Recommended reading on nature related topics from librarians at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library. 

In the Quest of Great Lakes Ice Age Vertebrates
Holman, J. Alan

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The first book of its kind, In Quest of Great Lakes Ice Age Vertebrates details the Ice Age fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals in the provinces and states surrounding the Great Lakes.” - Bibliocommons

Travels with Trilobites
Andy Secher

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In Travels with Trilobites, Andy Secher invites readers to come along in search of the fossilized remains of these ancient arthropods. He explores breathtaking paleontological hot spots around the world-including Alnif, Morocco, on the edge of the Sahara Desert; the Sakha Republic, deep in the Siberian wilderness; and Kangaroo Island, off the coast of South Australia-and offers a behind-the-scenes look at museums, fossil shows, and life on the collectors' circuit.” - Bibliocommons

Bison
Valerie Bodden

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Meet the biggest mammal in North America! Introduce elementary kids to bison, including the European species called wisent. As national mammals of the United States, bison are captivating shaggy beasts that roam plains and forests.” – Amazon.com 

Elk
Valerie Bodden

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A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of elk, the second- largest North American deer. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how elk came to live in the mountains." - Bibliocommons 

Sabertooth
Patrick O'Brien

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With only ancient bones--and massive teeth--to guide them, scientists are learning amazing facts about these enormous prehistoric cats.” - Bibliocommons 

Black Bears
Pamela, McDowell

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Did you know that a black bear uses its long claws to dig up plants? Its claws can also be used to turn over logs. Find out more in Black Bear, one of the titles in the Backyard Animals series. These books introduce readers to the many animals that can be found in and around the backyards of North America." - Back cover.

Ground Sloths
Joy Frisch-Schmoll

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Ground sloths were enormous, ice age plant eaters with giant claws. Awesome illustrations accompany carefully leveled text about food, habitat, life cycle, and extinction, bringing ground sloths to life like never before.” - Bibliocommons

Mammoths and Mastodons
Cheryl Bardoe

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Provides information about the mammoths and mastodons that roamed the Earth for millions of years.” - Bibliocommons 

Wolves
Mari C. Schuh

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With their eerie howls and fierce hunting skills, wolves are fascinating creatures. These loyal pack animals are close relatives to man's best friend, dogs. Learn more about these proud hunters" - Bibliocommons