Caroline Arnold
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Examines a number of creatures considered to be "living fossils," meaning they do not look much or at all different today than did their ancient ancestors. Explores the characteristics, shapes, and life cycles of living fossils like the coelacanth fish, dragonflies, and horseshoe crabs.
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"Follow a classroom of kindergartners as they participate in a popular activity: hatching chicks. Readers learn about the life cycle of a chicken, incubating eggs, watching them hatch, and raising the chicks until they are old enough to return to the chicken coop." -- Publisher's website.
8) Fox
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Describes these members of the dog family easily recognized by their long snouts, large ears, and bushy tails and which live in many different kinds of habitats.
13) Bobcats
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Describes the life cycle, behavior, and habitat of and dangers faced by bobcats, the stubby-tailed wildcats native to North America.
17) A walrus' world
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The plump baby walrus is just a few days old, but he's ready for his first swim. Splash! He tires quickly and grabs a ride on his mother's back. She keeps him safe and fed for two years before it's time for him to be on his own. Take the plunge and find out what happens in a walrus' world.
19) Taj Mahal
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Recounts the love story behind the building of the Taj Mahal in India, discussing how it was constructed and providing information on Indian culture.