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2201) The Birds Book
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If you want to teach your children to understand birds, then keep reading. It is always hard to get children's attention, especially if you want to teach them something.Using my knowledge of child psychology and as a children's book writer, I created this book to meet parents' needs and the children's enjoyment.This book is suitable for children ages 5-9 but will get the whole family involved while having fun discovering the birds behave.This book...
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"One of the British Trust for Ornithology's Best Bird Books of 2018" Michael Brooke is the Strickland Curator of Ornithology at the University Museum of Zoology, Cambridge. He is the author of Albatrosses and Petrels across the World and the coeditor of The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Ornithology, and has written widely on science and travel for outlets such as the Daily Telegraph and the Guardian.
The lives and activities of seabirds as you've never...
2203) Toucans
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Call out from the treetops of the Amazon rain forest with the toucan! Engaging text and oversized, striking photos invite readers to travel to South America and learn about the toucan's body structure, diet, life cycle, social behavior, habitat, predators, and ways of defense. Simple, labeled maps highlight the animal's home territory. Background information about South America is also given, as well as threats to the toucan's survival. The book closes...
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Isolated 70 miles west of Key West, the islands of Dry Tortugas National Park appear to arise as if by magic, floating atop the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Discovered by Juan Ponce de León over 500 years ago, Tortugas is North America's second-oldest persistent place name. The adjacent Florida Strait provided essential passageway for navies, ships of commerce, pirates, and privateers. Its reefs claimed hundreds of ships over the centuries. The...
2205) Just a Tweak
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Come along with Tango as she journeys to appreciate who she is, despite the efforts of a nasty idea that will not leave her alone. This light and humorous tale reminds us all just how beautiful we are. Just a Tweak became a favorite project that Rose Dyer and her nine-year-old daughter Lily worked on together.
2206) Eggs and Chickens: A-17
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Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
John Vivian is a veteran practitioner of many country crafts. He is the author...
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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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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...
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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...
2210) 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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A Practical Illustrated Bird-Oriented Gardening Book with Great Reference Charts. Bird-watchers everywhere dream of a landscape dotted with fruiting shrubs, nests tucked into twining vines, and birds flocking to feeding stations. Let Natural Gardening for Birds show you how to lay out the welcome mat for birds by considering all of their needs, including year-round food, water, and shelter. Whether you're looking to create a hummingbird garden, install...
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Rae Karen Hauck shares a heartfelt collection of inspirational stories and photos that weave together profound experiences from the author's life. The book offers readers a glimpse of the spiritual that is present in everyday life. Through nature, the universe is constantly in communication with each of us. A little willingness and a keen eye on our part, opens up a window to a world we never knew existed. Our inner thoughts reflect out into our daily...
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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...
2216) 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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An educational book for Children or anyone who loves birds lots of differnet birds from all around the world all hand drawn illastrations it tells you a little about each bird perfect for Children as there are lots of pictures and not alot to read.If you are intrested in Birds or if your Child is staring to be intrested this is perfect for Children a starter book to get young Children intrested .
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This traditional Mexican folktale tells the story of a beautiful bird named Cuckoo who loves to sing. After a forest fire, the other birds of the forest realize Cuckoos courage and dedication. Featuring colorful illustrations and supporting text, this Spanish book will engage readers, build foundational reading skills, and teach children not to judge a book by its cover.
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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...