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English
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An evolutionary and cultural history of the pigeon takes readers from the dovecotes of ancient Egypt and trenches of World War I to the pigeon-racing societies and city park benches of the modern world, in an account that explores the pigeon's role as creature that is both wild and dependent on humans.
2022) The Birds of Pandemonium
Author
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
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"Michele Raffin has made an important contribution to saving endangered birds, and her book is a fascinating and rarely seen glimpse behind the scenes. The joy she gets from her close relationships with these amazing animals and her outsized commitment to them comes through loud and clear in this engaging and joyful book." -Dominick Dorsa, Curator of Birds, San Francisco Zoo
Each morning at first light, Michele Raffin awakens to the bewitching...
2024) Pablo and Birdy
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 6
Lexile measure
820L
Language
English
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Pablo, nearly ten, has many questions about his origins and how he arrived at Isla as a baby, but finding the answers may mean losing his lifetime companion, Birdy the parrot.
2025) Terror bird
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Series
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
610L
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and illustrations describe Phorusrhacos, how they lived, and how they became extinct"--Provided by publisher.
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Language
English
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"This accessible introductory guide features original photography tracking the growth and care of a small flock of backyard ducks, and addresses everything the beginner duck keeper needs to know to be successful, including breed selection, housing, feeding, health care, understanding behavior, and egg and meat production"--
2027) Meet a baby ostrich
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
720L
Language
English
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"Ostriches are the largest birds in the world, but they cannot fly. Ostrich chicks hatch from their eggs. Then they grow quickly. Chicks practice running. This makes their legs strong and fast. How do baby ostriches grow and change? Read this book to find out! This title also includes a life cycle diagram, a habitat map, fun facts, a glossary, and more!"--from Amazon.com.
2030) Great horned owls
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Simple text and full-color photographs describe great horned owls"-- Provided by publisher.
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Language
English
Description
"A narrative by the Tower of London's official Ravenmaster about what it's like to live among the ravens at England's most famous national monument, woven together with insight from folklore, history, and contemporary behavioral science about this unusual bird"-- Provided by publisher.
2032) What starts in an egg?
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Series
Lexile measure
230L
Language
English
Description
"Happy birthday! Big or small, soft or hard, an egg has a baby that grows inside. Crack open this book to meet some animals and the eggs they came from!"--
2035) All birds have anxiety
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Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
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Description
Life as a bird can be stressful! From worrying about airplanes, windows, and getting enough worms to eat, it is clear that birds can be anxious beings. Through a light-touch, quizzical depiction of bird behavior, All Birds Have Anxiety uses colorful images and astute explanations to explore with gentle humor what it means to live with anxiety day-to-day, and how to begin to deal with it.
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Series
Lexile measure
520L
Language
English
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Description
"In this title, early fluent readers follow Adam the Adélie penguin as he and his colony migrate north in the winter in search of open water and sun. Read along as Adam swims thousands of miles back to his nesting site in Antarctica in spring, where he builds a nest for his mate to lay eggs. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about...
2037) Goldfinches
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Series
Lexile measure
450L
Language
English
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Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces goldfinches to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
2038) Rome antics
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Lexile measure
880L
Language
English
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Description
A pigeon carrying an important message takes the reader on a unique tour which includes both ancient and modern parts of the city of Rome.
2040) We are a garden
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Little ones are invited to open the gate and crunch down the path to reveal a garden buzzing with life in this lyrical, interactive peep-through board book.
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