasts."
17) The leopard
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Rourke Enterprises
Pub. Date
[1989]
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English
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An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, naturalenvironment, relationship to humans, and future of the spottedleopard, the most adaptable of the big cats.
18) Raccoons
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Rourke Corp
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[1990]
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English
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An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the raccoon.
20) Sea turtles
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Rourke Corp
Pub. Date
[1993]
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English
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Examines the physical characteristics, habitats, and behavior of sea turtles and describes some of the different kinds.