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Author
Series
Adventures of Danny volume 1
Publisher
University of Queensland Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
In the first of Danny's adventures he faces mean mutts, bumbling bees and mad magpies.It's a tough world out there in the Aussie outer suburbs, especially when you're squeezed between a brawny big brother and an annoying little sister. And it's even tougher when the animals are out to get you ...
Author
Publisher
Zonderkidz
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"If you are a dog lover, you will enjoy New York Times bestselling author Melanie Shankle's debut children's book, Piper & Mabel. Melanie shares the adventures of her two very wild but very good dogs, Piper and Mabel, who have an experience of their own when their owners plan a vacation to the beach. The dog duo is shocked to discover they won't be joining their people on the trip. Instead, they're headed to doggie day care at the Happy Trails Ranch,...
Author
Series
Zoey and Sassafras volume 6
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
An earthquake shakes Zoey's house. Or maybe it's a unicorn-quake? An enormous new friend arrives in a lot of pain, and it's getting worse every day. Zoey must work with her mom and Sassafras to find a cure--and quickly!
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Excellent... Those who are interested in vertebrate paleontology or in the scientific history of the American midwest should really get a copy." -- PalArch's Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology Revised, updated, and expanded with the latest interpretations and fossil discoveries, the second edition of Oceans of Kansas adds new twists to the fascinating story of the vast inland sea that engulfed central North America during the Age of Dinosaurs. Giant...
Author
Language
English
Description
From the award-winning team behind Ida, Always comes a story about a friendship that grows between a blind horse and a gruff goat.
All the animals at the Open Bud Ranch can see that Jack likes keeping his space to himself. But when Charlie arrives, he doesn't see Jack at all. He's still getting used to seeing out of only one of his eyes.
The two get off to a bumpy start. At first, Jack is anxious and distrustful. But one day, he summons his courage...
Author
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
In the early spring, the blooming of the wildflower trillium -- also known as "wake-robin" -- heralds the return of migrating birds. In Wake-Robin: A Collection of Essays About the Birds, John Burroughs offers absorbing reading for birdwatchers, nature lovers, and anyone interested in ecology and conservation. This 1871 collection of essays by the distinguished naturalist showcases his special gift for combining scientific accuracy with a grand poetic...
Author
Language
English
Description
Anyone can make cute and cuddly creatures from a handful of fluff and a barbed needle! There are only a few books written on the subject and most of those focus on ‘flat' needle felting on a surface. This book is about sculptural needle felting--creating 3-D animals and figures using the felting needle to sculpt wool. The book shows the techniques and describes how the felting needle works with wool fiber to create felt, while explaining the differences...
89) The Intuitives
Author
Publisher
Trash Dogs Media LLC
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
I LOVED The Intuitives ! I want more. I NEED more. - Teacher of YA Book Blog IMAGINATION JUST BECAME OUR GREATEST WEAPON. In Egypt, an archaeological team discovers the lost tomb of Alexander the Great. Seven years later, every public school student in America takes a strange new test, but only six are chosen to attend a summer program at the mysterious Institute for the Cultivation of Intuitive Cognition, where nothing is as it appears to be, including...
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Every cat owner knows that no two cats are alike. This pitch-perfect illustrated book proves this simple fact by diving whiskers first into the unique personality, charisma, and character of 50 real all-black cats. From Alfie, who "has no tolerance for wet humans or being ignored," to Sashi, who "enjoys freeze-dried chicken by candlelight and full-on body rubs," each cat comes to life through a lovingly hand-drawn portrait and quick-witted profile....
Author
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Comprising more than 500 years of printed botanical illustrations, this stunning compendium of black-and-white and color images begins with medieval illuminated manuscripts and woodcuts from the early days of printing. In addition to images from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, the collection features highlights from such seventeenth-century classics as Gerard's Herbal, Besler's Hortus Eystettensis, and Crispin van de Pass' Hortus Floridus....
Author
Publisher
Open Road Media Young Readers
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
4 girls and only 1 pony! When their mother remarries, twin sisters Toni and Staci get . . . twin stepsisters! Toni and Staci have almost nothing in common with their new siblings-Paisley is loud and spoiled, and Stirling is pretty and perfect-but all of the girls love horses. When Paisley brings home a pony of her own, with a sugar-colored mane and sweet dark eyes, the rest of the sisters are consumed with jealousy. How can 4 horse-crazy girls get...
Author
Publisher
Microcosm Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
From deep friendships to brief encounters, this is the story of the cats in Katie Haegele's life, or rather the story of her life in relation to the many cats she meets in Philadelphia's streets, alleys, houses, apartments, and bookstores. Through Haegele's sharp, wise, and at times hilarious gaze, we see cats for what they truly are: minor deities that mostly ignore the human foibles being played out around them. They accept our offerings with equanimity...
95) A Book of Bees
Author
Publisher
Open Road Media
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
A New York Times Notable Book: "A melodious mix of memoir, nature journal, and beekeeping manual" (Kirkus Reviews). Weaving a vivid portrait of her own life and her bees' lives, author Sue Hubbell lovingly describes the ins and outs of beekeeping on her small Missouri farm, where the end of one honey season is the start of the next. With three hundred hives, Hubbell stays busy year-round tending to the bees and harvesting their honey, a process that...
Author
Series
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
When the Browns go on holiday to France, Paddington is put in charge of the "eyetinnery." But even with the whole trip planned down to the last marmalade sandwich, somehow Paddington takes the family off the beaten path on a voyage no one could forget. With Paddington in charge, one should always plan on a little bit of adventure! First published in 1961, Paddington Abroad is the fourth novel by Michael Bond chronicling the adventures of this classic...
Author
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
[2010]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Mittens the kitten wants to help Nick get ready for Halloween. But when Mittens tries to paint spooky faces, put up spooky cobwebs, and make orange cookies, he makes a mess instead! Halloween activities take center stage in this sweet beginning reader about Mittens. This My First I Can Read Book is perfect for shared reading with toddlers and very young children. Basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations make this book just right...
Author
Series
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt / Open Road Integrated Media
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
So many books ... and one mischievous monkey! A lively tale starring the "adorable but trouble-making primate" ( Forbes ). George's favorite author is signing at the new bookstore in town. But waiting in line is hard when you're as curious as our little monkey, especially when surrounded by so many great books! George has fun browsing, but then takes organizing some open boxes of books into his own hands, with surprising results. At the end of the...
100) I'm a Peacock
Author
Publisher
Gatekeeper Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
This book is about the unique adventures of a young Indian Blue peacock and his new life on a farm with a first time peacock owner. It's the perfect book for anyone who ever wanted to learn about the unusual mannerisms and characteristics of peafowl kept as a pet, as well as many fun facts about the species!
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