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1) Other birds
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English
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"Down a narrow alley in the small coastal town of Mallow Island, South Carolina, lies a stunning cobblestone building comprised of five apartments. It's called The Dellawisp and it is named after the tiny turquoise birds who inhabit the building, alongside the human tenants, and imbue it with an air of magical secrecy. When Zoey Hennessey comes to claim her deceased mother's apartment at The Dellawisp, she meets her quirky, enigmatic neighbors, including...
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Project Gutenberg
Language
English
Description
A series of essays on birds, bees, and other subjects ('Sharp Eyes,' 'The Apple,' 'A Taste of Maine Birch,' and 'Winter Neighbors.'
"The quiet enthusiasm of John Burroughs's essays is much healthier than the over-wrought dramatic action which sets all the nerves a-quiver,—nerves already stimulated to excess by the comedies and tragedies forced upon the daily lives of children. It is especially true of children living in crowded cities, shut away...
Author
Publisher
F+W Media
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
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Take a walk on the weird side!
Astronaut fish swimming in zero gravity? Fluffy little birds hungry for brains? Transformer butterflies morphing in midair? It's either a bad trip or one crazy safari.
Becky Crew takes you on the latter by mixing serious scientific facts with lighthearted anthropomorphic stories. Each animal profile starts with a short, humorous day-in-the-life-of bit that leads into the real science of these really strange
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English
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"From popular TV hosts and bestselling authors Bill and Willie Geist, a hilarious testament to the special nature of father-son relationships. In GOOD TALK, DAD, this talented father-son team shares stories of their funny and heartwarming relationship. Told in a unique back-and-forth banter style, this extended conversation riffs on everything from music and sports to summer camp, driving lessons, and family life. Imagine Big Russ & Me meets Sh*t...
7) Garden Allies: The Insects, Birds, and Other Animals That Keep Your Garden Beautiful and Thriving
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Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
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The birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects that inhabit our yards and gardens are overwhelmingly on our side-they are not our enemies, but instead our allies. They pollinate our flowers and vegetable crops, and they keep pests in check. In Garden Allies, Frédérique Lavoipierre shares fascinating portraits of these creatures, describing their life cycles and showing how they keep the garden's ecology in balance. Also included is helpful information...
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"The birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects that inhabit our yards and gardens are overwhelmingly on our side--they are not our enemies, but instead our allies. They pollinate our flowers and vegetable crops, and they keep pests in check. In Garden Allies, Frédérique Lavoipierre shares fascinating portraits of these creatures, describing their life cycles and showing how they keep the garden's ecology in balance. Also included is helpful information...
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Publisher
F. Watts
Pub. Date
1989.
Language
English
Description
Discusses birds of prey, what makes them different from other birds, and how to observe them. Also describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various species ofvultures, eagles, kites, hawks, falcons, and owls.
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Publisher
Hachette Audio
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Bill Geist—the beloved, award-winning, long-time special correspondent for "CBS: Sunday Morning," whose debut Little League Confidential was a New York Times bestseller in hardcover and paper—and Willie Geist, the Today Show host, popular member of MSNBC's "Morning Joe," and author of the best-selling American Freak Show—have begun an extended conversation between father and son on areas of mutual interest, agreement,...
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