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Delacorte Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
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"Adapted from the edition written and published for adults by Knopf in 2020, this edition adapted for young readers covers more than two hundred species and includes more than 300 illustrations throughout. Author/illustrator David Sibley's exacting artwork and wide-ranging expertise brings observed behaviors vividly to life"
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Neon Squid
Pub. Date
2023.
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"Soar through the skies to follow the lives of our feathered friends as they fight, dance, and play their way through their day. Ornithologist Dr. Alex Bond tells the story of the world's most amazing birds in the style of a nature documentary, including gentle science explanations perfect for future biologists." -- Amazon.com.
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Avid North American birders share wit, wisdom, advice, and what fuels their passion for birds. Birding gets you outside, helps you de-stress, exercises your body and mind, puts your day-to-day problems in perspective, and can be lots of fun. Birders know this, and in this collection of thirty-seven brief essays, birders from diverse backgrounds share their sense of wonder, joy, and purpose about their passion (and sometimes obsession). From the Pacific...
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In 2015, Noah Strycker set himself a lofty goal: to become the first person to see half the world's birds in one year. For 365 days, with a backpack, binoculars, and a series of one-way tickets, he traveled across forty-one countries and all seven continents, eventually spotting 6,042 species-by far the biggest birding year on record. This is no travelogue or glorified checklist. Noah ventures deep into a world of chronic sleep deprivation, airline...
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Durante diez años, del otoño a la primavera, J. A. Baker se propuso rastrear a diario a los halcones peregrinos que visitaban su región, en el este de Inglaterra, en una época en que se creía que estas aves corrían el peligro de extinguirse. Los persiguió con amor y obsesión, los observó en el aire y en la tierra: la forma en que volaban, cazaban, se alimentaban y descansaban, actividades que Baker registra con una combinación exquisita...
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Ever wonder what it's like to have a zoo in your backyard? The dream isn't as far-fetched as you think.Michael Holmes and his mother did it. And this book recounts every animal they saw in their zoo that had no cages, and could be visited by birds and animals at will.All it took was wild idea, and few hundred dollars of animal food. Welcome to the backyard zoo!
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About the Book Rhea and Other Ratites looks at and compares the social structures, breeding, and management of these fascinating creatures both in captivity and in the wild. About the Author Donald Bruning, Ph.D. grew up on a dairy farm in Colorado, where he developed a love for animals. In college and graduate school, his interest in zoology grew rapidly and after his first course in ornithology, he knew it was what he wanted to do. After completing...
11) See Otto say hi!
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Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2023.
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Otto does his utmost to befriend a bird.
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Known for being a big, flightless bird, ostriches have one other claim to fame-they are the largest bird in the world! This giant bird is taller than even the tallest human in history. Young explorers will love learning more about what makes the ostrich so special. From where they live to what they eat, there's a lot to learn about ostriches. With approachable text paired with beautiful photographs of ostriches in their natural home, young readers...
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Los loros y los periquitos son unos de los animales de compañía más fascinantes. Sus increíbles, bellos y llamativos colores proporcionan un toque exótico a nuestro entorno cotidiano. La predilección de los hombres por estos pájaros viene desde la Antigüedad y, a lo largo de la historia, han sido objeto de multitud de estudios científicos, hasta el punto que suscitan el mismo interés que muchas otras especies que están en peligro de extinción....
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Patitos graciosos non saben como transitar em uma grande ciudad.
Patitos llegan a la ciudad a visitar a un primo y no saber nada sobre el tráfico y la forma de caminar por la calle, lo que puede y no puede hacer. Imaginar la confusión! Este texto, en forma de poesía, habla de las normas de tráfico y límites. Explicar al niño, ya que hay límites a los conductores y peatones, etc. También da las primeras lecciones sobre las señales de tráfico...
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As every child knows, all stories should have a happy landing, and Yemi's story is no exception.
But even Wise Old Owls can get it wrong, sometimes…
You can't help but follow Yemi on her journey into the woods and share in her many adventures with the woodland creatures.
The busy bees, swift robins and scurrying squirrels all take part in Yemi's story of today.
As in life, there is a greater force that helps bring this story to its landing.
So...
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Sammy Stork owns the Noah's Ark Newspaper. During the 2020 pandemic, he hears that less and less people are being seen by the animal and fowl kingdoms.He quickly contacts his reporter friend, Petunia Puma, to solve the mystery of disappearing people. Petunia makes global animal contacts whereby she discovers how COVID-19 safety rules affect the creature world.Man's isolation meant freedom for animals who could now extend their territories. Come join...
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El canario común, o simplemente canario, es el más conocido de todos. Sin embargo, el género Serinus cuenta con numerosos primos entre los que se encuentra el canario africano, el canario de El Cabo, el canario de frente amarilla, el canario de alas blancas, el canario de cara negra, etc. Sólo algunos de estos pájaros pueden ser domésticos y hacer las delicias de los criadores. Pequeño y robusto, siempre en movimiento, el canario es un excelente...
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In a farm plagued by mischievous crows, the farmer's prized fruits and vegetables are constantly under threat. Tired of the endless battles, the farmer crafts what he believes to be the most intimidating scarecrow imaginable. Yet, this is no ordinary scarecrow. Armed not with fright but with magic words, the scarecrow surprises everyone by forging an unexpected bond. Dive into a heartwarming tale of friendship and understanding in The Scarecrow That...
20) Nog the Parrot
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"Now Nog was very special
And everyone could see,
That one day he would spread his wings,
And fly up to a tree!"
Will Nog succeed in his dream? And will his hedgehog friends be able to help him make his dream a reality?
A delightful tale for children and parents alike.
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