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"The noble stag with his magnificent antlers, the agile and fearless bighorn ram, and the vulnerable doe and fawn are some of the most evocative and inspiring creatures in the animal kingdom. DEER, ELK & MOUNTAIN GOATS live in peace and tranquility, grazing and browsing as they wander through grasslands, woodlands, and alpine forests." -- by publisher
8) Seashells
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SEASHELLS offers a handsomely illustrated introduction to the fascinating world of the mollusk, covering topics such as shell structure, classifications, gastropods, bivalves (scallops, oysters, clams, and members of the nautilus family), land and tree snails, and the ethics of shell collecting. Few natural objects are as beautiful as the shells of mollusks. Shells occur in all the world's oceans, from the polar regions to the tropics, and few beaches...
9) Bears
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Pub. Date
1994
Description
Text and photographs introduce a variety of bears including their physical characteristics, hibernating habits, and food.
11) Lizards
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c1991
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This book studies the physical characteristics, behavior and life cycles of different kinds of lizards.
12) Spiders
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c1991
Description
Studies the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycles of different kinds of spiders.
17) Sharks
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Pub. Date
c1994
Description
The mere glimpse of a SHARK in the water is enough to arouse fear and panic in most onlookers. The gaping jaws, rows of sharp teeth, and the triangular fin slicing through water are familiar characteristics of the shark family. What is it about sharks that causes this feeling of terror? Are they all killers, intent on hunting about their victims-especially human ones-or is there more to the life of a shark than just hunting its prey? Well over 350...
18) Chimpanzees
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Pub. Date
1991
Description
Highlights the lifestyle and habits of the chimpanzees of the African rain forests.