The Bighorn Sheep


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Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of the bighorn sheep. Includes photo diagram.




Bighorn Sheep


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From padded split hooves made to scale rocky terrain to reflective fur, bighorn sheep have what it takes to survive in the desert! These tough animals survive even the driest of desert days through their physiological and behavioral adaptations. Early readers will find easy-to-follow text, striking photos, and several special features in this title on bighorn sheep!




Bighorn Sheep


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These heavy mammals carry up to 30-pound horns on their heads. Even the bones in their bodies do not weigh that much! Climb through the mountains with these agile animals in this informative title.




Counting Sheep


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This unusual anthology demonstrates the range of possibilities in nature writing with contributions from Charles Bowden, Julian Hayden, Danny Lopez, Charles Sheldon, Ann Zwinger, and others". Essential reading for naturalists and conservationists. Highly recommended".--Library Journal.




Jump, Leap, Count Sheep!


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Here they come... one bighorn sheep jumping, two grebes dancing, three mantids hunting, and many more Canadian critters to count! Each spread presents a number from 1 to 10, along with a playful depiction of the corresponding amount of Canadian wildlife. Each number is shown as a figure, a word, and a quantity of dots to support comprehension. Every spread also includes a lively phrase with an action verb and one other element to count. Featured wildlife includes mammals, birds, insects, reptiles, and fish -- creatures from diverse environments across Canada. Geraldo Valério's signature paper collage illustrations are simple yet sophisticated, full of color and movement, and make counting fun! An informational spread at the end includes spot art and facts about the featured wildlife.




Baa, Baa Black Sheep / Baa, Baa Pink Sheep


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Brightly illustrated nursery rhymes and alternative nursery rhymes for newly independent readers by some of today's best loved children's poets.




Meet the Bighorn Sheep


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This book is a shortened version of our popular “Bighorn Sheep: World of the Mountain Walkers” and is intended for beginning readers. With only 1320 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the bighorn sheep. They will find out the answers to these questions: How long do male bighorn sheep fight for? Rams fight by hitting their horn together. Does this hurt their heads? Are a ram’s hors heavy? What happens if you move a group of bighorn sheep to a new area? What sounds do bighorn sheep make? And many more! Ages 5-8 Reading Level: 2.3 LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.




Return of Royalty


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This book is a celebration of the return of wild sheep to many of its historical ranges. The remarkable recovery of our wild sheep populations have been documented by two widely-respected wildlife biologists and provides fascinating accounts of the decline and recovery of North American wild sheep.




Little Bo-Peep's Missing Sheep


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Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep. Where can they have gone?




Look at That! Farm Animals


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