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A young boy runs away from home to rescue an abused baby dragon held captive to serve as a free twenty-four hour, seven-days-a-week ferry for the lazy wild animals living on Wild Island.

"Discover the different habitats of Earth, and learn what animals do as the day goes by, with this new series of books!" -- Provided by publisher. "How are day and night different in each of the main habitats on Earth? Discover it with this series of books!The desert is a dry place with little rain. Days can be very hot, while nights can be extremely cold. How does this affect the creatures that live there? What do animals such as meerkats, camels,...

"From Aesop's Fables to Mockingjay, animals have always played a pivotal role in human culture. Even today, animals wield symbolic powers as varied as the cultures that embrace them. Sacred cows, wily serpents, fearsome lions, elegant swans, busy bees, and sly foxes--all are caricatures of the creatures themselves, yet they reflect not only how different cultures see the natural world around them but also how such cultures make use of their native...

"This heartwarming, lullaby-like nonfiction picture book combines animal facts with a comforting message of love and belonging. With back matter about ways animals show love included, this sweet book is perfect for homes, schools, and libraries!"--

This educational title explores the various habitats and behavior of animals that live together on a farm. From a band of horses to a farrow of piglets, large photos take children on a journey around the globe to learn about animal groups. Each page spread has a simple sentence followed by facts about the animals. A quick quiz provides additional reading and learning fun! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Sandcastle...

White is useful for animals living in snowy areas. Polar bears, Arctic wolfs, and snowy owls all use white to blend in with the snow. White Animals will help readers understand that colors in nature are not just for beauty, but sometimes have more important purposes. Included in this title is a color wheel showing primary and secondary colors and their relationships. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids...

Called by StarClan to fulfill a new prophecy, a group of young cats sets out on a long and dangerous journey, knowing only that trouble threatens the forest, as the adventures of the warrior clans continue. "Brambleclaw, a warrior of ThunderClan, has received an ominous new prophecy from StarClan that speaks of a mysterious danger. Now he will need the courage of the greatest warriors to save the clans" -- Page 4 of cover.

There are many colors in nature. Orange is a color found on the land on tarantula spiders, in the air on orioles, and in the sea on starfish. Orange Animals will help readers understand that colors in nature are not just for beauty, but sometimes have more important purposes. Also included in this title is a color wheel showing primary and secondary colors and their relationships. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo...

A political satire in which the animals take over running the farm but find their utopian state turning into a dictatorship.

"A young girl named Millie raises a variety of chickens in her backyard and it is her responsibility to care for them and to protect them"--