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Boa Constrictors Up Close
Imagine walking through a forest in South America and observing a huge boa constrictor. This book takes readers on a journey into that forest to take a look at the boa constrictor's never-blinking eyes, flicking tongue, strong tail, and scaly skin, while learning what makes each part special. Readers will take a look inside a boa's mouth and at its sharp teeth. Sneak a peek at a boa squeezing and eating its prey. Readers will learn about boas' food, babies, and lifecycle.
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Get to know African elephants, boa constrictors, emperor penguins, giant pandas, great white sharks, and monarch butterflies in this colorful series on animals. Each book focuses on the animals body parts. A clearly labeled colorful photograph of the animal shows its different body parts, each of which is covered in a two-page section. Above the photograph are Words to Know, which relate to highlighted words throughout the book. The first page presents a close-up photo of the body part with a brief discussion about it or the action it can do. The second page shows a color photograph of the animal within its natural habitat illustrating that information. It is the clear, crisp color photographs that will keep readers turning the pages. The text is basic, and the information presented is quick ready reference. Each book ends with the life cycle of the animal from baby to adult. The last page offers other books and Web sites for additional information. These are introductory books on animals that children will want to read because of the beautiful photographs. Recommended., Library Media Connection August/September 2006
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