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The conversation in this book deals with the impact of modern life on Balinese society over the past 50 years. Eric Buvelot, journalist and 13 years' editor of La Gazette de Bali, interviews Jean Couteau, an observer of Bali for over 40 years, author of many books, and national columnist for Kompas. They discuss changes from sexual behavior to religious practices, the engagement of Balinese with foreigners and other Indonesians, issues of tolerance,...
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This is the tale of a small fish forced to flee his homeland after unexpected tragedy strikes. His arduous journey to the sea becomes a crucible, forging invaluable life lessons along the way. But no experience proves more formative than his struggle to liberate a school of fish from the ruthless reign of a tyrannical, self-appointed religious leader. In this decisive battle that pits oppression against freedom, the fish and his companion come to...
3) Puffer Fish
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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When puffer fish sense danger, they may try to swim away. But if these slow swimmers can't move fast enough, they can inflate to more than twice their normal size! Woah! What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about puffer fish!
4) Axolotl
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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A small salamander swims in muddy lake water. But this little creature still has its webbed feet and feathery gills. Axolotls spend their whole lives in watery homes. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about Axolotls!
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Get ready for an enchanting adventure with Conor and his wise grandmother, Mimi, in this heartwarming tale of love, discovery, and the magic of the sea. Join them as they set off on a treasure hunt to find the perfect Conch shell, rumored to possess a magical sound.
As they explore the sandy shore, encountering playful dolphins and curious seagulls, their bond grows stronger. Along the way, they collect fascinating seashells of all colors and patterns,...
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Dive under the sea with Sammy O'Gill, a kind bullnose shark. But his shark peers bully him for befriending all sealife. As Viper, Riptide, Squint, and Toothless torment him, his best friend Zoomer the dolphin buoys his spirits. Through their adventures, Sammy discovers courage and the power of embracing what makes you different. This tail-wagging tale reminds us that our differences deepen friendship. When Sammy faces ridicule, Zoomer models loyalty...
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Suffering sea monsters! Can Hubert brave the storm?Meet Rainbow Reef's fabulous fish kids: Aiden, the panicky pufferfish, Sparky the doggone friendly dogfish, Olga the eight-legged bully, her little sister Red, and Hubert, a tiny hermit crab and wannabe spy. When Hubert and friends play hide-and-seek in the spooky Kelp Forest, Red Octopus gets lost. With a storm raging, can Hubert bring her home safely? Finding a tiny octopus in the ocean is trickier...
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Desde los tiempos antiguos el ser humano ha tratado de domesticar todo tipo de animales, las piscinas granjas y los estanques fue el primer paso para hacer un acercamiento de convivencia con los peces. Esta práctica fue perfeccionada por los años hasta convertirlo en un pasatiempo mundial, los peces no necesitan un amplio espacio para desarrollarse. Por lo que muchas familias pueden permitirse su crianza. En este libro es una portada inicial sobre...
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In Ava Visits the Aquarium, beginning readers learn about the many real-world uses of odd and even numbers in a fun field trip to the aquarium. Follow along as Ava counts pairs of ocean animals and notices odd and even numbers all around her. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience about a key math concept.
Supplementary back matter helps readers review the...
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Stella Diaz volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 4
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"Stella is happy as a clam in fourth grade. She's the president of the Sea Musketeers conservation club, she starts taking swim lessons, and she joins a new art club at school. But as her schedule fills up, school gets harder, too. Suddenly the tides have turned, and she is way too busy!"--Provided by publisher.
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Welcome to the amazing world of Sea Turtles Photos and Facts for Everyone! The animal facts in nature book to be amazed by Sea Turtles.
You will find Sea Turtles in nature with pictures to include the many Sea Turtles species, size, breeding, eating habits, and interesting facts. Sea Turtles Photos and Facts for Everyone is Book 30 of the Learn with Facts Series. This book is around a clear concept: The amazing life of Sea Turtles with facts and...
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Welcome to the amazing world of Penguins Photos and Facts for Everyone! The animal facts in nature book to be amazed by Penguins.
You will find Penguins in nature with pictures to include the many Penguins species, size, breeding, eating habits, and interesting facts. Penguins Photos and Facts for Everyone is Book 28 of the Learn with Facts Series. This book is around a clear concept: The amazing life of Penguins with facts and color photos.
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"Lobster is served three ways in this fascinating book: by fisherman, scientist and the crustaceans themselves. . . . Corson, who worked aboard commercial lobster boats for two years, weaves together these three worlds. The human worlds are surely interesting; but they can't top the lobster life on the ocean floor." - Washington Post
In this intimate portrait of an island lobstering community and an eccentric band of renegade biologists, journalist...
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First published in 1904, under the German title Kunstformen der Natur, this unique collection of plates holds a lasting influence in both the art and science worlds. Ernst Haeckel's detailed illustrations serve as a visual encyclopaedia for his pioneering research and anatomical discoveries. Working in both pencil and watercolour paint, he preserved the complex forms, patterns, and structures of the organisms he discovered. Featuring intricate depictions...
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Swimming with confidence and bursting with joy, Violet greets her friends Puffer Fish, Moray Eel, Jumbo Shrimp and Stinging Ray. She is outlandishly happy which excites their curiosity.What is her secret? How is she so happy? Can they be that happy too?Inside the book teachers and parents will find Seaside Chat discussion questions that can be adapted for all ages.
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"When acclaimed naturalist Sy Montgomery and wildlife artist Matt Patterson arrive at Turtle Rescue League, they are greeted by hundreds of turtles recovering from injury and illness. Endangered by cars and highways, pollution and poachers, these turtles--with wounds so severe that even veterinarians would have dismissed them as fatal--are given a second chance at life. The League's founders, Natasha and Alexxia, live by one motto: Never give up on...
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For centuries, humans have been wanting to talk with the animals... especially dolphins.
In the 2nd edition of Dolphin Talk, explorer and animal communicator Dove Joans, aka Dolphingirl shares her personal stories and life experiences on this very captivating subject. It's a natural language that's designed in each of us, and one we can all access, much like playing a musical instrument.
Come discover "interspecies communications with dolphins,"...
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Remarkable new discoveries affirm the octopus as one of nature's most intelligent and complex animals.
This new book-written by the beloved author of the international bestseller The Soul of an Octopus and enhanced with vivid National Geographic photography-brings us closer than ever to these elusive creatures.
The companion to the highly-anticipated National Geographic television special, this beautifully illustrated book explores the alluring...
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From award-winning author Angela Dominguez, the fifth and final novel about Stella Díaz, a Mexican-American girl who is now ready to be at top of her school-fifth grade!
Stella is getting ready for her next big step.
This year, she's a fifth grader, which means she's not only one of the big kids in her elementary school, but she'll also have to start thinking about middle school. GULP!
Luckily, Stella can count on her best friends Jenny and...
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Author Will Millard and illustrator Rachel Qiuqi's In the Tide Pool: A Magic Flaps Book is an interactive first introduction to sea stars, anemone, and other ocean life features double-layer lift-the-flaps for fun and surprises.
Explore life in a tide pool with five interactive nature stories. Each simple "story" is set across a double-page spread and is revealed through double-layer lift-the-flaps. Watch an anemone hide from a seagull, a hermit...
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