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"The Jaguar Paw Puzzle" When the Critter Kids travel to the South American rainforest for an archaeological dig among the Mayan ruins, they discover that the priceless Jaguar Paw jade statue has just been stolen. Can the Critter Kids uncover the smuggling ring to save the statue, or will the Jaguar Paw disappear forever? The Critter Kids(R) Adventure Series Grades: 2-5 Join the Critter Kids as their classroom travels take them on exciting adventures! Who knew that school trips could be so exciting? The Critter Kids have a knack for discovering adventure and mystery as they travel with their teachers to exotic places to learn about a Native American desert preserve, an archaeological dig amid ancient ruins, a tropical coral reef, and more! And despite unnerving events and unexpected obstacles, the Critter Kids manage to see the humor in their situations and learn from their experiences. Offset fact boxes explaining important vocabulary and reference details--along with other graphic novel-type features--support young readers by linking factual information to the stories. A special reading comprehension section at the end of each story provides additional guidance for reading enjoyment.Farber, Erica is the author of 'Mercer Mayer's Critter Kids Adventures 4 The Jaguar Paw Puzzle' with ISBN 9780769647654 and ISBN 0769647650.
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