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Apatosaurus

Barbara Alpert (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607534136

Describes how the Apatosaurus was discovered, how paleontologists study its bones, and what the fossil evidence tells us about dinosaur behavior.

Bearded Dragons

Elizabeth Raum (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536963

Describes bearded dragons, including what they look like, where they live, some of their behaviors, how they reproduce, and how they fit in the world.

Do You Really Want to Meet a Platypus?

Cari Meister (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536758

A child goes on an adventure to Australia in search of a duck-billed platypus, which is hard to spot in the wild.

Do You Really Want to Visit a Wetland?

Bridget Heos (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536697

A child goes on an adventure to the Florida Everglades, discovering what the climate is like and encountering many animals and plants that live in wetlands. Includes world map of wetlands and glossary.

Do You Really Want to Meet a Crocodile?

Cari Meister (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536727

A child goes on an adventure to Australia in search of the largest crocodile and learns about the dangers of these wild reptiles.

Do You Really Want to Meet a Tiger?

Cari Meister (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536741

A child goes on an adventure to Russia as a junior researcher to study tigers in the wild, and learns about this endangered species.

Do You Really Want to Meet a Monkey?

Cari Meister (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536710

A child goes on a rain forest adventure and meets several different species of monkeys.

Do You Really Want to Visit a Temperate Forest?

Bridget Heos (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536666

A child goes on an adventure to three types of forests in North America, discovering what the climate is like and the animals and plants that make their homes in different parts of the forest biome. Includes world map of temperate forests and glossary.

Do You Really Want to Meet a Swan?

Cari Meister (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536734

A child goes on an adventure to a marsh to observe a swan and discovers swans can be dangerous if they're defending their nest.

Do You Really Want to Meet a Polar Bear?

Marcie Aboff (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536703

A boy is bored with research for his school report so he decides to visit the Arctic and learn about polar bears firsthand.

Do You Really Want to Visit a Prairie?

Bridget Heos (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536673

A child goes on an adventure to the tall grass prairie of the Kansas Flint Hills, encountering bad weather and harsh climates, as well as encountering the animals and plants that live in this biome. Includes world map of prairies and glossary.

Do You Really Want to Visit a Desert?

Bridget Heos (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536659

A child goes on an adventure in the Great Basin desert, learning about the climate, and encountering animals and plants that live in the desert biome. Includes world map of deserts and glossary.

Do You Really Want to Visit a Rainforest?

Bridget Heos (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536680

A child goes on an adventure to the Amazon Rainforest, discovering what the climate is like and encountering some of the many species of animals and plants that live in a tropical rainforest. Includes world map of tropical rainforests and glossary.

Leopards

Arnold Ringstad (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536420

Presents information about leopards, their habitats, and their special features, including their climbing ability.

Lynx

Arnold Ringstad (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536444

Presents information about lynx, their habitats, and their special features, including their tufted ears.

Tigers

Arnold Ringstad (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536451

Presents information about tigers, their habitats, and their special features, including their impressive size.

Cougars

Arnold Ringstad (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536406

Presents information about cougars, their habitats, and their special features, including their powerful jumping ability.

Jaguars

Arnold Ringstad (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536413

Presents information about jaguars, their habitats, and their special features, including their swimming skills.

Bobcats

Arnold Ringstad (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536383

Presents information about bobcats, their habitats, and their special features, including their short bobbed tails.

Insects

Allan Morey (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536215

An introduction to what characteristics insects have and how they fit into the animal kingdom.

Reptiles

Michelle Levine (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536239

An introduction to what characteristics animals in the reptile animal class have and how they fit into the animal kingdom.

Amphibians

Michelle Levine (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536185

An introduction to what characteristics animals in the amphibian animal class have and how they fit into the animal kingdom.

Mammals

Michelle Levine (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536222

An introduction to what characteristics animals in the mammal animal class have and how they fit into the animal kingdom.

Taipans

Elizabeth Raum (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538905

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the Australian taipan snake, one of the most venomous snakes in the world. Readers learn how these snakes use their venom to kill prey and as a defense against predators when threatened.

Scorpions

Elizabeth Raum (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538875

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the venomous scorpion. Readers learn how these desert animals use the stinger on their tails to kill prey and defend against predators. Also explains the threat of these stings to humans and what to do when they are encountered.