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Magic tree house volume 11
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The magic tree house takes Jack and Annie to Africa where they meet up with wonderful wild animals, a very hungry warrior, and where they even solve a riddle.
Author
Publisher
Tantor Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"Some people insist that culture is strictly a human feat. What are they afraid of? This book looks into three cultures of other-than-human beings in some of Earth's remaining wild places. It shows how if you're a sperm whale, a scarlet macaw, or a chimpanzee, you too experience your life with the understanding that you are an individual in a particular community. You too are who you are not by genes alone; your culture is a second form of inheritance....
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Formats
Description
An intriguing look at some very strange creatures in the sea --- but which is the strangest? A feathery tutu dancing through the water? A tiptoeing rock wearing a wig? A mountain of skulls on the ocean floor? Not everything is quite as it seems in this fascinating exploration of 12 bizarre and little-known sea animals. Each creature is introduced with an imaginative first-person depiction of its appearance, accompanied by an artistic interpretation...
Author
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Join "America's funniest science writer" (Peter Carlson, Washington Post) Mary Roach on an irresistible investigation into the unpredictable world where wildlife and humans meet. What's to be done about a jaywalking moose? A grizzly bear caught breaking and entering? A murderous tree? As New York Times best-selling author Mary Roach discovers, the answers are best found not in jurisprudence but in science: the curious science of human-wildlife conflict,...
Author
Publisher
Basic Books
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Formats
Description
Based on cutting edge science, this bestselling book on the inner lives of cats is "for any who may wonder what their feline companions are really thinking" (The New York Times).
In Cat Sense, renowned anthrozoologist John Bradshaw takes us further into the mind of the domestic cat than ever before, using cutting-edge scientific research to dispel lingering myths and explain the true nature of our feline friends.
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In Cat Sense, renowned anthrozoologist John Bradshaw takes us further into the mind of the domestic cat than ever before, using cutting-edge scientific research to dispel lingering myths and explain the true nature of our feline friends.
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Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2023
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Animals are busy! Sea dragon fathers care for babies. Eagle parents build giant nests. Sea lions stand guard for one another. In every animal community, animals have jobs to do, just like people! Accessible and fun K–3 level information reveals the animal world to young readers and researchers in this Pebble Explore title from the Animal Societies series.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2023
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Whales whistle, fireflies glow, and skunks spray-that's how they communicate! Find out how mammals, reptiles, birds, and other animals send messages and signals to stay safe, make friends, and care for their young. Accessible and fun K–3 level information reveals the animal world to young readers and researchers in this Pebble Explore title from the Animal Societies series.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2023
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
A baby kangaroo lives in its mother's pouch. A zebra group is called a dazzle. A mother octopus has 50,000 babies! Find out how animal families care for their young, keep one another safe, and share duties. Accessible and fun K–3 level information reveals the animal world to young readers and researchers in this Pebble Explore title from the Animal Societies series.
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Are zombies real? As far as we know, dead people do not come back to life and start walking around, looking for trouble. But there are things that can take over the bodies and brains of innocent creatures, turning them into senseless slaves. Meet nature's zombie makers--including a fly-enslaving fungus, a suicide worm, and a cockroach-taming wasp--and their victims.
Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2019
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Formats
Description
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...
14) Go Wild! Pandas
Author
Publisher
Disney Book Group
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Formats
Description
Welcome to the wild world of pandas! In this intro to the species, youngsters discover where on Earth this bear lives, what it eats, how big it grows, and how it communicates. Cool photos of adorable panda cubs and panda relatives bring the creatures into full focus. After learning the basics, young readers will discover why pandas need our help and what people around the world are doing to help save them. Filled with fun facts, games, and an activity...
Author
Publisher
HarperAudio
Language
English
Description
Dog lovers get ready – Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, international bestselling author of Dogs Never Lie About Love (which the San Francisco Chronicle calls "winning and wise," and "a charming paean to our best friends"), is back with an inspiring, heart-warming, and deeply personal exploration of the unique relationship between humans and dogs. As in When Elephants Weep, The Face on Your Plate, an The Pig Who Sang to the Moon, Masson blends cultural...
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Formats
Description
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!
Some animal features are easy to see-long tails, large wings, patterned fur, or sharp beaks. But look closer-you might be surprised by what you find!
A penguin's sharp beak hides a textured tongue that helps it grip fish. A red-eyed tree frog has a golden eyelid that covers its eyes so it can see predators while it sleeps....
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books LLC
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Formats
Description
Head-to-head combat! Astounding weapons! Extraordinary skills! Within the pages of this book, 18 awesomely real superheroes and supervillains come to life, each possessing powers far beyond the average insect. Meet the Malevolent Mimic, who wickedly disguises itself as a harmless pink orchid, only to shred unsuspecting butterflies! Or the Great Glue Shooter, who can shoot a smelly glue—from its face! Award-winning nonfiction author Kate Messner...
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Formats
Description
“A terrific book…A thoughtful explanation of how the dramatic decline of insect species and numbers poses a dire threat to all life on earth.” (Booklist, Starred Review)
In the tradition of Rachel Carson’s groundbreaking environmental classic Silent Spring, an award-winning entomologist and conservationist explains the importance of insects to our survival, and offers a clarion call to avoid a looming
...19) Robins
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Wake up! Robins are early birds that love to sing. Their calls are often heard early in the morning. They are also a common sign of spring! In this title about robins, beginning readers will find out about these birds' homes, nests, migration, and more. Additional features call out robins' favorite foods, introduce related birds, and show off the robin's call!
20) Orioles
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Orioles are eye-catching songbirds! These backyard birds are known for their colorful feathers and impressive hanging nests. This title introduces beginning readers to the lives of these birds through bright photos and engaging text. Special features call out the birds' relatives, favorite foods, and distinctive calls. This book is sure to help young readers soar!