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

Zombie Makers
By: Rebecca Johnson 

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Are zombies real? As far as we know, dead people do not come back to life and start walking around, looking for trouble. But there are things that can take over the bodies and brains of innocent creatures, turning them into senseless slaves. Meet nature's zombie makers—including a fly-enslaving fungus, a suicide worm, and a cockroach-taming wasp—and their victims. -- Bibliocommons 

Mockingbird: Noisy Mimic
By: Natalie Lunis 

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Spectacular photos and clear, easy-to-read text will engage emergent readers as they come face-to-face with these animal loudmouths. In addition, children discover where mockingbirds live, how they stay safe, and the different ways their sounds help them communicate with each other--and tell other mockingbirds to stay away! A "Sound Check" chart at the end of the book describes the different noises that mockingbirds make and what each sound is used for.  -- Bibliocommons 

Clever Camouflage
By: Jennifer Reed 

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Animals are experts when it comes to playing hide-and-seek. Using camouflage, prey and predators alike employ this crucial tactic to defend themselves and ensure their survival. Enhanced with vibrant photographs and enthralling facts, this engaging, yet accessible text focuses on the four basic types of camouflage: coloration, disruptive coloration, disguise, and mimicry.  -- Bibliocommons 

But Not Too Bold
By: H. Pueyo

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The old keeper of the keys is dead, and the creature who ate her is the volatile Lady of the Capricious House - Anatema, an enormous humanoid spider with a taste for laudanum and human brides. Dalia, the old keeper's protegee, must take up her duties, locking and unlocking the little drawers in which Anatema keeps her memories. -- Bibliocommons 

Scary Stories for Young Foxes
By: Christian McKay Heidicker 

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A collection of six connected stories that follows a group of fox kits as they fight to survive in an unforgiving wilderness. -- Bibliocommons 

Bats! Mysterious and Misunderstood Mammals
By: Lydia Lukidis

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There's more to bats than meets the eye! Some bats are hairless. Others have giant ears. Besides their fascinating physical features, bats play an important role in the world's ecosystems. Young readers will dispel misconceptions about these night-time fliers and find out why their conservation is so important. Dynamic photos, activities, and engaging narrative shine a light on these mysterious and misunderstood mammals. -- Bibliocommons 

Shocking Spiders
By: John Lesley

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Spiders are already scary, but a spider with a dangerous bite is scarier! Most spiders are too small or too scared of humans to do any damage, but some spiders have a bite enough to make you itch, scratch, and scream. They might not be the biggest hunters, but spiders can be just as dangerous. In this exploration of spiders. Readers learn about how spiders have adapted to hunt and how dangerous they can be to other animals and humans alike. -- Bibliocommons

Fox
By: Dubravka Ugresic

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Fox is the story of literary footnotes and ‘minor’ characters-unnoticed people propelled into timelessness through the biographies and novels of others. With Ugresic's characteristic wit, Fox takes us from Russia to Japan, through Balkan minefields and American road trips, and from the 1920s to the present, as it explores the power of storytelling and literary invention, betrayal, and the randomness of human lives. -- Bibliocommons 

Finding the Fox
By: Andreas Tjernshaugen

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Finding the Fox is a compelling portrait of an animal that has captured our imaginations for centuries, from the scientific discoveries about them to the myths and legends. -- Bibliocommons 

Coyotes
By: Bolte, Mari

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Discover the yipping-barking-howling coyote! Explore the wild dog's anatomy, diet, habitat, and life cycle. Captions, on-page definitions, an American Indian animal folktale, additional resources, and an index support elementary-aged kids -- Provided by publisher.