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1) Two together
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In this companion book to They All Saw a Cat and Inside Cat, a journey home leads to unexpected adventures for a cat and dog. A playful, imaginative story of friendship, empathy, and discovery by Caldecott Honor winner Brendan Wenzel.
Cat and Dog are headed home. A simple route lies ahead of them . . . or does it? There's so much to see and smell and hear, and the two of them experience the world very differently. A stream, for instance, is watery...
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Nalani is a girl who grew up on an island far, far away. Due to global warming, she watches her home as it is washed away by the sea.
Looking for answers as to why this happened, she sets off on a courageous journey – travelling the oceans far and wide.
Along the way, she learns about coral bleaching, deforestation and the melting of the ice caps – thanks to some helpful friends.
She needs to find the people of the world to tell them. But will...
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CONVERSATIONAL CHAT INFORMATIVE BOOKWhat is my Dirt for youChat between Abe and Bard AI to explore the power of secrets and how they can be used to hurt or help people. The article argues that dirt, or information that could be used to hurt or embarrass someone, can be a powerful tool for good or evil. It can be used to motivate people to change their behavior, to come clean about something that they are struggling with, or to forgive someone who...
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Nominated for the 2020 Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a First Novel. One of The Millions's Most Anticipated Books of the Second-Half of 2020, one of Library Journal's 35 Standout Summer/Fall 2020 Debut Novels, and one of Shondaland's 11 New Books That Will Change How You Think About the Climate Crisis
From the author of the story collections Heartbreaker and Rag comes a powerful and propulsive debut novel that examines activism, love,...
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"Bobby's Exciting Adventure: A Story of Friendship, Creativity, and Helping the Environment! Here's an amazing story about Bobby, a smart kid who wanted some fun over the holidays. With the help of his mother, Bobby embarked on an adventurous adventure with his friends and classmates. The thrill is that they are they are all from different nations. Join the adventure where Bobby's creativity results in a wonderful surprise for everyone.. And you know...
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What happens to an oil industry lobbyist when climate change gets personal?
In a world where the devastating effects of climate change can seem inconsequential to the lives of the wealthy, Daniel Lazaro thrives as a powerful Washington lobbyist for the fossil fuel industry. With a dream life on the Guadalupe River, a loving wife and a young daughter, Daniel is blind to the repercussions of his work. But when a flash flood in the Texas Hill Country...
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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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After Marina throws away the plastic wrapper on her sandwich, the plastic goes on a journey to disturb a series of sea creatures before, later, washing up on a beach where Marina and her family are playing. This experience is Marina's introduction to the harmfulness of single-use plastics, lighting a spark within her to learn more and do more to help the planet. Jesse Byrd is an international award-winning children's book creator who focuses mainly...
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If you were a fungus, you wouldn't be an animal-or a plant. You would live in the mountains but also in the city. You would live in lakes, in the desert, and on cheese!
Fungi are found around the globe, yet we know very little about them. Scientists even have a hard time defining what they are because they're so contradictory. Author–illustrator Gaia Stella gives young readers a playful and informative introduction to the fascinating world of...
11) 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...
12) The Great Divide
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The Great Divide is a wonderful little book of poems, that reflects the author's view on life in Cheney, Spokane County, Washington State. Each poem gives a contrast of the author's point of view, allowing the readers to reflect, with the hope that his ponderings also resonates with those who are especially familiar to this area.
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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...
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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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How many times do we visit a place or see a picture and feel we have been there in the past? Jake Sands had such a "been there before" feeling and followed it to a coastal area of Florida where the land is as natural as the sea is wild. Here he meets a pageantry of rugged characters who all fit into a larger story while experiencing life beyond each person's wildest hopes and dreams.
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The journey makes the destination special! Cathy Riley pines away at home while her husband, Bob, tries to save the world as safety manager at a chemical plant. When he won't spare her a week away from his precious job, she ventures out on her own to hike in Zion National Park. She quickly discovers hiking is about so much more than a pretty destination. But can she complete her journey alone, with little hiking experience? Will trail angels help...
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Ce texte a une histoire, le réchauffement climatique m'angoisse, l'avenir me terrifie. Quel sera le futur de nos enfants ou petits-enfants ? Bien malin, celui qui pourra répondre à cette questionLe réchauffement climatique n'est pas seulement un sujet qui cause des tourments à un auteur. C'est une réalité. Périodiquement, les médias nous donnent des températures record, nous nous inquiétons et c'est normal. Ce sont celles que les scientifiques...
18) Beaches: A Novel
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The incredibly popular New York Times bestseller-a compelling story of the friendship of two unique women-is back!
The story opens in 1951 as two young girls meet on the beach of Atlantic City. Cee Cee Bloom is performing in a kiddie show and Bertie White who has grown up in a conservative family is drawn to the glitter of Cee Cee's world. They become pen pals and keep in touch as they grow ito adulthood. Cee Cee soars to stardom in Hollywood and...
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The process was messier than she had anticipated, a mixture of tears and runny noses and dirt and ash, but that was perfectly appropriate. Life when lived, truly lived, was messy.
After a series of life-changing events, fifty-seven-year-old Key North breaks with her usual conventional, acquiescing nature and impulsively purchases a house situated above a patch of woods in rural North Carolina. The move surprises everyone, even herself, and irritates...
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The finding of a body in a Florida wildlife preserve, Florida Fish and Wildlife officers are told the man died from a poisonous cobra bite. How did the man come into contact with such a dangerous reptile?Officers Seth Grayson and Liz Corday join forces with Special Agent Pat Miller from the Federal Wildlife commission. Together they try to track down the black-market dealers that are illegally importing venomous snakes from around the world.A man...
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