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"Metamorphosis can be found throughout nature beyond just caterpillars and tadpoles. This fresh spin on the highly curricular topic explores some of the ocean's most fascinating creatures while explaining how and why these creatures metamorphose."--
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"If you could have any ocean animal's superpower, whose would you choose? If you could shapeshift like a giant Pacific octopus, you could squeeze through even the smallest gaps. If you could snap your claws like a coconut crab, you could slice through sheets of metal. An awesome book of ocean animal superpowers!"--
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For fans of Wesley the Owl and The Soul of an Octopus, the story of a sick baby bird nursed back to health and into the wild by renowned writer/artist Julie Zickefoose.
When Jemima, a young orphaned blue jay, is brought to wildlife rehabilitator Julie Zickefoose, she is a virtually tailless, palm-sized bundle of gray-blue fluff. But she is starved and very sick. Julie’s constant care brings her around, and as Jemima...
When Jemima, a young orphaned blue jay, is brought to wildlife rehabilitator Julie Zickefoose, she is a virtually tailless, palm-sized bundle of gray-blue fluff. But she is starved and very sick. Julie’s constant care brings her around, and as Jemima...
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"Did you know that polar bears have black skin to soak up the sun's heat? Or that their paws are covered in fur to protect them from the cold and keep them from slipping on ice? These are just a few of the many adaptations that have allowed polar bears to survive in the tundra habitat. In this engaging book, readers will learn all about polar bears, their life cycle, behaviors, and role in the ecosystem. Full-color photographs make the information...
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Animal Books and Anne Caroll Moore
Anne of Green Gables: Further Reading
What Staff is Reading TODAY: Thanksgiving Edition
Anne of Green Gables: Further Reading
What Staff is Reading TODAY: Thanksgiving Edition
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These are the escapades of four animal friends who live along a river in the English countryside--Toad, Mole, Rat, and Badger.
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In this tender board book, a kitten practices the basics of feline behavior over the course of a day. A single word of text per spread teaches readers "how to be a cat"-how to stretch, clean, pounce, feast-while the striking paper cuts illustrate the kitten's attempts to imitate an adult cat's mastery of each skill. At times, the kitten triumphantly succeeds, and at other times the kitten struggles, in vignettes that range from whimsical to profound....
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Our first words, our first steps, these and so much more are things we celebrate! But when a bird flaps its wings for the first time, or a kitten makes its first climb-do they also celebrate? Celebrate! is a sweet and joyous rhyming picture book about life's milestones, how we celebrate, and wondering what else we might accomplish in our lives as we grow!
10) Go away, dog
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An old dog's friendly persistence slowly convinces a young boy to take him home.
12) The night box
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Publisher Annotation: When a little boy opens the Night Box, darkness swoops out, a fox uncurls, and a thousand stars sparkle and shine. Night flows freely then, cavorting and exploring, caring for all its creatures until morning comes, and it?s time for Night to rest again. With its soothing cadences and air of quiet wonder, The Night Box is sure to charm any sleepy listener who wonders what happens between sunset and sunrise.
13) Spark
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Naturally quiet since birth, Mina and her stormbeast, Pixit, lead others like themselves in defying authority and attempting to spread the truth that Alorria's idyllic weather comes at a steep cost.
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In the air, on the ground, and in the water, incredible tiny creatures are all around us! They may be small, but they live remarkable lives. The Book of Tiny Creatures introduces young learners to spiders, butterflies, worms, snails, and even the world's heaviest insect, the Little Barrier Island giant weta. This fun-filled book teaches children fascinating facts through interactive quizzes, detailed seek-and-find scenes, and hands-on activities,...
16) Prey
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Montana wilderness guide Angie Powell wants nothing to do with ex-soldier Dare Callahan, especially as she blames him for her failing business. But she has to put her feelings to one side when they are suddenly thrust together to stop an animal with a thirst for blood--of a human variety.
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Explores the similarities between leopards and cheetahs, and how to tell them apart. Discover how traits like size, fur patterns, and hunting practices can be used to identify these big cats. Additional features include a side-by-side comparison of the animals, an activity encouraging readers to demonstrate their knowledge, a phonetic glossary, sources for further reading, an introduction to the author, and an index.
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"In this title, readers learn the stories of animals that are both benefitting from and helping out the world of prosthetic science - covering all species, situations, and science backgrounds. From the high-tech science of 3D printing, to inflatables, to toy wheels, this title has it all, including visits with subjects who are accessible for interviews and photography. INSPIRING is a perfect fit for animal lovers and science enthusiasts alike."--
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