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"In the sixth picture book in his Sterling gatefold series, acclaimed nature writer and illustrator Jim Arnosky introduces awe-inspiring wild predators: carnivores that survive through tooth and claw. Follow the huge paw prints of big cats like the African lion and the speedy cheetah; of massive bears like the fierce grizzly; and the grey wolf. A spectacular double gatefold plus two single foldouts present the animals up close and lifelike!"--
4) Broken Pride
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A lion cast out from his tribe. An elephant who can read the bones of the dead. A baboon rebelling against his destiny.Together, they must heed the call of the wild. For generations, the animals of the African plains have followed a single rule: only kill to survive. But when an unthinkable act of betrayal shatters the peace, the fragile balance between predators and prey will rest in the paws of three unlikely heroes.
5) Terrific
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"Mandrill, Owl, Badger, Turtle, and Anteater try to find something terrific to do together, as they discover that Snake has different ideas"--
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Three years ago, Dare Callahan returned home to Montana and opened a hunting business to rival Angie Powell's. He has siphoned away Angie's livelihood, forcing her to close up shop. She organizes one last trip with a client and his guest, who wants to bag a black bear. The adventure turns deadly when Angie witnesses a cold-blooded murder. Before the killer can eliminate Angie, a bear comes crashing through the woods. Luckily, Dare is camping...
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"The journey through the rift becomes even rockier as the survivors are forced to take to the water, crossing a vast deepwater basin on improvised boats. To make it, Molly and the others must work together, but a rift of a different kind is forming among the survivors. If they aren't careful, it could eat them alive."--Amazon.com.
10) The hunt
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Looks at the relationship between predator and prey across a broad spectrum of both land and sea species and the challenges faced by each side of the hunter/hunted equation.
14) Big predators
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"Simple text and photographs feature big predators"--Provided by publisher.
15) Wolves for kids
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An introduction to the furry predator, focusing on where wolves live, why they howl, and how they communicate.
17) Barracuda
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This title introduces young readers to the barracuda, also known as the Tiger Of the Sea. Easy-to-read text examines the barracuda s habitat and distribution. Readers will learn about the barracuda s color, size, and shape. The fish s anatomy is examined, especially its eyes, teeth, and jaws and their role in a barracuda s hunting and diet. Barracuda prey is discussed, as are the barracuda s predators, including human fishers. Bolded glossary terms,...
18) Predator
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Presents an illustrated look at the predatory behavior of various animal species, discussing such topics as how animals stalk their prey, the lures and traps they use, and where predators fit in various food chains.
19) Fangs!
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What do a rattlesnake, a black widow spider, and a dog have in common. They all have fangs. Learn about these animals and many more in this fun guide. In-you-face photographs of reptiles, insects, arachnids, and mammals bring the animals to life.
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