Howler Monkeys and Other Latin American Monkeys / Monos aulladores y otros monos de Latinoamérica
Howler Monkeys and Other Latin American Monkeys / Monos aulladores y otros monos de Latinoamérica

Author: Zella Williams

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2009-08-15

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 1615313044

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The amazing howl of the howler monkey has made this monkey a legend of the rain forest. Readers will be fascinated by the full-color photos and the informative text. The common wooly monkey, which features prominently in its local economy, is also discussed in this book, along with the tamarind.

Jaguars and Other Latin American Wild Cats / Jaguares y otros felinos de Latinoamérica
Jaguars and Other Latin American Wild Cats / Jaguares y otros felinos de Latinoamérica

Author: Zella Williams

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2009-08-15

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 161531301X

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Jaguars are the largest wild cats of Latin America. Jaguars have been an important cultural symbol dating back to the Mayans and the Aztecs. They continue to be a symbol of Mexico today. Readers will be fascinated to learn about where these big cats live, what they eat, and how they hunt. Other wild cats in Latin America, including the ocelot and the puma are also presented.

Quetzals and Other Latin American Birds / Quetzales y otras aves de Latinoamérica
Quetzals and Other Latin American Birds / Quetzales y otras aves de Latinoamérica

Author: Zella Williams

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2009-08-15

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 1615313028

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The quetzal is the national bird of Guatemala and lends its name to that country's currency. In fact, the quetzal has long been revered for its beautiful feathers. In ancient times, the Mayan people used quetzal feathers as money. Your fascinated readers will find out more about this resplendent bird and some of its neighbors, such as the toucan and the macaw.

The Red-Bellied Piranha
The Red-Bellied Piranha

Author: Larry Slawson

Publisher: Larry Slawson

Published: 2020-01-22

Total Pages: 22

ISBN-13:

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This book examines the fearsome Red-Bellied Piranha. It provides an analysis of the animal's behavioral patterns, aggressiveness, and general characteristics.

Piranhas
Piranhas

Author: Julie Murray

Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company

Published: 2014-01-01

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1629680613

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Swim down the Amazon River with the piranha! Engaging text and oversized, striking photos invite readers to travel to South America and learn about the piranha's body structure, diet, life cycle, social behavior, habitat, predators, and ways of defense. Simple, labeled maps highlight the animal's home territory. Background information about South America is also given, as well as threats to the piranha's survival. The book closes with a page of kid-friendly facts. Readers are left with a deeper understanding of this amazing, diverse continent and the incredible piranha! Table of contents, glossary with phonetic spellings, and index included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.