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Burmese pythons are native to Southeast Asia, so when one showed up dead along the side of a Florida highway in 1979, scientists wondered where it came from. No one knew the snakes had launched a full-scale invasion. Pet pythons that escaped or were released by their owners started breeding in the wild, and these enormous predators began eating every animal in their path. Today a group of scientists at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida is tracking Burmese pythons to find ways to stop their sp
Take a journey to the Galápagos Islands to see Galápagos giant tortoises up close and discover how cutting-edge technology is helping scientists study and protect these gentle giants. Page Plus links in the book lead to videos of scientists in the field.
Your brain is amazing. It develops as you learn and you have the power to teach it to think in different ways. This series explores creative careers to inspire your future and will help you to train your brain to think like a professional.
Trash Mountain is a charming, yet powerful story that follows a young squirrel who finds himself alone in the world when his parents are suddenly killed. Jane Yolen has crafted a compelling array of characters, including young Nutley, wise Larie, and loyal Naw. The age-old battle between the grey squirrels and the reds is captivating and young readers will also detect subtle themes concerning species diversity and evolution.
The world is full of incredible places. People can spot lions on a safari. They can visit the ruins of an ancient civilization or learn about human history at a historic battlefield. Mountains and jungles leave visitors with a sense of awe. Some people enjoy sharing outdoor adventures with friends and family. Others enjoy cheering on their favourite team in a state-of-the-art sports stadium. Travel Bucket Lists introduces readers to some of the most amazing locations around the world, revealing
Travel Team is the story of an elite high school travel baseball team based in Las Vegas. This isn’t the Bad News Bears. This is a team based on the teams future stars like Bryce Harper played for before they were lottery picks in the MLB draft. Each book will contain a high-drama sports story, full of all the contemporary issues of modern baseball, from PEDs to aluminum bats to unhinged parents.
In the reign of Lady Gall (Provisional Monarch of Fontania), the word ‘magic’ is forbidden... When 12 year old Jasper Ludlow’s parents flee the city, he gets left behind and finds refuge on The Travelling Restaurant, a sailing ship captained by old Dr Rocket and crewed by feisty Polly. Jasper faces challenges, adventures, storms and hungry pirates. Should he go in search of his parents, or his lost baby sister? Who should he trust? And why is Lady Gall hunting him?
What can be learned from a tree? If we watch and listen . . . a tree has much to teach us about life-like how you can be small and strong at the same time and how to weather the storms. The author, a philosopher, offers an intriguing look at how children can navigate this thing we call "life" as they grow and change.
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