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2181) South (Read-Along)
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When a lonely fisherman finds an injured bird on his boat, he nurtures it back to health and-since the bird can no longer migrate with its family-charts a course to head south for the winter. Together, the two form a special friendship and enjoy life at sea until both the healing process and the journey must come to an end. In the tradition of the classic Amos & Boris, South is a story about making new friends and the bittersweet process of saying...
2182) A Guide to Breeding Pheasants and Grouse - With Chapters on Game Preserving, Hatching and Rearing
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Contained within this antique book is a comprehensive guide to breeding pheasants and grouse, including a wealth of important information on such topics as preservation, rearing, ailments and treatments, as well as habitat management. This helpful guide is sure to appeal to anyone with an interest in the breeding of pheasants and grouse, and it contains all the information necessary for successful endeavors in this field. The chapters of this book...
2183) Ostriches
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This third installment in the hilarious and highly-illustrated full-color Superpower Field Guide series features the silly-looking, surprisingly fierce Ostrich. This two-toed torpedo may have the largest eyes of any animal on dry land, but it can outrun most horses!
Meet Eno, an ordinary ostrich living in the Serengeti, a corner of the African savanna. But there's something you should know: Even ordinary ostriches are extraordinary. And that includes...
2184) Pasture Basics
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Do you want to enjoy healthy eggs and meat from chickens raised on pasture? Pasture Basics starts at the beginning to help you design the best pasturing setup for your flock and for your homestead. Great grazing for chickens won't be found in the perfect pasture for sheep or cows-you need to tweak your design to match a chicken's unique behavior and stomach. Included in this volume are an explanation of chicken digestion and behavior, pasture specifics...
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The city, the country, an apartment, it doesn't matter where you live; you can draw birds to your area. "The BirdChick" Sharon Stiteler shares tips and secrets that will help you bird watch from any residence. Get info about feeders, seed and bird houses, and find out how to attract wanted guests and how to deal with unwanted visitors.
2186) Boundless Sky
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Nobody knew, nobody dreamed, nobody even considered the possibility that a bird that fits in your hand might fly halfway around the world looking for a place to nest . . . or that a young girl from northern Africa might flee halfway around the world looking for safety. This is the story of Bird. This is the story of Leila. This is the story of a chance encounter and a long journey home.
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Hummingbirds are fascinating little creatures that have captured the imagination of people for thousands of years. Since they are only found in the Americas, the myths and legends about this tiny bird originated from the peoples of North and South America. These native cultures wrote stories to offer explanations for the behavior and physical characteristics of this graceful species: Why does the hummingbird drink nectar? What accounts for its amazing...
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On their way to have a picnic in the park, Casey and Jennie hear their friend from school and neighbor Abby call for help. Her colorful cockatiel Coco is missing. Abby's bird has flown the coop. Oh no! Casey and Jennie decide to take the case to help find Coco. On their quest, they learn about cockatiels, searching place to place. Will Casey and Jennie find Abby's colorful cockatiel?
2189) Odd Birds
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A 7-time Teen Choice Award Winner on Freeform's most-watched series, Pretty Little Liars ... A social media influencer with over 7 million followers ... An avid birdwatcher? Yes, you read that correctly. Ian Harding is all of these things, and so much more. In this memoir, explore the unexpected world of a young celebrity through the lens of his favorite pastime - birding.
Odd Birds is more than just a Hollywood memoir or tell-all. At its heart,...
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An exhaustive resource for penguin-o-philes, amateur and academic alike, Penguin-Pedia unites careful analysis of the behavior, habitat, reproduction, feeding habits, and population levels of all seventeen penguin species with the author's personal observations and reflections. Each chapter draws on a wealth of scientific data and reports, as well as providing detailed measurements and weights of penguins from various colonies and nests. An extensive...
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Little Hoo Goes to School It's time for Little Hoo to start school! Like with so many other things, Little Hoo is nervous about starting school. As the little owl gets ready for the first day of school, the littlest readers will join in the fun and watch worries disappear as mom explains there's more fun than fear when it's time to go to school. Little Hoo Goes to School is part of the Little Hoo series featuring cute and reassuring texts for toddlers...
2192) Two Ornithologists on the Lower Danube - Being a Record of a Journey to the Dobrogea and the Danu
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First published in 1925, this volume contains an interesting account of an ornithological trip to the Danube Delta, the second largest river delta in Europe primarily situated in Romania and the Ukraine. It offers brief descriptions of the countries travelled through and their people, but focuses on what the two English men got up to and what they saw in the way of bird life. This interesting and entertaining chronicle will appeal to ornithologists...
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Birding is My Favorite Video Game is a collection of fun, quasi-educational comics combining weird science, cute visuals, sweet wit, and a strong environmental message. Based on the popular webcomic Bird and Moon, this collection brings facts about birds, bees, and insects to life in the quirkiest, most wonderful way.
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Discover the joys of identifying and observing insects and animals in My First Garden, an interactive and illustrated guide for the youngest of gardeners.
Your backyards and gardens are fabulous universes where many little animals and insects live. This book explores which creatures and critters may be, found in common outdoor spaces. This book encourages children, ages 4 to 8, to create shelters where animals can visit, collect seeds to feed their...
2195) It's a Snowy Owl!
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Soaring high above the winter skies, it's a snowy owl! This carefully crafted text gives readers a glimpse into their habits, habitats, and more. Full-color visuals, critical thinking questions, and a photo glossary assist first-time nonfiction readers.
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Read along as author Blaise Harris shares an encouraging tale of stepping out on faith and trusting your instincts. The ability to do great things resides in every individual, and this story helps young readers remember that, sometimes, it just takes a leap of faith to accomplish your dreams.
Fear can hold one back from trying new experiences, but thankfully we have friends to encourage us to try new activities. Courage allows us to step out of our...
2198) Boundless Sky
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Nobody knew, nobody dreamed, nobody even considered the possibility that a bird that fits in your hand might fly halfway around the world looking for a place to nest... or that a young girl from northern Africa might flee halfway around the world looking for safety. This is the story of Bird. This is the story of Leila. This is the story of a chance encounter and a long journey home.
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Florida's amazing landscapes and fascinating wildlife were sources of inspiration for early naturalists seeking new horizons. Among them was John James Audubon. Elegant herons, acrobatic terns, endearing pelicans and colorful roseate spoonbills all feature among his beloved artwork. But, Audubon was not the first nature artist inspired by Florida. Mark Catesby, an English country squire turned adventurer, helped introduce the wonders of Florida to...
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This is the story of lightkeepers' contributions to the natural history of lighthouses in conjunction with the history and maintenance of the manned navigation beacons – their primary function of course – 'for the safety of all'. Since keepers were first engaged to maintain lighthouses around our coast they have encountered wildlife, and in some cases developed a keen interest and expertise on the subject. Towards the end of the nineteenth century...
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