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Wild yaks are built to last! High in the mountains, these large mammals use their heavy fur coats to keep warm in the cold. In this leveled title, readers will explore the many ways that wild yaks have adapted to their mountain homes.

Who is that sneaking through the grass? A snake! In this title, young students can learn basic facts about these slippery critters.

This revised edition surveys key aspects of wolves, describing the wild dogs' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains how these creatures are different from dogs.

This revised edition surveys key aspects of polar bears, describing the swimming Arctic mammals' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have short tails.

Young readers will learn about snowy owlets.

This revised edition surveys key aspects of sharks, describing the slithering fishes' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have a bump on their head.

Armadillos have one of the most interesting defense mechanisms in the animal kingdom. In the blink of an eye, they are able to curl themselves up into a ball. Their thick, armor-like skin protects them against many predators.

Young readers will learn about penguin chicks.

There are so many fun foods to eat in fall like s'mores made over a campfire and pumpkin pie! Title is complete with cute colorful photos and easy to read text with bolded glossary terms.

The author reveals the daily humiliation of having to announce that he participated in his school's free lunch program all through sixth grade, drawing attention to his family's poverty. While constantly hungry, Ogle also recounts how much he craved the love of family in the face of his parents' abuse and brutality.