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What separates us from animals? What connects us? Award-winning cartoonists Peter and Maria Hoey probe these mysteries across six surreal and interconnected stories. After tremendous acclaim for their series Coin-Op Comics, two brilliant creators present their first graphic novel: a menagerie of wild tales. Pushing the boundaries of their dazzling and unique narrative style, Animal Stories weaves together six short stories exploring the mysterious...
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Pelusa, una gatita nacida en el establo de los Moffat, está desesperada por encontrar un hogar para ella, igual que lo han hecho sus hermanos y hermanas. Por desgracia, parece que nadie la quiere acoger...
Un día una dulce niña llamada Eli llega a la granja donde vive Pelusa. De inmediato, se hacen inseparables, tanto que la niña insiste en adoptarla. Pero su madre lo ha dejado muy claro, no quieren un animal en casa. Pelusa y Eli se sienten...
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Emi ha deseado un perro durante más tiempo del que pueda recordar. Por eso, cuando la pequeña Rina llega a casa, Emi quiere llevarla consigo a todas partes.
Solo hay un problema: su preciosa mascota no puede acompañarla los fines de semana que la niña pasa con su padre. Rina, muy triste, no entiende por qué debe marcharse tan a menudo.
Cuando uno de los viajes de la pequeña se alarga más de lo normal, la perrita cree que Emi la ha olvidado...
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A Grace le encantaría tener un perro, pero vive en un piso pequeño y sin jardín y su madre cree que no es un buen lugar para una mascota. Por suerte, encontrará la manera de compensarlo haciendo de voluntaria en la perrera. Allí conocerá a Harry, un cachorro muy cariñoso que lleva apenas unas semanas en la perrera. Pronto Grace y Harry se convertirán en grandes amigos, pero Grace sabe que no puede quedárselo y que algún día u otro Harry...
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Cati da saltos de alegría cuando sus padres acceden a que tenga un perrito. Y en cuanto ve lo simpático y juguetón que es su cachorro, se convence de que todos adorarán a Timmy tanto como ella. Pero su hermana Jessi no está tan segura.
Ella piensa que la nueva mascota no gustará nada a Misty, la gata de la familia. Por desgracia, sus peores temores se confirman y no hay manera de que los dos animalitos se entiendan. Siempre que el cachorro intenta...
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"A bear in the castle--could it be? According to local lore, a spirit in the shape of a bear has taken up residence at the Tower of London. One guard even claimed that the beast attacked him. Is it real, or just a story? In this book, you'll get all the details on the ghost bear of the Tower of London."
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IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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Discover some amazing-but-true stories of animal tricks and talents, including a biking dog and a gorilla that knows sign language. Waterskiing squirrels! Bike-riding dogs! Two-headed turtles! This series has it all for the reluctant reader. Engaging true animal stories and vivid images help keep readers interested. Trot, slither, fly, or hop into this exciting series! Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Discover some amazing-but-true stories of animal oddities, including a two-headed turtle and orange sheep. Waterskiing squirrels! Bike-riding dogs! Two-headed turtles! This series has it all for the reluctant reader. Engaging true animal stories and vivid images help keep readers interested. Trot, slither, fly, or hop into this exciting series! Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative sidebars,...
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IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Discover some amazing-but-true stories of animals at work, including a performing whale and canines in law enforcement. Waterskiing squirrels! Bike-riding dogs! Two-headed turtles! This series has it all for the reluctant reader. Engaging true animal stories and vivid images help keep readers interested. Trot, slither, fly, or hop into this exciting series! Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary,...
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A family of gray squirrels lives in a tree in the woods - Mr. and Mrs. Squirrel, Slicko, Chatter, Fluffy, and Nutto. Mama teaches the children to jump from limb to limb so that they can travel without touching the ground, and little Slicko practices hard to become the best jumping squirrel in the forest. When the hunter-man and his dog discover the family nest, the squirrels have to split up and Slicko uses her jumping skills to find safety on her...
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IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Discover some amazing-but-true stories of animal antics, including a dog that eats money and a lemur thief. Waterskiing squirrels! Bike-riding dogs! Two-headed turtles! This series has it all for the reluctant reader. Engaging true animal stories and vivid images help keep readers interested. Trot, slither, fly, or hop into this exciting series! Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative...
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IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Discover some amazing-but-true stories of animal heroes, including a brave pigeon and a valiant pit bull. Waterskiing squirrels! Bike-riding dogs! Two-headed turtles! This series has it all for the reluctant reader. Engaging true animal stories and vivid images help keep readers interested. Trot, slither, fly, or hop into this exciting series! Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative sidebars,...
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IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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"This book tells the life story of a butterfly, using simple, concise text and stunning photographs. Read it to discover the unique life cycle and metamorphosis undergone by this fascinating insect as it changes from an egg to a caterpillar to a beautiful butterfly"--
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IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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"This book tells the life story of a frog, using simple, concise text and stunning photographs. Read it to discover the unique life cycle and metamorphosis undergone by this fascinating amphibian as it changes from an egg to a tadpole to a fully grown adult frog"--
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Washington, D.C. is said to be home to many ghosts. But only one of them has four paws, black fur, and glowing red eyes. Is there really a Demon Cat running around the U.S. Capitol Building? In this book, you'll hear a ghostly tale so eerie, your fur may stand on end!
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Their hooves hit the ground. Their tails swish in the morning air. But are these horses real? According to local lore, ghost horses haunt the edge of a forest near Chicago, Illinois. Many have claimed to see them, but few have offered proof. In this book, you'll discover the full story of Chicago's ghost horses... if you dare.
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From the award-winning author of engaging historical nonfiction for children comes these fifty inspiring stories about courageous animals who accomplished amazing feats.
Animals have a special way of connecting with kids. Your whole family will love these true tales of daring dolphins, plucky parrots, cunning canines, and other intrepid animal heroes who left their mark on history in inspiring and unexpected ways.
Shirley Raye Redmond introduces...
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"This book tells the life story of a ladybug, using simple, concise text and stunning photographs. Read it to discover the unique life cycle and metamorphosis undergone by this fascinating insect as it changes from an egg to a larva to a colorful ladybug"--