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4) Inch by inch
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To keep from being eaten, an inchworm measures a robin's tail, a flamingo's neck, a toucan's beak, a heron's legs, and a nightingale's song.
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Minnesota paperbacks volume no. 8
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With the combined talents of naturalist, writer, and artist, H. Albert Hochbaum captures the varying moods of earth and sky and spirit of flight. For many years as director of the Delta Waterfowl Research Station in Manitoba, Canada, he has observed the ways of the waterfowl. In this book he portrays and discusses the flights and habits of the birds he has watched in that vast marsh country-the wild ducks, geese, and swans of North America.
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"Birds are astonishingly intelligent creatures. In fact, according to revolutionary new research, some birds rival primates and even humans in their remarkable forms of intelligence. Like humans, many birds have enormous brains relative to their size. Although small, bird brains are packed with neurons that allow them to punch well above their weight. In The Genius of Birds, acclaimed author Jennifer Ackerman explores the newly discovered brilliance...
9) Telephone
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In this picture book a string of birds on a telephone wire plays a game of telephone, with the usual mixed up results.
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Flight Paths is the never-before-told story of how a group of migration-obsessed scientists in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries engaged nearly every branch of science to understand bird migration--from where and when they take off to their flightpaths and behaviors, their destinations and the challenges they encounter getting there.
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Elephant and Piggie books volume 3
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57 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
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From the Publisher: Best-selling picture book creator Mo Willems continues his charming Elephant and Piggie first reader series. The books feature two lovable and funny characters: an optimistic (and sometimes reckless) pig and a cautious, pessimistic elephant. Children who sat on their parents' laps to have Pigeon read to them will eagerly take the plunge with these books to start reading on their own. Each book has been vetted by an early learning...
12) Birds
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What's even more fun than bird-watching? Watching over a new pet bird, of course! This engaging book teaches readers everything they need to know to take care of an avian companion. Full-color photographs introduce readers to different breeds of birds. A handy checklist helps readers decide which type of bird is best for their lifestyle and home. Readers will learn about how birds behave in the wild, and how this translates to pet bird behavior. They'll...
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"Until now there has been no single, comprehensive resource on the status of North America's most threatened birds and what people can do to help protect them. Birder's Conservation Handbook is the only book of its kind, written specifically to help birders and researchers understand the threats while providing actions to protect birds and their habitats." "Birder's Conservation Handbook is an indispensable resource for birdwatchers, researchers,...
15) Birds
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"This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells how to take care of a pet bird and tells about a few types of birds that make good pets"-- Provided by publisher.
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2024.
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"In 2016, author Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the world: Hatred and misinformation became a daily presence on social media, and the country felt more divisive than ever. In search of peace, Tan turned toward the natural world just beyond her window and, specifically, the birds flocking to the feeders in her yard. But what began as an attempt to find solace turned into something far greater--an opportunity to savor quiet moments during...
17) A bird is a bird
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Some birds are huge and some are tiny. Some birds are fantastically colorful and some are plain. What do all birds share? Early nonfiction expert Lizzy Rockwell explains that birds have beaks, wings, feathers, and eggs. Other animals might have some of these features in common, but only a bird has them all. Only a bird is a bird! A clear text and graceful illustrations cover dozens of different birds and their shared characteristics, as well as the...
18) Birds
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This field guide highlights 100 birds found throughout the world. Readers will gain a greater understanding about the behaviors and appearance of each bird and will be able to identify these creatures after seeing the vivid photographs and useful labels within the book. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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"Build a healthy and productive ecosystem for birds and pollinators right in your own backyard! Why attract birds to your yard? Their stunning natural beauty, the sweet melody of birdsong, their fascinating behaviors, and their ability to help control insects are just a few of the reasons to welcome these winged creatures to your outdoor space. Many birds are also important pollinators that help keep your garden blooming! Easy-to-read and jam-packed...
20) Drop it, Rocket
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"Rocket loves to collect words for his word tree with his teacher, the little yellow bird. Watch as the pup finds new words like leaf, hat, star, boot, and many more"-- Provided by publisher.





