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This book contains all the information a bird seeker needs to know to help match their lifestyle to a type of bird. Over a dozen pet bird profiles contain information on colour varieties, gender identities, diet, health, housing, companionship, noise level, ability to talk and mimic, tamability and playfulness. Each bird profile is accompanied by a photo. By the author of Dog Breeds: Which is Your Perfect Pet? and Cat Breeds: Which is Your Perfect...
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"Feathered Friends Speak: Mastering Parrot Communication & Training" is a transformative guide that unveils the secrets to developing a profound connection with your parrot. Through expert insights, practical exercises, and heartwarming stories, this book empowers parrot owners to understand the intricate language of their feathered companions. From the basics of parrot care to advanced training techniques, readers will discover how to foster an environment...
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Ever wonder what it's like to have a zoo in your backyard? The dream isn't as far-fetched as you think.Michael Holmes and his mother did it. And this book recounts every animal they saw in their zoo that had no cages, and could be visited by birds and animals at will.All it took was wild idea, and few hundred dollars of animal food. Welcome to the backyard zoo!
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Nero: for thousands of years his name has stood synonymous with the Roman Empire. But why? What was it about this enigmatic personality that catapulted him into becoming Emperor as a 16-year-old? It was at a time when Rome not only ruled the world, but also managed to house 1 million inhabitants - a population achievement not reached for almost a further 2,000 years when Queen Victoria reigned in London. In his heyday, pagan priests proclaimed that...
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About the Book Rhea and Other Ratites looks at and compares the social structures, breeding, and management of these fascinating creatures both in captivity and in the wild. About the Author Donald Bruning, Ph.D. grew up on a dairy farm in Colorado, where he developed a love for animals. In college and graduate school, his interest in zoology grew rapidly and after his first course in ornithology, he knew it was what he wanted to do. After completing...
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Avid North American birders share wit, wisdom, advice, and what fuels their passion for birds. Birding gets you outside, helps you de-stress, exercises your body and mind, puts your day-to-day problems in perspective, and can be lots of fun. Birders know this, and in this collection of thirty-seven brief essays, birders from diverse backgrounds share their sense of wonder, joy, and purpose about their passion (and sometimes obsession). From the Pacific...
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Ce livre est une plongée captivante dans le monde éthéré des oiseaux, offrant une exploration riche et approfondie de leur diversité, de leurs comportements intrigants et de l'impact vital qu'ils ont sur notre planète. Chaque chapitre offre une perspective unique, de la biologie fascinante aux migrations extraordinaires, en passant par les défis de conservation. Cet ouvrage vous invite à découvrir la beauté de ces créatures ailées tout...
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"In 2016, author Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the world: Hatred and misinformation became a daily presence on social media, and the country felt more divisive than ever. In search of peace, Tan turned toward the natural world just beyond her window and, specifically, the birds flocking to the feeders in her yard. But what began as an attempt to find solace turned into something far greater--an opportunity to savor quiet moments during...
9) Superpuffin
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Superpuffin is no ordinary puffin. He can fly at twenty times the speed of sound. He lives in a burrow on the cliffs at Sumburgh Head in Shetland. His friend Thomas lives in a bungalow in Bayswater, New Zealand. One night Superpuffin collects Thomas and 45 minutes later they land on a beach in Shetland where the otters are playing...
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Puffernut Flies South is a warm hearted fantasy for the young and the young at heart. A careless moment and an unplanned escape plunge Puffernut, a young cockatiel, into the wondrous world beyond his cage. When he discovers that he can't find his way back, the best day of his life quickly turns from exciting to a little scary. Led astray by strangers, Puffernut embarks on a misdirected search for home. As his unplanned flight of passage takes him...
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How and when does music become possible? Is it a matter of biology, or culture, or an interaction between the two? Revolutionizing the way we think about the core values of music and human exceptionalism, Hollis Taylor takes us on an outback road trip to meet the Australian pied butcherbird. Recognized for their distinct timbre, calls, and songs, both sexes of this songbird sing in duos, trios, and even larger choirs, transforming their flute-like...
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In a farm plagued by mischievous crows, the farmer's prized fruits and vegetables are constantly under threat. Tired of the endless battles, the farmer crafts what he believes to be the most intimidating scarecrow imaginable. Yet, this is no ordinary scarecrow. Armed not with fright but with magic words, the scarecrow surprises everyone by forging an unexpected bond. Dive into a heartwarming tale of friendship and understanding in The Scarecrow That...
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Supernorie is nae oardinary tammie norie. He can flee at twinty times da speed o soond. He bydes in a burrow on da cliff edge at Sumburgh Head in Shetland. His peerie pal Thomas bydes in a peerie hoose in Bayswater, New Zealand. Ee night Supernorie comes alang tae git Thomas an 45 meenits laeter dey land on a beach in Shetland whaar twartree draatsis ir playin...
15) Flamingos
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The first things kids notice about flamingos is their startling color: pink! But there's so much more the know about these leggy birds. First of all, despite how still they seem to stand at the zoo, flamingos fly in the wild! This volume introduces even more fun facts about flamingos, written in language chosen especially for the youngest readers. From flamingo habitats to why they look so pink, the information engages young bird enthusiasts as well...
16) Cardinals
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It's exciting to spot a male cardinal on a snowy day, his red feathers standing out against the white of the snow. But these birds are fun for young bird watchers to see at any time of year! In this book, beginnings readers meet the lovely cardinal. The main content includes where cardinals can be found, what they eat, the different colors of males and females, nesting, and babies. Written with the youngest readers in mind, each spread features achievable,...
17) Nog the Parrot
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"Now Nog was very special
And everyone could see,
That one day he would spread his wings,
And fly up to a tree!"
Will Nog succeed in his dream? And will his hedgehog friends be able to help him make his dream a reality?
A delightful tale for children and parents alike.
18) Penguins
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Many young readers like penguins because of their cute waddle or their fluffy chicks. Penguins are fun to watch slide down the snow and ice of their home into the water to look for fish. In this book, readers can find out more about what penguins eat, how they care for their chicks, their special body parts, and more. Written for beginning readers, each spread features complete sentences, perfect for practicing reading fluency as well as full-color...
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Chan e fachach àbhaisteach a th' anns an Fhachach Draoidheachd. 'S urrainn dha itealaich aig fichead turas astar na fuaime. Tha e a' fuireach ann am fach os cionn a' bhearraidh aig Ceann Sumburgh ann an Sealtainn. Tha a charaid Tòmas a' fuireach ann an taigh ann am Bayswater ann an Sealainn Nuadh. Tha am Fachach Draoidheachd a' cèilidh air Tòmas aon oidhche is trì cairtealan na h-uarach an dèidh sin, tha iad air tràigh ann an Sealtainn far...
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