Joan Marie Galat
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When highways and habitats intersect. Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle-grade readers, this book explores the science of road ecology and what happens when highways, wildlife and habitats intersect. Illustrated with photographs throughout.
What happens when the needs of people and nature collide?
More than 13 million miles of roads crisscross landscapes in 222 countries. Roads offer many human benefits, but they also create...
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"No jargon or complicated theory here. . . . One pep talk per day is all you'll need to help you become the person you want to be."-Mike Jeffries, author, A Family's Heartbreak: A Parent's Introduction to Parental Alienation
"Wise and practical strategies to maintain your sanity, restore joy, and overcome despair in the face of life's most challenging obstacles."-Dr. Richard A. Warshak, author of Divorce Poison: How to Protect Your Family from Bad-mouthing...
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Portuguese
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Conheça a vida de Malala Yousafzai.
Uma poderosa história sobre a defesa da educação e da igualdade de direitos entre meninas e meninos
Malala Yousafzai era apenas uma criança quando se tornou uma ativista corajosa. Antes de lutar bravamente pelo direito das meninas de poder estudar, ela era uma garota doce e atenciosa, que gostava de ir à escola, de brincar com os vizinhos e os irmãos e, como toda criança, de sonhar acordada.
Aos onze...
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Adult and child readers will learn all about cats together in this new co-reader from National Geographic Kids! From house cats to big cats, readers will learn all about their favorite furry felines.
Co-readers are designed to be read aloud together, with one page for the child who is learning to read and the adjacent page for a parent, caregiver, older sibling, buddy, or other more fluent reader.
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Alberta is host to some of Canada's most stunning scenery, from aspen forests and farmland to wetlands and foothills. Many of the province's natural wonders, cultural treasures, historical sites and recreational spots are within a two-hour drive of Edmonton. Day Trips from Edmonton is a comprehensive guide to Alberta's best destinations-visit secluded, untouched natural areas or hotspots bustling with activities. Day Trips from Edmonton includes maps...
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A country with a rich history and culture, Turkey's cultural traditions are influenced by Islamic holy days and its diverse ethnic population. Clear images and text with interesting fact boxes guide readers through a year of traditions and celebrations in the influential country. Find out also how traditional Turkish foods, clothing, and music are featured and celebrated.
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Light and dark have affected the very ways humans, plants, and animals have grown and thrived. In fact, light and dark have affected pretty much the entire natural world around us. But lights from cars, streetlights, houses, shopping malls, skyscrapers, and other structures make towns and cities glow with light so bright it can be seen from outer space. What happens when humans tamper with the age-old balance of day and night?
Told through the eyes...
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Kids will burst with excitement as they learn all about the science and wonder of volcanoes in this new National Geographic Kids Reader. The Level 3 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging information for fluent readers. Plus, the book includes 100 fun facts for quick and quirky information on all kinds of volcanoes, all around the world-and even some that are out of this world! The Facts Readers series bridges the gap between short, digestible...
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Help kids ages 6 to 9 discover the life of Malala Yousafzai-a story about standing up for education and equal rights
Malala Yousafzai became a brave activist while she was still a young girl. Before she fearlessly fought for girls' right to education, she was a thoughtful kid who enjoyed school, sports, and daydreaming. Then, Malala was told that girls would no longer be able to go to school. But she didn't let that stop her. Find out how Malala...
10) Stars
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Did you know that stars explode? Or that they can be different colors? Have you ever wondered how many stars exist in the universe or how they form? These are just a few of the topics covered through the pages of this book.
From supergiants to white dwarfs, and star clusters to supernovae, readers will be consumed with fascinating facts and information about these bright, beaming objects in our universe.Planets and stars, moons and galaxies! The...
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Mortimer T. Flightdeck, Ratonaut and Future YouTube Sensation, has big plans for ratkind.
A spot on the International Space Station (ISS) has opened up, and Mortimer, is not about to miss his chance to become an intergalactic space rat. And that's just the first step in his master plan to prove that rats are much better suited than humans for a future mission to Mars. He packs his camera and prepares to take to the internet with his evidence of rat...
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Orca footprints volume 27
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English
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"Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle-grade readers, this book examines how garbage hurts animals and their habitats. Illustrated with photographs throughout."-- Provided by publisher.
In neighborhoods, on farms, and in the wild, trash poses a threat to animals everywhere. They can get injured by or trapped in garbage, and eating it can make them sick. Galat examines how garbage hurts animals and their habitats. She shows that...
14) Make your mark, make a difference: a kid's guide to standing up for people, animals, and the planet
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Beyond Words
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[2024]
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English
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"Kids today are more aware than ever of the issues that impact people, animals, and the planet, but getting involved can be an overwhelming prospect. Make Your Mark, Make a Difference: A Kid's Guide to Standing Up for People, Animals, and the Planet provides middle grade readers with tools to help them become informed and effective activists with an approach that offers hope and perspective. From Black Lives Matter to climate change, the book leads...
16) Cats
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
2017
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English
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"Information and pictures of cats for young children"--
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National Geographic Children's Books
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©2017
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English
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"Kids will burst with excitement as they learn all about the science and wonder of volcanoes in this new National Geographic Kids Reader. The Level 3 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging information for fluent readers. Plus, the book includes 100 fun facts for quick and quirky information on all kinds of volcanoes, all around the world--and even some that are out of this world! The Facts Readers series bridges the gap between short, digestible...