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This is a tiny fragile snake

Interweaving the messages "do no harm" and "help whenever possible," this collection of fifteen poems explores close encounters with animals in various environments.

 
The seventh direction - a legend of creation

"In order to protect this precious creation, Wakȟaaŋ Tȟaaŋka needed to hide it where it would always be safe and turned to our animal relatives for help. Together, they found the perfect place. Do you know where they chose? The Seventh Direction: A Legend of Creation is not just a book; it's an immersive experience that invites children to explore a world of cultural richness, creativity, and the interconnectedness of all things"--

 
The noisy puddle - a vernal pool through the seasons

This immersive introduction to a vernal pool - an ever-changing puddle habitat - encourages young naturalists and future water stewards to listen, watch and witness the seasonal changes of this "now-you-see-me, now-you-don't" wetland wonder and its inhabitants.

 
Kid-ventors - 35 real kids and their amazing inventions

"From Popsicles and swim fins to robots and glitter shooting prosthetics, this middle grade nonfiction debut is full of fun and inspiring stories about real kid inventors and some of their most amazing inventions"--

 
Great gusts - winds of the world and the science behind them

Exploring 14 winds of the world, from Japan's blustery oroshi to Hawai'i's sweet-smelling moani, this dynamic collection of poems reflects the characteristics and sometimes the location of each wind--includes sidebars with scientific facts and meteorological details.

 
Gluskonba and the maple trees

"Fully illustrated picture book telling a traditional Abenaki story, presented in English as well as in the Abenaki language"--

 
Exclusion and the Chinese American story

"The story of American from the Chinese American perspective"--

 
Dive! - the story of breathing underwater

"DIVE! is a fascinating introduction to the comprehensive, world history of diving by award-winning artist Chris Gall. How do you breathe underwater? What tools can we use to go deeper and deeper into the oceans? And...what's down there? Two-thirds of ourEarth is covered in ocean, yet only 5% of it has been explored. DIVE deep into our long history of sea exploration to learn why, how, and when humans have dived, and uncover our biggest questions about what hides in the Earth's deepest waters. P

 
The wildlife watching encyclopedia

The Wildlife Watching Encyclopedia establishes the basics of finding and identifying wildlife, including looking for tracks and listening for calls. Alongside text that describes animal behavior and habitat, readers will learn the importance of respecting wildlife and how to prepare for a successful wildlife watching adventure. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index.

 

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