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All over the world, there are animals that use their venom, claws, jaws, and more to take down prey. From ambush killers like crocodiles to lions who stalk and pounce to kill their prey, this book has it all. Up-close photographs of deadly animals readers likely would never see in person, like the terrifying Brazilian wandering spider, accompany detailed facts about how dangerous each animal is as well as their size, body adaptations, and habitat....
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You've probably heard of lions and tigers. Perhaps you've seen them at the zoo. But have you heard of the clouded leopard? This shy member of the cat family is an endangered species. Their shyness makes studying them a challenge for zookeepers and scientists. Find out why they are so special, and why they need our help. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while...
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AD 510L
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In this clever book, a green lion is waiting at a red traffic light. While he waits, a series of unexpected events occur, involving such things as lightning, a lilac, library books and lima beans. Or rather, ?li-ghtning,? ?li-lac,? ?li-brary books,? and ?li-ma beans? because the text on each spread ends with ?Red light, green li-,? and the reader must turn the page to see the whole word --- and what's happened. All the while, the lion calmly and helpfully...
6) Cheetahs
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
420L
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English
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces cheetahs to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Why do Bengal Tigers have stripes? How long is a tiger's tail? Look inside All About Asian Bengal Tigers to find answers. You'll also discover beautiful, close-up photos of these strong, fascinating animals. Bengal Tigers is one of 18 books in our Animals Around the World series. Be sure to check out all 18!
9) Leopards
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Come eye-to-eye with the world's leopards and get to know all about their lives through simple text and dazzling full-color photographs.
10) Cheetahs
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Come eye-to-eye with the world's cheetahs and get to know all about their lives through simple text and dazzling full-color photographs.
11) A lion grows up
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Describes the birth of a lion cub and its development into an adult on the African savanna.
12) Jaguar vs. skunk
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
650L
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English
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"What if a jaguar and a skunk had a fight? Who do you think would win? This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two ferocious animals. Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner!"--
13) Lions
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Did you know that a group of lions is called a pride? Have you heard that lions work together to stalk their prey? This book for young readers offers this information as it presents lions on the prowl. It teaches children about the physical and behavioral characteristics of these big cats.
14) Tigers
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Tigers are ferocious cats that hunt large prey and aggressively defend their territory. Unlike other big cats, they lead very independent lives. This title teaches about the lifestyle of the highly feared tiger as it offers beginning readers a face-to-face encounter.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Many big cats have patterned coats, but what is the difference between a cheetah's spots and a leopard's rosettes? In this low-level text, bright photos and side-by-side comparisons show this and other distinctions between cheetahs and leopards. Young readers will love to "spot" the differences between these cats!
16) The African lion
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
830L
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English
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"Fascinating images accompany information about the African lion. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
17) Cheetahs
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"In Cheetahs, beginning readers will learn about cheetahs and their cubs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to cheetahs' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitats. A picture diagram labels cheetahs' body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about cheetahs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites....
18) Tigers
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"In Tigers, beginning readers will learn about tigers and their cubs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to tigers' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitats. A picture diagram labels tigers' body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about tigers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Tigers...
19) Cougar
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Introduces readers to the physical characteristics, natural habitats, history, and folklore of cougars.
20) Lions
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"In Lions, beginning readers will learn about lions and their cubs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to lions' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitats. A picture diagram labels lions' body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about lions online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Lions also...
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