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"The African Penguin population is critically low, due to various factors including climate change. Scientists and volunteers with a South African organization are helping to rescue these endangered birds by rearing abandoned chicks."--
Despite South African government efforts to protect the penguin colonies and their ocean fish supply, young penguins still struggle to survive. Fuzzy chicks waiting for food in open nests may overheat in the sun or...
2) Africa
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Presents an introduction to Africa, describing its climate, landforms, plants, animals, and people.
8) Africa
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Provides information on some of the endangered animals that call Africa home, including okapi, pygmy hippopotamus, and greater kudu.
9) Africa
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Describes the continent of Africa and its landscape, animals, music, resources, history, and the people.
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PICTURE BOOKS. From breakfast to dinner, dusk to dawn, children will love spending the day with this curious lion cub. A new series of children's books focused on the way our young animal friends spend a day begins with a curious lion cub. Minding his mother and playing with his father, this little lion can't help chasing trouble and fun as he explores the little corner of that big blue planet he shares with us. Fans of animals, nature, and ecology...
11) Ostriches
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A book filled with interesting facts and information about ostriches, the world's largest birds.
13) Africa
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"This book details the history, culture, and geography of Africa."--Provided by publisher.
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What are savannas? -- Life on savannas -- What is a food chain -- Energy pyramid -- Food for plants -- Savanna plants -- Savanna herbivores -- Savanna carnivores -- On the hunt -- Great escape -- Savanna omnivores -- Keeping savannas clean -- Savanna food web -- Save the savannas! -- Glossary and index.
17) Elephants
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Did you know that elephants take mud baths and roll in the dirt? Discover how these wild animals live their lives in Africa.
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Southern white rhinos are in trouble. For years, a rumor has been spreading that their horns can be used to cure cancer, and poachers have been targeting these creatures. Sandra Markle takes readers behind the scenes to see how civilians, volunteer organizations, and African governments are working together to protect rhinos.
19) Explore Africa
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Provides facts about Africa's countries and its geography. Topics covered include: Africa's mountains, including Mount Kilimanjaro, and valleys; Africa's waterways, including the longest river in the world; African culture; and popular tourist destinations in Africa.
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