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Many African stories are called "Spider stories". This book is about how that came to be. And it tells that long, long ago there were no stories on earth for children to hear. All stories belonged to Nyame, the Sky god. Ananse, the Spider man, wanted to buy some of these stories, so he spun a web up to the sky and went to bargain with the Sky god. The price the Sky god asked was Osebo, the leopard-of-the-terrible-teeth, Mmboro the hornet who-stings-like-fire...
82) Leopards
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Presents an introduction to the physical characteristics and habits of leopards.
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A pale, spotted, almost cloud-like coat makes the snow leopard uncannily invisible in its rocky mountain habitat. Author Sy Montgomery and photographer Nic Bishop accompany conservationist Tom McCarthy and his team as they travel to Mongolia's Altai Mountains to gather data about snow leopard populations in an attempt to save this endangered species.
84) Snow leopards
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"Rarely seen by human eyes, the elusive snow leopard prowls the rocky cliffs of its mountain home in search of prey. Readers will discover why this fascinating cat is so hard to find, how it survives in the freezing temperatures of its habitat, and what it has in common with other large cats. They will also find out why snow leopards move up and down mountains as the seasons change and how they protect their cubs from harm."--
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Lily to the rescue volume 5
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"Lily lives with her girl, Maggie Rose. Once a stray, Lily was rescued by the kind people at the animal shelter run by Maggie Rose's mom. Now she has a very important purpose: to rescue other animals in trouble. When a lost little Amur leopard is brought to the zoo and needs a friend, it's Lily to the rescue!" -- Provided by publisher.
87) Leopards
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"Meet the amazing spotted leopards! This book introduces this wild cat to elementary kids, exploring their features and behaviors, including hunting and cub raising. A folk talk explains why leopards and baboons don't get along"--
88) A frog's life
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Provides information on frogs in general by looking at the specific example of leopard frogs.
90) Leopard seal
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Offering insights into life at the poles, this book follows a leopard seal through its day as it sleeps, eats, and moves.
91) Leopards
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Discusses the habitat, lifestyle, diet, behavior, and appearance of leopards in Africa and Asia.
92) Snow leopards
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Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of snow leopards.
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The Leopard Man (66 min.): a nightclub performer in New Mexico takes a leashed leopard into the club as a publicity gimmick. But her rival, angered by the attempt to upstage, scares the animal and it bolts. In the days that follow, people are mauled. Includes commentary by William Friedkin and theatrical trailer.
The Ghost Ship (69 min.): Tom Merriam signs on the ship Altair as third officer under Captain Stone. At first things look good, Stone sees...
94) Leopards
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"A look at leopards, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their spotted fur, behaviors, relationships with humans, and threatened status in the world today"--Provided by publisher.
96) Little Mist
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Little Mist, a young snow leopard, is filled with wonder when his mother introduces him to the world for the first time.
97) Leopard frogs
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Also known as the meadow frog and the grass frog, the leopard frog sports distinctive spots. Like the big cat, a leopard frog lurks in the tall grass, waiting for prey. But as Doug Wechsler says, "You would hardly think this is a dangerous creature, unless you were a grasshopper." Beautiful photos and helpful hints will draw students into the life cycle of this unique frog.
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"The special bond between a mother leopard and her cub is illuminated in this heartwarming coming-of-age story set in Botswana's lush Okavango Delta. Stunning photographs from a legendary duo of National Geographic explorers are sure to captivate young readers and raise awareness about this amazing species and the threats leopards face. The little leopard Legadema has to learn to find her place in a big, big world. When the cub was born during a fantastic...
99) Snow leopards
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Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of snow leopards and their current status as an endangered species.
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