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Learn about sixth planet from the sun with information like what those big rings are made out of! Complete with striking images and diagrams to assist with visual learning, a table of contents, glossary, index, and More Facts section. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of moose, Earths largest deer. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how moose interact with other animals.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of alligators, some of Earth's largest reptiles. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why alligators and dogs don't get along."--Provided by publisher. Esta nueva edici̤n en espąol examina aspectos clave de los caimanes, describiendo la apariencia, el comportamiento y el h̀bitat de los reptiles escamosos. Un cuento popular explica por qǔ a estas criaturas no les gustan...

"Esta nueva edición en español analiza los aspectos clave de los elefantes y describe la apariencia, el comportamiento y los hábitats de los mamíferos masivos. Un cuento popular explica por qué estas criaturas tienen troncos largos," "This new Spanish edition surveys key aspects of elephants, describing the massive mammals' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have long trunks,"

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of cheetahs, Earth's fastest land animals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why cheetahs have tear lines"--Provided by publisher

"Esta nueva edición en español analiza los aspectos clave de los pandas y describe la apariencia, el comportamiento y los hábitats de los osos que comen plantas. Un cuento popular explica por qué estas criaturas tienen pelaje blanco y negro," "This new Spanish edition surveys key aspects of pandas, describing the plant-eating bears' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have black and white fur,"

"Elementary-aged readers will discover antelopes of all shapes and sizes. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating savanna creatures"--

"Meet the ostrich! Learn about how this huge bird outruns the animals that hunt it. Elementary-aged readers will discover two different kinds of ostriches and how they live on African grasslands. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating, flightless birds. An African folktale explains why the ostrich holds its wings so close to its body. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series,...

"Meet the biggest mammal in North America! Introduce elementary kids to bison, including the European species called wisent, in this North American Spanish translation. As national mammals of the United States, bison are captivating shaggy beasts that roam plains and forests. Readers explore this animal's features like its distinctive shoulder hump, and behaviors like wallowing, with STEM-appropriate text and gorgeous photography. An end story shares...

"Meet the amazing carrion-eating vulture! Introduce elementary kids these birds of prey and their lives in the wild in this North American Spanish translation. With amazing eyesight and smell, and a wide wingspan, vultures are remarkable raptors that are important to a healthy ecosystem. Readers explore this bird's behaviors, habitats, and features, including the differences between New World and Old World vultures, all with STEM-appropriate text...