Animal

Meet the Meerkat

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A series of questions and answers introduce children to the life and habitat of Little Meerkat. Scientifically accurate illustrations make these exotic animals accessible to young readers.

Platypus, Probably

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What has a bill like a duck's and the body of a beaver? A platypus, probably. Engaging text follows a female platypus through her life, while sidebars offer in-depth information about this unique monotreme and her environment. Vivid, accurate illustrations capture the wonder of this amazing creature.

Big Blue

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Kye knows everything there is to know about whales, and dreams of swimming with a blue whale. When she travels to Mexico with her mother, Kye is closer to her goal than ever. Will her wish of swimming with Big Blue come true?

Hot Air: The (Mostly) True Story of the First Hot-Air Balloon Ride

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The first "manned" hot-air balloon is about to take off! But what are those noises coming from the basket?Based on the (POSSIBLY) true report of a day in 1783, this si the story of (PERHAPS) the bravest collection of flyers the world has ever seen, as (SORT OF) told to Marjorie Priceman.

Author:

Marjorie Priceman

Lexile:

AD690L

The Six Kingdom Classification, Part 1: Animals, Plants, & Fungi (2004)

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As background, a brief history is presented of what new information caused the classification of living things to evolve from the original 2 Kingdom classification of Animals and Plants by Linnaeus in the 18th century to the present day 6 Kingdoms: Animal, Plant, Fungi, Protista, Eubacteria, and Archaebacteria.

Grade Level:

Middle

High

Length:

00:17

The Six Kingdom Classification, Part 1: Animals, Plants, & Fungi