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In this young readers edition of the New York Times bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-winning The Sixth Extinction, Elizabeth Kolbert tells us why and how human beings have altered life on the planet in a way no species has before.

Corn. Chocolate. Fishing hooks. Boats that float. Insulated double-walled construction. Recorded history and folklore. Life-saving disinfectant. Forest fire management. Our lives would be unrecognizable without these, and countless other, scientific discoveries and technological inventions from Indigenous North Americans. Spanning topics from transportation to civil engineering, hunting technologies, astronomy, brain surgery, architecture, and agriculture, Indigenous Ingenuity is a wide-ranging STEM offering that answers the call for Indigenous nonfiction by reappropriating hidden history.

Did you know that a lion can eat hundreds of pounds of meat at a time, as much as is found in four hundred hamburgers? How about that lions are the only kind of cat that lives, hunts, and eats in a group? Or that a lion's roar can be heard up to five miles away? Perfect for all animal lovers—and lion fans in particular—this audiobook is filled with all the facts you need to know to become a lion expert!

Did you know that a polar bear's fur looks white only because it reflects the light around it, and that its skin is jet-black underneath? How about that a polar bear can swim constantly for days at a time? Or that male polar bears can weigh as much as ten men? Perfect for all animal lovers—and polar bear fans in particular—this audiobook is filled with all the facts you need to know to become a polar bear expert!

In Nerdy Babies: Ocean, follow our intrepid infants into the watery depths. Check out animals, plants, and fish that live in the ocean. Plus, learn about the unique ecosystem in this simple text written in question-and-answer format.

In Nerdy Babies: Weather, follow our intrepid babies into the eye of the storm. Experience sunshine, wind, rain, and other weather patterns. Plus, learn about how we predict the weather in this simple text written in question-and-answer format.

In this entertaining young readers edition of the environmental studies classic, Michael Pollan demonstrates how people and domesticated plants have formed a reciprocal relationship. He links four fundamental human desires—sweetness, beauty, energy, and control—with the plants that satisfy them: the apple, the tulip, coffee, and the potato. In telling the stories of four familiar species, Pollan illustrates how the plants have evolved to satisfy humankind’s most basic yearnings. And just as we’ve benefited from these plants, we have also helped them to thrive.

Animals of the Arctic is an enchanting and educational children's book that takes young listeners on a captivating journey into the icy wonderland of the Arctic. Through vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, this book introduces children to the incredible animals that call the Arctic home.

Get up close to nature with naturalist and TV presenter Chris Packham CBE and encounter the amazing animal superheroes that will help us save the world.

Les animaux en ont assez de voir mis en péril leur milieu naturel et la survie de leur espèce, ils décident de prendre la parole et lancent l'alerte ! Dans chaque épisode, ils nous donnent des informations documentaires sur leur mode de vie et leur rôle au sein du vivant. Ils nous racontent également les bonnes initiatives prises pour leur venir en aide. Les 7 animaux qui se rebellent : l'orang-outan, la chauve-souris, la tortue verte, l'ours polaire, l'abeille, l'éléphant et le tigre.

Why do some animals migrate? In this story, listeners will learn about the journeys of animals to find more food or to seek better weather. Six animals—a wildebeest, bat, tern, godwit, dragonfly, and penguin—describe what makes their migrations amazing.

Learn about the plant and animal life a pond supports. Duckweed, beetles, birds, and turtles call enjoy the environment of a pond.

Was für eine Tat! Ein rosa Plüschkaninchen überfällt die Bärstädter Bank und verschwindet mitsamt der fetten Beute im Raum Elchwinkel. Fritz Fuchs hilft seinem Freund, dem Polizisten Götz Prutz, bei der Ermittlung. Am Bauwagen entdeckt Fritz zuerst das Kostüm und später auch das Geld. Doch was die kriminaltechnische Untersuchung herausfindet, mag er nicht glauben: Ordnungsamtmann Kluthe soll der Täter sein - überführt durch eine schlüssige Indizienkette. Konnte sich Fritz so im allerordentlichsten Bürger Bärstadts täuschen?

Südafrika und seine traumhafte Tierwelt, Fritz ist begeistert. Er besucht Kira und ihre Tochter auf einer Farm in der Wildnis. Doch die Idylle ist in Gefahr. Ständig gibt es unerklärliche Schäden. Die Touristen bleiben aus. Doch Tierärztin Kira braucht sie, um das einmalige Reservat zu unterhalten. Was hat der dubiose Nachbar Tyron damit zu tun? Fritz will erst abreisen, wenn er den wahren Grund aufgedeckt hat.

