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21) The cheetah
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Enterprises
Pub. Date
©1989
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, natural environment, relationship to humans, and future of the cheetah, the big, spotted cat that is the fastest mammal on earth.
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Book Co
Pub. Date
1994
Language
English
Description
Which is the largest state in the U.S.? Alaska! Discover what it's like to live in the Artic Circle. You can climb the higthest mountain in North America! Meet Native americans who still hunt whales from skin-covered boats. In Alaska, you can even watch the sun set at midnight!
23) Prairies
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Enterprises
Pub. Date
1989
Language
English
Description
Examines the prairie as an ecological niche and describes the plant and animal life supported there
25) Tasmanian devil
Author
Publisher
Rourke Corp
Pub. Date
c1990
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the Australian marsupial whose curious look has earned it an undeserved name
26) Crocodiles
Author
Publisher
Rourke Corp
Pub. Date
1990
Language
English
Description
Discusses the physical characteristics and behavior of the crocodile, with an emphasis on its presence in Australia
27) Box turtles
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
At top speed, an ornate box turtle can cross the length of a football field in about 7 minutes. While not a blazing pace, it's faster than the eastern box turtle, which clocks in at 20 minutes. It's a good thing these reptiles don't have to outrun predators. Instead, they have amazing shells for protection. Unlike other turtles, box turtles can close thir shells completely to keep predators out. Check out this book for more about box turtles
28) The dingo
Author
Publisher
Rourke Corp
Pub. Date
1990
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, natural habitat, and relationship to humans of the Australian wild dog known as the dingo
29) Rain forests
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Enterprises
Pub. Date
[1989]
Language
English
Description
Examines the rain forest as an ecological niche and describes the plant and animal life supported there
30) Sheep
Author
Publisher
Rourke Corp
Pub. Date
c1990
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of sheep and their relationship to humans
31) Salamanders
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke
Pub. Date
©1995
Language
English
Description
Presents information about this amphibian most commonly found in North and South America, describes how it looks, how it lives, and how it relates with people.
32) Chimpanzees
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Corp
Pub. Date
c1990
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the playful, outgoing chimpanzee
33) Orangutans
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Corp
Pub. Date
c1990
Language
English
Description
Describes the habitat, lifestyle, infancy, predators, relationship with humans, and future of this great ape
35) Flamingoes
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Corp
Pub. Date
c1993
Language
English
Description
Discusses the physical characteristics, homes, and behavior of this bird known for its colorful plumage, long legs, and unusual bill
36) Sea turtles
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Corp
Pub. Date
©1993
Language
English
Description
Examines the physical characteristics, habitats, and behavior of sea turtles and describes some of the different kinds.
37) Toads
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Corp
Pub. Date
1993
Language
English
Description
Discusses the habitats, physical characteristics, habits, predators, and prey of different kinds of toads
38) Puffins
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Corp
Pub. Date
1993
Language
English
Description
Discusses the physical characteristics, homes, and behavior of these small black and white, flying seabirds
40) Hippopotamus
Author
Publisher
Rourke Corp
Pub. Date
c1990
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the hippopotamus
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