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    Dragonflies
    Dragonflies
    Dragonflies
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    Dragonflies

    By Patrick Perish

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    Some adult dragonflies can fly as fast as 60 miles per hour—a common speed limit for cars on a highway! Quick flight is essential for them to catch prey in midair. In this children’s title, readers will travel alongside dragonflies moving from page to page.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBellwether Media
    Release dateAug 1, 2017
    ISBN9781681033921
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