Africa
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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
African Animals
Trumpeting elephants! Towering giraffes!
Discover the animals slithering, stalking, and stampeding through the jungles and grasslands of Africa.
All About Baby African Elephants
Learn all about these big babies, including what they eat, what they weigh, how they're raised, and how big they grow..
Animals That Live in Groups
Why do millions of flamingoes flock together in Africa? Why do meerkats live in colonies?
Animal groups have some fascinating behaviors.
Animals of the African Savanna
Readers will get an up-close look at the characteristics of the land and weather and how zebras, lions, giraffes, and other animals have adapted to life in this amazing biome
3-5th Grade
Mighty Lions
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.
How the Leopard Got His Spots
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.
Hyenas: On the Hunt
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.
African Elephants
Elephants are seen as a symbol of African wildlife. Many people admire their size, intelligence, and strength. Learn more about these amazing animals, and what you can do to make a difference in their future.
6th-8th Grade
The Deadliest Animals on Earth
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.
Jane Goodall: Animal Scientist
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 in the Wild
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.
Lion vs. Hyena
The massive grassy African savanna is filled with the hunting activity of predators and their prey. The stamina of the hyena allows the animal to hunt its prey until it is too tired to fight. But which animal is the fiercest in the ecosystem?
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