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Why Do Camels...

Why Do Camels Have Long Eyelashes?

Why Do Camels Have Long Eyelashes?

Author: Jennifer Shand , Illustrator: T. G. Tjornehoj

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Come along on a desert adventure and have fun learning the special things about desert animals that help them survive a hot and dry climate

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Ages: 5-7

Read time: 5-20 mins

AR LEVEL: 4.4

LEXILE©: AD780L

Ages: 5-7

Read time: 5-20 mins

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