National Geographic Kids Chapters: Ape Escapes: and More True Stories of Animals Behaving Badly. Aline Newman Alexander

      

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      CONTENTS

       Cover

       Title Page

       Copyright

       FU MANCHU: Ape Escapes!

       Chapter 1: A Scamp Is Born

       Chapter 2: Hero Prankster

       Chapter 3: Wise Guy Ape

       PEGGY: The Mischievous Pup

       Chapter 1: Bad Puppy

       Chapter 2: Emergency!

       Chapter 3: Good Dog

       OLIVIA: The Cat Burglar

       Chapter 1: Wanted!

       Chapter 2: Stop, Thief!

       Chapter 3: “Stolen” Treasure

       DON’T MISS!

       Chapter 1: Call For Help

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