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"From the discovery of the fossil Archaeopteryx to more than 10,000 different documented species today, birds have become the second most diversified class of vertebrates on Earth. Birds have changed and evolved extensively since they first emerged in prehistoric times, but that diversity could dwindle and even vanish unless we take steps to conserve their habitats, ensuring that they sustain their numbers and their variety. This comprehensive natural...
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About the Book Rhea and Other Ratites looks at and compares the social structures, breeding, and management of these fascinating creatures both in captivity and in the wild. About the Author Donald Bruning, Ph.D. grew up on a dairy farm in Colorado, where he developed a love for animals. In college and graduate school, his interest in zoology grew rapidly and after his first course in ornithology, he knew it was what he wanted to do. After completing...
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Twelve-year-old Winston Chu has already rescued his sister, saved the moon’s qi, and kicked Mr. Pang’s sorry magpie-turned-human butt to the curb—but now he’s about to face an even bigger Mr. Pang’s older magpie-turned-human brother, Mr. Gu.
Sure, Mr. Gu might be the current front-runner to be San Francisco’s next mayor, but, as Winston knows all too well, appearances can be deceiving—and Mr. Gu, despite his cheerful laugh and brightly-colored...
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Sammy Stork owns the Noah's Ark Newspaper. During the 2020 pandemic, he hears that less and less people are being seen by the animal and fowl kingdoms.He quickly contacts his reporter friend, Petunia Puma, to solve the mystery of disappearing people. Petunia makes global animal contacts whereby she discovers how COVID-19 safety rules affect the creature world.Man's isolation meant freedom for animals who could now extend their territories. Come join...
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Supernorie is nae oardinary tammie norie. He can flee at twinty times da speed o soond. He bydes in a burrow on da cliff edge at Sumburgh Head in Shetland. His peerie pal Thomas bydes in a peerie hoose in Bayswater, New Zealand. Ee night Supernorie comes alang tae git Thomas an 45 meenits laeter dey land on a beach in Shetland whaar twartree draatsis ir playin...
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In a farm plagued by mischievous crows, the farmer's prized fruits and vegetables are constantly under threat. Tired of the endless battles, the farmer crafts what he believes to be the most intimidating scarecrow imaginable. Yet, this is no ordinary scarecrow. Armed not with fright but with magic words, the scarecrow surprises everyone by forging an unexpected bond. Dive into a heartwarming tale of friendship and understanding in The Scarecrow That...
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Los loros y los periquitos son unos de los animales de compañía más fascinantes. Sus increíbles, bellos y llamativos colores proporcionan un toque exótico a nuestro entorno cotidiano. La predilección de los hombres por estos pájaros viene desde la Antigüedad y, a lo largo de la historia, han sido objeto de multitud de estudios científicos, hasta el punto que suscitan el mismo interés que muchas otras especies que están en peligro de extinción....
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El canario común, o simplemente canario, es el más conocido de todos. Sin embargo, el género Serinus cuenta con numerosos primos entre los que se encuentra el canario africano, el canario de El Cabo, el canario de frente amarilla, el canario de alas blancas, el canario de cara negra, etc. Sólo algunos de estos pájaros pueden ser domésticos y hacer las delicias de los criadores. Pequeño y robusto, siempre en movimiento, el canario es un excelente...
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Patitos graciosos non saben como transitar em uma grande ciudad.
Patitos llegan a la ciudad a visitar a un primo y no saber nada sobre el tráfico y la forma de caminar por la calle, lo que puede y no puede hacer. Imaginar la confusión! Este texto, en forma de poesía, habla de las normas de tráfico y límites. Explicar al niño, ya que hay límites a los conductores y peatones, etc. También da las primeras lecciones sobre las señales de tráfico...
11) Superpuffin
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Superpuffin is no ordinary puffin. He can fly at twenty times the speed of sound. He lives in a burrow on the cliffs at Sumburgh Head in Shetland. His friend Thomas lives in a bungalow in Bayswater, New Zealand. One night Superpuffin collects Thomas and 45 minutes later they land on a beach in Shetland where the otters are playing...
12) Hummingbird
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A tiny bird flits from flower to flower. With colorful feathers and a tiny body, this bird is a little gem! But what could it be? It's a hummingbird! Most of these little birds weigh about as much as a nickel, but they can flap their wings up to 200 times per second! What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about hummingbirds!
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Chan e fachach àbhaisteach a th' anns an Fhachach Draoidheachd. 'S urrainn dha itealaich aig fichead turas astar na fuaime. Tha e a' fuireach ann am fach os cionn a' bhearraidh aig Ceann Sumburgh ann an Sealtainn. Tha a charaid Tòmas a' fuireach ann an taigh ann am Bayswater ann an Sealainn Nuadh. Tha am Fachach Draoidheachd a' cèilidh air Tòmas aon oidhche is trì cairtealan na h-uarach an dèidh sin, tha iad air tràigh ann an Sealtainn far...
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Discover how different animals with the same name can be!
Did you know that there are a lot of animals with the same name that live in very different environments? This brand NEW series will have full-color photographs throughout with short blocks of text to entertain and explain how some animals like it hot and others like the colder the better! Eric Geron was born and raised in Summit, New Jersey, and earned a creative writing degree...
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A little girl's transformation through a walk in the woods opens a glimpse into nature's gifts of excitement, peacefulness, and joy. Ava often feels that everyone else knows what they are supposed to be doing except her! She feels alone and doesn't fit in with her classmates. One day she looks for a heron by the stream. Will Ava find the heron and understand the heron's message?
The Heron's Message helps children relish observing and being outdoors....
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One afternoon, while enjoying a long weekend with their parents at their cabin in Wisconsin, Lizbeth and Ian decide to take a rowboat ride on Pine Lake. Fishing for bluegills, or watching the diving loons while paddling along would usually be considered a good trip. But Lizbeth and Ian could not imagine the adventure that lay before them this day. They were accustomed to seeing a varied selection of wildlife at the lake, but coming face to face with...
17) The Ravens
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In this Little Blossom Stories book, ravens Pilot and Rosie hatch some beautiful baby birds. Pilot must protect them from danger. Uses decodable text, a repetition of sight words, and vowel sounds to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding open and closed syllables. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story. Author/Illustrator biography Original artwork Phonetics Teaching guides The Little Blossom Stories...
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In this book, you will find a collection of stories written to help children enter a place of dreams and eventually drift off to sleep. These stories are intended to stir their imaginations in such a way that the transition from fantasy and adventure into dreamland will be a seamless one. Best of all, your children will be able to get a good night's sleep and wake up feeling refreshed and happy.The chapters are designed to take you and your family...
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Meet Penny, an adorable penguin who is ready to take you on a delightful journey through her icy world! In "A Picture Book for Kids About Penguins", Penny the Penguin waddles with joy and reveals ten fascinating facts about penguins, capturing the heart of every young reader. From explaining how penguins are birds who forgot how to fly but soar high in water, to showcasing their fun-filled life in glittering icy home. Children will discover the diverse...
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Muchos animales pequeños que antaño vivían en plena naturaleza se han visto obligados con el tiempo a adaptarse a un ambiente urbano a menudo hostil. Es el caso de los pájaros, que, muy expuestos a las condiciones atmosféricas y a las trampas de la urbanización, con frecuencia buscan comida y alojamiento que sólo los seres humanos pueden proporcionarles. Nuestros balcones y jardines representan pequeños remansos de paz que encantarán a las...
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