Herr Kluthe bekommt einen Goldhamster, ein Geschenk seiner Mutti. Ausgerechnet, wo er doch Angst vor Tieren hat. Fritz Fuchs hilft aus und will dem kleinen Nager zu einem angenehmen Zuhause bei dem Ordnungsamtmann verhelfen. Weniger weil er Herrn Kluthe mag, sondern weil er mit dem Tier mitfühlt. Doch der Hamster haut dabei ab, und der daran mitschuldige Fritz startet eine Suchkampagne. Tatsächlich wird ein Hamster gefunden. Doch der entpuppt sich als seltener, einheimischer Feldhamster.

Wolverines are excellent scavengers with a keen sense of smell and the skills to find meals. Learn about the lives of wolverines, including how they search for food, find a mate, and raise their young.

From Buffy Silverman, author of On a Gold-Blooming Day and On a Snow-Melting Day, comes the third installment of a seasonal celebration. With winter's arrival, plants and animals hunker down for the cold season. Rhyming text sparkles in this wonderful story that encourages kids to closely observe the natural world.

Glaciers, rivers, wind, and rain are a few of the elements that shape the landscape in powerful ways. They form features big and small—from grand canyons and enormous caves to smooth pebbles and fine grains of sand. Lyrical verse by Heather Ferranti Kinser introduces weathering, erosion, and deposition, and provides a look at some of the world's geological marvels.

Using teamwork and keen eyesight, vultures soar thousands of feet above the ground in search of carrion to eat. Learn about the habits and life cycle of this iconic avian scavenger.

With strong jaws and teeth, Tasmanian devils can eat the tough skin of the meals they scavenge. Discover how Tasmanian devils find food, raise their young as the next generation of scavengers, and more.

Jackals will eat almost anything. On the African savanna, they will even steal food from much bigger animals, like lions. Learn more about the lives of jackals.

As flowers and trees begin to bud and bloom, Nox Ap, the bee mother, emerges from her winter sleep. To the Gitxsan, she is nature’s gardener. Without her hard work as a pollinator, we could not enjoy the fruits of strawberries and huckleberries. Follow her life from the first thaw of spring to the end of autumn.

Over the canyon, the sun scalds the air and bakes the desert mud to stone. But under the shade of the canyon hides another world, where bighorn sheep bound from rock to rock on the hillside, roadrunners make their nests in sturdy cacti, and banded geckos tuck themselves into the shelter of the sand. Discover the wonders concealed in the curves of the canyon and all the secret life hidden in its arms.

Over the swamp, the barred owl hoots, and the great egret swoops down on snowy wings. The slow mazes of waterways are quiet with the shush of reeds and grasses. But under the swamp’s soft shadows, there’s a whole hidden world of panthers and orchids, red-bellied turtles and raccoons, lurking alligators and singing frogs. Discover the magical reaches of the Everglades and all the fascinating creatures living just out of sight in its branches and depths—over and under the wetland.

In Sea Wolves: Keepers of the Rainforest, lyrical text creates a captivating portrait of the remarkable sea wolf.

In CLIMATE IS JUST THE START, UK-based climate activist Mikaela Loach offers her urgent and inspiring message for kids who want to STOP the climate crisis and START building a better world for everyone. Mikaela explains the climate crisis and its broader social implications through personal stories about her activism journey. She writes about friends from around the world who are experiencing the worst of it today and about what they are doing to fight back.

Uncover the flora and fauna of the world's biomes in this stunning series for adventurous young listeners! This volume includes Life in a Tropical Rain Forest, Life in a Tundra, Life in a Wetland, and Life on a Mountain.

Each book will take beginning listeners into the wild where they will learn about the distinct features, natural habitat, and unique diet of a popular zoo animal. This volume includes Chimpanzees, Cranes, Hippopotamuses, Koalas, Meerkats, Platypuses, Red Pandas, and Sloths.

Each book will take beginning listeners into the wild where they will learn about the distinct features, natural habitat, and unique diet of a popular zoo animal. This volume includes Zebras, Chameleons, Crocodiles, Iguanas, Komodo Dragons, Snow Leopards, Toucans, and Tree Frogs.

From hot desert plants to swaying sea grasses, life blooms in some of the most magnificent places. Goats climb steep mountain slopes while colorful birds fly around tropical rain forests. Uncover the flora and fauna of the world's biomes in this stunning series for adventurous young listeners! This volume includes Life in a Coral Reef, Life in a Desert, Life in a Forest, and Life in a Grassland.