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Anyone who has incurred the displeasure of a cat is well familiar with the differences between the intuitive feline and the average lumpish canine. In her latest animal expose Elizabeth Marshall Thomas has concentrated her studied eye on the varied family of cats. With respect for individuality and an anthropologist's eye for cultural patterns, she brings listeners an understanding of the feline personality to its basic element-the pursuit of prey....
62) Zoo
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Zoo novels volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 12
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As coordinated attacks by animals against humans increase and escalate, young biologist Jackson Oz and ecologist Chloe Tousignant warn world leaders that soon there will be nowhere left for humans. All over the world, brutal attacks are crippling entire cities. Oz watches the escalating events with an increasing sense of dread. When he witnesses a coordinated lion ambush in Africa, the enormity of the violence to come becomes terrifyingly clear....
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Why do horses "spook" at things? Why do horses kick if approached from the rear? Why do horses sleep standing up? Why do horses breathe into each other's nostrils? These and 36 other curious equine behaviors are informatively and lightheartedly answered in the handsomely illustrated "Why Horses Do That."An original pencil drawing illustrates each insightful explanation of odd but characteristic horse actions.
65) A Long way down
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 14
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A wise, affecting novel from the beloved, award-winning author of Dickens and Prince, High Fidelity, and About A Boy.
New York Times-bestselling author Nick Hornby mines the hearts and psyches of four lost souls who connect just when they've reached the end of the line. A Long Way Down is now a major motion picture from Magnolia Pictures starring Pierce Brosnan, Toni Collette, Aaron Paul, and Imogen Poots.
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New York Times-bestselling author Nick Hornby mines the hearts and psyches of four lost souls who connect just when they've reached the end of the line. A Long Way Down is now a major motion picture from Magnolia Pictures starring Pierce Brosnan, Toni Collette, Aaron Paul, and Imogen Poots.
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66) The inner life of animals: love, grief, and compassion : surprising observations of a hidden world
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Mysteries of nature trilogy volume 2
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Presents a revelatory exploration of the diverse emotional intelligence of animals as demonstrated in stories about loving pigs, cheating magpies, scheming roosters, and rats who regret bad choices.
"Through vivid stories of devoted pigs, two-timing magpies, and scheming roosters, The Inner Life of Animals weaves Peter Wohlleben's wealth of personal experience observing nature in forests and fields with the latest scientific research into how animals...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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These bunnies may look adorable, but there's more than meets the eye! In Rascally Rabbits!, meet some rabbits that cause nothing but trouble, a rescue pup who will eat ANYTHING, and a sneaky bear with a taste for treats. Readers won't stop laughing as they read these hilarious-and completely true!-stories. Filled with engaging photos, fast facts, and fascinating sidebars, readers won't want to put this book down.
68) Animal dads
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Illustrations and simple text describe how the males of different species help take care of their young.
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David (David Shannon) volume 3
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When David gets in trouble, he has excuses right up until bedtime, when he realizes he really is sorry.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
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This educational title explores the various habitats and behavior of animals that live together in the ocean. From a bloom of jellyfish to a waddle of penguins, large photos take children on a journey around the globe to learn about animal groups. Each page spread has a simple sentence followed by facts about the animals. A quick quiz provides additional reading and learning fun! Sandcastle is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Count backwards from ten to one during one of the most colorful times of the year. Learn about the bright, colorful leaves and the trees from which they fall. Watch the animals frolicking in the crisp, autumn air as they get ready for the approaching cold winter. Includes section "For Creative Minds" with cards and activities.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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This book describes animals that have unusual senses to hunt their prey, such as a bat, black ghost knifefish, great white shark, Texas blind salamander, sunshine peacock cichlid fish, star-nosed mole, and stingray.
79) Chickens
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"A hen narrates this photo-illustrated book describing the body parts and behavior of chickens on a farm. Includes photo glossary"--
80) Goats
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"A goat narrates this photo-illustrated book describing the body parts and behavior of goats on a farm. Includes photo glossary and photo quiz about foods that come from goats"-Provided by publisher.
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