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Kratt, Martin McHale, Brenda Read, Jennifer Runton, Andy. Sjoberg, Lena Turner, Tracey Wittrock, JeniMcHale, Brenda
Summary: Sometimes the hoatzin is called a stinkbird because it smells so bad. It also has claws on its wings and flies poorly because it's digestive system is too heavy. What an interesting bird! This book highlights cool animals that fly in the air, from hummingbirds to bats to many kinds of birds. Readers won't be able to stop turning pages to find out weird, gross, and awesome facts about each...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishing, LLC 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.47 MCHTurner, Tracey
Summary: "Wings takes readers on a fact-packed flight over a fascinating subject. Written by Tracey Turner, it offers a bird's-eye view of the first airplanes, the fastest jet planes, beetles, birds, winged horses, flying dragons--even winged unicorns. There's fun, easy-to-read information on wings of all kinds, including plenty of STEM material, presented in a mixture of text and speech bubbles that's...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kingfisher 2020
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.47 TURRead, Jennifer
Summary: "Since the early days of flight, animals have helped researchers learn how to survive in the sky, and their role continues as humanity voyages into outer space. In 1783 a rooster, a duck and a sheep were placed in a basket attached to the first hot-air balloon. In the age of rockets and space travel, many more animals have travelled into orbit, and most have returned safely to earth. This book...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Formac Publishing Company Limited 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.45 REAWittrock, Jeni
Summary: "Simple text and full-color illustrations describe the true story of Laika, the first dog in outer space"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 929.43 WITKratt, Martin
Summary: The Kratt brothers activate their creature powers to introduce readers to animals who can fly, including dragonflies, raptors, and bats.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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Summary: Owly overcomes his fear of flying with the help of Wormy and a flying squirrel--who overcomes his fear of owls.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Top Shelf 2005
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2 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 RUNCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile- Series, Call number: J Fiction Runton 2005Sjoberg, Lena
Summary: Celebrates all things that can be seen in the dark, from nocturnal animals, deep-sea fish, glowing plants, and the stars of the night sky.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thames & Hudson 2019