Children’s / Teenage general interest: Birds

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Book Synopsis"Up close and personal with the world's largest penguin... Informative and winning." -- KirkusTake to the Antarctic ice to study emperor penguins in this beautiful nonfiction field guide for kids.You might know that emperor penguins are the largest penguin species, but there's so much more to learn about this flightless bird. Turn the pages to discover what makes them undertake epic journeys every year, and how scientists have spotted their poop from space! Filled with simple science and plenty of animal facts, this book also explains what makes emperor penguins such great ocean swimmers, and how their cute chicks manage to stay warm in freezing Antarctic conditions. It also looks at the conservation challenges these iconic animals face due to climate change and melting sea ice.Written by penguin professor Dr. Michelle LaRue and featuring stunning illustrations by Pham Quang Phuc, Emperor Penguin (Young Zoologist) is part of an exciting new series of animal books from Neon Squid aiming to inspire the next generation of biologists and conservationists.Also available: Humpback Whale, Giant Panda, African Elephant

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Book SynopsisSet over a 24-hour period, meet speedy ostriches, tiny hummingbirds, and majestic eagles in this kids' nonfiction book about the coolest birds in the world.Soar through the skies to follow the lives of our feathered friends as they fight, dance, and play their way through their day. Ornithologist Dr. Alex Bond tells the story of the world's most amazing birds in the style of a nature documentary, including gentle science explanations perfect for future biologists. Witness incredible moments including: A bald eagle on a fishing trip Pink flamingos dancing to impress potential mates A barn owl hunting in the duskBeautifully illustrated by Henry Rancourt and packed with animal facts, Birds (A Day in the Life) encourages kids to look at the incredible roles wild birds play in ecosystems across the globe.Also available: Bugs, Big Cats, Sharks, Horses

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Book SynopsisCount down from ten like never before with this uniquely beautiful interactive picture book for fans of Eric Carle books! Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and early readers who are learning numbers and learning how to count, or for anyone who wants a great bedtime book.Ten on a twig, just passing time... One falls off, and then there are nine.Watch the birds fall as the pages turn in this interactive picture book from the publisher of the Don't Push the Button series! In this charming, deceptively simple counting book, ten birds sit on a twig. As each falls off, they take a piece of the twig with them, and in the end, they have a new home—just in time to say goodnight. This delightful, fun read is great for bedtime or playtime. The cleverly die-cut pages are great for anyone who loves the format of A Very Hungry Caterpillar and will delight young readers. Counting down introduces the concept of subtraction in a natural way, and the varying lengths of the pages means the birds disappear off the twig as you turn the page.Children learning how to count will be mesmerized by the actions that happen with the page turns. It encourages repetition and rereads, and is sure to help many kids remember their numbers as they laugh along the way. Parents who want Montessori toys for toddlers will appreciate this tactile and repetitive approach to learning numbers, paired with simple, bold and cute art that looks great in any home. And the strong pages, perfect for grabby little hands, makes this a great next step up from board books for babies."In much the same way Eric Carle utilizes the pages in The Very Hungry Caterpillar to show the little critter eating its way through the week, Cole uses pages of increasing width to show how the twig grows shorter as each bird falls and marches off purposefully with the others. Stylistically, the book is captivating. Sure to delight readers. Who knew that turning the pages could be the best part of a book?"—Kirkus ReviewsPerfect for anyone who wants: Homeschool material for preschoolers working on their numbers or who need math picture books Unique and sweet bedtime books for toddlers Stylish baby shower gifts and gifts for kids birthdays Animal books for kids or children's bird books Montessori materials for preschoolTrade Review"Captivating." - Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisThirteen-year-old Kate, who belongs to a family of werewolves in a cabin in the woods, thinks she'd rather turn into a duck each full moonthat is if a werewolf-hunting journalist doesn't track down her family first!

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Book SynopsisIn this fun informational picture book, children can test their knowledge of birds, one body part at a time.

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Book SynopsisFrom award-winning author and illustrator Jeanne Willis and Susan Varley comes this brave look at why being in love doesn't always mean choosing to be together. "Mole, why won't you marry me?" sang a lonely bird in the maple tree. Bird and Mole are in love. Mole lives underground and loves to be in the dark under his hill, but Bird lives in the trees and loves to be high up in the sky... so when Bird asks Mole to marry him, will they be able to make it work? Will love be enough?Trade Review"Perfectly-pitched and a joy to read aloud" -- Joanne Owen * LoveReading4Kids *

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Book SynopsisWhat is a living thing? Where do animals live? What do animals eat? How do they move and grow? Learn the answers to these questions in this exciting new series. With easy-to-read text and informative diagrams, this series offers a simple introduction to the animals, plants and insects that live in our world.

