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"The sun rose over the horizon, casting shadows on the dewy pasture. The blades of grass shone like thousands of little lights across the field."A Tale of Courage and Friendship Meet Tsar Pegasus, a spirited young horse, on an epic adventure filled with bravery, determination, and the power of friendship. In the picturesque setting of a sun-kissed farm, Tsar encounters Teodor, a grumpy and intimidating bull.Tsar, guided by his fearless spirit, strives...
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"The magic of the forest is calling and it sounds like birds singing and twigs snapping underfoot. What is that up ahead? Is it a butterfly or another animal behind that tree? We Walk Through the Forest follows a spirited young girl and her playful pup as they create wondrous adventures together in the great outdoors."--
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"Would you help a tiny fragile snake? Fifteen poems explore close encounters with animals ... and choosing to respond tenderly. Whether it's helping a hummingbird escape, respecting a bear's habitat, admiring a heron's beauty, or giving way to ants at a picnic, the human response in these poems is to do no harm, and to help whenever possible. The poems follow a seasonal progression, ending with a final poem that imagines where each animal might be...
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"Learn about the wild, wacky and downright disgusting ways some animals react out of fear.
Are you afraid of the dark? Of getting lost? Or of something you saw in a movie? Maybe someone laughed at you for being scared or called you a chicken. That’s okay! In fact, it’s how humans stay safe in scary situations.
While people might run or scream, animals have amazing ways of protecting themselves when they’re afraid. Fulmar birds vomit, Texas...
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This emerging reader title looks at alligator snapping turtles and the very clever way they trick their prey. The title also covers where these animals can be found, what they look like, and what they like to eat. This series is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
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The War Between the States has since ended but tension with the Native American tribes continued over the loss of their land. During the time of restoration, the United States had begun building a railroad to connect its eastern and western shores. In 1869, the east and west railroads were connected by a golden spike in Promontory Summit in the Utah Territory creating the Transcontinental Railroad.
Train cars and locomotives began to bring travelers...
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The story of Pindar, the Antarctic Iceberg takes place in Antarctica where a small iceberg performs a series of acts of kindness to those in need while trying to overcome the effects of climate change on his own circumstances. The story of the iceberg demonstrates that even the most basic acts of kindness, can transcend race, gender, color, and in this particular story, species. The setting of the story is inhabited by animals that live in that environment,...
15) Otis La Chouette
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Dans ses photos magnifiquement détaillées, Mary Holland capture les premiers mois de la vie d'un bébé chouette rayée. Ses yeux immenses et son plumage duveteux attendriront les jeunes lecteurs tandis qu'ils découvriront comment les chouettes rayées préparent leurs oisillons à la vie qui les attend à l'extérieur du nid. Découvrez comment Otis apprend à manger, se chamaille avec sa soeur, et se prépare pour son premier vol.
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A lovely and heartwarming illustrated children's book about friendship, taking turns, and caring for one another by award-winning author Marianne Dubuc.
Beloved children's book author and illustrator Marianne Dubuc chronicles the adventure and collaboration that ensues when four animal friends take turns caring for a precious little egg they find in the woods.
Enter the beautifully illustrated world of Bear, Hare, Turtle, and Mouse. In Dubuc's...
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It is very hot in the jungle and suddenly a nice breeze arrives. The jaguar wants to take a siesta. Just then he saw a coati and said, “Could you do me a big favor? Could you wake me up in exactly 10 minutes?” The coati wanted a siesta too, and asked the cockatiel to wake him up in exactly 10 minutes. Promising to wake someone up is a big responsibility.
18) Friends are fun
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[2024]
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First edition.
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"Pete the bird likes living alone on his island, but a turtle, dog, and elephant join him. When a storm rolls in, everyone works together to keep safe"--
19) Pony Days
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Spend some Pony Days on the farm with Soupy and his friends as Soupy gains an understanding of how easy it can be, with the help of furry, wise Mama Cat, to overcome various fears in daily heartwarming, and sometimes funny, situations.
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Join Pandy the Panda in this heartwarming journey through the mystical mountains of China. Pandy, a delightful and gentle panda, shares his daily adventures and intriguing facts about his species. Brought to life by enthralling illustrations, Pandy's black twinkling eyes and fluffy demeanor will make every child fall in love with him and the world he resides in. From munching on their favorite bamboo shoots to climbing trees with agile grace, pandas...
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