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1) Birds
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IG 870L
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This field guide highlights 100 birds found throughout the world. Readers will gain a greater understanding about the behaviors and appearance of each bird and will be able to identify these creatures after seeing the vivid photographs and useful labels within the book. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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You love your pet bird, even when he misbehaves, but how can you train him with compassion? Birds off the Perch proves that rewarding good behavior is kinder and more effective than traditional discipline through punishment. This revolutionary approach combines the expertise of an animal behaviorist, a companion parrot consultant and a veterinarian who use "family therapy techniques" -- such as learning to respect the bird's boundaries and viewing...
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See the intimate lives of birds as never before! Laura Erikson and Marie Read document the family lives of more than 50 common North American birds through breathtaking close-up photography. Stunning images of hummingbirds, owls, tanagers, and more showcase different stages of avian development and capture the loving bond that exists within each bird family. Bird enthusiasts of all feathers will cherish these beautiful images of courting, nest construction,...
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From the birds who wake us in the morning with their cheerful chorus to those who flock to our feeders and brighten a gloomy winter day, birds fascinate us with their lively and interesting behavior and provide essential services from controlling pest populations to pollinating crops. And yet for all the benefits they provide, many species across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio are in danger of extinction due to
...6) Birds
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IG 460L
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From small sparrows to large ostriches, birds come in all sizes. Most birds fly, but some run, swim, or swoop. Find out more inside about their diets, life cycles, and homes.
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Hummingbirds have always held popular appeal, with their visual brilliance, extraordinary flight dexterity, jewel-like color, and remarkably small size. This is the first book to profile all 338 known species, from the Saw-billed Hermit to the Scintillant Hummingbird. Every bird is shown life-size in glorious full-color photographs. Every species profile includes a flight map and key statistics, as well as information about behavior, plumage, and...
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The adorable conure, named for its conically shaped tail, is one of the world's favorite parrots and the subject of this Complete Care Made Easy pet guide that presents new and experienced bird keepers with insight into every aspect of selecting, caring for, and maintaining well-behaved happy pet birds. Bird specialist and trainer Nikki Moustaki has written an ideal introductory pet guide about the boisterous conure, with chapters on the characteristics...
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Los diamantes son unos maravillosos pájaros exóticos que, criados en cautividad, no pierden su alegría y animan la casa con su belleza y vivacidad. No existen demasiadas especies, y su identificación no es demasiado complicada. Gracias a las fichas explicativas de este libro, podrá reconocerlos fácilmente. Pero el contenido va más allá de la mera descripción: también se examinan las posibilidades de convivencia entre las distintas especies....
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Author Nikki Moustaki certainly cannot resist the splendid lovebird, and her valentine to this irresistible avian wonder is the subject of this Complete Care Made Easy pet guide. This colorful guide offers vital information to both new and experienced bird keepers about this hookbilled parrot, covering all aspects of selecting, caring for, and maintaining well-behaved happy pet birds. Bird specialist and trainer Moustaki has written an ideal introductory...
18) Parrotlets. Parrotlet Owners Manual. Parrotlet Book for Care, Environment, Training, Health, Feed
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There is a wave of new predatory acts done toward children of ages 15 -18 years of age. I believe this is due to the information of technology phase, child pornography and our global world. Children are, categorized by sexual offenders in myriad of ways; however, sex trafficking and sexual indecencies of the particular ages of 15- 18 years of age has now turned its focus on cultural dating. Willful dating of this age bracket with intimate partners...
19) The Complete Guide to Raising and Showing Chickens: A Comprehensive Handbook for Beginners and Exp
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The Complete Guide To Raising And Showing Chickens: A Comprehensive Handbook For Beginners And Experienced Chicken KeepersThis book is intended for chicken enthusiasts, farmers, poultry keepers, and anyone interested in raising chickens.The main focus of this book is the practical aspects of raising and showing chickens, tailored to both beginners and experienced chicken keepers. It promises a comprehensive guide for the reader to learn about this...
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What follows is a compact miscellany of chicken wisdom-a lively and amusing collection of quotations from past authorities on all things chicken, interspersed with brief editorial comments and complemented by wonderful illustrations. Whether a single sentence or several paragraphs, selections are all little known and long on charm. In Praise of Chickens can be savored in small pieces or enjoyably devoured all at once. It includes a demonstration of...
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