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Are the snowy owls in trouble? Venture into the Alaskan arctic and the summer realm of these predator birds to find out. Discover the diverse species necessary to owl survival, how climate change is affecting the landscape of their nesting site of past millennia, and what it takes to do field research in this action-packed addition to the award-winning Scientists in the Field series.

If discovered, a rare white hummingbird is often cast out of society, in fear that they may attract predators. So when Philomena Flit discovers that her daughter, Willow, is white, she does everything she can to protect her and conceal the truth. Her plans seem to be working, until, like all growing children, Willow's curiosity leads to a discovery that changes everything.

Quando è il momento di aprire le ali e spiccare il volo? Doremì è un uccellino e in quanto tale dovrebbe saperlo bene, eppure non ha idea di come riuscire a volare. In compenso vede tutti i suoi coetanei, uccellini come lei, prendere il volo di volta in volta senza fatica alcuna. Eppure Doremì deve riuscire a volare: dopotutto, è nella sua natura. Attraverso un racconto magico e ispirante che insegna ad affrontare i cambiamenti e le difficoltà che si incontrano diventando grandi, Francesco Vecchi ci regala una favola che è un inno emozionante allo spiccare il volo.

Mr. Pen Gween is the story of a young penguin's struggle with organizational skills. With the help of his brother, a hummingbird, and his physician, a starfish, Mr. Pen Gween acquires the skills needed to facilitate his daily tasks.

Ein schwedischer Sommer, eine Krähe und die absolute Freiheit. Krähe hat seine Eltern verloren. Nur ein Foto ist ihm geblieben, auf dem man Wegweiser nach Schweden und Norwegen erkennt. Könnten seine Eltern vielleicht an der Grenze zu Norwegen sein? Krähe macht sich auf den Weg, begleitet von seiner menschlichen Freundin Ebba und mit Zuversicht und Freiheit im Gepäck. Die beiden erleben den Sommer ihres Lebens, begegnen den kauzigsten Typen und halten immer wieder die Zeiger in der schwedischen Natur an. Werden sie ein gefiedertes Happy End erleben?

Welcome to a brand new series. In this very first story, you will hear how a new friendship is formed between a squirrel who is lost and a beautiful black crow who hears him crying. Together, the pair fly around the neighborhood looking for grandma’s house, describing what they see.

Die beliebten Hörbücher und Lieder der kleinen Eule endlich in einer Sammelausgabe. Diese Sammelausgabe enthält die Geschichte von Sophie, die krank das Bett hüten muss und lauscht, wie Mama ihr zu jedem ihrer Kuscheltiere eine Geschichte erzählt. Außerdem enthalten sind die Abenteuer der kleinen Eule auf ihrem Weg zu den Sternen, wie sie einen Freund findet und versucht einzuschlafen. Mit dabei sind alle beliebten Hits vom Hummer, dem Fuchs, dem Bär, der Maus, dem Bieber und dem Einhorn.

Mis Calzoncillos Favoritos es un cuento infantil que narra la divertida historia de cómo una pollita resuelve un problema. Su autora, Alicia Arratia, es actualmente maestra bilingüe de primer grado de primaria en el estado de Texas. Escribió este libro basándose en las vivencias de su niñez. Al ver que sus alumnos disfrutaron de su cuento, la maestra decidió publicarla para compartirlo con más niños.

Cutie Grackle is used to being different—she lives alone on a mountain with her feeble-minded uncle, and when she’s not sucking pebbles to trick her stomach into feeling full, she’s chatting with a weathered garden gnome for company. But having a flock of ravens follow you is more than just different. Cutie worries the birds are connected to the curse Uncle Horace tends to mutter about. And she’s right. The ravens present her with a fortune from a cookie, and when she touches it, she’s pulled into a vision from her family’s past.

The story of Tee-Tee and his four friends is a story of true friendship, honesty, kindness, and sharing. Tee-Tee, who used to be tricky and does not like to share, learns how to be a better friend.

The winter of 1998. December in the town of Manchester, Tennessee. Seven-year-old little Sanford ambles about. An active imagination that takes him far and wide. Could Sanford encounter a woeful creature with thoughts to share? His imaginations lead him across the bucolic grounds of Coffee County. Stories of the old owl named Oli. An old owl that wasted his life. The fears of Oli have crushed his vim and vigor. Oli and his vain pursuits. The insecurity of Oli has enwreathed him. How long can Oli hide? If Sanford and Oli were to meet, what thoughts might transmogrify?

Sí, algunas de las 18 especies de pingüinos viven en regiones frías y polares, pero algunos pingüinos viven en climas cálidos. ¡Una especie incluso vive cerca del ecuador! Estas aves “vuelan” a través del agua con aletas en lugar de en el aire mediante alas. La mayoría son blancos y negros, pero una de las especies es azul y blanca. Algunos tienen ojos rojos y otros tienen ojos amarillos.

The Little Book, Jody Bill is a story about a young penguin that wants to fly south for the winter just like all the other birds do. As hard as Jody tries to fly, he just can't get off the ground. He asks this question, "Why can't I fly? I have wings and feathers just like all the other birds." Jody then seeks the wisdom of his mother. Mrs. Bill says to Jody that he should be patient and wait a year. Being patient is very hard for most of us. One year seems like forever, but all of Jody's love, caring, kindness, and patience will be worth it.

What happens when a spunky little girl wishes on a shooting star for a pet of her very own? She wishes for a pet ostrich, of course! Their wildly crazy and fun-filled, feathery shenanigans will keep kids guessing what will happen next.

Malgré la neige et le froid qui ébouriffent son plumage, Georges chante devant la fenêtre où une main amie éparpille au matin du pain pour les oiseaux. Un jour, il n'y en a pas : les moineaux avides ont mangé les miettes qui depuis toujours lui sont destinées. Le pauvre rouge-gorge va implorer ses voisins du jardin de lui donner quelque chose à manger. En vain. Découragé, il découvre alors une petite souris perdue qui pleure et tremble, assise sous un arbre.

Initiation aux sonorités des différents chants d'oiseaux. "Tout le monde a rêvé d'être un oiseau. Toi aussi, je suis sûre. Pouvoir échapper au sol, à un ennemi peut-être, pouvoir observer d'en haut la terre, les maisons, les gens, pouvoir parcourir de grandes distances, pouvoir battre des ailes pour aller plus vite ou planer, se laisser porter par le vent, être libre, n'est-ce pas fantastique ?" Marie-Claude Frémeaux.

Will Owl ever get a good night's sleep? He's ready for bed, but as soon as he settles in, he hears a strange noise. He looks everywhere — in his cupboard, underneath the floorboards — even in his walls. He'll never get to sleep unless he can figure out what's going on! But as he's busy tearing his house apart, he doesn't notice one tiny, squeaky, mouse-shaped detail — the culprit!

Planet Snarf is a rainbow land and home to the Penguinies. Not quite black and white, Penguinies are colourful and bright. Penguinies love to eat blueberry root, because it is their favourite fruit. Bubble podding, sailing, and wave surfing on pumpkin bay are some of the fun activities that the Penguinies do every day.

Every year, the president pardons one turkey for Thanksgiving. One. But KC and her best friend, Marshall, think one isn't enough! This year, they want to gather lots of turkeys to be spared. The night before the holiday, the turkeys are in a big flock on the National Mall waiting to be set free. The next morning, they're gone! Who would steal 117 Thanksgiving turkeys? KC and Marshall have to ruffle some feathers to find out!

Raven Winter is the story of friendship, family and the belief in a very special relationship with a young raven set against the beautiful and the wintery backdrop of the Yorkshire Dales.