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04 octobre 2018

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Imagine a worm that spits glue, a rat with vampire teeth, and a frog you can see through! These are just some of the amazing animals that have recently been discovered by scientists. Find out all about these fascinating creatures and many more through fun and engaging books reviewed by Smithsonian experts.

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Publié par

Capstone Global Library

Date de parution

04 octobre 2018

EAN13

9781474759762

Langue

English

Poids de l'ouvrage

7 Mo

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