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Weird plants

2024
Have you ever seen a carnivorous plant? Plants are everywhere, but some are stranger than others. Journey from the tops of trees to under the sea to discover some of the most perplexing plants around.
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Thank you, Moon

celebrating nature's nightlight
"Animals adapt their behavior to the different phases of the moon"--.
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Like no other

Earth's coolest one-of-a-kind creatures
2024
"A survey of thirteen unusual animals, from the secretary bird to the tuatara, unique due to their adaptations and isolation on their own branch of the evolutionary tree. Includes a map, glossary, and recommended resources"--Provided by publisher.

Narwhal

unicorn of the Artic
"Venture to the Arctic Ocean and discover real life underwater unicorns--narwhals--in this nonfiction picture book"--Provided by publisher.

Getting smelly to survive

2023
Learn about the ways animals use smells to survive.

What if you had animal scales!?

or other animal coats?
Looks at what it would be like if kids had various types of animal skin coverings.
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Polar

wildlife at the ends of the Earth
2023
"This . . . exploration of animals that have adapted in order to survive in Earth's harsh polar regions presents riveting fact-based stories about their unique adaptations in each spread and discusses the impact of climate change and its global consequences"--Provided by publisher.

Super small

miniature marvels of the natural world
2023
"This . . . comic-style book for kids 4 to 8 explores super-small creatures with astounding abilities. Did you know that some of the smallest creatures on Earth have real-life superpowers? . . . Author Tiffany Stone combines comic panels and poems to share . . . facts about our world's miniature marvels, while illustrator Ashley Spires' . . . cartoon-style illustrations make these itty-bitty superheroes (and supervillains) pop from the page. From glow-in-the-dark sharks to immortal jellyfish and tiny cats with lethal aim, 'Super small' shows readers that just because you are small, it doesn't mean you aren't super--and sometimes being small can be super in and of itself"--Provided by publisher.

Working together to survive

2023
Learn about the ways animal work together to survive.

Hunting to survive

2023
Learn about the ways animal hunt to survive.

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