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"Birds of the Tropics" is a captivating children's educational book that introduces young listeners to the dazzling world of tropical birds. Written with a delightful blend of fun and facts, this enchanting book is perfect for curious minds eager to explore the colorful, feathered wonders that call the tropics home.

Your child will learn about John's day-to-day life at home, bedtime, meal times, school time, and going to the zoo.

Welcome to Frozen Planet II. Dive under the ice ceiling and learn to swim with the seal pups, take to the skies with frozen flamingos, and settle in for a snooze with a windy walrus. Watch orcas sneak up on bowhead whales while they're relaxing in the spa, meet a Greenland shark that is easily 250 years old, and witness the polar bears who are finding their food closer and closer to humans. Hold your breath in the frozen forest where wolves play hide-and-seek with bison, and meet the lemmings that outwit an arctic fox by building their home right under her feet, buried deep beneath the snow.

Growing up on the family farm in Ballyfin, Ireland, Noel's childhood was spent tending to the cattle and sheep with his beloved sheepdog Pirate, providing him with solace from the kids that bullied him at school. It was this bond with animals that inspired him to become a vet - but not any only vet, a supervet! Noel has treated thousands of animals - many of whom were thought to be beyond help. In this inspiring audiobook, young listeners will discover the amazing stories of the animals he has saved.

Butterflies soar in the sunlight. While moths flutter under the moon and stars. Find out more about these mysterious and majestic insects similarities and differences, and their awestriking metamorphosis!

Play. Experiment. Innovate. Millbrook Press publishes informational titles for grades K–5. These fact-filled nonfiction books draw listeners in with engaging writing, fresh perspectives, unusual points of view, and a good dose of humor.

This impressive true story chronicles the life of Yoshi, a loggerhead turtle who was rescued by fishermen and then rehabilitated and cared for by scientists for many years. The scientists adored her, and Yoshi was happy in her aquarium home. But then, many years later, Yoshi let them know that it was time for her to move on. Would Yoshi be safe? Would she know what to do? After lots of preparation—and plenty of friendly back scratches for Yoshi—the determined loggerhead set off on her journey.

On this adventure we're going to meet some BIG CATS! Get ready to learn about tigers, lions, leopards, and many more as we encounter these amazing animals in their natural habitats.

All science classrooms discuss animals that hibernate during winter months, but few know about animals that estivate—a prolonged sleep during hot or dry periods. Learn about the reasons estivating animals become dormant—whether it's because warm weather threatens food supply or to avoid increased body temperatures. From the ladybug to the salamander, from the lungfish to the desert hedgehog, twelve estivating animals and their habits—both when sleeping and awake—are explained clearly and elegantly.

Karl is an Abyssinian ground hornbill with a special challenge. His lower bill had broken off and made eating difficult. Karl did a great job of adapting and finding new ways to eat, but he wasn't getting all the food he needed. His zookeepers at the National Zoo and friends at the Smithsonian Institute wanted to help. Could an old bird skeleton and a 3D printer give Karl a new beak? Karl's new adventure was about to begin!

Crocodiles are near the top of the food chain. They have keen senses that make them excellent hunters. Listeners will learn all about them, from how they find prey to how they train their young.

Dare to listen to this audibook and you'll find ticks, mosquitos, stingrays, elephants, jellyfish, and the particularly sucky lamprey. Sixteen slurpy poems from Jane Yolen and Heidi E.Y. Stemple introduce a suction-filled selection of animals and spotlight these stupendous suckers.

Great white sharks can weigh thousands of pounds, and their enormous tail fins send them zooming through the water in pursuit of prey. Find out how these top predators hunt and raise their young.

Owls are one of the world's top predators. These stealthy hunters can fly nearly silently, see long distances, and easily hear prey. Discover the hunting behaviors of owls and see how they train their owlets.

Eagles' feather-covered wings, sharp talons, and keen vision make them the top predators in their habitats. These excellent hunters can easily spot prey and glide through the air. Learn about the lives of eagles.

What do you know about jellyfish? Beginning listeners will get their feet wet with these literacy-building introductions to ocean animals.

Lions are deadly predators. Their size, keen eyesight, and razor-sharp teeth and claws help them take down prey. Find out how lions hunt, interact with other lions in their pride, and raise their young.

What do you know about starfish? Beginning listeners will get their feet wet with these literacy-building introductions to ocean animals.

Polar bears have amazing strength, teeth, and senses that make them one of nature's best hunters. Readers will learn all about these fierce predators, from their hunting behaviors to how they raise their cubs.

With their sharp senses, ability to run long distances, and powerful bites, wolves are top predators in their habitats. Find out how they work together to hunt and raise their young.