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Proboscis Monkey
By: Lisa Owings
A close call -- A peculiar Primate -- Big noses and belly flops-- In need of protection Engaging Images accompany information about proboscis monkeys.


What makes a Monster
By: Jess Keating
An informative introduction to nature's scariest creatures, exploring why some animals are considered monsters.  Provided by publisher

By: Christina Leaf
Weird animals series that contains engaging images that accompany information about narwhals.

By: Lisa Owings
An information series, weird animals, tells how moles feel for food and live their life underground. They have tentacles, tunnels, and tails. Engaging images accompany information about star-nosed mole.

Look at Me! :  how to attract attention in the animal world
By: Steve Jenkins
"The latest offering from the award-winning team of Robin Page and Steve Jenkins focuses on the most unique and exciting animal displays in the natural world, used by creatures to stand out. This eye-catching, high interest material is ideal for nature lovers, Jenkins fans, and even the most reluctant readers."   Provided by publisher.

Why are animals blue?
By: Melissa Stewart
Uses examples of animals in the wild to explain why some animals are blue.

Tarsier
By: Christina Leaf
Tarsiers can turn their heads to see almost 360 degrees around! Along with that, their eyes are about as big as their brains! This introductory title discusses how these tiny primates use their adaptations to survive.

Bush Babies
By: Willow Clark
Discusses the arboreal animal's habitat, physical characteristics, food habits, and mating habits.

Electric Animals
By: Natalie Lunis
Animals with super powers? Well, its worth looking into. Check out the book Electric Animals and find the shocking truth about Electric Eels, Electric Rays and more electric animals.






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