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Velociraptor was a small predatory dinosaur that had feathers. It is known for the long, sickle-shaped claw it had on each foot and for being one of the smartest dinosaurs that ever lived.

Did you know that young birds learn to fly in summer? These birds are known as fledglings. Find out more in Birds, an All about summer book.

Did you know that alpacas often make a soft humming noise? The humming sounds like a cat purring. Learn more about these fascinating farm animals in this book.

The name Stegosaurus means "roof lizard." It lived in grasslands near lakes and rivers, and it is best-known for having the smallest brain compared to its body size of all dinosaurs. Learn this and more in this book!.

The pterodactyl, which is properly known as Pterodactylus, was not actually a dinosaur. It was part of a group of flying reptiles called pterosaurs. Readers learn this and more!.

"101 Tales of feline friendship. How do cats do it? They brighten our days, act as our therapists, and become our best friends--without saying one word. They're frequently hilarious, often heroic, and surprisingly human. And we learn so much from them too"--Page 4 of cover.

The true story of a dog named Hachiko, who would accompany his master to the train station everyday and return each afternoon to greet him after work, and continued to return to the same spot at the station every day for nine years after his master died.

A collection of close-up color photographs of more than 200 species of insects, spiders, and related creatures that are part of the National Geographic Photo Ark project that seeks to photograph all animal species in human care around the world. Includes facts about each species.

"When a group of meerkats live together, it's called a mob. Learn about life inside a mob of meerkats and why these animals like to stick together. Find out how living together with others helps meerkats raise their young, stay safe, and find food"--.

Explores fun facts and unusual attributes of insects and crawly creatures around the world--including spiders, worms, and ladybugs. Showcases how earthworms move underground, why bees are good gardeners, and how and why ants build rafts to survive floods. Includes an activity and a glossary.