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Perfect Predators

Joanne Mattern (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103796

Big cats, reptiles, and ocean killers are just a few of the predators discussed in this book. How they chase their prey and what weapons they use to hunt them down and kill them. This exciting book is filled with beautiful photos that will have students on the edge of their seats.

Scavengers

Jeanne Sturm (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103772

From vultures to crabs, every type of scavenger is discussed in this book. Facts about their habitat, diet, reproduction, and how they help the environment are all discussed in detail.

Hippos and Rhinos

Joanne Mattern (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103789

For millions of years, hippos and rhinos have roamed the Earth. This book discusses their habitats, what they like to eat, their enormous size, and concerns about the future of these animals due to land restrictions and human harm are all discussed in this wonderful title.

Robin Hood

Robin Koontz (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618104458

As the cast of merry hikers start along the trail they decide to mark the trees with forks and spoons so they can find their way home. After a relaxing hike they start back only to find all the forks and spoons are gone. They are lost and begin to get scared when a ranger finds them and leads them to a shelter. He offers them something to eat and they notice the spoon he gives them is one of theirs. He told them he thought someone had littered and he collected the forks and spoons to give to someone who really needed them. The hikers remarked by saying that made him like Robin Hood.

Who's Right

Lin Picou (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618104434

As Priscilla Pony and Lucy Goose prepare to play a game of Duck, Duck, Goose they are finding trouble finding anyone to join them. So, they decide to ask Cooper Cub and Calypso Cat whom they have never talked to before. After the two decide to join in the game and neither Priscilla or Lucy choose them as the goose they lose interest, leaving Priscilla and Lucy wondering why.

Time for a Trim

Jennifer Reed (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618104403

This title is set on a farm where all the animals and even the farmer's son are afraid to get their coats or hooves, or hair trimmed. One by one they comply and are amazed at how much better they feel and how there was never a need to be afraid in the first place.

In the Doghouse

Kyla Steinkraus (author), Ed Myer (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618104526

Peering out the window on a cold, snowy day Jonathan sees something in the doghouse in the backyard. Only it can't be his dog, Gizmo, because he's safe and warm inside the house. As he investigates he finds it is a rabbit trying to stay warm. He and his mom give the rabbit some fruit and veggies, only to discover each time they check there are more and more rabbits. As the snow melts and Jonathan goes out to check on the rabbits they are all gone. He was proud he had provided a nice, warm place for them.

Wrinkles, Warts, and Wattles

Lynn M. Stone (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 160472790X

Describes animals who have wrinkles, warts, or wattles. Gives information on how these special body parts are used and why they are important.

Weimaraners

Lynn M. Stone (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 1604723610

Introduces the Weimaraner, where it comes from, how big it can get, what its strengths are, and the care it requires.