Catalog Search Results
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
African elephants can weigh as much as 16,000 pounds! If their size isn't enough to make them stand out, they also have huge ears, long trunks, and ivory tusks. This title will engage beginning readers as it explains how Earth's largest land mammals use their trunks to keep themselves cool.
2) Giant Pandas
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Giant pandas are large bears that love to eat bamboo. Only found in small numbers in China, they are considered endangered animals. In this book, young readers will learn about the look, diet, and habits of these rare black and white bears.
3) Polar Bears
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Polar bears have thick fur and plenty of fat to keep them warm in their arctic homes. Their white coats also serve as good camouflage in snow-covered habitats. This book explores how polar bears prey on seals and use their paws to paddle through water!
4) Lemurs
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
When it comes to lemurs, it's a woman's world. Females rule-they eat first, win all family arguments, and fight enemies on the front lines. Learn why you'd want to be "one of the ladies" in a lemur troop.
5) Hedgehogs
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Animals with an appetite for hedgehogs must work hard for their dinner! They need a pain tolerance for sharp spines and the strength to pry tightly curled bodies. Get a feel for why hedgehogs are among the prickliest of prey.
6) Flamingos
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Have you ever tried to eat upside down? Flamingos do it all the time! These unique creatures suck water in through their beak, filter out their food, and spit the water back out. Learn more about these balancing birds in this low-level title.
7) Orangutans
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Orangutans spend much of their time in quiet solitude. That is, unless they've just given birth. Babies spend several years with their mother, clinging to her back as she swings from branch to branch in search of food. Learn more about the orangutan's treetop life in this fact-filled title.
8) Antelopes
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A look at an antelope's hooves may give a clue as to where it lives. Wide hooves give desert-dwelling antelopes footing on the sand, and padded hooves keep rock-climbing antelopes from slipping. Discover how antelopes adapt to different habitats in this introductory title.
9) Jackals
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Even scavengers can build a model family. Jackals mate for life, and their offspring often stick around to help raise and protect the next litter. Such unity and support is beneficial in the wild, but jackals still face their share of threats. Learn how they look out for one another in this title for young readers.
10) Wombats
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
How do you measure the success of a wombat? Count how many warrens it has! This busy burrower digs several underground homes, or warrens, complete with tunnels, sleeping chambers, and multiple entrances. Discover how the wombat's unique build facilitates the construction of subterranean real estate in this fun title.
11) Camels
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
One hump or two? Camels come in both forms, but it makes no difference to them. Their bodies are built to survive desert climates, no matter the number of humps. How do camels cross dangerously dry lands with no food or water for weeks? Discover this secret in this book.
12) Gazelles
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
In an act known as "pronking," gazelles leap straight into the air with their backs arched before landing on all four feet. Their motive is a mystery, but it may just be their way of telling predators "Can't touch this!" See what else gazelles can do in this fact-filled title.
13) Capybaras
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
With the look of a pig-size beaver, it is not readily apparent that the water-loving capybara is actually a rodent-the largest, in fact! For this hairy mammal, the water is a source of food, safety, and comfort. See why the capybara sets up camp near rivers, ponds, and lakes in this informative book for beginning readers.
14) Mongooses
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Mongooses are nothing if not tenacious. These creative hunters whack bird eggs against hard surfaces to get at the meal within. They'll even grapple with venomous snakes, waiting patiently for the chance at a fatal counterattack. Discover the quick reflexes and crafty methods of the mongoose in this fun book for new readers.
15) Jaguars
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Though most members of the feline family are known to be leery of water, this big cat seeks it out! Jaguars know that rivers are stocked with fish, turtles, and other tasty prey. This exciting title introduces young readers to the unique look and lifestyle of the jaguar.
16) Cape Buffalo
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Humans need around eight hours of sleep a night, which is about as much as cape buffalo get in one week! Born on the run, these animals are ready to escape danger at any time. Find out more about these tireless animals in this interesting title for beginning readers.
17) Wolverines
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The wolverine has no problem taking out prey its own size. Then come winter, it sets its sights on bigger game. Wolverines have been known to attack weak caribou, but they prefer to chomp through flesh and bone after another hunter has done the dirty work. Open this book to see how a small but ruthless carnivore gets its meat fix.
18) Sea Otters
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
At a glance, sea otters seem to have a laid-back approach to life. Look closer and you'll find that they tackle all kinds of tasks on their backs, like nursing their young or cracking shellfish for dinner. Young learners will discover how these water loungers stay so comfortable in their chilly waterbeds.
19) Peacocks
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The male peacock's brilliance lies in his train of feathers. When he finds a potential mate, he fans out his train to impress her with his bright and shiny plumage. As far as females are concerned, the flashier the better! Young readers will be fascinated by the showy way of the male peacock.
20) Aardvarks
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Aardvarks specialize in pest control. The hard shell of a termite home is no match against the spade-like claws of the aardvark. Once their walls have been breached, the termites have little hope of dodging the aardvark's sticky foot-long tongue. Learn how these exterminators do their job in this fun title for new readers.
In Interlibrary Loan Catalog
Didn't find what you need? Items not owned by MetroShare Consortium can be requested from other Interlibrary Loan Catalog libraries to be delivered to your local library for pickup.
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request