Frank Carlson Library

Nostrils that can close in a sandstorm, wide feet that won't sink in the sand, and--of course--a signature fat-storing hump make the camel perfectly comfortable in it's less than hospitable habitat. But what else do you know about this awesome desert dweller? Learn all about camels! Glossary of key words Index Table of contents In this series, readers will learn about animals that are adorable, weird, and especially awesome! Each 24-page book features...

"Simple text and photographs present Bactrian camels, how they look, where they live, and what they do"--Provided by publisher.

This book introduces readers to the science behind animal adaptations. Students learn about how camels' humps help them store food and remain cool in the hot desert. Color photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

In a small Amish town like picturesque Lancaster, Pennsylvania, one solution to an indiscretion is to make a good marriage. Or perhaps, fake a respectable engagement... Priscilla Ebersol has a fulfilling life teaching special needs children until her boyfriend's humiliating betrayal ruins her reputation and threatens her job. Ostracized for something she didn't do, Priscilla needs a distraction: researching the benefits of camel's milk for her brother's...

In 1910, Zada the camel treks across the West Texas desert to save two baby kestrels from an approaching haboob, a mountain-sized storm. She shares stories of the adventures from her youth in Turkey to keep them calm.

Describes the physical characteristics, natural habitat, behavior, diet, and world distribution of camels.

Simple text and photographs introduce the habitat, appearance, and behavior of camels.

A tired and dejected circus camel finds long-sought-after recognition along a railroad track.

Provides detailed information on the physical characteristics and behavior of camels.

Photographs and simple text introduce the physical characteristics and behavior of camels, one of many animals kept in zoos.