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Pfeffer, Pierre – 1989
This book is written for children 5 through 10. Part of a series designed to develop their curiosity, fascinate them and educate them, this volume describes: (1) the eight species of bears, including black bear, brown bear, grizzly bear, spectacled bear, sun bear, sloth bear, polar bear, and giant panda; (2) geographical habitats of bears; (3)…
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animals, Biological Sciences, Childrens Literature
Pfeffer, Pierre – 1988
This book is written for children ages 5 through 10. Part of a series designed to develop their curiosity, fascinate them and educate them, this volume examines the characteristics and natural history of elephants. Topics included are: (1) elephant's ancestors; (2) elephant life; and (3) training elephants for work. Quiz items are included. (YP)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animals, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education
Ruffault, Charlotte – 1988
This book is written for children ages 5 through 10. Part of a series designed to develop their curiosity, fascinate them and educate them, this volume explores the natural history of animals that live underground. Animals included are porcupine, insects, earthworm, mole, badger, rabbit, prairie dog, and beach animals. (YP)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animals, Biological Sciences, Childrens Literature
Farre, Marie – 1988
This book is written for children ages 5 through 10. Part of a series designed to develop their curiosity, fascinate them and educate them, this volume describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and peculiar habits of crocodiles, including how to distinguish them from close relatives such as alligators, cayman, and gharials. (YP)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animals, Biological Sciences, Childrens Literature
de Sairigne, Catherine – 1988
This book is written for children 5 through 10. Part of a series designed to develop their curiosity, fascinate them and educate them, this volume introduces the habits of a variety of animals during the winter. Topics include: (1) surviving during winter, including concepts such as migration, hibernation, and skin color change; (2) changing…
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animals, Biological Sciences, Childrens Literature
Geistdoerfer, Patrick – 1988
This book is written for children ages 5 through 10. Part of a series designed to develop their curiosity, fascinate them and educate them, this volume provides an introduction to whales and other sea mammals. Topics included are: (1) kinds of whales; (2) distribution of whales; (3) behavior of whales; (4) hunting whales; and (5) other sea…
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biological Sciences, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education
Lucas, Andre – 1989
This book is written for children 5 through 10. Part of a series designed to develop their curiosity, fascinate them and educate them, this volume introduces the primate family, their physiology, and habits. Topics described include: (1) kinds of monkeys, including lemur, chimpanzee, gorilla, squirrel monkey, and marmoset; (2) behaviors when…
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biological Sciences, Books, Children