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9181) The Gainesville Tales
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The misadventures of an Exotic Animal Cowboy come to life in a collection of stories about his early days with animals. The tales unfold in the shadow of the University of Florida during the golden days of peace and love. Join Will Thacker and his friends as they navigate their way through the turbulent sixties and seventies.
9182) American Bobtail Cats
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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This book introduces young readers to the American bobtail cat, the feline known for its unique short tail. Engaging, easy-to-read text invites students to examine this breed's history, personality, behavior, and development. Coat characteristics, common colors, size, and care instructions are also highlighted. Beautiful, full-color photos feature the American bobtail in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Checkerboard...
9183) Dachshunds
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Long and lean, dachshunds began as expert badger hunters. Nicknamed 'Doxies,' these loveable little dogs have become popular pets. Learn more about these oblong canines, from their origins to their quirky personality traits. Children love dogs and puppies--but how much do they know about the breeds themselves? Our Domestic Dogs series takes young readers into the fascinating world of dogs for a close look at some of the most popular breeds. Simple,...
9184) Saltwater Crocodile
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Hidden in murky water, a fierce predator patiently waits for its next meal. A buffalo that gets too close to the water's edge is no match for the strong jaws of the hungry saltwater crocodile. Lively text and action-packed photos explore where this top predator lives, how it hunts, and all that makes it a danger down under!
9185) Harp Seals
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In this Early Bird title, readers learn about the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the harp seal.
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Knuckle and Potty are tired of being lovable book characters. Together, they hatch a plan to venture to the Outer-world by clicking their heels and leaping off the pages into real life to confront the author and illustrator who created them. When that plan fails, a trip to Happy World is their last option. Simple: they'll just erase Happy World with their de-zonker contraptions. Little do Knuckle and Potty know that Happy World isn't as happy as they...
9187) How Many Ducks?
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Books in the Hello, Everglades! series take young readers on a journey through the Everglades, exploring the flora and fauna of the region. Each book uses the whole language approach to literacy, a combination of sight words and repetition builds recognition and confidence. Bold, colorful photographs correlate directly to text to help guide readers through the book. Books in this series include author biography and teaching guides.
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In this title, early fluent readers follow Adam the Adйlie penguin as he and his colony migrate north in the winter in search of open water and sun. Read along as Adam swims thousands of miles back to his nesting site in Antarctica in spring, where he builds a nest for his mate to lay eggs. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience.
Children can learn more about...
9189) Bedtime Stories for Cats
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Cat lovers cuddle, caress, and cater to their adorable but aloof feline friends. The cat, in fact, has become one of the country's most beloved pets, with some 90 million kitties claimed by doting owners. Now, Leigh Anne Jasheway's Bedtime Stories for Cats gives cat lovers everywhere new and inventive stories to lull their furballs to sleep. In "Rumpled Katzkin," for example, silky Phoebe the Cat impersonates Barbra Streisand, but longs not for riches...
9190) Pet Rabbits Up Close
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Pet rabbits have cool body parts that nibble, hop, and listen. Take an up close look at these fuzzy, four legged friends.
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Sally Baynard novels volume 1
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English
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One of the sharpest attorneys in Charleston, S.C., Sally Baynard isn't your typical southern belle. She's certainly not what her mother hoped she'd grow up to be, especially since she divorced her husband, Family Court Judge Joe Baynard, and his historic family with their historic wealth and historic houses. Maybe Sally was never going to be a proper society lady, but her success as a public defender and family lawyer have been enough for her. She's...
9192) The Perfect Fit
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Have you ever wondered what a hermit crab goes through when his old shell is too small or is broken? Just remember, the grass isn't always greener.
Follow Hermie in his adventures as he searches high and low for a new home and fingers crossed he find his perfect fit.
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Books in the Hello, Everglades! series take young readers on a journey through the Everglades, exploring the flora and fauna of the region. Each book uses the whole language approach to literacy, a combination of sight words and repetition builds recognition and confidence. Bold, colorful photographs correlate directly to text to help guide readers through the book. Books in this series include author biography and teaching guides.
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Very few of the 2.5 million people who visit Yellowstone National Park and who are awed by America's only continuously wild and genetically pure bison herd, are aware that over the past decade, state and federal agencies have engaged in the wanton slaughter of 3,500 of these magnificent animals, solely because they wandered out of delineated confines of the National Park. Author Daniel Brister has dedicated his life to protecting the buffalo through...
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The touchstone handbook for treating and preventing ailments from insidious bites
This illustrated guide shows you how to identify ticks, spiders, mites, and their bite marks on human skin as well as on house pets, offers proven advice on how to prevent getting bitten, and explains what to do if you have been bitten. Deer ticks, black widow spiders, brown recluse spiders, scorpions, chiggers, and other poisonous arachnids can cause numerous ailments,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Male sea horses have a unique role in the sea horse life cycle. They carry the eggs and give birth to as many as 200 babies at one time. Young children can track a sea horse's life cycle from egg to fry to adult.
9197) A New Leash on Love
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Furever yours volume 1
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English
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Will true love strike twice...
...at the Furever Paws shelter?
Army vet Matt Fielding is back-for good-and finding a puppy for his niece. He's also avoiding Claire Asher, his high school ex-spotted at the local animal shelter! He can't refuse her offer of puppy training, but soon their friendly reunion brings back memories of their teenage love, and sparks fly. Will their rekindled affair lead Matt to put a ring on it?
9198) Dwarf Rabbits
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Hop! Hop! Dwarf rabbits are super fluffy and are fun pets. But do you know how to make a dwarf rabbit feel safe? Or how big they can get? Read this book to learn all about these gentle, playful pets!
9199) Sit, Stay, Love
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Rescue me (Debbie Burns) volume 2
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English
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These dogs aren't the only ones in need of rescue For devoted no-kill shelter worker Kelsey Sutton, rehabbing a group of rescue dogs is a welcome challenge. Working with a sexy ex-military dog handler who needs some TLC himself? That's a different story. Kurt Crawford keeps his heart locked away from everyone. Well, everyone except the dogs who need his help...and always have his back. But as Kurt gets to know the compassionate, beautiful woman he's...
9200) Vampire Bats After Dark
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Hunting by moonlight, the unique vampire bat is the only known mammal in the world that feeds exclusively on blood! How do these Central and South American bats feed, communicate, reproduce, and roost? Full-page photos share the lives of these nocturnal creatures. Fun facts showcase the vampire bat's unique adaptations and Words to Know introduce readers to new vocabulary.
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