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7) Nests
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Through simple text and cool photographs, this title gives a brief introduction to what a nest is and the animals, like eagles and sea turtles, that lay their eggs in one.
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"In the rhyming style of "The House That Jack Built," this poem about the care and specificity that Carolina wrens put into building a nest is at once tender and true to life. Papa and Mama Wren gather treasures of the forest, from soft moss for a lining to snakeskin for warding off predators. Randi Sonenshine's lilting stanzas, woven with accurate and unexpected details about Carolina wrens, and Anne Hunter's gentle, inviting illustrations reveal...
11) Nidos
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Español
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Simple text and color photographs depict the different animals that live in nests, and what those nests are made of. Profiles birds, wasps, ants, mice, and turtles. Includes a picture glossary, an index, and online resources.
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"Built by Animals introduces us to the creatures who know how to build, and looks at how their techniques have been copied in human construction. Following on from the incredible Invented by Animals, Built by Animals introduces us to the creatures who have inspired the materials and techniques that are used by humans in the building world today. Meet over 26 animals behind the most amazing building tech, humorously brought to life by Yeji Yun and...
15) Birds
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Explores the flying and body mechanics of birds around the world. Discusses owls, penguins, hummingbirds, peacocks, eagles, and other birds. Includes a mechanicals quiz, glossary, index, and resources for further information.
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Presents a collection of color photographs revealing the annual nesting activities of two bald eagles know as Mr. President and The First Lady from their mating dance and caring for their eggs to their hatchlings growing into strong birds ready to forge for themselves. Includes a glossary.
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In this second of five episodes, Welsh host and wildlife expert Iolo Williams investigates the breeding and nesting behavior of birds. We watch great crested grebes make a spectacular courtship display at a reservoir near Pontypool; hen harriers perform an impressive sky dance in the dramatic Cambrian Mountains; and nuthatches use mud-like cement to prepare a nest in a woodland near Harlech. Williams then explores why long-tailed tits near Newtown...
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Many anthropologists believe that Australia's indigenous traditions make up the oldest surviving culture in the world. At the heart of this culture is a robust oral tradition and a belief system based upon reverence for the land, and for the spiritual dimension known as the Dreamtime. Composed of several different groups, each with a distinct set of customs and traditions, the Australian Aborigines are nevertheless linked by many linguistic and cultural...
19) Soulfull
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"A refreshingly creative yearlong invitation to spiritually holistic living, guided by meditations, activities, and uncomplicated ways to free and fill our souls from podcast host and blogger, Farrell Mason. How do we fill the rumbling hunger of a soul that craves real, authentic experiences in a world oversaturated with cheap, tasteless attempts at "making it through" and where just being human is a challenge to our mind, body, spirit and dreams?...