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Tim Flannery is one of the world's most influential scientists, credited with discovering more species than Darwin. In Among the Islands Flannery recounts a series of expeditions he made at the dawn of his career to the strange tropical islands of the South Pacific, a great arc stretching nearly 4,000 miles from the postcard perfection of Polynesia to some of the largest, highest, ancient, and most rugged islands on earth. Flannery was traveling in...
3) Sloths
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"Book introduces the reader to the world of sloths"--
Meet the sensational sloth, the world's slowest mammal! You'll laugh out loud as you learn all about this creature that has an awesome grip... and spends about 90 percent of its life upside down in trees!
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Dave Eggers is one of the most notable writers of his generation, recognized for such bestselling and critically acclaimed books as 'A hologram for the king'. Before he embarked on his writing career, Eggers was classically trained as a draftsman and painter. He then spent many years as a professional illustrator and graphic designer before turning to writing full-time. More recently, in order to raise money for ScholarMatch, his college-access nonprofit,...
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The animal kingdom operates by ancient rules, and the deer in our woods and backyards can teach us many of them-but only if we take the time to notice.
In the fall of 2007 in southern New Hampshire, the acorn crop failed and the animals who depended on it faced starvation. Elizabeth Marshall Thomas began leaving food in small piles around her farmhouse. Soon she had over thirty deer coming to her fields, and her naturalist's eye was riveted. How...
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Tous les mammifères partagent certaines caractéristiques qui les distinguent des autres classes d'animaux. Mais certains mammifères vivent sur la terre alors que d'autres passent leur vie dans l'eau - chacun étant adapté à son environnement. Les mammifères terrestres respirent de l'oxygène par les narines, mais certains mammifères marins respirent par les évents. Découvre les points communs et différences entre les mammifères qui vivent...
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Clara enjoyed visiting her grandparent's house, but she could not have foreseen what was to happen following a knock on the door by the local policeman.
The news he brought would lead her on a bear hunt and Clara would have to think fast if she was to help everyone to stay calm and make a new friend.
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Little Gray loved his lagoon and the humans who came to visit him there. One day, Mama announces that they must swim north to a far-away sea. At first he is sad to leave his home, but Little Gray soon realizes the importance of their journey. What happens along the way and how does Little Gray help his mother? Swim along with Little Gray as he finds the way to this special, food-filled sea.
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An eye-opening volume of photographs and research exploring one of North America's most persistent-and misunderstood-predators. The coyote. Even its image conjures up more myth than fact. From its depictions as the "trickster" in ancient fables to its portrayal as a threat to humans and their pets in modern news sources, coyotes are rarely shown in a favorable light. Now, the Urban Coyote Research Project pulls back the curtain on the defamed coyote,...
10) Sun Bear
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With strong legs and sharp claws, sun bears are great at climbing. From tearing away bark to find tasty insects to sleeping high up in branches--these small bears spend most of their time in trees. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about sun bears!
11) Spotted Hyenas
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In this thrilling book, readers learn about the hunting styles, habitats, and diets of spotted hyenas. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older...
12) Polar Bears
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In this thrilling book, readers learn about the hunting styles, habitats, and diets of polar bears. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older...
13) Asnos y mulos
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Desde la Antigüedad, el asno y el mulo han padecido una injustificada mala reputación, a pesar de su generosidad, su resistencia al trabajo y la cantidad de servicios que han prestado al hombre. Destronados por la llegada del motor, estos animales, que tanto han contribuido a la riqueza de nuestro patrimonio, casi llegan a desaparecer. Ha sido la motivación de algunos apasionados y de asociaciones con mucha determinación lo que ha logrado revalorizarlos...
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"Brrr! The air is getting cold. Groundhogs move into the special burrows they spent the summer digging. It's time for them to settle down for a long snooze. Why do they need to sleep? Learn all about groundhog hibernation and how weather makes them sleep.Colorful photos and carefully leveled text guide readers along on the journey"--
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"Against the backdrop of a glittering but brutal circus world, [this book] charts the history of elephants in America, the ... story of the Elephant Sanctuary, and the ... tale of a resilient elephant who defied the system even as she struggled to conquer her past, who never lost sight of the life she was meant to have"--Amazon.com.
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The remarkable story of the world's largest marsupial carnivore, including its rescue from near extinction through an innovative breeding program. This second edition has been fully updated.
At night their shrieks and growls echo through the Tasmanian bush, and they are famous for their ferocious bite and scavenging habits. In fact the Tasmanian devil is quite shy and solitary, and one of Australia's most treasured native animals.
This is the story...
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This guide to falconry dates to mid-19th century Britain, and explains both the history and practical elements of using birds of prey to hunt wild animals. Raising and training intelligent birds of prey to hunt animals was popular in Europe from the Middle Ages onward. Over the centuries, techniques and practices were refined, with the peculiarities of the various birds used - be they peregrine falcons, goshawks, sparrow-hawks or otherwise - investigated...
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Learn what makes cats tick-from their whiskers to their tails-with the help of the writer and presenter of the BBC's Cats and Understanding Cats.
Everything you need to understand about your cat is here in this essential owner's handbook written by cat expert and biologist Roger Tabor. Discover one-hundred fascinating aspects of your cat's habits and lifestyle, learn how your cat communicates with both you and their feline friends, and become confident...
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Meet Ella, a gentle giant with an enchanting tale to tell. This is no ordinary story, but a journey into the fascinating world of the largest land animals on earth - Elephants. Discover ten engaging facts about these incredibly large, yet profoundly gentle creatures through the eyes of Ella. From their massive ears that do more than just hear, to their remarkably tough skin, every aspect of an elephant's life is explored in a friendly and fun way....
20) Leopard Seals
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In this thrilling book, readers learn about the hunting styles, habitats, and diets of leopard seals. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older...
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