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121) Tiger boy
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A tiger cub has escaped from a reserve in the Sunderbans in West Bengal, India, and Neel, a poor boy from the islands, is determined to find her in order to save her from being captured and sold on the black market by Mr. Gupta and his men.
123) Tigers
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Tigers are one of the most easily recognized big cat species on Earth. They're also the largest species of cat. Like many other species of big cats, tigers are apex predators and prey upon mammals such as deer and members of the cow family. Tigers have a long history of human interaction, and hunters have poached them for hundreds of years for their prized fur. Tiger attacks have also contributed to human hunting. Throughout history, tigers have been...
124) Lions
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Lions are some of the most famous killers of the animal kingdom. They prey upon mammals such as wildebeests, zebras, buffalos, and giraffes. They are an apex predator, and there are far fewer lions than there are prey animals, making them a keystone species in their habitats. While lions used to exist all over Africa and into the Middle East, today they are only present in small pockets in sub-Saharan Africa. This book explores the lion's anatomy,...
125) Tigers
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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to tigers. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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"A leopard seal is much larger and heavier than a cougar, but is size alone all the leopard seal needs to win this battle? While these animals would never meet in the wild, young readers will jump into this bizarre match up and make their own decision. With vivid photographs of these animals paired with approachable text, readers will learn how both species have adapted to their natural habitat. Young readers are encouraged to think critically about...
127) Baby leopards
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"A baby leopard is born with its eyes closed. It cannot see anything. When the little cub is about one week old, it opens its eyes and looks around. Follow along with this leopard cub as it makes its way through the world. Watch it learn to swim, climb, and hunt. Then, it will be ready to live by itself. Simple text paired with adorable pictures helps build reading confidence for animal-loving early readers"--
128) Panthera tigris
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After devouring every available book on Bengal tigers, a great scholar travels to the jungle and discovers that his encyclopedic knowledge cannot compete with his guide's practical experience.
129) Lion needs a shot
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Little lion Luka, who is definitely not scared of doctors, is determined to set a brave example for his younger sister Lulu as she goes for her first checkup.
130) Cougars
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"This book gives . . . facts about cougars and their lives in the wild"--Provided by publisher.
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Many animals use their adaptations to defend themselves against predators, attack their prey, and compete for mates. Fangs and claws help animals do all of these things. However, these adaptations didn't appear overnight, they took millions of years. Animals such as tigers have both fangs and claws and use them to catch their prey. The information in this book explains how these adaptations appeared over time and how they benefit animals. Scientific...
132) The biggest mistake
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As a little lion tries to catch his first gazelle, he finds the task more difficult than he expected.
134) Hedge Lion
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"Hedge Lion sits still and quiet, he doesn't want to be scary. He wants the world to see a hedge, not a lion. But Ida has seen him and she thinks it's time he rediscovers his lion's roar!" --
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"A true tale of big cats and even bigger courage, inspired by the personal story of Gir Forest's first female guard and Lion Queen, Rasila Vadher. 'Never look a lion in the eyes,' a mother tells her fearless girl. After a field trip to the Gir Forest, the girl learns all about the rare Asiatic lions of India, and from that day on, she dreams of taking care of them when she grows up. But not everyone thinks a girl has a right to such a dream, and so...
138) My mom is a lioness
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"A hilarious tale about a wildly imaginative boy and his loving family."--
139) Spotted hyena
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Spotted hyenas have one of the most powerful bites in the animal world! Readers will learn about these bites as well as other cool facts about spotted hyenas, like where they live, what they look like, and what they like to eat.
