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Litterbug at Lake Leona: Earth Day Special Edition - Paperback

$18.92

by Katie (Author)The girls prepare for their camp trip.A bug disturbance is reported at the lake.There are sightings of a creepy purple bug.Clean up on Earth Day takes place as the Green Team arrives. Number of Pages: 50 Dimensions: 0.14 x 10 x 8 IN Publication Date: January 26, 2024

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Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi - Hardcover

$27.22

by Cindy Neuschwander (Author)\ For fans of the Sir Cumference series with Pi on their mind, here is the second installment in this fun look at math and language. This time the math adventure is centered around a potion that changes Sir Cumference into a fire-breathing dragon. Can Radius change him back? Join Radius on his quest through the castle to solve a riddle that will reveal the cure. It lies in discovering the magic number that is the same for all circles. Perfect for parent and tea...

Melancholia's Dog: Reflections on Our Animal Kinship - Paperback

$41.40

by Alice A. Kuzniar (Author)Bred to provide human companionship, dogs eclipse all other species when it comes to reading the body language of people. Dog owners hunger for a complete rapport with their pets; in the dog the fantasy of empathetic resonance finds its ideal. But cross-species communication is never easy. Dog love can be a precious but melancholy thing. An attempt to understand human attachment to the canis familiaris in terms of reciprocity and empathy, Melancholia'sDog tackles ...

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by Steven K. Smith (Author)The last place ten-year-old Harry and older brother Randy want to be is stuck in New Jersey with their kooky Grandma DeLuca and her wonder dog, Mr. Muggles. But when she wakes them for a break of dawn train ride into New York City to watch her favorite singer, Neil Floggins, in concert on the Today Show, things go down hill fast.And that's all before they get lost in Queens and run into Joey P and the Red Skulls. When Muggles disappears and Grandma is abducted, the ...

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How Far Underground?: Burrowing Animals - Library Binding

$60.10

by Monika Davies (Author), Romina Martí (Illustrator)Many animals take refuge in underground burrows, from small frog burrows in the desert to the sprawling burrows of prairie animals. Comparisons to familiar objects give perspective and illustrated rulers show numeric distances. Includes a map, glossary, and further resources. Number of Pages: 24 Dimensions: 0.3 x 8.3 x 9.3 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: August 01, 2018

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Through a Naturalist's Eyes: Exploring the Nature of New England - Paperback

$22.95

by Michael J. Caduto (Author), Adelaide Murphy Tyrol (Illustrator)For native and visitor alike, the New England landscape has a rich allure. This grand sweep of land is a living tapestry woven of interconnected bioregions and natural communities whose compositions of plants and animals have evolved over time. In more than fifty essays, Michael J. Caduto brings readers into the complex stories to be found in nature. Drawing on first-hand experiences and reflections on the relationship between ...

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The Everything Dog Training and Tricks Book: All You Need to Turn Even the Most Mischievous Pooch Into a Well-Behaved Pet - Paperback

$17.99

by Gerilyn J. Bielakiewicz (Author)Have your dog jumping through hoops in no time with this fun, comprehensive guide to dog training. It can take a lot of time, patience, and money to train a dog--and even more to teach him new tricks! In this book, dog owners will get professional advice without having to attend pricey classes. Certified pet dog trainer Gerilyn J. Bielakiewicz explains how to solve virtually every behavioral issue from aggression to digging. This book features training instr...

Loyal Forces: The American Animals of World War II - Paperback

$24.95

by Toni M. Kiser (Author), Lindsey F. Barnes (Author)"In the frightening and uncharted world of war, servicemen and women could count on the transport given by horses and mules, the protection offered by dogs, the communication delivered by pigeons, and the solace provided by mascots and pets."--from Loyal Forces At a time when every American was called upon to contribute to the war effort--whether by enlisting, buying bonds, or collecting scrap metal--the use of American animals during World...