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Book SynopsisOwen Davey’s popular non-fiction series continues with a lushly illustrated guide to penguins from the Antarctic to tropical climates like beaches, and coastal forests."Stunning illustrations and clear readable text combine to make this large format book about all types of penguins a sure hit with animal-loving patrons."—STARRED REVIEW School Library Journal"Enough penguin facts to keep even David Attenborough busy." —The Tiny Activist Did you know that penguins can hold their breath for over half an hour? Or that they can swim four times faster than an Olympic swimmer? And they don’t just live in icy Antarctica! You can find them on sandy beaches in South Africa and other more tropical locations too.Take a plunge into this fascinating illustrated guide to our feathered friends, the penguins. From the tiny fairy penguin that is no bigger than a ruler, to the emperor penguin that is over a meter tall, find out where they live, what they eat and how we can protect them.Those familar with National Geographic Kids books and the other Owen Davey books in the series including Bonkers About Beetles and Fanatical About Frogs will enjoy our newest fact-filled animal encyclopedia on pop culture's favorite bird, and our favorite winter animal!Trade ReviewSelected for the CBC's 2022 August Hot Off The Press Reading List"Stunning illustrations and clear readable text combine to make this large format book about all types of penguins a sure hit with animal-loving patrons." —STARRED REVIEW School Library Journal"Enough penguin facts to keep even David Attenborough busy."—The Tiny Activist"I never tire of Davey’s gorgeous illustrations. His graphic design background is evident and always so appealing! You don’t want to miss any of the titles in this incredible nonfiction series!"—Little Cub Literacy

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Book SynopsisA charming, witty picture book about wacky inventions and working together."Girl-power, engineering and community action, all wrapped up in a miniature world. Marvellous!" –Caryl Hart, author of Girls Can do Anything"Bright spark Edie is sure to inspire young tinkerers and inventors small (and big) as they get lost in a world of imagination, gorgeously surprising illustration details and some super smart girl-powered ideas." –Kate Pankhurst, creator of Fantastically Great Women seriesEdie may be tiny, but she’s the most brilliant inventor! Her inventions, such as her potato powered streetlight and fan-powered bus have helped transform the lives of everyone who lives in Tiny Town. Edie’s inventions are always the biggest kept secret, and she certainly doesn’t need any help. Afterall, everyone knows that the best inventors do it all by themselves, right? But when Edie can’t find a way to solve her biggest problem yet – Michael, a wily magpie with a penchant for other people’s things – she must find a way to work with the whole of Tiny Town to stop the thief.Trade Review"Girl-power, engineering and community action, all wrapped up in a miniature world. Marvellous!"–Caryl Hart, author of Girls Can do Anything"Bright spark Edie is sure to inspire young tinkerers and inventors small (and big) as they get lost in a world of imagination, gorgeously surprising illustration details and some super smart girl-powered ideas."–Kate Pankhurst, creator of Fantastically Great Women series

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Book SynopsisDid you know a pigeon can fly faster than a car and farther than a small airplane? Or that they have something unusual in common with penguins, flamingos, and even the dodo? With his trademark mix of humor, well-researched facts, and artistry, Kevin McCloskey delivers the straight poop on these humble creatures, which turn out to be...coo, coo, COOL!Kevin McCloskey, who teaches illustration at Kutztown University in Pennsylvania, learned about pigeons from Vinnie Torre, one of Hoboken’s last pigeon racers. He dedicated this book to his children, even if his daughter is a little skittish on the subject since a flock of pigeons descended on the family during a visit to London’s Trafalgar Square. He says he considered painting the pictures here on roofing material (because pigeons flock to roofs) but settled instead for painting on a pigeon-blue Fabriano paper, the kind used by Picasso.Trade ReviewBank Street College of Education’s Best Children's Books of the Year 2017 Chicago Public Library’s "Best of the Best" 2016 Cooperative Children's Book Center Choices 2017: Science, Technology, and the Natural World "Budding naturalists who dug We Dig Worms! will, well, coo over this similarly enlightening accolade . . . Another feather in McCloskey's cap." - Kirkus Reviews STARRED REVIEW ". . . smoothly mixing naturalism with offbeat visual humor." - Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW "Funny and informative, this attractive work of graphic nonfiction offers emerging comics readers an intriguing look at a commonly dismissed and ignored animal." - School Library Journal "A playful and informative take on the ubiquitous, under-appreciated pigeon." - Booklist "This paean to the worm is a winning combination of facts and gross-out fun." - New York Times "Delivered with a sense of gusto and humor." - Comics Worth Reading "This 36-page book for first readers teaches humorous and fascinating facts about those cooing birds that every child sees almost every day." - Fred Patten Reviews

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