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October 2018 New books and old ... on a cold and snowy day.
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A House in the Sky (2018)by Steve JenkinsDual layers of text explain how and why diverse animals make homes specific to their needs. From the turtle's shell, the beaver's lodge, or the seal's cave, each animal requires a special kind of home. - Publisher Great new book, of interesting animals and where they live - even young children will be interested and able to understand this topic. There are even more facts in the back of the book. Melody Science; ages 3-8
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Look at Me! : How to Attract Attention in the Animal World (2018)by Steve JenkinsThe Caldecott Honor-winning team behind What Do You Do With a Tail Like This? showcases some of the most unique and engaging animal displays of the natural world, explaining how and why animals use their fur, feathers and features to attract one another's attention. 30,000 first printing. -Publisher Just a bit more information than the book listed above, here is another book to read for the delight of learning about unusual animals. - Melody Science; ages 5-10
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The Knight and the Dragon (1980)by Tomie DePaolaA knight who has never fought a dragon and an equally inexperienced dragon prepare to meet each other in battle. - Publisher Classic tale, with unusual ending, most of this story is told without words. A must read for those interested in knights and dragons. - Melody Literature, storytelling; ages 5-10
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Search and Spot : Animals! (2015)by Laura LjungkvistA seek-and-find picture book by the award-winning creator of Follow the Line invites readers to uncover animals hidden in an eye-teasing, sophisticated array of patterns and colors. - Publisher Use this for work on 'visual discrimination' ... what do you see, what can you find, an easy topic to work on at home. - Melody all ages
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