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1) Migrations
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In J. L. Torres's second story collection Migrations, the inaugural winner of the Tomás Rivera Book Prize, a "sucio" goes to an underground clinic for therapy to end his machista ways and is accidentally transitioned. Ex-gangbangers gone straight deal with a troubled, gifted son drawn to the gangsta lifestyle promoted by an emerging music called hip-hop. Dead and stuck "between somewhere and nowhere," Roberto Clemente, the great Puerto Rican baseball...
5) Migrations
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256 pages ; 25 cm
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"Franny Stone has always been a wanderer. By following the ocean's tides and the birds that soar above, she can forget the losses that have haunted her life. But when the wild she so loves begins to disappear, Franny can no longer wander without a destination. She arrives in remote Greenland with one purpose: to find the world's last flock of Arctic terns and follow them on their final migration. She convinces Ennis Malone, captain of the Saghani,...
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Earth is home to hundreds of different species of sharks, and many of them migrate. In this book, readers will learn exciting facts about sharks, such as the different species, habitats, and hunting skills. This book will take readers on the adventure of a lifetime as they follow sharks in their migrations. Captivating photographs bring readers face-to-face with this fierce predator. Fun facts will engage readers-especially shark lovers. Readers will...
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Penguins are incredible animals who have adapted to the harsh, cold continent of Antarctica. One of their amazing adaptations is migration. In this book, readers will learn exciting facts about penguins, from their diet to their life cycle. Readers will also follow penguins on their migration, learning where, how, and why they move from place to place. Fantastic photographs will show penguins on the move, as accessible text brings readers along for...
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Sea turtles migrate between foraging and nesting sites, traveling hundreds or even thousands of miles. This is a useful adaptation-and an incredible journey. This book introduces readers to the sea turtle, including its diet, habitat, and life cycle. Readers will also learn the challenges that are faced by this world traveler. Amazing photographs brings readers along for the journey as they read fascinating facts about sea turtles. They will gain...
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Humpback whales are some of the largest animals in the sea. They're also known to migrate an amazing distance each year-up to 3,000 miles! In this book, readers will learn fascinating facts about humpback whales. Readers will also follow the humpback whale on its migration, learning where, how, and why it moves from place to place. Brilliant photographs will bring these marine giants to life for readers. Accessible text will give them a deep understanding...
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127 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
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"Why do people migrate? Who were the first travellers in history? And where will we humans travel to next? Since the dawn of time, people have travelled to distant lands for many different reasons; to escape war, famine or injustice, to find work, or to simply see new sights and have an adventure. But everyone who migrates does it to seek a brighter future. A World Full of Journeys tells some of the most fascinating stories of migration throughout...
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Imagine seeing hundreds of the same type of animal gathered at the same place at the same time! Right here in North America, many animals gather in huge numbers at predictable times and locations. Not all migrations are tied to seasonal food changes-some are tied to life cycles. Certain birds, reptiles, mammals, amphibians, fish, and even insects migrate during spring, summer, fall, or winter. Travel along with them as you learn about what puts these...
12) Whale Migrations
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The gray whales migrate further than any other mammals. They are always on the move. It's an endless journey to eat, breed and to move with the seasons. Where do you think the gray whales are going? What other animals migrate?
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Originally published in 1950, this is a comprehensive account of the peaks and troughs of migrations to America, beginning with its original formation of the nation through to the influx of Displaced Persons. Relating the American migrations to great movements in world history on the one hand, and to the national ideal of freedom on the other, the author discusses national and cultural migrations specifically-the French, Dutch, Norwegians, Swedes,...
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Read about extraordinary animal migrations by land, from the millions of red crabs that migrate at the exact same time on Christmas Island to the grueling journey of the pronghorn in North America. Interesting facts and obstacles are highlighted, and a sidebar details how humans impact each migration.
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Read about extraordinary animal migrations by air, from the incredible migration of the godwit between Alaska and New Zealand to the long-lasting journey of the monarch butterfly across North America. Interesting facts and obstacles are highlighted, and a sidebar details how humans impact each migration.
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Read about extraordinary animal migrations by water, from tremendous upstream journeys by Pacific salmon to the extreme long-distance migration of the humpback whale. Interesting facts and obstacles are highlighted, and a sidebar details how humans impact each migration.
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La gestion des migrations, à l'heure du changement climatique et des crises démocratiques, est un défi de plus en plus central.
Les migrations sont à la fois une réalité et un fantasme. Elles font l'objet d'enjeux politiques plus que sociaux ou économiques et sont devenues un axe de marketing électoral. Dans un contexte de dérèglement climatique et de crises démocratiques, la gestion des migrations va prendre une place de plus en plus...
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