North America

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Points and Prizes

Each completed book is worth 1 Point. If students attend the special events at Barbara Bush Library listed on the digital passport, each event is worth 5 Points. The passport will need to be stamped by the public library personnel to be validated. The student with the most points in PK-2, 3-5, and 6-8 grade span will be recognized at the board meeting, and win a tablet and other prizes!

K-2nd Grade

The Bald Eagle

A large, soaring bird reminds people of strength and freedom. Read about this important national symbol.

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Great Horned Owls

Big, stately great horned owls with their hooting call and big orange eyes are the owls of scary stories. Learn more about these tufted hunters with full-color photos.

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Wolves

Wolves often hunt in packs in North America. Learn all about these furry predators and their habits in Wolves.

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Grizzly Bears: Built for the Hunt

Using its amazing sense of smell, a grizzly bear can sniff out food from miles away. With jaws and teeth that can bite through an iron skillet, grizzly bears are fearsome hunters.

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Wildlife Watching: Spotting Animal on Outdoor Adventures

This guidebook provides basic tips and tricks for wildlife spotting and nature photography, including recognizing animal signs, essential gear, and wildlife dos and don'ts.

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Kids Can Help Animals

Make the world a better place for animals! This book is full of ideas and projects readers can put into action to help animals.

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This or That Questions About Animals and Plants

Would you want to be an oak tree or a giant water lily? Would you choose to talk to animals or understand plants? It's your turn to pick this or that!

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Amazing Animal Communicators

In Amazing Animal Communicators, readers learn about some animals' super communication skills! Simple, leveled text accompanies vivid images and engaging design to make these books a popular choice

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Disgusting Animals

This handy guidebook provides basic tips and tricks for wildlife spotting and nature photography, including recognizing animal signs, essential gear, and wildlife dos and don'ts.

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Camouflage and Mimicry: Animal Weapons and Defenses

When it comes to survival, appearances are everything! A harmless animal can frighten predators away by appearing dangerous.

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Gross Jobs Working with Animals

Would you want to be a maggot farmer? How about a whale snot collector? Readers will learn about these disgusting animal-related jobs, down to the dirty details.

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Poop and Puke Eaters of the Animal World

There are poo and puke eaters all over the world. Readers will learn about these disgusting diets and other interesting facts that will make them say, eww, gross!

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