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Explore My World: Coral Reefs - Library Binding

$14.90

by Jill Esbaum (Author)In this charming picture book for preschoolers, curious kids will learn all about the amazing underwater world of coral reefs and the animals that live there. From sea stars to seahorses to sharks, young readers will be amazed by the diversity of life in coral reefs and by the wonders of our natural world. These engaging Explore My World picture books, on subjects kids care about, combine simple storytelling with unforgettable photography. They invite little kids to tak...

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Ultimate Explorer Field Guide: Insects: Find Adventure! Go Outside! Have Fun! Be a Backyard Insect Inspector! - Library Binding

$22.90

by Libby Romero (Author)This fun, photo-filled, and fact-packed guide to insects will make kids stop and look for all kinds of these crawling and flying creatures right in their own backyards. From bees to beetles, walking sticks to inchworms, kids will learn how, where, and when to spot these animals all over the United States (and how to keep a safe distance when necessary). With tons of info and interactive prompts, it's the perfect companion for backyard biology, field trip forrays, or ca...

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Dive, Dolphin! (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader) - Library Binding

$14.90

by Shira Evans (Author)From the classic bottlenose dolphin to the orca, young readers will learn all about these amazing animals in this pre-reader. Through text features such as the vocabulary tree and the wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to vocabulary in concept groups--helping them make connections between words and expand their understanding of the world.Author BiographyShira Evans started her career in educational publishing in 2001 after teaching English in several countries ar...

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Play, Kitty! (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader) - Library Binding

$15.99

by Shira Evans (Author)Pounce! Follow a little kitten through its day to learn all about these young cats. Through text features such as the vocabulary tree and the wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to vocabulary in concept groups--helping them make connections between words and expand their understanding of the world.Author BiographyShira Evans started her career in educational publishing in 2001 after teaching English in several countries around the world. Since then she has written...

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Ultimate Explorer Field Guide: Birds - Library Binding

$22.90

by Julie Beer (Author)This fun, photo-filled, and fact-packed bird guide will make kids Stop Look and Listen to find the feathered friends right in their own backyards. From ducks to hawks, sparrows to sandpipers, kids will learn how, where, and when to spot birds all over the United States. With tons of info and interactivity prompts, it's the perfect companion for bakyard or field trip, camping or vacation. Durable and portable, it's just right for pocket or backpackAuthor BiographyJulie...

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by Crispin Boyer (Author)Some are see-through Some are poisonous Some can leap more than 20 times their own body length Let's face it: Frogs are ... SO COOL And, well, so is this book Yep, it's true. Frogs are ribbeting. But there's more to them than meets the eye Did you also know that each frog's call is unique to its species? Or that they absorb water through their SKIN? Jump right in and find out why frogs are the coolest creatures in the pond (and sometimes on land ) in this superc...

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Glowing Animals (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1/Co-Reader) - Library Binding

$14.90

by Rose Davidson (Author)You know fireflies glow in the dark, but did you know there are many other animals that make their own light? Dive deep into the ocean, soar high in the sky, and explore the forest and desert floors to discover animals that glow. Explore the wonderful world of bioluminescence and biofluorescence in this National Geographic Kids Co-reader. Learn how and why animals emit light. Discover their incredible colors in stunning photography of eels, corals, frogs, and more. Na...

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Slither, Snake! (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader) - Library Binding

$13.90

by Shelby Alinsky (Author)Meet different kinds of snakes! Find out where they live and what they do. Through engaging text features, such as the vocabulary tree and the wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to vocabulary in concept groups--helping them make connections between words and expanding their understanding of the world.Author BiographyAs senior editor for Learning, Literacy, and STEM at National Geographic Kids Books, Alinsky edits and acquires author-driven titles such as Welco...

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National Geographic Kids Everything Insects: All the Facts, Photos, and Fun to Make You Buzz - Library Binding

$25.90

by Carrie Gleason (Author)They're creepy and crawly and all over Earth. They're in the sky and in the soil. Insects are everywhere With stunning visuals and energetic, impactful design, readers won't stop until they've learned everything there is to know about insects.Author BiographyCARRIE GLEASON has written 18 books for children on topics ranging from explorers to natural resources, environmental issues, animal rights, and weather. She is the author of one other book on creepy crawlies en...

