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animal characteristics

Books about animal characteristics for readers of all ages.

Cover of Why are zebras black and white?

Why are zebras black and white?

Terry Martin

Ages 4–8animal adaptationsnature

Cover of That's Not My Penguin

That's Not My Penguin

Fiona Watt

Ages 2–5observationdiscovery

Cover of How many spots does a leopard have?

How many spots does a leopard have?

M. J. York

Ages 4–8folkloreanimal characteristics

Cover of What Has Paws? (Creature Features)

What Has Paws? (Creature Features)

Mary Elizabeth Salzmann

Ages 3–7animal characteristicsobservation skills

Cover of Imagine me-- as a giraffe

Imagine me-- as a giraffe

Louis Womble

Ages 3–7imaginationself-discovery

Cover of How Chipmunk Got His Stripes

How Chipmunk Got His Stripes

Joseph Bruchac, James Bruchac

Ages 4–9naturefolklore