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With a simple layout and easy-to-follow format, this beautiful book introduces young readers to a dozen birds that call the Arctic home. From the Long-tailed Duck and the Red-throated Loon to the Snowy Owl and the Rock Ptarmigan, this picture book features migratory birds as well as those that live in the Arctic year-round and is filled with fun, useful facts, including where to look for eggs and nests during the short Arctic summer and how to recognize...
264) Beluga Whales
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Glide through the Arctic waters with the beluga whale! Engaging text and oversized, striking photos invite readers to travel to the Arctic Circle and learn about the beluga whale's body structure, diet, life cycle, social behavior, habitat, and predators. Simple, labeled maps highlight the animal's home territory. Background information about the Arctic is also given, as well as threats to the beluga whale's survival. The book closes with a page of...
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"Deliciously playful and imaginative."-Kirkus
Benny loves bananas. He eats them morning, noon, and night. He even rides a bike with a yellow banana seat. In fact, Benny has a secret, he hopes one day he will turn into a banana! And if there is one thing Benny knows, it's that with a little imagination anything is possible.
"An engaging and endearing story about a boy who loves bananas and dinosaurs so much that one day using his imagination he...
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Maniq loves her ittu (short for ittupajaaq, an Inuktitut word for grandfather). He's brave-enough to wrestle the grumpiest polar bear, if he ever needed to! He's tall-enough to see over the tallest mountain tops. He's generous-enough to walk through a blizzard to make sure others have delicious food to eat. And above all, he loves his grandkids, every single one of them-and there must be close to one hundred, by Maniq's count at least!
268) Matthew Henson
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How much do you know about Matthew Henson? Find out the facts you need to know about this explorer of the Arctic. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
269) Sila
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In Inuit mythology, "sila" means air, climate, or breath. Bilodeau's play of the same name examines the competing interests shaping the future of the Canadian Arctic and local Inuit population. Equal parts Inuit myth and contemporary Arctic policy, the play Sila features puppetry, spoken word poetry, and three different languages (English, French, and Inuktitut). There is more afoot in the Arctic than one might think. On Baffin Island in the territory...
270) Le naufrage de La Jeannette dans l'océan glacial arctique: Raconté par les membres de l'expédition
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Extrait: "Avant de présenter au lecteur les différents membres de l'expédition arctique projetée par M. Bennett, nous devons lui faire connaissance avec le navire destiné à leur servir de demeure pendant les longs mois qu'ils seront sans doute condamnés à passer au milieu des glaces polaires. La Jeannette est un navire mixte, gréé en barque. C'est un navire bas et élancé, qui a été construit pour le compte du gouvernement anglais."
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Elementary-aged readers will discover people, places, and inventions from one of Earth's seven continents in this 32-page nonfiction book, which takes children on a journey to Antarctica!
DISCOVERY READER FOR KIDS: What do ancient ice, deep-sea creatures, a red waterfall, and amazing journeys have in common? They all have histories in Antarctica, one of Earth's seven continents. Discover the great minds and finds of ancient and modern Antarctica...
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Extrait : "Le dirigeable militaire Patrie N°2 est venu de Verdun à Anderannes, petit village d'Argonne, pour y étudier l'installation d'un hangar naturel au fond d'un ravin profond et y trouver abri en cas d'atterrissage imprévu. Pendant que son commandant et le général gouverneur du camp retranché sont au château d'Andevannes, propriété d'un ancien officier, M. de Soignes, et s'y attardent à luncher après avoir décidé de ne rentrer...
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In this adventurous novel - set in the ancient Arctic, but narrated for modern readers by an inquisitive and entertaining contemporary narrator - a young, wandering Inuit hunter named Kannujaq happens upon a camp in grave peril. The inhabitants of the camp are Tunit, a race of ancient Inuit ancestors known for their shyness and meekness. The tranquility of this Tunit camp has been shaken by a group of murderous, pale, bearded strangers who have arrived...
274) Vers le ple
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Extrait: "Le 24 juin 1893, en Norvège, le jour de la fête de l'été. Pour nous, il arrive plein de tristesse. C'est le moment du départ. Je quitte ma maison, et seul je descends à travers le jardin vers la grève o m'attend la vedette du Fram. Derrière moi je laisse tout ce que j'ai de plus cher au monde. Maintenant quand les reverrai-je, ces êtres adorés? Ma petite Liv est là, assise à la fenêtre, elle bat des mains..."
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275) Shackleton
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An enthralling new biography of Ernest Shackleton by the world's greatest living explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes.
To write about Hell, it helps if you have been there.
In 1915, Sir Ernest Shackleton's attempt to traverse the Antarctic was cut short, when his ship, Endurance, became trapped in ice.
The disaster left Shackleton and his men alone at the frozen South Pole, fighting for their lives. Their survival and escape is the most famous adventure...
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How do animals survive in planet Earth's most extreme regions? Snow, ice, and subzero temps make the North and South Poles nearly impossible places to live. But several animals from musk oxen to penguins call these regions home. Find out how their amazing behaviors and body parts have adapted to these harsh conditions. With full-color photographs and engaging, easy-to-read text, Amazing Animal Adaptations are perfect for pre-reader and early reader...
277) The Dawn in Russia
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“The Dawn in Russia” is a travelogue by British journalist Henry Woodd Nevinson, published in 1905. In the book, Nevinson recounts his experiences traveling through Russia during the early 20th century, particularly focusing on the social and political changes occurring in the country. He describes the poverty and harsh conditions endured by peasants and workers, as well as the tensions between different ethnic and religious groups. Nevinson also...
278) Coldest Climates
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This book highlights the amazing ways animals have adapted to live in freezing cold places. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos make reading simple and exciting. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels...
279) Ernest Shackleton
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When Ernest Shackleton was young, he longed for a life of adventure. After a career in the Merchant Navy, he joined a landmark expedition to try to reach the South Pole for the first time in history. Although he had to go home early, he never gave up. His own expeditions set new records for the closest anyone had ever been to the South Pole, and he is remembered now as a courageous and inspirational leader. This exciting book features stylish and...
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Haunted by the vicious creatures of his recent past, Pitu tries to go back to a normal life at home after the other-worldly travels and near-death encounters of his recent disappearance into the world of the spirits. But Pitu knows that there is more work to be done, and more that he must learn in his new role as a shaman.
When word of a starving village nearby reaches Pitu, he must go help its people appease the angry spirits. It soon becomes clear...
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