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North and South : a tale of two hemispheres / written and illustrated by Sandra Morris.

Author/creator	Morris, Sandra, 1952- author, illustrator.
Format	Book and Print
Edition	First US edition.
Publication Info	Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2021.
Copyright Notice	©2021
Description	31 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 30 cm
Subject(s)	Animal behavior--Juvenile literature. Animals--Adaptation --Northern Hemisphere --Juvenile literature. Animals--Adaptation --Southern Hemisphere --Juvenile literature. Zoology--Northern Hemisphere --Juvenile literature. Zoology--Southern Hemisphere --Juvenile literature. Animals--Habitations --Juvenile literature. Habitat (Ecology)--Juvenile literature. Adaptation (Biology)--Juvenile literature. Adaptation (Physiology)--Juvenile literature. Biological rhythms--Juvenile literature. Animals--Seasonal variations --Juvenile literature. Seasons--Juvenile literature. Northern Hemisphere--Climate --Juvenile literature. Southern Hemisphere--Climate --Juvenile literature.

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Cover title	North & South
Contents	Introduction -- The seasons -- January : cunning camouflage. Scottish ptarmigan and mountain hare ; Green tree python -- February : extreme environments. Japanese macaque ; Lesser flamingo -- March : mothers and babies. Polar bear ; saltwater crocodile -- April : building a home. American beaver ; Hoatzin -- May : showing off. Blue-footed booby ; Lyrebird -- June : armored animals. Stag beetle ; leatherback turtle -- July : on the hunt. Grizzly bear; Eastern quail -- August : feisty fathers. Caribou ; Brown kiwi -- September : a numbers game. Portuguese man-of-war ; Springbok -- October : migration. Monarch butterfly ; Bar-tailed godwit -- November : save it for later. Hazel dormouse ; Honeypot ant -- December : the search for food. Snow leopard ; African elephant.
Abstract	Presents a global view of how animals adapt to the seasons and threats to their survival in their northern and southern hemisphere homes. Topics covered include habitats, life cycles, diets, and conservation statuses. Includes glossary and suggested activities.
General note	Originally published by Walker Books Australia 2021.
General note	Map on endpapers.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Interest grade level	Grades 2-5
Genre/form	Picture books.
Genre/form	Instructional and educational works.
Genre/form	Juvenile works.
Genre/form	Instructional and educational works.
Genre/form	Picture books.
ISBN	9781536204599 (reinforced trade hardcover)
ISBN	1536204595 (reinforced trade hardcover)

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Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	TRC Nonfiction	591.4 M8341N	✔ Available	Place Hold