Clarke, Ginjer L.

Summary: "Did you know that wild boar originally from Europe have taken over parts of the United States? Or that thousands of Burmese pythons from Southeast Asia slither all around the Everglades in South Florida? These animals, taken from their homes and brought to new areas, might not be the best neighbors, but they make it work!"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.6 CLA

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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE CLA

Peters, Stephanie True

Summary: " Ravens and wolves team up for a hunt in this action-packed nonfiction book for young research writers and wildlife fans. One watchful raven + one ravenous wolf = a dangerous duo! In this book, discover how two vastly different animal species team up for a successful hunt. With bird's-eye views, ravens easily spot prey from afar, but these high-flying scavengers need help catching it. Cue the...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 598.8 PET

Proudfit, Benjamin

Summary: "Many children are animal lovers. What would it mean to turn a passion for animals into a career? Zoologists do just that! Zoology is the scientific study of the animal kingdom. Zoologists spend their time studying animals, observing their behaviors, and analyzing that research. Leading zoologists such as Jane Goodall have changed the way we view animal species. In this engrossing and...

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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2022

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 590.92 PRO

Sewell, Jacquie

Summary: One medium-size whale carcass delivers as much food to the dark, cold ocean depths as 4,000 years of sinking food particles. When a dead whale arrives, the café opens for business, and who better than Dan Tavis to show us the bizarre deep-ocean diners who show up? Hagfish, zombie worms, sleeper sharks--this group of patrons is stranger than the denizens of the Mos Eisley Cantina in Star Wars. A...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Tilbury House Publishers 2021

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.7 SEW

Kelley, Tera

Summary: "Readers will discover that trees have their own social network, and helping one another thrive is trending. The fascinating mycorrhizal fungi network runs underground through the forest via the roots of trees, allowing for connection and communication. Listen to the Language of the Trees captures the magic of talking trees that take care of their neighbors (not to mention the mysterious fungi...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Dawn Publications 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 582.16 KEL

Casilla, Robert

Summary: "This bilingual picture book for kids recalls Major League Baseball pitcher Mariano Rivera's childhood in Panama, his fascination with playing ball-even if he had to make his glove out of cardboard-and his eventual signing with the New York Yankees, where he helped win five World Series"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Piñata Books/Arte Público Press 2023

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB 468 CAS Spanish/English

Scales, Helen

Summary: A renowned oceanographer introduces the Great Barrier Reef and its ecosystems, revealing how the reef came to be, its place in the world and what we can all do to help ensure that it is around for future generations to discover and enjoy.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Flying Eye Books 2022

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.7 SCA