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Explains the physiology of animals in simple terms.

Every story in this book is strange and astounding. But not all of them are real. Just like the old game in this book's title, two out of every three stories are completely true, and one is an outright lie. Can you guess which? It's not going to be easy. Some false stories are based on truth, and some of the true stories are just plain unbelievable. And they're all accompanied by dozens of photos, maps, and illustrations.

"Simple text and colorful images illustrate types of amphibians, including common characteristics, diet, and life cycle"--

"Is a star-fish really a fish? Are chihuahuas related to wolves? Test your truth-finding skills and uncover some incredible animal facts"--Back cover

"There are plenty of books about unusual animals. This is a book about fourteen well-known animals--kangaroos, hippos, giraffes--who all have unusual characteristics. For instance, did you know that a kangaroo's kick can be deadly, that a giraffe can clean its own ears with its tongue, or that a hippo has teeth as long as a child's arm? This accessible book, full of amazing photographs and easy-to-digest factoids, is perfect for animal lovers of all...

When pets go missing in Blue River Creek it is up to Ada to follow the scientific method by making a hypothesis, collecting data, and experimenting to find the missing animals.

"How to Swallow a Pig is a clever and whimsical nonfiction book about animal behavior disguised as a How-to/Advice book by the bestselling team of Steve Jenkins and Robin Page."--

A book about animals and how they communicate.

Shows different animals behaving as they normally do, such as running or pinching, and asks if a cat can do the same. Includes word list and follow-up questions.

Do beavers need blankets? Do bears sleep with teddy bears? Does a moose need a mattress? Sure, these questions are silly, but sometimes the answers might surprise you! Stan Tekiela combines a child's imagination with facts about how 13 animal species sleep. With adorable photographs of real animals, this eye-opening book will have readers awake with excitement.