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National Geographic Kids Mission: Sea Turtle Rescue: All about Sea Turtles and How to Save Them - Library Binding

$21.90

by Karen Romano Young (Author)Inspiring young animal lovers to get up close to sea turtles and the real-life challenges they face is what Mission: Sea Turtle Rescue is all about. Kids can connect their love of animals with their passion to help save them, discovering amazing true adventure stories, gorgeous photography, hands-on activities, fascinating information, and more. This introduction to sea turtles provides in-depth information about their habitats, challenges, and successes, so that...

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National Geographic Kids Everything Birds of Prey: Swoop in for Seriously Fierce Photos and Amazing Info - Library Binding

$25.90

by Blake Hoena (Author)From eagles to falcons and talons to beaks, Everything Birds of Prey introduces readers to the world's most ferocious fliers. With stunning visuals and energetic, impactful design, readers won't stop until they've learned everything there is to know about birds of prey.Author BiographyBLAKE HOENA has written numerous children's books, including two previous titles in this series: National Geographic Kids Everything Dinosaurs and National Geographic Kids Everything Mytho...

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National Geographic Kids Animal Records: The Biggest, Fastest, Weirdest, Tiniest, Slowest, and Deadliest Creatures on Theplanet - Library Binding

$24.90

by Kathy Furgang (Author)Lively and information-packed, this book is bursting with mind-blowing animal records. The fastest, the biggest, the most poisonous--it's all here for kids to discover. It's a visual feast of colorful photographs surrounded by swirling, expanding, and climbing bits of information in a high-energy design -- as dynamic as the animal world it celebrates.Author BiographySARAH WASSNER FLYNN loves writing, running, and triathalons. When she's not writing about races, she's ...

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Explore My World Penguins - Library Binding

$12.90

by Jill Esbaum (Author)The engaging Explore My World picture books invite kids to take their first big steps toward understanding the world around them and are just the thing for parents and kids to curl up with and read aloud. In Explore My World Penguins, curious kids ages 3 to 7 will be excited to learn about the delightful world of penguins: the extreme lengths they go to to care for their young and the relationship between baby penguins and their parents.Author BiographyJill Esbaum is th...

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Deadly Predators (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2) - Library Binding

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by Melissa Stewart (Author)Come face-to-face with sharks, wolves, tigers, and many more predators in this gripping new addition to the National Geographic Kids Reader series. Amazing animal photos will wow kids as they discover how predators hunt, raise their young, and contribute to the food chain. This Level 2 reader is written in easy-to-grasp text and will help kids understand who rules in the wild!Author BiographyMELISSA STEWART is the owner of Honeybee Productions, an editorial services...

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Wolves (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2) - Library Binding

$14.90

by Laura Marsh (Author)They run in packs, stalk their prey, and howl at the moon. And no matter where you are--they're always lurking somewhere nearby. Wolves, the predatory puppy dogs of the wild, are feared and loved by people everywhere. But are they misunderstood? In this fascinating level 2 reader, you'll learn that there's much more to being a wolf than most people could ever believe. Did you know that each pack has a pecking order? That wolves can "talk" to each other using body langua...

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National Geographic Kids Everything Sharks - Library Binding

$25.90

by Ruth A. Musgrave (Author)Satisfy the shark-fact feeding frenzy! These torpedo-shaped swimmers are an obsession for many kids. In Everything Sharks, exciting photos depict great whites, hammerheads, and more. Scientists tell hair-raising tales about encounters. With its awesome facts and action-packed images, this book brings kids close to the mysterious lives of sharks. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more in...

