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Three delightful Mr Dog adventures by TV broadcaster and intrepid explorer Ben Fogle, inspired by his real-life animal experiences… Co-written with bestselling children's author Steve Cole. You can always count on Mr Dog to help an animal in trouble. Mr Dog and the Faraway Fox When Mr Dog meets a fawn whose forest home is in danger, he know he needs to help… quickly.As Mr Dog joins the search for the fawn's missing mother, trouble lies ahead for...
1522) A Year in the Pond
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From ice skating to tadpoles and migrating birds, life in the pond changes from season to season. Discover how fish stay warm in winter. Learn why butterflies fly away in fall. Real-life photographs follow the seasons and capture the beauty of a year in the pond.
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Building off of the popularity of social media, the story of Palaki the penguin relates to the reader through his own blog posts. Unfortunately, Palaki swims off in the wrong direction and ends up in a climate that is far too warm for a penguin. Luckily, a group of humans at the Wellington Zoo are kind enough to help nurse Palaki back to health so that he can make his journey home to Antarctica. Young readers will be exposed to blogging and the importance...
1524) A Whale for the Killing
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When an 80-ton Fin Whale became trapped in a lagoon near his Newfoundland home, Farley Mowat rejoiced: here was a unique chance to observe one of the world's most magnificent creatures up close. But some of his neighbors saw a different opportunity altogether: in a prolonged fit of violence, they blasted the whale with rifle fire, and scarred its back with motorboat propellers. Mowat appealed desperately to the police, to marine biologists, finally...
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A photographic guide that "focuses on the beauty, grace and vulnerability of these herbivores, but it also covers other sea mammals and their habitats" (The Biologist).
Named a Choice Outstanding Academic Title
In this book, manatee expert John E. Reynolds III and famed photographer Wayne Lynch join forces to reveal the clearest portrait of manatees ever published. Florida Manatees is a song for the manatee, a celebration of the lives of these majestic...
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Join Kami the Kayak and her paddler Suz, along with a host of outdoor friends on a wondrous seafaring adventure to Alaska.In this picture book adaptation of Susan Conrad's "Inside: One Woman's Journey Through the Inside Passage", we follow the dream of a little girl's big adventure in a tiny kayak. A talking kayak? A dreaming child? Yes! Together they encounter magic and mayhem on a journey through a breathtaking land of challenge and reward. Come...
1527) It's a Narwhal!
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Learn all about narwhals! Carefully leveled text and vivid images bring these magnificent tusked creatures of the sea to life. Critical thinking questions and a photo glossary supply readers with the basic building blocks for reading nonfiction.
1529) Los discos: Adquisición, cría, últimas variedades seleccionadas, prevención y cura de las enferme
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Una guía clara e imprescindible para la elección de los ejemplares más adecuados. Cómo preparar el acuario, decorarlo y equiparlo; los peces que pueden acompañar a los discos; los errores que hay que evitar. Cómo alimentar a nuestros discos, conocer su comportamiento, jerarquías y hábitos. Todos los problemas y maravillas de la reproducción. Las variaciones del color. Las clases de discos que se pueden criar: formas, coloraciones, últimas...
1530) How to Help a Cupid
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Valentine's Day is all about showing kindness to the most important people in your life-and if you're caring and thoughtful, you can help Cupid spread love and happiness, too!
Will you spot a Cupid this Valentine's day? If you do, will you be ready to help him spread love and kindness? By being observant, helpful, and friendly, you can lend Cupid a hand, and together you can make special cards and gifts to show all your favorite people how much they...
1531) How to Meet a Mermaid
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Legend has it that the only way to meet a mermaid is to know where to look and how to craft a beautiful gift that shows her you care. If you're lucky, she may even take you on an adventure to explore the ocean!
Mermaids are rarely seen, and even more rarely met. But, if you gather some natural craft supplies seashells, grass, pieces of coral, driftwood, and sea glass, you might just get to befriend one!
If you look closely, you just might discover...
1532) Eels
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This fourth installment in the hilarious and highly illustrated full-color Superpower Field Guide series features Olenka, an ordinary eel. Olenka may be slimy, wiggly, and the color of mud, but never, ever underestimate an eel.
Meet Olenka, an ordinary eel. Did I hear you say, "But aren't eels just long slippery slimy fishy-things that... hmm... Is there anything else to know about eels?" You bet your buttons there is!
Sit back and hold on tight,...
1533) Animals in the ocean
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Readers will enjoy learning about marine life as they explore engaging text covering common science curriculum areas, such as ocean habitats and ecology. Where do marine animals catch and kill their prey? How do they stay safe and avoid predators? What animals have ventured to the deepest depths of the sea? Questions such as these are answered in the main text, which is accompanied by bold, full-color photographs. This is sure to be an educational...
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"Urgent and moving."-Publishers Weekly ★
An elegant blend of "polemic, industrial history, nautical writing, elegy and ecology" (The Scotsman), The Two-Headed Whale charts the tragic history of the post-war whaling industry alongside the author's thrilling memoir of sailing the Antarctic.
In 2016, Sandy Winterbottom embarked on an epic six-week tall-ship voyage from Uruguay to Antarctica. At the mid-way stop in South Georgia, her pristine image...
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Orcas are found in every ocean on the planet. But can they survive their relationship with humans? Orcas Everywhere looks at how humans around the world (Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike) related to orcas in the past, how we relate to them now and what we can do to keep cetacean communities alive and thriving. The book deals with science, philosophy, environmentalism and ethics in a kid-friendly and accessible way. Writer, filmmaker and orca activist...
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When Amy goes fishing and loses her first big catch, the day is spoiled. Or is it? By the end of the day, Amy has a real fish story to tell as well as a lasting memory.
A Morning to Polish and Keep is the classic children's picture book set on the beautiful Pacific Coast. It is a story of adventure, togetherness, and, ultimately, the comforting memory of family.
1538) Beluga Whales
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Glide through the Arctic waters with the beluga whale! Engaging text and oversized, striking photos invite readers to travel to the Arctic Circle and learn about the beluga whale's body structure, diet, life cycle, social behavior, habitat, and predators. Simple, labeled maps highlight the animal's home territory. Background information about the Arctic is also given, as well as threats to the beluga whale's survival. The book closes with a page of...
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There are worlds to explore under water. Entire ecosystems exist within oceans, lakes, and rivers. These worlds can also be recreated on land. this high-interest Spanish book uses real-world examples to illustrate science concepts. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about STEAM topics. Packed with factoids and informative sidebars, this Spanish...
1540) Penguins
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"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to penguins through simple, predictable text and related photos"--Provided by publisher"--
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