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Covered in fuzzy down, penguin chicks are adorable! In this title, beginning readers will learn how penguin parents care for their fluffy babies, from feeding them to keeping them warm. Bright, playful photos support simple, predictable sentences, while features such as a diagram and a photo glossary reiterate the text. This cute title will show kids just starting to read how fun books can be!

Mountain lions live like fugitives. These predators usually keep to themselves and try to stay in hiding. Their main goal is to keep their neighbors unsuspecting. Because the time always comes for these stealthy stalkers to pounce! In this book, kids will track an animal with many aliases.

Baby pandas start out tiny and pink. But, they grow into fuzzy cubs that love to play! Readers can follow the lives of panda cubs with this easy-to-read text. Predictable sentence structures and crisp photos introduce how pandas play and what they eat, while special features highlight their life stages and daily activities. This cute book will be hard to resist for beginning readers!

With home ranges stretching across miles of frozen land, mountains, and dense forests, wolverines wander alone searching for their next meaty meal. These fearless fighters of the northern forests will claw and slash at anyone or anything that steps in their path. Grab some snow boots and brave the tundra with these scavengers of the north! Simple informational text introduces key details of wild animals of North America. Infographics and other visual...

What has two opposable toes and is the only marsupial crawling through the forests and backyards of North America? It's the opossum! These animals are often referred to as natures garbage disposal, so don't be surprised to find one munching from the dog's dish or gulping down last week's leftovers in the trash. Young readers will devour this fact-packed title about these creatures of the night.

Siberian cats proudly wear their Russian heritage. The triple coats they sport are thick and water repellent for survival in their homeland's often-harsh climate. The extra ruffs of fur around their necks function like scarves. In this title, early readers will find it easy to warm up to the loving Siberian breed!

Another bad hair day. Such is life for the Selkirk rex breed. These cats are famous for their unruly curls. Even their whiskers curl! Beginning readers may want to pet and style the plush hair of a Selkirk rex after reading this book.

Blue jays often get a bad rap for being the bullies of the songbird world, but there's a lot more to these beautiful birds than meets the eye. They stay safe and sound by mimicking the songs and sounds of their forest homes. Going hungry is a rare concern as they stuff their beaks and throat pouches with up to four acorns at one time! The sky's the limit with this colorful read about blue jays. Simple informational text introduces key details of...

Ocicats are tame pets disguised as wild animals. Their spotted coats make them look a lot like small ocelots, the wild cats they are named after! Looking past the spots and behind the name, this title introduces kids to a special kitten named Tonga that started a breed.

The world is full of beautiful bird species! This low-level title helps young readers explore birds on every continent, including body parts, behaviors, and more. Narrative nonfiction text combines with bright illustrations to explore different kinds of birds, while a sidebar summarizes important information and questions encourage readers to think about what they have read. This engaging book is a brilliant choice for budding bird enthusiasts!