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Cathleen McConnell
This nonfiction comparison explores how river otters and sea otters live in the wild. It introduces the thirteen otter species and contrasts those adapted to freshwater, where they move on land and in water, with sea otters that live among kelp forests and use tools to eat favored foods. The book considers both shared traits and major differences between these aquatic mammals.
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Cat Kid Comic Club #3: On PurposeDav Pilkey, illustrated by Dav PilkeyCat Kid Comic Club #3: On Purpose belongs to Dav Pilkey’s Cat Kid Comic Club, a children’s graphic-novel series he writes and illustrates. The series grew out of Dog Man. Dog Man, in turn, developed from the Captain Underpants books, placing this volume within a connected sequence of Pilkey series.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Cat & Cat Adventures: The Goblet of InfinitySusie Yi, illustrated by Susie YiSquash and Ginny continue their journey through magical portals in search of the Goblet of Infinity, a treasure said to provide an endless supply of drinks. At the goblet's supposed hiding place, the treasure is missing. Instead, the cats meet Fern, a unibear who believes the Dragon Witch took it. As they investigate the disappearance, Squash and Ginny discover that appearances can be misleading.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Penguins: A Compare and Contrast BookCher VatalaroThis nonfiction picture book surveys all eighteen penguin species through comparison. It notes that penguins are not confined to cold regions, because many live in warm climates. It also looks at how flippers help them travel in water, then considers variation in habitats, coloration, eyes, feathers, and other adaptations between species.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details