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An international bestseller, this is an emotional and riveting story of the Owens' travel and adventurous life in the Kalahari Desert.?
Carrying little more than a change of clothes and a pair of binoculars, two young Americans, Mark and Delia Owens, caught a plane to Africa, bought a thirdhand Land Rover, and drove deep into the Kalahari Desert. There they lived for seven years, in an unexplored area with no roads, no people, and no source of water...
3) Polar bears
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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to polar bears. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
4) The inner life of animals: love, grief, and compassion : surprising observations of a hidden world
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Mysteries of nature trilogy volume 2
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Presents a revelatory exploration of the diverse emotional intelligence of animals as demonstrated in stories about loving pigs, cheating magpies, scheming roosters, and rats who regret bad choices.
"Through vivid stories of devoted pigs, two-timing magpies, and scheming roosters, The Inner Life of Animals weaves Peter Wohlleben's wealth of personal experience observing nature in forests and fields with the latest scientific research into how animals...
5) Arctic foxes
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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Arctic foxes. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
7) Arctic hares
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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Arctic hares. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
8) Reindeer
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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to reindeer. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
9) Harp seals
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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to harp seals. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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A lavishly illustrated, comprehensive guide to the natural history of dragonflies and damselflies, covering species from around the world. Dragonflies and damselflies are often called birdwatchers' insects. Large, brightly colored, active in the daytime, and displaying complex and interesting behaviors, they have existed since the days of the dinosaurs, and they continue to flourish. Their ancestors were the biggest insects ever, and they still impress...
12) Wake-Robin
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"Wake-Robin", John Burroughs' first book, is a detailed work on birds, being an alluring "invitation to the study of Ornithology". It's aim is to stimulate an interest in the natural history of birds, which Burroughs arguably achieves through a masterful marriage of interesting facts and beautiful writing. John Burroughs (1837 – 1921) was an American naturalist, essayist, and active member of the U.S. conservation movement. Burroughs' work was incredibly...
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An up-close look at what life is like the morning after a terrible hurricane for anteater Abi in this photo-packed series exploring the stories and science behind animal sanctuaries. Abi takes readers behind the scenes of an anteater sanctuary in Belize in this nonfiction chapter book for elementary-aged readers. Includes full-color photos, graphics, and maps.
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Magic tree house. Original series volume 11
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The magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie to the vast plains of Africa to solve a new riddle. Soon they have an adventure with wildebeests, hyenas, zebras, and elephants. Will Jack and Annie come back safely? Or will lions get in their way?
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Extrait : "Parmi les animaux supérieurs, il s'en trouve un grand nombre qui, parvenus à une certaine période de leur existence, ont besoin d'une habitation, soit comme abri contre le mauvais temps, soit comme lieu de refuge contre les attaques de leurs ennemis. Un terrier creusé sous la terre, dans les bois, dans le roc ou toute autre matière, constitue la forme la plus simple d'une semblable demeure."
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"From the New York Times bestselling author of The Genius of Birds and The Bird Way, a brilliant scientific exploration of owls, the most elusive group of birds, and an investigation into why these remarkable and yet mysterious animals exert such a hold on human imagination. For centuries, owls have captivated and intrigued us. Our fascination with these mysterious birds was first documented over 30,000 years ago, in the Chauvet cave paintings in...