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Suis le sauvetage de Kali, un ourson blanc orphelin qui vient du village inupiat de Kali (Point Lay). Il est d'abord accueilli par le zoo de l'Alaska à Anchorage, puis il part pour son nouveau foyer, le zoo de Buffalo dans l'État de New York. Cette épopée photographique retrace à merveille la croissance rapide de l'ourson, appelé à devenir l'un des plus grands carnivores terrestres du monde.
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I Survived series tells tales of brave kids facing horrifying events. Now, she tells the true stories of several animals who faced indescribable horrors of their own, and, against all odds, survived.
REAL ANIMALS. REAL DISASTERS.
From a carrier pigeon in World War I to two dolphins who were left for dead, Animal Survivors tells the harrowing tales of animal heroes and the soldiers, scientists, and other humans whose lives they affected. Each narrative...
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This heartwarming, lullaby-like nonfiction picture book combines animal facts with a comforting message of love and belonging. Back matter about ways specific animals show love is included. Perfect for homes, schools, and libraries!
Belly to belly
Cheek to cheek
Elbow to elbow
Beak to beak.
In a hot desert,
Nose to nose.
On a cold snow drift,
Toes to toes.
4) Pet Paradise
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What if you could see your pets again, even after they die? If you could hug them, play with them, and love them forever, what would you be willing to give to make that happen? If there was a place where your pets could live happily, healthily, and peacefully with you and other animals, would you agree to go there? Well, that's what Didi, a clever engineer, dreamed of when she lost her beloved dog. She had a brilliant idea: to use a powerful computer...
5) Pet Tech
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Taking care of a pet is a big responsibility, but it doesn't have to be impossible. From automatic feeders to web cameras, technology can help readers with all the jobs that come with pet care.
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Furry sea otters float through a kelp forest, munching on sea urchin snacks and dipping below the waves. All around them, the kelp forest is bursting with life--from fish and snails, to sea stars and crabs--that might not make it without the little otters. Sea Otters are vital to aquatic ecosystems, keeping the population of urchins in check so the kelp that houses so much life can flourish. Uncover the truth about this important keystone species,...
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Beavers scamper around their pond, cutting down trees, munching on bark, and using the remaining sticks to build up their dams and lodges. All around them, fish splash, insects fly, deer run, and birds land in a calm pool of water that had not been there before the beavers started building. Beavers are vital to wetland ecosystems, building a community of life and maintaining this complex environment. Uncover the truth about this important keystone...
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A group of gray wolves silently stalks prey. Once the pack picks one of the older animals in a herd, the apex predators take it down with the speed and strength that no single animal would have been able to manage. All around them, plant life grows lush, healthy bison roam the land, and an eagle picks apart leftovers from the pack's last kill. Wolves are vital to their ecosystems, controlling the size of prey populations so all life can flourish....
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Hundreds of prairie dogs pop out of holes scattered across a field of swaying grasses. They have made a complex web of tunnels below the surface of the grassland while above grazers, flying predators, and even little insects benefit from the healthy home prairie dogs helped create. Prairie dogs are vital to their grassland ecosystems, keeping the soil healthy so the rest of life in the environment can flourish. Uncover the truth about this important...
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Tiny, buzzing bees flit from flower to flower. All around, plants are in bloom and animals are munching away at juicy, ripe fruit thanks to the hard work of these important pollinators. Bees are vital to their ecosystems, helping ground complex food webs that feeds creatures big and small. Uncover the truth about this important keystone species, explore how bees shape entire ecosystems, and learn what's at risk if these buzzing bugs were to disappear....
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#1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult Animals, Zoology, and Special Needs Issues -The Beauty of Animal Companionship
For hundreds of years, humans and animals have had special bonds with each other. We've lived side-by-side through thick and thin-these relationships are not just about raising pets and farm animals. Our animal companions offer inspiration, friendship, health, and real-life opportunities for recovery that we can't achieve alone.
True...
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In this book, the acclaimed author of Sniffer Dogs details the successful efforts of scientists to bring threatened animals back from the brink of extinction.
How could capturing the last wild California condors help save them? Why are some states planning to cull populations of the gray wolf, despite this species only recently making it off the endangered list? How did a decision made during the Civil War to use alligator skin for cheap boots nearly...
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A special kids' collection of the popular comic strip MUTTS, featuring themes of ecology, environmental friendliness, and animal education.
This special collection of MUTTS comics for kids includes eco-friendly lessons on how to keep the environment clean and ways to help create a greener future for our furry friends and future generations. Mutts Go Green draws on Patrick McDonnell's 25-year career of writing and illustrating heartwarming comics...
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