Mark Wilson
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Publisher Annotation: Are the snowy owls in trouble? Venture into the Alaskan arctic and the summer realm of these predator birds to find out. Discover the diverse species necessary to owl survival, how climate change is affecting the landscape of their nesting site of past millennia, and what it takes to do field research in this action-packed addition to the award-winning Scientists in the Field series.
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From Hedwig, the Snowy Owl of Harry Potter fame, to Winnie-the-Pooh's beloved friend Owl, this wide-eyed bird of the night has found its way into young hearts and imaginations everywhere. Owling invites young readers into the world of real-life owls, to learn about their fascinating behaviors and abilities.
Wildlife photojournalist and nature educator Mark Wilson presents a one-of-a-kind look into the mysterious lives of these distinctive...
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Everybody knows the story of Santa Claus, but who was the real Santa? To answer that question, Mark Wilson travels not to the North Pole but to Turkey and Italy to uncover the truth behind the legend. Using expert testimonies and new historical and scientific data, historians and archeologists have been able to piece together a portrait of the man who inspired the jolly image. Nicholas, a third-century Christian bishop, stood for truth at a critical...
4) Cockatoo Man
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The best thing about living in the Kimberley is fossicking around in the bush. Twelve-year-old Binnu sees himself as one of the community's most 'deadly' hunters, and with his 'ging' in his pocket, he's prepared for anything. When, unthinkingly, he kills a black cockatoo he brings all kinds of trouble down on himself. Grandfather, as ancient as the land itself, is the only person who can help him, so the two of them begin their trek up into the gorges...