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1) Migration
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The Mallard family is in a bit of a rut. While dad Mack is content to keep his family safe paddling around their New England pond forever, mom Pam is eager to shake things up and show their kids -- teen son Dax and duckling daughter Gwen -- the whole wide world. After a migrating duck family alights on their pond with thrilling tales of far-flung places, Pam persuades Mack to embark on a family trip, via New York City, to tropical Jamaica.
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For Alice and her partner Joe, moving to the sleepy village of Penton is a chance to embrace country life and prepare for the birth of their first child. He can take up woodwork; maybe she'll learn to make jam? But the rural life they'd hoped for doesn't quite pan out when a dead body is discovered at their local prenatal class, and they find themselves suspects in a murder investigation. With a cloud of suspicion hanging over the heads of the whole...
4) Coleman Hill
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Longlisted for the Carol Shields Prize for Fiction
A Washington Post Noteworthy Book for September
7) Zander stays
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"Zander the goose decides not to go south for the winter with the rest of his flock. Having to adapt to his new snowy environment, Zander asks for advice from forest animals. When Zander is about to give up, a little girl finds him and brings him home. Finally finding a perfect "adaptation" in the little girl's house, Zander spends the winter with his new friend. When the other geese return, they humorously move into the house as well."--
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In this lyrical STEM gem, follow 12 bird species as their babies begin their first migration down the majestic flyway.
An educational picture book in which lyrical text and impressionistic-style illustrations follow the life cycles of twelve migrating birds, representing the species who use the Mississippi flyway route. Back matter includes additional facts about flyways, migration, and each of the featured birds.
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"A small bat blown off course makes the perilous journey home with new friends in the adventurous middle grade odyssey from award-winning author Kenneth Oppel-this bestselling story is now available in graphic novel format! Shade the young silverwing bat may be the runt of his colony, but he’s determined to prove himself on the long, dangerous winter migration to Hibernaculum-millions of wingbeats to the south. Too soon, his hopes are dashed when...
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"Savanna elephants spend most of the day munching on grass and branches. But soon, finding enough food will become difficult. With the oldest elephant leading the way, the herd is on the move. But why do they need to leave? Learn all about elephant migration and how weather makes them move. Colorful photos and carefully leveled text guide readers along on the journey"--
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"Brrr! For manatees living by the United States, the coastal ocean waters are starting to cool down. It's time for the manatees to swim to Florida. Why do they have to move? Learn all about manatee migration and how weather makes them move. Colorful photos and carefully leveled text guide readers along on the journey"--
12) Goose migration
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"Honk, honk! Overhead, a flock of geese flies in the shape of a V. These geese live in Canada, but when it gets cold, they must fly south. Why do they have to go? Learn all about goose migration and how weather makes them move. Colorful photos and carefully leveled text guide readers along on the journey"--
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The awe-inspiring 2023 high-definition program takes you on a journey to explore the world of birds and their incredible migratory patterns. With stunning footage, this product delves into the science and wonder of bird migration. You'll learn about the different types of birds that migrate and the reasons why they undertake these long and treacherous journeys, from breeding and feeding to escaping harsh weather conditions. From the Arctic Terns that...
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"With their stunning black-and-orange wings, monarch butterflies are one of the most recognizable insects on the planet. But despite their delicate beauty, these creatures are warriors. The moment they hatch, they're fighting for their lives. Everything is the enemy: from the very leaf they live on to the humans and animals around them to nature itself. How does such a tiny egg survive to become a butterfly? And even after emerging from the cocoon,...
15) Evolution Earth
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"At the Earth's extremes, animals are adapting to keep pace with a planet that is changing at superspeed. In the wake of environmental changes that are pushing entire ecosystems to the edge of survival, this five-part series showcases surprising stories of hope and resilience from around the world. Heading out across the globe to distant wilds and modern urban environments, five episodes track how animals are moving, using ingenuity to adapt their...
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"A little dragonfly hovers over a pond on a warm summer afternoon. Soon, summer will end, and the dragonflies will say goodbye to their homes in the north forever. Why do they have to leave? Learn all about dragonfly migration and how weather makes them move. Colorful photos and carefully leveled text guide readers along on the journey"--
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"The United States was once a small group of states that had been colonies of Great Britain. It grew into a world power rapidly and a major driver of that rise was immigration and migration. Readers of this thought-provoking book will discover just how important the movement of people to and across the United States has been throughout the nation's history. They'll learn how diversity has been vital to the country's growth and success and consider...