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Kingfisher Animal Encyclopedia
by David Burnie
A revised and updated edition of a highly visual, single-volume reference profiles 2,000 animal species from all world regions for their characteristics, behaviors and distribution and is complemented by a glossary of terms and extensive back matter. J 590.3 BUR
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The Amazing Animal Atlas
by Nick Crumpton
Describes how animals are related to each and the different types of habitat in which they live, and provides information on the creatures native to each region of the world. J 591 CRU
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Ocean Animals From Head to Toe
by Stacey Roderick
Close up illustrations of marine animal's features ask readers to identify what animal they are seeing, before revealing facts about each animal. J 591.77 ROD
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The Magnificent Book of Ocean Creatures
by Tom Jackson
An introduction to the diversity of marine life combines engaging facts with striking, oversized illustrations in profiles of 36 animals, from the reclusive giant squid and the awe-inspiring blue whale to the insulamon freshwater crab and the mysterious oarfish. J 591.77 WAL
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African Animals
by Martha E. H. Rustad
Introduces types of animals found in Africa and African habitats to young readers. J 591.96 RUS
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Bugged: How Insects Changed History
by Sarah Albee
The creators of Poop Happened! share an irreverent, fact-filled chronicle of the rivalry between the human and insect worlds that draws on myriad disciplines to explain the varying roles that bugs have played in building and toppling empires as well as the bug stories behind infamous disasters. J 595.7 ALB
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Ultimate Bugopedia: The Most Complete Bug Reference Ever
by Darlyne Murawski
A vividly photographed introduction to the hidden worlds of popular insects includes an array of beetles, butterflies and more, profiling their habits, habitats and diets while providing thematic spreads that share additional historical and geographical fun facts. J 595.7 MUR
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Shark Life: True Stories about Sharks & the Sea
by Karen Wojtyla
The author of Jaws offers a comprehensive and informative guide to these incredible creatures through a review of the different types of sharks that exist, their swimming patterns in relation to the tides, and the common behaviors and traits they share. J 597.3 BEN
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The Atlas of Amazing Birds
by Matt Sewell
From colossal condors to polychromatic peacocks, The Atlas of Amazing Birds celebrates winged creatures through joyful watercolors and well-researched, humorously told tales of their habits and habitats. Some birds migrate thousands of miles, others display showy mating rituals. Some survive in extreme environments, others are fast, brave or big! Organized by continent, the book features maps of migratory patterns across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australasia, North America, South America and Antarctica. J 598.022 SEW
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National Geographic Book of Mammals
by National Geographic Society
An updated, one-volume version of the popular reference set covers more than five hundred mammals in an A-Z format and provides essential information, little-known facts, and brilliant color photographs of each animal. J 599 NAT
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Wild Cats: Past & Present
by John E. Becker
Discusses the genetic ancestors of wild cats and presents information on the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and threats to different kinds of wild cats, including servals, jaguars, and lynxes. J 599.75 BEC
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