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A bright butterfly lands on a flower. Then it spreads its colorful wings and flies off again. Butterflies are beautiful, but they were not born that way! In this title for young readers, leveled text and colorful photos introduce the insect from its humble beginnings to the moment it takes flight! Along the way, special features highlight the insect's diet, size, and life stages. The book ends with a full-page feature that reviews each part of the...
303) River of Mariposas
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From the author of Magic: Once Upon a Faraway Land comes a story of imagination and the determination of a child to bring back the butterflies-even if she has to make them herself
Can you imagine a time when the land and the sky belonged to the mariposas? I can . . .
A young girl dreams of the land's historic mariposas amarillas and is determined to re-create their glory, even if her butterflies are made of paper. But when nature thwarts her...
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The presence of birds, bees, and butterflies suggests a healthy, earth-friendly place. These most welcome guests also bring joy to those who appreciate watching them. Now, you can turn your yard into a perfect habitat that attracts them and, more importantly, helps them thrive. Acclaimed author and expert entomologist Jaret C. Daniels provides all the information you need in this must-have guide for Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North...
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"Longlisted for the Young Adult Science Book Award, AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books" Nick Haddad is a professor and senior terrestrial ecologist in the Department of Integrative Biology and the W. K. Kellogg Biological Station at Michigan State University. He lives in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Twitter @nickmhaddad
A remarkable look at the rarest butterflies, how global changes threaten their existence, and how we can bring them...
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Like any other child, little Betsy refused the idea of having to go outside wearing a mask. When her best friend came to the rescue. She learned that this new accessory could keep her safe while having fun with her friends. Now Betsy realized she wasn't the only one, and a change on her attitude put an end to the arguments with her mom.
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Follow two friends on a class field trip as they visit a butterfly sanctuary and discover the Painted Lady. Learn all about the habitat and life cycle of the Painted Lady from egg to chrysalis to butterfly. There really does seem to be some magic involved!
Parents, teachers and gift givers will find:
• scientifically accurate details on the Painted Lady butterfly
• a topic that aligns with classroom curriculum
• beautiful art and a sweet story
•...
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What if I can't?
¿En qué dirección están las flores?
Por ahí, a 320 kilómetros.
¡¿Cómo voy a llegar tan lejos?!
Vasovolando.
¿Puedo ire n avión?
No.
¡Entonces no llegaré nunca!
Esta simpática continuación de La oruga muy impaciente , de Ross Burach, es un cariñoso homenaje al esfuerzo de cada niño de perseverar ante los desafíos a la vez que una alegre lección sobre la migración de las mariposas. Recuerda: si no lo logras al primer...
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IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Monarchs are a favorite and familiar North American butterfly, and their incredible annual migration has captured the popular imagination for generations. As populations of monarchs decline dramatically due to habitat loss and climate change, interest in and enthusiasm for protecting these beloved pollinators has skyrocketed. With easy-to-read text and colorful, engaging illustrations, Monarch Butterflies presents young readers with rich, detailed...
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Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life. Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment...
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Extrait: "Les Papillons (fig. 1 à 7) partagent avec les Plantes et les Coléoptères le privilège rare d'intéresser à la fois les savants et les gens du monde, depuis les enfants jusqu'aux grandes personnes. Cette faveur est d'ailleurs toute méritée par l'élégance de leur forme et l'éclat de leur couleur. La difficulté même de leur récolte et de leur préparation ajoute un charme et un attrait de plus à la possession des espèces, et...
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Piujuq is a kind young woman who loves to take long walks on the tundra and dance by her favourite lake surrounded by butterflies. But one day, she encounters a stranger on her walk. When this person asks a favour of Piujuq, she happily obliges, and that kindness leaves Piujuq stuck in the body of a caterpillar. Alone, and thinking that no one could ever love her because of how she looks, Piujuq does not return to her camp. Instead, she lives a lonely...
314) How Beautiful
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A stunningly illustrated picture book about a curious caterpillar searching for the true meaning of the word "beautiful." But is there one true meaning-or many?
A caterpillar lives a simple life on his leaf until one day, an UnKnown Thing picks him up and calls him beautiful. A question forms in the caterpillar's mind: "What is beautiful?"
So begins a quest to discover the true meaning of the word beautiful. Much to the caterpillar's surprise,...
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