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Select a book below to read, and don't forget to check that book off of your passport as you complete them.
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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!
Trumpeting elephants! Towering giraffes!
Discover the animals slithering, stalking, and stampeding through the jungles and grasslands of Africa.
Learn all about these big babies, including what they eat, what they weigh, how they're raised, and how big they grow..
Why do millions of flamingoes flock together in Africa? Why do meerkats live in colonies?
Animal groups have some fascinating behaviors.
Why do lions roar? Which lion does most of the hunting? Why do some lions grow a mane?
This title takes a fun look at lions through engaging photos and lively text.
In this retelling of Rudyard Kipling's classic tale, a leopard finds a way to hide when the Ethiopian covers him with spots. Told in graphic novel format.
Many people believe hyenas are only scavengers, eating food that other predators leave behind. But more often, hyenas use their sharp teeth and powerful jaws to hunt live prey. Learn how this fast, clever animal finds its next meal.
Angry hippos. Charging elephants. Killer frogs.
Animals may be cute, but stay out of their way.
Read about some of the deadliest animals on the planet.
Tells the life story of animal scientist, Jane Goodall. Even as a young child, Jane was fascinated by animals. Her fascination inspired her to pursue a career in primate research with singular passion.
Hippos may look cute, but keep your distance!
These huge animals use their fast running speed and long canine teeth to defend their territories and their young. Find out why these beasts are Africa's deadliest mammals.
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