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21) Up in the air
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"From treetop creatures to the patterns of stars in the night sky, there's lots to discover if you just look up...Keep your eyes and ears open for buzzing insects, swooping bats, and ingenious plants, all with a story behind them. The sky stretching upward is full of enchanting colors, hidden wind currents, and the wonders of space"--Back cover.
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"Who lives around the apple tree? Shine a light behind the page and see ... Explore a tree up close and you will find a small world filled with great surprises! From worms wriggling among the roots, to birds nesting high in the branches, the hidden wonders of this amazing habitat are revealed"--Publisher.
24) Biome geo facts
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Discover the biomes of our planet, from lush rainforests and sweltering deserts to deep oceans and fast-flowing rivers. See how seasons and climates vary across the globe, and find out about amazing animal and plant adaptations. Learn about people who live in different places around the world and the dangers that threaten our natural environment.
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An informative book about all the major animal habitats in the world. Travel through savannas, rainforests, coral reefs, deserts, mountains, swamps, Arctic ice and more! Emphasizes the importance of protecting diversity of the world's many habitats and environments. Left-hand pages contain a storyline with more complex text to be read by parents while right-hand pages feature text for children written at a specific early reading level.
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"This easy reader introduces five animals and their habitats. A lion, reindeer, camel, sea lion, and tiger are presented through peekaboolike circles under the heading, "What am I?" A page turn reveals the full creature: "I am a lion. Where am I?" Turn the page again and two lionesses are shown sitting in a grassland. The simple questions repeat for each creature."--School Library Journal.
28) Peekaboo planet
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"Who's plump and pokey?" Animals are hiding throughout picturesque scenes of different habitats. With other animals of the region nearby, kids will have to seek closely to identify the described animal on each page.
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Following in the footsteps of Planet Earth and Life, this epic eight-part blockbuster is a breathtaking celebration of the amazing, complex, profound, and sometimes challenging relationship between humankind and nature. Humans are the ultimate animals - the most successful species on the planet. Each episode focuses on a particular habitat and reveals how its people have created astonishing solutions in the face of extreme adversity.
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Kids will discover plants and animals that live in backyards and read about backyard food chains. Then, they will learn how to create an insect inn, make a squirrel feeder, and more. Each project has color photos and easy-to-follow instructions.
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The smallest areas of the natural world can contain a diverse web of life. Peel back leaves on the forest floor, peer over a clifftop and into a desert canyon, travel to an oasis in the Sahara Desert, climb a towering Brazil nut tree in a rain forest, and visit four more land-based habitats. What creatures will you discover? In this richly illustrated lift-the-flap book, young nature enthusiasts can get up close and personal with the wonders found...
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"Animals are found in every environment around the world from the rain forest to the savanna to the desert. Some creatures, like butterflies and foxes, can survive in many different habitats. Lyrical text and stunning illustrations bring to life the inhabitants of these unique environments"--Jacket.
35) Wild world
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Discover thirteen incredible habitats, from the Arctic's crystal kingdom to the deep sea. A facts and figures section at the back completes this beautiful tribute to the last wildernesses of our world.
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Race the wild volume 1
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When Russell entered the race, he knew it was going to be a wild ride. Especially the first race course! He'd been studying up on the Amazon's animals and culture forever. But nothing could prepare him or his teammates for what they'd find in the rain forest: raging rapids, poisonous venom, and sneaky competitors who'd do anything to win. Can the red team work together to make it to the finish line in one piece? Each chapter in this action-packed...
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"NEW series. Nonfiction, full-color photos and short blocks of text to entertain and explain and how some animals with the same name can survive in very different environments"--
"Discover how different animals with the same name can be!Did you know that there are a lot of animals with the same name that live in very different environments? This brand NEW series will have full-color photographs throughout with short blocks of text to entertain and...
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"Take a journey through Earth's most amazing ecosystems, from icy seas and tropical rainforests to arid deserts and hostile mountains. Dive beneath the sunlit surface of the Coral Sea to find a reef bursing with life, or travel through the African Savanna to see powerful predators roaming the land. And as you go, discover how animals and plants adapt to their environment and each other."--
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In the new 2021 high-definition program, learn all about habitats and biomes. What are the five major types of biomes? What do the terms abiotic and biotic mean? What animals are found in the various biomes? What is an ecosystem? The answers to these questions and more are covered in-depth with detailed graphics and exciting video. On-screen, multiple-choice reviews at the end of each segment reinforce important concepts and make learning fun.
40) Wild ways
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From Yellowstone to the Yukon, to Southern Africa's elephant highways stretching across five nations, explore how newly established wildlife corridors may offer a glimmer of hope to some of our planet's most cherished-but endangered-species.