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1) Sun kissed
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When her champion quarter horses are poisoned, Samantha Harrigan, the insurance beneficiary, becomes the prime suspect and, with rumors circulating that she is guilty, finds the one person who believes in her innocence, local veterinarian Tucker Coulter.
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"Engagingly written, informative, and packed with color photographs, The Backyard Chicken Keeper's Bible pairs a sumptuous aesthetic with advice on identifying a broad range of chicken breeds and selecting the right ones for you, as well as discovering more about the evolution, history, and art of chickens of the world. With detailed visuals of the top backyard chicken breeds-- as well as notable chickens and keepers around the world and throughout...
3) Gray Wolves
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Updated for 2020, beautiful photos and text examine the issues endangered gray wolves face and how they can be saved.
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Read the inspirational stories of six animal advocates from very different backgrounds who have found ways to be heroes for animals. Learn how you can follow in their footsteps and be a hero, too! Packed with fun facts and fascinating sidebars, this full-color informational text explores contemporary issues through high-interest content. Featuring TIME© content and images, this nonfiction book has important text features such as a glossary, an index,...
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Just as tiny kittens and puppies grow into bigger cats and dogs, wild animal babies grow into adults too. These full-grown animals may no longer be cute and cuddly. Their wild instincts may kick in. They can become very large, even dangerous. What happens to these exotic pets when owners realize they can no longer care for them but they can't be returned to the wild? And what about big predators that get hurt or sick? This photographic journal takes...
10) I Like Boxers!
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Boxers are one of the most easy-to-love dog breeds. Their wrinkled faces and sweet temperaments help them to become great family pets. Young readers will love learning how to take care of a boxer and discovering if the breed is right for their family. Full-color photos, quick facts, and easy-to-comprehend language help readers learn how to be responsible dog owners. A Words to Know section helps readers learn new vocabulary, while Further Reading...
11) Gray Whale
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Gray whales live in the Pacific Ocean and can grow to be 50 feet 15 meters) long. Readers will discover how whale hunters brought these huge mammals to near extinction and how people are working together to help these giants of the sea fight for survival.
12) Birds
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Ostriches can't fly, but they can run over 30 miles per hour! What other marvelous facts does the avian world hold? Readers of this playful book will find out! They'll learn about animal classification, habitats, diets, senses, and many other essential life science topics. Vivid photographs of these beautiful winged creatures will captivate readers, while cool fact boxes and questions create an interactive reading experience. A fun quiz at the end...
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Earth is full of amazing animals, from tigers to bumblebees. This book brings readers up close to animals around the world who are at risk of dying out due to habitat destruction, climate change, and other issues. Readers will learn about the problems facing orangutans, sea turtles, and other animals through accessible text and brilliant photographs. An activity at the end of the book will help readers to further connect with the important issues...
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Suis le sauvetage de Kali, un ourson blanc orphelin qui vient du village inupiat de Kali (Point Lay). Il est d'abord accueilli par le zoo de l'Alaska à Anchorage, puis il part pour son nouveau foyer, le zoo de Buffalo dans l'État de New York. Cette épopée photographique retrace à merveille la croissance rapide de l'ourson, appelé à devenir l'un des plus grands carnivores terrestres du monde.
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Blue whales aren't only the largest marine mammals, they're the largest animals anywhere on Earth! These huge whales are record breakers for their size, but there are so many more fascinating facts to learn about them. Readers will learn about blue whale anatomy, behaviors, range, and what they eat to grow so large. Readers will love captivating photographs of these gentle giants, which are paired with engaging text to create a dynamic reading experience....
16) Animal Cruelty
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The accepted definition of animal cruelty may differ between cultures and even between individual people. Some people may not mind eating meat, no matter where it came from, but think keeping animals in zoos in cruel. Others may abstain from eating meat or using animal products altogether. In addition, many animal-focused businesses make people a lot of money. How should young people decide what they believe? This book presents ideas about animal...
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Conservation of wildlife is a big deal. The more biodiversity in a habitat, the healthier it is. And, people live in a lot of the habitats animals do. So, the better animals are doing, the better our habitat is! However, there are continuing threats to wildlife around the world: habitat loss, poaching, and climate change are just a few. In this volume, readers find out more about how wildlife is being harmed by people's actions-and what they can do...
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The good news is that unless you live in Australia, you likely won't encounter funnel-web spiders in your backyard. Vacationing there, though, exposes you to more than 40 kinds of funnel-web spiders, and many are extremely poisonous. This book takes a look at many of these amazing creatures, exploring how they build their funnel-shaped burrows and where they like to live. With full-color photographs of these amazing arachnids in their foliage-filled...
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One person's trash was another family's treasure
What do you do when you're a little dog abandoned on New Year's Day? The Diary of a Recycled Dog takes you into the mind of a little dog abandoned by his previous owner. This confused and abandoned mixed-breed is in an unfamiliar and dangerous territory. The woods and dead-end road are no home for a dog.
Denver traveled the lonely road alone and afraid. He barked until someone listened. A local couple...
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If a spider has "giant" in its name, it's bound to terrorize people of all ages. These large arachnids are the world's largest spider by leg span. What's more-they don't build webs! Instead, they hunt down their prey like so many other predators. Through full-color photographs of these dazzling creatures and engaging text, readers explore the world of the giant huntsman to learn how and where they live, and just how large these monster creatures can...
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