Children’s / Teenage general interest: Nature, animals, the natural world

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Book SynopsisAward-winning author April Pulley Sayre explores everyone's favorite impertinent birds--seagulls--examining their intelligence, behavior, and surprisingly widespread habitat in this STEAM nonfiction picture book.Did you know that seagulls sometimes live far from the sea--near a lake or farm, or even in a desert? Or that they are omnivores, eating everything from fish and clams, to grasshoppers and mice, and even to blueberries? Or that they dance? These birds are full of surprises! Join April Pulley Sayre as she poetically describes the curious behaviors and wide-ranging habitats of one of the most graceful birds to soar in the sky.

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Book SynopsisAn NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book for StudentsA New York State Charlotte Award Nominee"Excellently illustrated and providing a treasure trove of interesting information about symbiotic relationships." --BooklistHeard about the fish that clean shark teeth? Or the frog that lives with a tarantula? Welcome to the weird world of symbiosis?where animals form incredible relationships.Macken Murphy, host of the popular animal podcast Species, introduces his favourite symbiotic relationships in his first kids? nonfiction book, Animal Sidekicks. Along the way he explains the cool science behind the baffling behaviour of some animals?from friendly alliances to pesky parasites. Alongside him, illustrator Dragan Kordic skillfully brings to life head-scratching relationships in nature, including:? The crab that wears a sea urchin as a hat? The bat that goes to bed inside a plant? The warthog that likes a mongoose massageYou?ll even find out about symbiotic relationships including YOU! (Hint?is your head ever itchy?) By the end of the book you won?t look at nature in the same way again!

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Book SynopsisHead to the mountains of China to study panda bears in this beautiful nonfiction field guide for kids.You might know that pandas like to snack on bamboo, but there's so much more to find out about this mysterious black-and-white bear! Turn the pages to discover where pandas like to spend their summers, and how cute they are as newly-born cubs. Filled with simple science and plenty of animal facts, this book also explains how poaching and deforestation made pandas an endangered speciesand what needs to be done to protect their habitats in the future.Written by giant panda expert Vanessa Hull, and featuring stunning illustrations by Charlotte Molas, Giant Panda (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.

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Book Synopsis? Selected as one of the Best Nature Books of 2022 by Kirkus Reviews ?? Selected as one of the Best Informational Books of 2022 for Older Readers by Chicago Public Library ?"A book worth returning to multiple times. A fascinating primer on the intricacies of ecosystems." -- Kirkus, starred reviewDiscover inspiring stories of wildlife brought back from the brink of extinction a perfect gift for kids who care about the environment!Rewilding means returning animals or plants to places where they used to live. In this book, acclaimed conservation biologist and science communicator David A. Steen introduces children to the scientists determined to turn back the hands of time to create a greener future. Read about awe-inspiring rewilding projects, including: The wolves that returned to Yellowstone National Park and dramatically improved the ecosystem The beavers reintroduced to their old territories to build dams to stop them flooding The Galápagos giant tortoises who beat the odds to survive extinction and return to their island homeThroughout the heartwarming true stories, beautifully illustrated by award-winning artist Chiara Fedele, children will learn how different species evolved to live side by side and will see what it takes to be a conservation scientist. They might even be inspired to become a wildlife activist themselves!By the end of the book kids will be left with a key message: it's not too late to fix the planet.

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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 SynopsisHead on safari to the grasslands of Africa to study African elephants in this beautiful nonfiction field guide for kids.You might know that African elephants are the largest land animals on Earth, but there's so much more to learn about these tusked creatures. Turn the pages to find out why the grandmother is in charge of an elephant family, and why big ears help elephants cool down! Meet a baby elephant as it takes its first steps, and discover how to tell the difference between an African elephant and an Asian elephant. The book also looks at the conservation challenges these iconic animals face due to climate change and ivory poaching.Written by elephant expert Dr. Festus W. Ihwagi and featuring stunning illustrations by Nic Jones, African Elephant (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, Emperor Penguin

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Book SynopsisHead down under to study koalas in this beautiful nonfiction field guide for kids.You might know that baby koalas spend time in their mother?s pouches, but there?s so much more to learn about these Australian marsupials! Turn the pages to discover why they spend 15 hours a day asleep, and how scientists use drones to monitor koala populations. Filled with simple science and plenty of animal facts, this book also explains why koalas love to munch eucalyptus leaves, and why they are most certainly not bears! It also looks at the conservation challenges these iconic animals face due to climate change and forest fires.Written by Professor Chris Daniels and featuring stunning illustrations by Marianne Lock, Koala (Young Zoologist) is part of an exciting 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, Emperor Penguin, Honey Bee

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Book SynopsisLearn about animals and get grooving with this fun and lively picture book from a renowned STEAM expert and arts educator!Discover the amazing ways that animals use movement to communicate! Lighthearted text and vibrant illustrations teach readers how peacocks strut and honeybees waggle, and even invites kids to get up and try out some animal-inspired dance moves themselves!

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