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Why do orangutans have such long arms? Where do they spend most of their days and nights? What is the orangutan's "long call?" Look inside All About Asian Orangutans to find the answers. You'll also discover beautiful, close-up photos of these strong and smart great apes. Orangutans is one of 18 books in our Animals Around the World series. Be sure to check out all 18!
3) Monkeys
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The Monkeys title familiarizes young readers with the monkeys they can find at their local zoo. It includes colorful double-page photos with easy-to-read sentences about features, food, babies and more to make learning a fun experience. Monkey facts and a quick quiz provide additional learning comprehension activities for young readers.
Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing,...
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In this book, early readers are introduced to monkeys! Using engaging and colorful photographs, simple text to build confidence, and exciting sight words, young readers will enjoy learning about wild and playful monkeys while practicing their reading skills. Each book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
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"Swing" into place value as you learn about the fascinating spider monkey! This nonfiction math book combines math and reading skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject-area content. The dynamic images, detailed sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning place value easy and fun. Text features include a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and captions to build vocabulary and increase understanding...
6) Monkeys
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This book introduces readers to the unique features of monkeys. Basic information is covered, such as anatomy, habitat, life cycle, range, diet, predators, and threats. Table of contents, diagrams, interesting facts, glossary, and index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Detailed maps Glossary of key words Index Infographics Table of...
7) Chim pinta
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Learn about the Victorian era while building your knowledge of equivalent fractions! Students will learn fractions while engaged in reading about the innovations of the Victorian era. This book combines mathematics and literacy skills, and uses practical, real-world examples of problem solving to teach math and language arts content. The glossary, index, and table of contents will further understanding of reading and math concepts, and the full-color...
8) Aye-aye
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This book introduces early readers to the long-tailed, yellow-eyed aye-aye. Simple text and vibrant images help engage children and grow a love of reading! Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
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Gorillas are not fierce unless threatened. Gorillas are the shy, gentle giants of African jungles. Discover more about how they live in All About African Gorillas, one of 18 books in our Animals Around the World series. Each title is beautifully illustrated with large, close-up photos. Be sure to check out all 18!
10) Gorillas
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The way a gorilla moves is called knuckle-walking. This is because the animal puts pressure on its knuckles when it moves. Beginning readers will learn how gorillas "walk," why they beat their chests, and more in this informative title.
11) Chimp Paints
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Chimp is an artist who is lacking inspiration. Can her friends help her get out of a creative rut? Early readers will be captivated by the pages of this beautifully illustrated children's picture book about friendship and feeling inspired. Kindergartners will increase early reading skills and reading comprehension through sight words, a simple rhyming story, and repetitive words and phrases. This 12-page guided reading book is ideal for kids ages...
13) Baby gorillas
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How many babies do gorillas have at a time? What do baby gorillas eat? How long do they stay with their mothers? What do they like to do? Kids will learn the answers to all these questions and more when they read Baby Gorillas. This book uses photographs and text to help develop and reinforce language and reading skills. A comprehensive quiz will make learning fun and effective.
Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Mountain gorillas are strong, peaceful primates who live in the mountains of Africa. Unfortunately, they've suffered greatly from habitat loss, the animal trade, hunting, and war in the small area in which they live. This book explores the challenges that mountain gorillas have faced, and how they were nearly extinct in the wild. Readers will learn about conservation efforts for mountain gorillas, especially the amazing work of conservationist Dian...
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A fun way for little ones to learn new words-from "penguins" to "pufferfish"!
This delightful book takes young readers on a visit to the aquarium with Curious George and builds their vocabulary by introducing new words. While they learn the names of various sea creatures and other sites around the aquarium, they'll also enjoy an adventurous trip, along with everyone's favorite monkey.
16) Jane Goodall
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A famous scientist who studied chimpanzees, Jane Goodall showed that these smart primates use tools. Her groundbreaking research inspires people to protect nature. Engaging photos and easy-to-read text take readers into her story. Key dates, quick stats, and bolded glossary terms make it easy to zoom in even deeper. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
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George is so excited to go visit his friend Rami's school! George packs a banana snack and is ready to have an adventure. And what an adventure school is! Between Circle Time, outdoor play, and the many toys and crafts, George is one happy monkey. But can a curious monkey make it through the whole day without getting into any trouble? Young kindergarteners and preschoolers-to-be will get a sense of what a day at school is like, helping them, too,...
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Aye-ayes belong to the animal group known as primates, which includes not only humans, but, apes and monkeys. Aye-ayes lack the majesty of a gorilla or the cuteness of a monkey. Aye-ayes are so strange looking they were originally classified as rodents. Readers of this absorbing volume will discover fascinating facts about these odd animals, who have big eyes, enormous ears, and elongated fingers, and who use echolocation to find food. Accessible...
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Gorillas are brilliant, familial creatures that exhibit complex emotions, intellect, and abilities, much like humans. Then why are gorillas at risk? Readers learn about the daily lives of gorillas in the wild, what is threatening their very survival, and what is being done to save them.
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