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Cats vs. Dogs (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 3) - Library Binding

$15.99

by Elizabeth Carney (Author)Chocolate or vanilla? Creamy peanut butter or crunchy? Cats or dogs? On some matters in life, every kid must take a stance. Ever since the first youngster in history had a pet, cats vs. dogs has been a hotly debated issue at recesses and lunch tables worldwide. Which one's better? Smarter? This reader presents the facts in fun and informative fashion. Kids will love the stimulating Level 3 text as they decide the answer to this question for themselves. National Geo...

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Destiny Finds Her Way: How a Rescued Baby Sloth Learned to Be Wild - Library Binding

$26.90

by Margarita Engle (Author)Explore the Costa Rican rainforest with Destiny, a rescued orphan baby sloth who must learn to return to the wild, in this heartwarming true story from Newbery Honor winner Margarita Engle. Destiny must learn to be strong and confident after she loses the use of one of her eyes. Without her mother to protect her or teach her, Destiny is found and taken to a rescue center in Costa Rica. The little sloth soon befriends other orphaned sloths. Her poor eyesight, however...

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Zeus the Mighty: The Voyage on the Oddest Sea (Book 5) - Library Binding

$22.90

by Crispin Boyer (Author)Plunge into stormy waters with Zeus the hamster and his gaggle of gods as they meet a shape-shifting soothsayer and uncover the mysteries of the deep in the spellbinding fifth book in this hilarious romp through Greek mythology.After an earthquake rocks the Aegean Sea, Zeus and Demeter set sail in a not-so-seaworthy vessel to find out what really happened. When their ship is capsized by a slithering sea monster, the duo find themselves trapped in a mystifying underwat...

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by Alicia Klepeis (Author)Hop, splash, and ribbit with frogs in this delightful little kids introduction to these amazing amphibians! Learn all about frogs, including their cool body parts, how they hunt, and where you can find them. Little kids will jump for joy over photos of red, yellow, green, and blue frogs and more as they explore: Where frogs live What they eat How frogs grow up How frogs communicate Other frog relatives And more Young readers will also find out why frogs need our hel...

Be Your Best...Eating Fruits and Vegetables A to Z - Hardcover

$28.99

by Catherine Anderson-Barnes (Author)"Be Your Best...Eating Fruits and Vegetables A to Z" is a children's book about the important role good nutrition plays in a healthy body. Children are introduced to the ABC's through 26 unique fruits and vegetables that are paired with delightfully charming children who highlight which body parts benefit from consuming the colorful foods. The array of vivid colors shown in the fruits and vegetables are much like the beautiful colors in the rainbow and sho...

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Critter Chat: World Wild Web - Library Binding

$19.90

by Jason Viola (Author)What if animals had the internet? Find out in this hilarious Critter Chat spin-off with animal group chats, social media parodies, dance trends--and MORE. Critter chat is BACK with all-new imagined digital animal encounters--and it's all based on 100% true animal info. Inside you'll find a group chat for bears that is oddly lacking in real bear members. (No, the koala bear does NOT count.) Meanwhile, a group of stinky animals commiserates about how no one appreciates th...

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by Steven K. Smith (Author)Magic Tree House meets Hardy Boys. The perfect blend of history and mystery for kids - read it as a standalone or with the full series Something's lurking beneath the famous staircase at The Jefferson, Richmond's historic downtown hotel. Back in 1895, when the hotel opened, real alligators roamed free in the courtyard fountains. That was ages ago ... or was it? When young brothers Sam and Derek arrive at The Jefferson for an elegant wedding weekend with their parent...

Natural Grace: The Charm, Wonder, and Lessons of Pacific Northwest Animals and Plants - Paperback

$19.95

by William Dietrich (Author), Brenda Cunningham (Illustrator)From the interactive clockwork world of geology, tides, Northwest weather, and snow, to the hidden roles of dirt, stream life, and mosses and lichens, Pulitzer Prize winning writer William Dietrich explores the natural splendors of the Pacific Northwest. His topics include alder and cedar; jellyfish, geoducks, crabs, and killer whales; mosquitoes and spiders; gulls, crows, and bald eagles; and sea otters, coyotes, raccoons, possums,...