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Did you know that zoology is the study of animals? So, zoologists are people who like to learn more about animals. They like to answer questions about animals by doing research in laboratories, working at zoos, or even observing animals in the wild. If you decide to become a zoologist, you need to decide what kinds of animals interest you most.

Did you know that a rattlesnake’s rattle is made up of segments of keratin? These segments knock against each other to produce a buzzing or rattle-like sound. Rattlesnakes use their rattles to distract their prey or to warn a predator to stay away! Each time a rattlesnake sheds its skin, it adds another segment to their rattle. Have you ever wondered why snakes stick out their tongues? They use their tongues to pick up scents. As they move their tongues back inside their mouths, a special “taste-smell” organ helps them locate their next meal.

Upbeat, fun music will help kids learn subtraction facts for 6 and 7.

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Kids will learn about the concept of self-acceptance—being thankful for who they are and recognizing all the things that make them unique and special. They will be encouraged to explore their own “strengths”—things that they are good at, and “weaknesses”—thing that don’t come easy and are challenging. Wonderful songs and stories will help children learn to develop self-confidence through working hard, trying new things, and developing courage in everyday life. Finally, kids will learn not to compare themselves with others, and to be positive and happy with who they are.

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Lions are meat-eating mammals that like to live in groups or families. A lion's family is called a “pride.” Usually there will be many females that live together along with their cubs, but only one male. Lions like to play and hunt together. Because they have a keen sense of hearing and sight, they often will hunt at night. Usually the females do the hunting. They work in groups to catch their prey. The male lion takes his share of the catch before the females and cubs get any food. Lions are known for their loud, ferocious roar.

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Amphibians are cold-blooded like reptiles, have backbones like reptiles and mammals, but are very different. Amphibians do not have any hair or skin scales on their bodies. They can breathe through their skin as well as through their lungs. Most amphibians spend part of their lives in water. Frogs, toads, and salamanders are examples of amphibians.

Like the giraffe, the brachiosaurus had long front legs and an incredibly long neck so it could eat leaves from the highest of tree branches.

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Introduce children to biblical truths with this collection of lively Bible songs. Young Bible scholars will have an easy time following along to He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands, Rise and Shine, Tell Me the Stories of Jesus, Jesus Loves Even Me, I Am A CHRISTIAN, Down in My Heart, The BIBLE, Zacchaeus, Jesus Loves the Little Children, Jesus Loves Me, This Is My Commandment, Deep and Wide, I Thank God for You, Little David Play on Your Harp, I Have Decided to Follow Jesus, I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go, When We All Get to Heaven, Jesus I Love You, and more.

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Have you ever seen a cuddly looking koala? Most people call them koala bears. But koalas aren't bears! In fact, koalas aren't even related to bears. Koalas are mammals called marsupials. Marsupial means “pouched animal.” Koalas carry their babies in pouches just like kangaroos. Koalas are picky eaters. The only food that a koala will eat is eucalyptus leaves. Eucalyptus leaves are found in Australia, so koalas live in Australia. Koalas are “nocturnal” animals, which means that they sleep during the day and are awake at night.

Fun sound effects and whimsical music help tell the funny story when Montague Morton Meriwether Smith arrives at a new school. What will happen during show and tell when one student’s pet snake gets out of the box? Follow along through each day of the week, and discover how this cool kid makes a special new friend.

Sound interesting? The authors think so too! Listen to At the Farm and learn about life on a farm.