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What animal has a permanent smile, never blinks, and can grow back a lost leg in just eight weeks? Meet the axolotl - one of the most phenomenal animals on Earth! In The Phenomenal Axolotl, young readers will dive into the ancient canals of Mexico City to discover a tiny salamander with incredible superpowers. This amazing creature has feathery gills that look like a crown, a vacuum-powered mouth that sucks in food whole, and the ability to regrow lost body parts without leaving a single scar. Inside this book, readers will learn: - How the axolotl regrows lost legs, repairs its heart, and even fixes parts of its brain and spinal cord - Why the axolotl never grows up and keeps its baby features for its entire life - How scientists created axolotls that glow green under ultraviolet light - The legend of the Aztec god Xolotl, who transformed into a salamander to escape sacrifice - How there are millions of axolotls in captivity but fewer than one thousand left in the wild Packed with fun facts, a glossary, quiz questions, and hands-on activities, this chapter book makes learning about axolotls an adventure. Written at a second-grade reading level. Perfect for young readers ages 7-9. Book 13 in the Chapter Books for Young Explorers series.

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