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Animal Homes

Different kinds of animals have different kinds of homes. Bees live in hives, spiders build webs, gophers and rabbits burrow under ground, while most birds build nests in trees. Like people, many animals build their homes for shelter and safety. How do the homes that animals build reflect their needs?

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Authors and Illustrators

Ann O. Squire

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