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Animal Ark is the veterinary surgery run by Mandy Hope's parents. If there are animals to be protected or looked after, Mandy is always there to help. When Mandy asks Rachel to look after a neighbour's guinea pig while he's away, she's thrilled. If she looks after it well, her parents might let...

Despite her name, Clover has always felt decidedly unlucky. So when she stumbles upon a mysterious cottage in the woods, she can hardly believe her good fortune. It's the Magical Animal Adoption Agency, and it houses creatures of all kinds. Fairy horses, unicorns, and a fiery young dragon are just the beginning! Mr. Jams, the agency's owner, agrees to hire her as a summer helper and Clover hopes her luck has finally changed. But when she's left alone to care for the agency, a sneaky witch comes after the magical creatures! Will Clover outsmart her in time to protect the animals?

Children will explore fun facts about different barnyard animals and learn the name of each animal baby. From adorable, little puppies to spotted baby calves, this book teaches children about all of their favorite barnyard friends!

Mandy longs to see her first koala and she's not disappointed when she visits the wildlife sanctuary. But her joy turns to dismay when she learns that the koalas and their babies are threatened. Can Mandy save the koalas from starvation?...

True or false quiz book all about amazing animals that’ll keep you guessing to the end for fans of National Geographic Kids Weird but True books. In this wild and wacky audiobook, you’ll discover 50 amazing animal facts. Some will sound stupid, some will seem obvious, and some may even sound familiar. But you’ve got to think long and hard to work out which are real and which are complete nonsense. That’s right, some are the truth and others are poop!

Discover the amazing world of animals! With a wide variety of animals organized by habitat, this book will help young ones expand their vocabulary and knowledge of creatures big and small.

Can you smell with your feet? Do you dig your claws into a river's muddy bank to climb up and bask in the sun? Animals' legs are different from humans' in so many ways! Find out why strong talons suit a raptor and webbing is perfect for water dwellers as author Mary Holland continues her Animal Anatomy and Adaptations series by exploring the ways insects, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals make their way in the world.

Oodles and oodles of lizards and poodles! Mounds of chickens, kittens, and cows! From tiny green tree frogs to jumbo dinos, this book features creatures of all kinds. How many can you find in these dazzling scenes? Put your seeking skills to the test with Animals Everywhere.

Learn about size with this entertaining and informative book about size at the zoo.

Ven con nosotros a una aventura sumando animales. Añade a los animales bebés con los adultos para ver cuántos son todos juntos. Y mientras haces esto, aprende lo que algunos animales del zoo comen o cómo se llaman los animales bebés. Sigue el globo rojo mientras este planea perdido por el zoo. Al final del día, sumarás a todos los animales que hayas visto.

Pars en voyage à travers la savane, la jungle, la forêt, la mer et bien d’autres endroits pour les rencontrer! Grâce à sa grande variété d’animaux mis en scène dans leur environnement, ce livre aide les plus petits à développer leur vocabulaire et les sensibilise à la diversité du monde animal.

The sense of sight helps an animal stay safe from predators, find food and shelter, defend its territory, and care for its young. We can tell a lot about an animal from its eyes: whether it is predator or prey, whether it is more active during the day or night, and sometimes even its gender or age. Award-winning nature photographer and environmental educator Mary Holland shares fascinating animal eyes with listeners of all ages.

Just like humans, animals use their homes for shelter and to raise their young. Animal homes might be easy to see, or they may be hidden (camouflaged) for protection. Some animals are great builders, and other animals borrow homes that other animals have made. Different animals might just use natural places like caves or holes in trees to make a home. And some animals might even carry their home on their back! Sticks, mud, leaves, cotton, and grass are all things that animals might use to build a home.

Noses come in all kinds of shapes and sizes that are just right for its particular animal host. Not only do most animals use their noses to breathe, but for many animals, the sense of smell helps them find food, a mate, or even to know when danger is near! Following Animal Tails, Animal Eyes, Animal Mouths (NSTA/CBC Outstanding Trade Science Award), and Animal Legs, Mary Holland continues her photographic Animal Anatomy and Adaptations series by exploring many different animal noses and how those noses help the animals survive in their habitats.

From sun up to sundown, this nonfiction book takes young nature explorers and zoologists through a day in the life of the emperor penguin. Discover their Antarctic home, eating habits, and fascinating behaviors. Plus, kids can continue exploring after the penguins go to sleep!

Like humans, animals can get sick or hurt. People visit doctors. Pets see veterinarians. What happens to wild animals when they are injured, become ill, or are orphaned? Often, wildlife rehabilitators are called to their rescue. This audio journal takes listeners behind the scenes at four different wildlife rehabilitation centers. Fall in love with these backyard animals as they are nursed back to health and released back to the wild when possible.

Snakes, sharks, and spiders - oh my! Do you know what the most deadly animal in the world is? What about the difference between poison and venom? Learn the answers for yourself and discover what animals you definitely want to stay away from.

¿Puedes oler con tus pies? ¿Tú cavas con tus garras dentro de un lodazal de río ara trepar y darte un baño de sol? ¡Las patas de los animales son diferentes a las piernas de los humanos de tantas maneras! Descubre por qué las garras son perfectas para un ave de presa o las patas palmeadas son perfectas para los habitantes del agua mientras Mary Holland continúa explorando las maneras en que los insectos, anfibios, reptiles y mamíferos sobreviven en el mundo.

Los oyentes no sólo investigarán el sentido de la vista pero también cómo los ojos de los animales nos pueden decir en dónde se encuentran en la cadena alimenticia, si es que cazan durante el día o la noche, o la edad.

¿Cuáles son algunas de las cosas que nosotros podemos aprender sobre los animales tomando en cuenta la forma de sus bocas o picos? ¿Qué podemos deducir sobre los animales con dientes filosos comparados con los que tienen dientes largos y planos? ¿Existen algunos animales sin bocas? En esta secuela sobre las series de Adaptaciones de animales, la galardonada fotógrafa y educadora naturalista Mary Holland comparte las fascinantes bocas de los animales con los lectores de todas las edades.