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1) Parrots
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"Meet the amazing talking parrot. This book explores the different habitats of parrots, their colorful feathers, what sounds they make, and much more. A folk talk explains why some parrots copy what people say"--Provided by publisher.
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1st Grade Reading
Books by National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Meg Medina
Books for Summer, in English and Spanish/Libros para el verano, en inglés y español
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Books by National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Meg Medina
Books for Summer, in English and Spanish/Libros para el verano, en inglés y español
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"Mia's abuela has left her sunny house with parrots and palm trees to live with Mia and her parents in the city. The night she arrives, Mia tries to share her favorite book with Abuela before they go to sleep and discovers that Abuela can't read the words inside. So while they cook, Mia helps Abuela learn English ("Dough. Masa"), and Mia learns some Spanish too, but it's still hard for Abuela to learn the words she needs to tell Mia all her stories....
3) Parrots
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Simple text and photographs from the rain forest present the characteristics and behavior of parrots.
5) Parrots
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Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of parrots and discusses specific species such as the African gray parrot, macaw, and kakapo.
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Hello! Freddie Parrott III here with some exciting news. Too exciting, in fact. The stories I have to tell you are rather feather-raising. But don't worry. Somehow my butler and best friend, Peccary, always finds a way to save the day. Then he and I have a big chuckle--at my expense. They don't call me famously funny for nothing!
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Digby O'Day and his best friend, Percy, are headed to the air show. Ariel, the new pet parrot of insufferable neighbor Lou Ella, sneaks out to tag along. But when the friends get to the air show, they notice that Lou Ella has followed them. They hide, but unfortunately, they're crouched in the basket of a hot-air balloon, and one big gust of wind sets the balloon flying. Between Digby's fear of heights and Percy's hungry tummy, they've got problems--...
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"Elegy plus comedy is the only way to express how we live in the world today, says a character in Sigrid Nunez's ninth novel. The Vulnerables offers a meditation on our contemporary era, as a solitary female narrator asks what it means to be alive at this complex moment in history and considers how our present reality affects the way a person looks back on her past. Humor, to be sure, is a priceless refuge. Equally vital is connection with others,...
9) Parrots
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Describes the physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats of parrots and discusses the species' relationship with humans throughout history.
10) Amazon parrots
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Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural habitat of these birds that are popular as pets because of their bright colors and ability to learn tricks.
11) Parakeets
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Learn how to prepare your parakeet's cage, and playing with your parakeet, in and out of its home. Find out what to feed your parakeet, and when, and how to keep your parakeet happy and healthy. Parakeet's is one of an exciting series of pet care books designed to help young animal owners learn about and care for their pets.
12) Parrots
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Parrots can do more than just mimic human speech. These colorful, sassy birds often mate for life, and some parrots can live 90 years or more. Learn more about these intelligent birds.
14) Parrots
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Discusses parrots, including their physical features, habitat, range, and life cycle.
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"A synthetic account of the diversity and ecology of wild parrots, distilling knowledge from the author's own research and from her review of more than 2,400 published scientific studies. The text covers parrots' evolutionary history, foraging, mating, and social behavior, innate intelligence, and conservation status. The book is enhanced by an array of illustrations, including photos of parrots taken exclusively in their natural habitat"--Provided...
16) Parrots
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An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environments of various species of parrots.
19) Parrots
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This title focuses on parrots and gives information related to their bodies, habitats, food, and life cycles. The title is complete with beautiful and colorful photographs, simple text, and a database for added activities. Launch is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
20) Parrots
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This book tells about the intelligence of parrots, including their communication skills.