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Stolen From Home and sold into a harsh life as a sled dog in northern Canada, Buck must quickly learn to survive. He soon takes his place as leader of the hardworking team, and his strength and courage become legendary among men. But the call of the wild is strong, awakening primal feelings of a life among wolves...
One of the greatest of all wildlife stories, The Call of the Wild will enthrall today's readers as it has since its first publication...
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From 14-year-old Joseph Dunn who was the lone survivor of the Shark Attacks of 1916, to 9-year-old Mike Kramer who, with the help of his quick-thinking parents, survived the Peshtigo fire of 1871 (which took place on the very same day in history as the Great Chicago Fire!), to the 13-year-old girl who survived a terrifying attack by a box jellyfish, this is a collection of unforgettable narrative non-fiction stories of unimaginable destruction --...
3) Black Beauty
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"Black Beauty is a perennial children's favourite, one which has never been out of print since its publication in 1877. It is a moralistic tale of the life of the horse related in the form of an autobiography, describing the world through the eyes of the creature. In taking this anthropomorphic approach, the author Anna Sewell broke new literary ground and her effective storytelling ability makes it very easy for the reader to accept the premise that...
6) Camels
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Describes the physical characteristics, natural habitat, behavior, diet, and world distribution of camels.
7) Italy
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Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, government, economy, language, sports, arts, religions, culture, and people of Italy.
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"The elements of the periodic table come alive in the first book in a stellar nonfiction comic series illustrated by Shiho Pate!"--
"The elements of the periodic table come alive in the first book in a stellar nonfiction comic series illustrated by Shiho Pate!From oxygen to hydrogen, carbon to plutonium,Animated Science: Periodic Tablemakes chemistry come alive! In this book you'll meet the building blocks of you, the world, and the universe and...
10) Grand Teton
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From the towering peaks of the Teton Range to the sprawling, green valley known as Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park is home to some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the United States. Readers will hike through the entire park to get a look at rare and fascinating plants and animals. They will also explore the park's history, from how it was formed to how people first discovered it.
11) South Africa
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Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, languages, religions, sports, arts, and people of a country that shares land boaders with six nations and surrounds one of them.
14) Snakes
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Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of snakes.
15) Olympic
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Known as Washington's gift from the sea, the Olympic Peninsula is home to everything from ice-capped mountains and dense rain forests to rushing rivers and rugged Pacific Coast shores. Readers will visit Olympic National Park to tour the peninsula's beautiful landscapes and catch a glimpse of its many native plants and animals. They will also learn how the park came to be, how people are working to preserve its natural beauty today, and more.
16) Sharks
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"Discusses the life of sharks and profiles different types of sharks, along with providing facts about habitat, diet, hunting practices, and more. Also includes records on sharks"--Provided by publisher.
17) Animal mash-ups
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"Learn all about nature's most incredible hybrids, from those that occur naturally to those created with the help of scientists and breeders"--