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ID:
001553
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1994
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Great Britain, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 1993.
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32pWhite spine
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I Wonder Why
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From the classic "Why do leopards have spots?" and the not-so-obvious "Why can't penguins fly?" to the amazing "How many ants can an anteater eat?" this book is packed with perennially asked questions about animals.
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Which is the biggest animal/
What is the difference between sharks and dolphins?
What is the difference between frogs and toads
...and alligators and crocodiles?
...and between monkeys and apes?
...and rabbits and hares/
Why do animals have skeletons inside their bodies?
Which animals have skeletons on the outside?
Why do camels have humps?
Why do elephants have trunks?
Why do giraffes have long necks?
Which bird has eyes in the back of its head/
How do bats see in the dark?
Which animals smell with their tongues?
Why are zebras stripy?
Why do leopards have spots?
Which animal changes colour/
Why are flamingoes pink?
Why do birds have feathers?
Which bird can fly backwards?
Why can't penguins fly?
Which frogs can fly?
Which animals can walk upside down?
Which fish can climb trees?
How high can a kangaroo hop?
How fast can a cheetah run?
Which animal has an extra hand?
How many ants can an anteater eat?
Which animal uses its finger as a fork?
Which is the greediest animal?
Which animals shoot their food?
Which animals drink blood?
Which birds use fish bait?
Why do opossums play dead?
Which is the smelliest animal?
Which is the prickliest animal?
Do animals kill people?
Are all snakes poisonous?
Are all sharks dangerous?
Index
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1856971015 Pb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 000315 | 591/GAN | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
005924
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USA, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 2005.
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32pWhite Spine
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I Wonder Why
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Includes fascinating questions about explorers, from " Which Italian teenager traveled the Silk Road?" to "Why did some explorers wear dresses?"
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First Explorers
Punt
Hanno
East discover West
Silk Road
City on a lake
New France
Northwest Passage
Doctor Livingstone
North Pole
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0753458608 hb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 006147 | 911/GRE | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
001554
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London, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 1994.
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32pWhite Spine
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I Wonder Why
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Describes fascinating facts about people and places, from 'Where do elephants glow in the dark?' to 'Which country speaks over 800 languages?'
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1856973786 Pb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 000459 | 030/STE | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
025174
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London, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 1996.
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32pWhite spine
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I Wonder Why
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Answers questions about extinct animals and animals in danger of becoming extinct, with a focus on reasons for endangerment and conservation efforts.
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0753405059 Hb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 022979 | 591.68/CHA | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
025164
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London, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 2001.
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32pWhite spine
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I Wonder Why
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0753408031 Hb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 022981 | 560/GAF | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
025163
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London, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 1995.
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32pBlue spine
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I Wonder Why
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Illustrations and text provide the answers to thirty-eight unusual questions about musicians, composers, music, and instruments.
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0753405067 Hb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 022982 | 780/PAK | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
025158
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London, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 1996.
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32pWhite spine
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I Wonder Why
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Answers a variety of questions about baby animals and their parents.
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0753405083 Hb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 022985 | 591.39/WOO | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
001555
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Great Britain, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 1994.
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32pWhite Spine
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I Wonder Why
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The unique I womder why series answers demanding questions in an unrivalled, cihld - friendly and informative style, guarenteed to arouse the reader's curiousity and develop reading skills. This title is filled with information about mountains.
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0753405385 pb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 000374 | 551/GAF | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
004743
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London, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 1994.
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32pWhite Spine
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I Wonder Why
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In a question and answer format addresses basic physiology, such as why one has bones, why one needs food, and how the body grows. Suggested level: primary.
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1856971031 Pb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 000132 | 612/AVI | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
001556
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London, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 1994.
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32pWhite Spine
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I Wonder Why
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Answers questions about transportation and vehicles, including "Do airships run on air?" and "Why don't ships sink?"
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1856971376 Pb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 000104 | 629.04/MAY | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
025172
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London, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 2006.
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32pWhite spine
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I Wonder Why
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Questions and answers about how people lived and worked in ancient Egypt.
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0753405113 Hb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 022976 | 932/STE | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
025159
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London, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 2002.
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32pWhite spine
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I Wonder Why
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With its unique mix of realistic illustrations and engaging cartoons in I Wonder Why The Sahara is Cold at Night will amaze, amuse, and inspire, while the highly visual format encourages kids to keep reading.
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075340804X Hb.
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| 022984 | 577.54/GAF | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
001558
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Great Britain, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 1995.
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32pWhite Spine
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I Wonder Why
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Explains everything from 'Which sea animals sing like canaries?' to 'What is sand made of?'
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1856973131 Pb.
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| 000369 | 551.46/GAN | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
025143
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London, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 1996.
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32pWhite spine
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I Wonder Why
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An exciting read with fascinating facts about reptiles.
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075340513X Hb.
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| 022987 | 597.9/O'NE | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
001557
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Great Britain, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 1994.
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32pWhite Spine
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I Wonder Why
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I Wonder Why Soap Makes Bubbles will amaze, amuse, satisfy and inspire.
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1856972283 Pb.
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| 000420 | 507/TAY | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
025161
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London, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 1995.
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32pWhite spine
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I Wonder Why
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Asks and answers a wide variety of questions about insects, such as why do moths flutter around lamps, which insect is a grave digger, how do mosquitoes hum, and why spiders spin webs. Suggested level: primary.
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0753405156 Hb.
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| 022983 | 595.7/O'NE | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
025157
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Massachusetts, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 2003.
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| Description |
32pWhite spine
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I Wonder Why
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Questions and answers explore the world of caves on land and under the sea, such as how they are formed, what animals live in them, and who buried their dead in caves.
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0753455730 Hb.
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| 022986 | 551.447/GAF | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
005424
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Great Britain, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 1993.
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32pWhite Spine
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I Wonder Why
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Describes fascinating facts about space and provides young children with an excellent starting point for exploring their Universe.
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1856971384 Pb.
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| 003405 | 520/STO | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
001559
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London, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 1996.
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32pWhite spine
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I Wonder Why
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Describes fascinating facts about time and seasons, from 'What is a Leap year?' to 'Where are there only two seasons?'
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075340012X Pb.
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| 000419 | 508.2/WAL | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
025176
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London, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 1996.
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| Description |
32pWhite spine
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I Wonder Why
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Questions and answers explore the world of animal and human communication, under such headings as "When did a picture first tell a story," "Do languages change?" and "How does a telephone work?"
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0753405199 Hb.
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| 022977 | 302.2/MEA | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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