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This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two unlikely animals: a blue whale and a mosquito! Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner!
This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations, and it includes a range of
...“Unexpected and spectacular” —Ann Patchett, best-selling author of These Precious Days
"The drawings and essays in this book do a lot more than just describe the birds. They carry a...
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
"A masterpiece of science writing." –Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of Braiding Sweetgrass
"Mesmerizing, world-expanding, and achingly beautiful." –Ed Yong, author of An Immense World
"Rich, vital, and full of surprises. Read it!" –Elizabeth Kolbert, author of Under a White Sky and The Sixth Extinction
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...This program features a bonus conversation between the author and Officer Jeff Babauta (who led the undercover investigation known as Operation Alligator Thief) and an introduction read by the author.
"John Pirhalla offers a first-rate narration. His facility with accents gives atmosphere to this true-crime work. He varies his tone, pitch, and cadence to good effect, and effectively handles both its hard-boiled police procedural aspects
Are you ready for round two of the hilarious guessing game picture book? Discover fascinating facts about animals while guessing if you're looking at a butt or a face!
Butt or Face? Volume 2 continues the delightfully cheeky challenge with a whole new set of animals from all over the world. Examine a close-up photo of an animal and then guess whether you're looking at the top or the...um...bottom. The answer is revealed on
...“Perfect for animal lovers . . . filled with raw emotion and love for a diverse collection of animals who unconditionally love us back.” — Booklist
“Sure to warm the cockles of any pet owner’s heart.” — Kirkus Reviews
A celebration of creatures—and one of the last books edited by beloved children’s poet Lee Bennett Hopkins.
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...13) Noticing
For readers of Pax and A Wolf Called Wander comes the action and adventure story of one of Yellowstone's most famous animals, Wolf 8: a runt of the litter who surprised scientists by becoming a powerful leader.
A true story from world-renowned wolf researcher Rick McIntyre and award-winning author David A. Poulsen. "Reading Rick McIntyre's books, it's like you're out there with him, seeing what he sees." —Lilly...
Want to learn more about the bird that chirps outside your window? Ignotofsky crafts a perfect read out loud with a touch of humor and compassion for our friends with wings in the sky!
Find out more from the moment they hatch, to how they...
17) Dolphin Baby!
"A wonderful immersion into the baby dolphin's world." — Booklist
Pop! Tail first, head last, Dolphin is born into the blue. Readers are invited to join the baby calf as he follows his mother and discovers all there is to know about life under the sea, from catching his first fish to learning how to say his name with his very own whistle. Nicola Davies's lyrical narrative and intriguing facts are accompanied by Brita
Are we deranged? The acclaimed Indian novelist Amitav Ghosh argues that future generations may well think so. How else to explain our imaginative failure in the face of global warming? In his first major book of nonfiction since In an Antique Land, Ghosh examines our inability—at the level of literature, history, and politics—to grasp the scale and violence of climate change.
The extreme nature of today's climate events, Ghosh
...From poop-eating pups to supersmooth spy snakes, get a glimpse of our pets' amazing secret lives with this funny and fact-filled exposé!
Butt-sniffing dogs. Terrified tarantulas. Canaries with invisible force fields? Yep—it turns out our pets experience the world in totally different ways than we do. Unlock some of your nonhuman family members' wildest behaviors in this hilarious (and sometimes shiver-worthy) illustrated guide
"One of the most informative picture books about honey bees, this is surely among the most beautiful as well." —Booklist (starred review)
A tiny honey bee emerges from the hive for the first time. Using sunlight, landmarks, and scents to remember the path, she goes in search of pollen and nectar to share with the thousands of other bees in her hive. She uses her powerful sense of smell to locate the flowers that sustain her,
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