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Elephants of Africa (New & Updated Edition)Observe a herd of African elephants in their natural habitat and discover the many amazing facts about them, from trunk to tail. Elephants are the largest land animals alive today. Intelligent and social, they are amazing creatures that live all across Africa. While they...
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King Solomon's Ring: New Light on Animal Ways2020 Reprint of the 1952 Edition. Exact facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. The book's title refers to the legendary Seal of Solomon, a ring that supposedly gave King Solomon the power to speak to animals. Lorenz claims...
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FrogsGrowing from tiny tadpoles to massive master jumpers, frogs and their life cycles are fascinating. How far can frogs jump? Why do their eggs look slimy? Answer these questions and many more in this illustrated introduction to amphibians. With her signature bright, well-labeled diagrams...
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Fish EverywhereBest-selling illustrator Britta Teckentrup explores the world of fish in a sumptuously illustrated nonfiction book. There are fish everywhere Some of them live in fresh water, some of them live under ice, and some even live in the desert. Fish Everywhere is the first...
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Wildlives: 50 Extraordinary Animals That Made HistoryFrom the illustrator of Herstory (a Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2018) comes a fascinating and touching book about fifty extraordinary animals that made human history Discover these amazing true tales of wild and wonderful lives--animal lives, that is We often read heroic stories...
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Ways of Being: Animals, Plants, Machines: The Search for a Planetary IntelligenceArtist, technologist, and philosopher James Bridle's Ways of Being is a brilliant, searching exploration of different kinds of intelligence--plant, animal, human, artificial--and how they transform our understanding of humans' place in the cosmos. What does it mean to be intelligent? Is it something unique...
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Song of the Wild: A First Book of AnimalsRenowned picture book creators Nicola Davies and Petr Hor cek team up for a captivating first look at animals around the world. Polar bears playing on the ice, tigers hunting in the jungle, and nightingales singing in the heart of the woods -- animals...
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The Nocturnals Explore Unique Adaptations of Nighttime Animals: Nonfiction Chapter Book Companion to the Mysterious AbductionsExplore Unique Nocturnal Animal Adaptations & Fun Facts with The Nocturnals! Great Middle Grade Nonfiction for Kids Ages 9-12 with 150 Full-Color Photos. "[Book will] keep young naturalists reading well past sunset." - Kirkus Reviews Connect kids to the science in The Nocturnals middle...
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Wolves, Coyotes & Foxes: Symbols of the WildCelebrate the kings of the canine world with this collection of photographs and information by award-winning author and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela. Their beauty strikes us. Their mystique enchants us. Wolves, coyotes, and foxes are beloved, appreciated, and misunderstood. A sighting in nature is...
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The Parrot in the Mirror: How Evolving to Be Like Birds Makes Us HumanHow similar are your choices, behaviours, and lifestyle to those of a parrot? We humans are not like other mammals. We look like them, but we don't act like them. In fact, many of our defining human traits: our longevity, intelligence, monogamy and childrearing,...
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The Little Book of Birds of the World: A Guide to the World's Most Fascinating BirdsTake flight with some of the world's most unique birds in one gorgeous book! The Little Book of Birds of the World, part of My Little Library of Natural History, introduces kids to dozens of the world's most interesting birds with details on their...
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Blowholes, Book Gills, and Butt-Breathers: How Animals Get Their OxygenExplores a question unasked by any other book for young readers: What can we learn about nature and evolution from the bizarre and exotic ways some animals have evolved to get life-giving oxygen? An inquiry-based book designed to stimulate active minds; a STEM standout...
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Hello, Tiger!Say hello to all your favorite jungle animals in this bright and friendly nonfiction novelty title. Little ones will love greeting a group of friendly jungle animals in this delightful lift-the-flap book. Sam Boughton's vibrant illustrations bring facts to life with deft humor and...
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Backyard Birding: Birdwatching Books for KidsThis BIRD WATCHING BOOKS FOR KIDS SERIES, by Sue Breeden, gives your child a wonderful, up-close look at BACKYARD BIRDS You'll get an opportunity to learn about the birds in your very own backyard with the beautiful photos in this book. This book offers...
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Eye Spy: Wild Ways Animals See the World2019 Eureka Children's Non-Fiction Book Award Winner, California Reading Association USBBY Outstanding International Book of the Year 2019 Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner Ever wonder what your cat is watching through the window? Or how having eyes on the sides of its head changes...
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Living Things Need WaterAll living things need water to survive. From a tiny flower to a giant elephant, without water they would not be alive. Young readers will learn how different living things use water.Author: Karen AleoPublisher: Pebble BooksPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 24Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.12lbsSize: 6.70h x 6.80w...
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Forgotten BeastsWhat do you know about the our planet's strangest extinct creatures? Less celebrated than the dinosaurs, these beasts are equally impressive. Enjoy Matt Sewell's characteristic watercolour illustrations and witty, fascinating descriptions of these amazing creatures that once did stalk the planet.Matt Sewell's follow-up to...
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A Seal Named PatchesTwo polar explorers are out to solve a mystery: Where is their special seal, Patches? Scientists Roxanne Beltran and Patrick Robinson set off on a polar adventure, traveling to Antarctica to study the lives of Weddell seals. By finding Patches, a wily seal they've...
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The Kids' Guide to Birds of Wisconsin: Fun Facts, Activities and 86 Cool BirdsWith fun activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and preparing your own bird food, this is a must-have beginner's guide to bird watching for a new generation Stan Tekiela's famous Birds of Wisconsin Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for...
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Gross as a Snot OtterAnimal Planet meets Captain Underpants in the ickiest, squickiest, most fart-filled World of Weird Animals book yet, from the creators of Pink Is for Blobfish. The creators of Pink Is for Blobfish are back, and they've brought 17 of their most revolting friends: there...
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