habits and behavior

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Ducks and ducklings

Color photographs and simple text describe the habitat, behavior, diet, and family life of ducks and their babies.

The emperor's egg

Describes the parental behavior of Emperor penguins, focusing on how the male keeps the egg warm until it hatches and how the parents care for the chick after it is born.

Spicebush swallowtail caterpillars

This emerging reader title looks at spicebush swallowtail caterpillars and the very clever way they trick potential predators throughout their lifetime. The title also covers where these caterpillars (and later butterflies) can be found, what they look like, and what they like to eat. This series is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

Sea otters in their ecosystems

"Sea otters are vital to aquatic ecosystems, keeping the population of urchins in check so the kelp that houses so much life can flourish. Uncover the truth about this important keystone species, explore how sea otters shape entire ecosystems, and learn what's at risk if these hungry swimmers were to disappear"--Provided by publisher.
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Snakes

what do cobras, pythons, and anacondas get up to all day?
2024
"Journey around the world to follow the lives of these cold-blooded reptiles as they hunt, hide, and fight their way through their day . . . . tells the story of the world's most amazing venomous snakes in the style of a nature documentary, including gentle science explanations of topics such as camouflage and skin shedding that are perfect for future biologists"--Provided by publisher.
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A mob of meerkats

2024
This book explores the features, behaviors, and habitat of meerkats.
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Leopards

2020
Simple text and color photographs introduce young readers to leopards.
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All about mosquitoes

2025
"Readers will learn all about mosquitoes. Full-color photos and leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the insect's defining features, anatomy, and appearance, as well as its habitats, life cycle stages, and behaviors, such as biting"--Provided by publisher.
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Wood frog hibernation

2024
"In the forest, a little wood frog buries itself under a pile of leaves. Winter is on the way, and the frog settles in for a long snooze. Why does it need to sleep? Learn all about wood frog hibernation and how weather makes them sleep"--Provided by publisher.
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Polar animal groups

2024
"Brrr! It's cold out in the polar regions. But these creatures stick together to keep warm and survive the chill weather. Learn all about animals in the polar regions that join together to stay safe, find something to eat, and make a home"--Provided by publisher.
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