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1) The takedown
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"Dee Kwan's secrets for a happy life: Always remain positive, no matter the cost; Realize that every setback is a hidden opportunity; Accept compliments graciously, especially when given by mega-hot rivals; Never, ever question whether any of these mantras actually work. For Dee Kwan, every day is the perfect day. No, really. She has a house she loves, a job she adores, and a ridiculously attractive "nemesis" who never seems to mind when she wins...
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The life of a female black-throated blue warbler over the course of a single breeding season, from migration to migration. An exploration of the natural environment and a celebration of the tenacity of life. An exploration of where the natural sciences meet the natural world and the impact we have on the places we work to protect.
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El histórico saqueo del agua de dos ríos interprovinciales devastó los suelos y toda la biodiversidad del oeste de la provincia de La Pampa. Pese a viejos reclamos, en la práctica estos continúan sin solución. En medio de la destrucción ambiental causada, surge Manuel, un joven agrónomo con un empeño ferviente por la ecología. Decidido a cambiar el destino de la región, Manuel se embarca en la audaz empresa de construir una granja ecológica...
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Hector est un gentil petit hérisson qui aime jouer avec ses amis dans le parc. Quand il voit que le gardien âgé du parc a un problème, il veut l'aider. Mais que peut faire un hérisson pour un être humain ?
Hector aide à nettoyer le parc est le premier ouvrage d'une série de livres d'images pour enfants écrits conformément à un certain nombre des Objectifs de développement durable des Nations Unies.
Avec des personnages animaliers superbes...
5) Sadie X
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Having followed the brilliant virologist RÉgnier from Montreal to Marseille many years ago, Sadie now works as a researcher in a lab, spending most of her time among microscopic creatures who teach her about life as a parasite. By day, she pushes the limits of her understanding alongside RÉgnier, who taught her that to study viruses, she must think infectiously, allow herself to be contaminated by dangerous ideas. By night, Sadie loses herself in...
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"All is well that ends Well" - is the moral of this story about a bee named "Bumble" who is faced with a personal challenge he has to overcome. His friend Bernie has some creative ideas, though, in the end, none of them provide a solution. It takes "Fairy Bee Mother" to save the day and make everything right again in the world of bees.Sometimes life can present us with a series of challenges. How we respond to those challenges is what enables us to...
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Héctor es un erizo pequeño y amable. Le gusta jugar con sus amigos en el parque. Cuando ve que el viejo vigilante del parque tiene un problema Héctor quiere ayduarle. Pero qué puede hacer un erizo para un ser humano?
Héctor Ayuda a Limpiar El Parque es el primero de una serie de libros ilustrados para niños escritos de acuerdo con los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible de las Naciones Unidas.
Estos cuentos de animales fantásticos y coloridos...
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Title: "Mithun and the Talking Tree"Description:Embark on an enchanting journey with "Mithun and the Talking Tree," a captivating tale that weaves the magic of friendship, courage, and the wonders of nature. In the heart of a mystical forest, young Mithun discovers a secret that will change his life forever-a tree that can talk.As Mithun befriends the wise and ancient Talking Tree, he learns of a hidden world filled with ancient wisdom and the power...
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Tyler est une petite tortue attentionnée qui aime jouer avec ses amis dans la mer. Quand Tyler découvre que son ami Finn le poisson-papillon a un problème, il veut l'aider. Mais que peut faire une tortue pour un poisson ?
Tyler aide à trouver une nouvelle maison est le deuxième ouvrage d'une série de livres d'images pour enfants écrits conformément à un certain nombre des Objectifs de développement durable des Nations Unies.
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Tyler es una tortuguita muy servicial a la que le gusta jugar con sus amigos en el mar. Cuando descubre que su amigo Finn, el pez mariposa, tiene un problema, quiere ayudarlo. ¿Pero qué puede hacer una tortuga por un pez?
Tyler Ayuda A Encontrar Un Nuevo Hogar es el segundo de una serie de libros ilustrados para niños escritos de acuerdo con varios de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible de las Naciones Unidas.
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"El legado de los elfos" es una historia de amor y amistad en el bosque mágico y encantado. Los humildes elfos, protectores y guardianes del bosque, compartieron su sabiduría y amistad con todas las criaturas que lo habitaban. A través de su presencia, transformaron el bosque en un lugar mágico y encantado, pero también dejaron un legado de cuidado y protección hacia la naturaleza.Este libro cuenta la historia de los elfos y su legado, desde...
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Meet Mr. Jenks, a unique solitary bee with an unusual home nestled within the frame of an old, discarded garden chair. Unlike the more social bees who live in colonies, Mr. Jenks enjoys the quiet life of solitude. His life changes when he forms a peculiar and heartwarming friendship with a human named Christopher. Christopher, an avid gardener and nature enthusiast, discovers Mr. Jenks one sunny afternoon and is instantly fascinated by this solitary...
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Penny est un petit pingouin positif qui aime glisser le long des calottes glaciaires dans la mer. Quand Penny découvre que les calottes glaciaires sont en danger en raison du changement climatique, elle veut faire quelque chose. Mais que peut faire un pingouin pour empêcher la fonte des calottes glaciaires? Penny Aide À Protéger La Calotte Glaciaire est le troisième ouvrage d'une série de livres d'images pour enfants écrits conformément à...
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Hector is a kind little hedgehog who likes playing with his friends in the park. When he sees the old park keeper has a problem he wants to help. But just what can a hedgehog do for a human being?
Hector Helps Clean Up the Park is the first in a series of children's picture books written in accordance with a number of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
With fantastic, colourful animal characters, the stories show children how helping...
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When Emily Stone inherits the sprawling Stonehaven Manor from a distant relative she barely knew, she sees it as an opportunity for a fresh start. Eager to leave her troubled past behind, she moves into the old mansion with hopes of starting anew. However, her dreams of a peaceful life are shattered when she discovers a mysterious antique mirror hidden in the attic. Drawn to the mirror's ethereal beauty, Emily becomes increasingly obsessed with its...
16) The Pen and I
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The "Covey" begins. Nutmeg, Ruby, Tatty and the others, (Mostly "The Girls" set off on a two year adventure that encompasses all facets of human (Quail) behaviour. There is laughter, fear, violence, victories and defeats as their pet human makes every error in and out of the book!Inthe background, Ponticum lurks and sets out to thwart every plan,,,,,,,
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Penny es una pingüino joven y positiva. A Penny le gusta deslizarse por las capas de hielo hasta llegar al mar. Cuando se da cuenta de que los casquetes polares están en peligro debido al cambio climático, quiere ayudar. Pero ¿qué puede hacer un pingüino para evitar que se derritan los casquetes polares?
Penny Ayuda A Proteger Los Casquetes Polares es el tercero de una serie de libros ilustrados para niños escritos de acuerdo con varios de...
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Penny is a positive little penguin who likes sliding along the ice caps into the sea. When she finds out that the ice caps are in danger because of climate change, she wants to help. But just what can a penguin do to stop the ice caps melting?
Penny Helps Protect The Polar Ice Caps is the third in a series of children's picture books written in accordance with a number of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
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When the GREEN GANG learns about the importance of planting trees to slow global warming, they spring into action. What steps will the GREEN GANG take to make a difference at their school? Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.