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Understanding someone who belongs to another species can be transformative. No one knows this better than author, naturalist, and adventurer Sy Montgomery. To research her books, Sy has traveled the world and encountered some of the planet's rarest and most beautiful animals. From tarantulas to tigers, Sy's life continually intersects with and is informed by the creatures she meets. This restorative memoir reflects on the personalities and quirks...
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Presents a collection of hilarious true stories about mischievous critters features a rascally band of bunnies, a rescue pup who will eat anything and a sneaky bear with a taste for treats.
Publisher
Big Picture Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"From a flamboyance of flamingos to a conspiracy of lemurs, this is a fabulous celebration of animals and birds from around the globe. Discover the weird and wonderful collective names for each creature and catch a glimpse of their worlds. With simple search-and-find games on every page, this is the perfect gift for curious young minds.--
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Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"lizard-loving cat; the litters of puppies who befriend pigs; and that's only the beginning! These uplifting tales are paired with amazing National Geographic photos and loads of animal facts. There's tons of fuzzy, furry, feathery fun on every page, and throughout these tales, one message shines through: Best friends come in all different shapes and sizes."-- provided by publisher.
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Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that rats can be heroes? So can a humpback whale! Discover incredible true stories about animals that have rescued humans-and other animals-in a book sure to appeal to animal lovers everywhere"--
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Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
The veterinarian author relates stories revealing that llamas do not enjoy having their toenails trimmed, Scottish Highland cattle prefer each other to their medical caregivers, and amorous burros need to be neutered expediently.
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Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Heroes come in all shapes and sizes -- and many hail from the animal kingdom! Get ready to meet animals that made significant contributions to mankind and accomplished great things in their lifetimes. From top dog Sergeant Stubby, who earned a medal for his brave actions in World War I, to Winter, the courageous dolphin who received a prosthetic tail, this collection of short stories is inspirational, hilarious, and action-packed. Each tale is paired...
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Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"We often read heroic stories of brave people who made their mark on history. But did you know there are some pretty courageous creatures in our world, too? This captivating collection gathers fifty heartwarming, surprising, and powerful true stories of animals around the world who displayed immense bravery, aided in groundbreaking discoveries, and showed true friendship. Featuring a range of animals-from heroes to helpers, adventurers to achievers,...
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Millions follow Antin and his wildlife adventures through social media, and in his popular Animal Planet television show Evan Goes Wild. Here he takes us to the deep blue seas swimming with forty foot whale sharks, to jungles filled with venomous snakes who are more afraid of you than you are of them, and a race across the savannah and against the clock to save rhinos from the clutches of poachers. Part memoir, travelogue, and conservation wake up...
17) On animals
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English
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'How we interact with animals has preoccupied philosophers, poets, and naturalists for ages,' writes Susan Orlean. Since the age of six, when Orlean wrote and illustrated a book called Herbert the Near-Sighted Pigeon, she's been drawn to stories about how we live with animals, and how they abide by us. Now, in On Animals, she examines animal-human relationships through the compelling tales she has written over the course of her celebrated career....
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