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To ensure the presence, long and productive lives of beeswe must be kind to themby providing a friendly habitat.Building hives and having natural settings,like logs, and old trees,will keep them safe and warm.Growing a variety of flowering plantsthat bloom throughout all seasonswill enable them to collect nectar and pollen.Honeybees are not the only one pollinators.That delicate job is also done by butterflies,bumblebees, hornets, flies, ants,mosquitos,...
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"As an enthusiast of fractured tales and a big fan of Johnette's songs and stories, I give Johnette's new book a big ten thumbs up. Her funny and surprising version gives a new twist to an old favorite. It is 'kidtastic!' Read it." --Ann L. Davis, head of children's services, Napa City-County Library, Napa, California
"Johnette Downing knows the child's mind and the child's heart deeply. Her reshaping of the classic tale and her striking illustrations...
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Teachers regularly hear students complain: 'Someone has taken my pencil!'
More often than not, this is not the case – the pencil has merely been misplaced.
This book explores that very situation. It can only be resolved by mobilising an entire family of ants. Each (alphabetically ordered) ant has her or his own personality which assists (or does not assist) in solving the case. The alphabet, perseverance, working as a team, looking for simple solutions...
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Want to Teach Your Kids the Names of Animals & Insects in German?Wonder How They're Pronounced?Enhance your learning experience with our complimentary audio recordings. Follow the link in the book to not only read but also listen and familiarize yourself with authentic German pronunciation.Delight in learning German with our vivid picture book!Key Features of the Book: German Names for Animals & Insects.Vibrant Illustrations of Each Animal & Insect.English...
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Billy is a happy billy goat kid who lives on a farm in a big field on a mountain side with his mum and the farmer, old CrankyPants McGrew.
Billy loved to play in the field. He loved all the flavors and colors of the pretty herbs and flowers. Billy thought he had seen all the colors in the world until, one day, when he was running through the field, he spotted a color he had never seen before.
Follow Billy on his adventures as he finds out...
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Squirt Saves the Day tells a tale of friendship, heroism, and self discovery as Squirt, a lovable stinkbug, is confronted by bullies at his new school. In overcoming rejection he learns that the best way to deal with problems is head on. By doing what must be done, he gains the respect and admiration of the whole school. The book is full of colorful illustrations that will win children's hearts and teach them that, if a little stinkbug can conquer...
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Your guide to the beneficial insects in your garden!Good Garden Bugs is an easy-to-follow reference to beneficial insects that provide pest control, allowing your garden to grow full and bountiful.Aphids, caterpillars, grubs, and slugs are not only creepy-crawlies, they can wreak havoc on your garden and plants. But fear not! You don't need dangerous chemicals to enjoy a lively, healthy garden. The secret? More lady beetles, fewer aphids! Wildlife...
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"Addie Ant travels from one garden bed to another on her first solo adventure. As she forges her own path, she gets lost along the way and finds help from her trusted garden pals, Lewis Ladybug, Beatrix Butterfly, and Cleo Cricket, in finding her way back home. A celebration of friendship, this sweet book is a collaboration by renowned, musical artist Maren Morris and former schoolteacher and close friend Karina Argow. Artist Kelly Anne Dalton brings...
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It's summer vacation, but twelve-year-old Raksha isn't doing much relaxing. There is one project left before her Science Squad team earns their last badge (and a trip to Hawai'i on the line!), when she gets an opportunity to attend a highly competitive fashion camp that is too good to pass up. It isn't long before her Science Squad work hunting for zombie bees is taking over her life. She hardly has time to prepare for her fashion camp runway show....
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Being flat comes in handy when you're looking for hiding places-but is there any place to hide from a big swarm of bumblebees?
On a hot summer day, Flat Stanley and his friends have lots of fun backyard games to play. Stanley's flatness comes in handy, especially on the slippy slide and during games of hide-and-seek. But when the fun disrupts a beehive, can Stanley save his buddies before the bees get them? Beginning readers will love how Flat...
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Step into the remarkable world of the honeybee in this illuminating and delightfully illustrated pocket guide.
For budding apiarists, this introductory book offers fascinating information about honeybees and everything you need to know to begin your own beekeeping journey. For example, did you know that from birth, female bees are promoted through roles such as nurse, baker, and guardian of the hive? Or that male bees' primary purpose is simply to...
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Welcome to the amazing world of Spiders Photos and Facts for Everyone! The animal facts in nature book to be amazed by Spiders.
You will find Spiders in nature with pictures to include the many Spiders species, size, breeding, eating habits, and interesting facts. Spiders Photos and Facts for Everyone is Book 32 of the Learn with Facts Series. This book is around a clear concept: The amazing life of Spiders with facts and color photos.
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15) The Wayward Wind
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The Wayward Wind is full of surprises, tender moments, and is peppered with humor. Whimsy's and Flit's interactions both with each
other and with other animals they meet are especially thoughtful. In addition to being an adorably fun story, there are lessons in
overcoming fear, being selfless, and caring for one another, should the grown-ups want to guide their littles down those roads. However, children and grown-ups alike will enjoy reading Whimsy's...
16) Wishweaver
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A magical story of friendship, courage, and self-discovery. In the forests of Weyburn, there had always been a Wishweaver-a spider with the magic to grant wishes. However, for many years now, wishes have gone unanswered. But why?
That is the question an orb spider named Whimsy is determined to answer. With the help of her milkweed wisp friend, Flit, Whimsy will go on a journey to the old Wishweaver Oak in search of clues to solve the mystery....
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Dive into the buzzing world of flies and discover the fascinating journey from tiny egg to buzzing adult in "Wings of Change: The Life Cycle of a Fly." This educational adventure is designed for young explorers aged 5-12, offering a closer look at the everyday life of one of the most common insects on our planet. Through engaging narratives, vivid illustrations, and interactive learning points, readers will follow the transformation of a fly, uncovering...
18) A Book of Bees
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A New York Times Notable Book: "A melodious mix of memoir, nature journal, and beekeeping manual" (Kirkus Reviews). Weaving a vivid portrait of her own life and her bees' lives, author Sue Hubbell lovingly describes the ins and outs of beekeeping on her small Missouri farm, where the end of one honey season is the start of the next. With three hundred hives, Hubbell stays busy year-round tending to the bees and harvesting their honey, a process that...
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Welcome to the amazing world of Dragonfly Photos and Facts for Everyone! The animal facts in nature book to be amazed by Dragonfly.You will find Dragonfly in nature with pictures to include the many Dragonfly species, size, breeding, eating habits, and interesting facts. Dragonfly Photos and Facts for Everyone is Book 134 of the Learn with Facts Series. This book is around a clear concept: The amazing life of Dragonfly with facts and color photos.Be...
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A fascinating look at the world's most numerous inhabitants-with stunning images from the American Museum of Natural History's Rare Book Collection.
To date, we have discovered and described or named around 1.1 million insect species, and thousands of new species are added to the ranks every year. It is estimated that there are around five million insect species on Earth, making them the most diverse lineage of all life by far. This magnificent volume...
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