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Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Today, little Jesús has a big job to do. He's helping Papá at work, and he's in charge of the water jug -- which is also a magical clock! When it's empty, Papá explains, the workday is done. But what about all these thirsty animals? Soon, the water is gone, but the day is not over yet. Will Jesús be fired?! Or is the jug not really magical after all." -- page [2] of cover.
Author
Publisher
PublicAffairs, Hachette Book Group
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"We all try to influence others in our daily lives. We are all marketers, whether you are a manager motivating your team, an employee making a big presentation, an activist staging a protest, or a teacher trying to encourage your students. In For the Culture, Marcus Collins argues that true cultural engagement is the most powerful vehicle for influencing behavior. To effectively engage with communities we first need to think hard about what we will...
5) Nursery earth: the wondrous lives of baby animals and the extraordinary ways they shape our world
Author
Publisher
The Experiment
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"An astonishing safari of infant animals, from baby kangaroos to flamingos to squid, and the essential role they play in Earth's ecosystems"--
Author
Publisher
Simon Element
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Calm the Chaos is a clearly organized, methodical approach to parenting. Dayna has created a road map to help parents find peace and meet their kids where they are at when conventional parenting tools have failed. There are five steps to calming the chaos--Getting to Safety, Restoring Trust and Energy, Finding Calm in the Moment, Getting Ahead of the Moment, and Defining Family Success. Each step employs a framework that is easy to remember, even...
Author
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"From morning to night and from the Antarctic to the equator, birds have busy days. In this short book, ornithologist Mark E. Hauber shows readers exactly how birds spend their time. Each of the book's twenty-four brief chapters covers a single bird and a single hour. At 1:00 in the night, we meet a nearly-blind kiwi, hunting with smell for earthworm prey. Later that morning, at 11:00, we float alongside a common pochard, a duck that can sleep with...
8) Crankenstein
Author
Series
Crankenstein volume 1
Publisher
Little, Brown
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A boy who looks ordinary transforms into grumbling Crankenstein when faced with a rainy day, a melting popsicle, or bedtime but everything changes when he meets a fellow Crankenstein.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"In the animal kingdom, just like the human one, families come in all shapes and sizes. Meet some very different animal families, and discover who does what. Throughout the pages of this beautifully illustrated book, you'll begin to see animals in a whole new light. Discover who's the boss, who looks after the children, and who's in charge of getting dinner. Meet a different animal family on every page, learn about what it's like to live in the group,...
Author
Publisher
Balance
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The latest research in neuroscience and parenting come together in this groundbreaking book, which brings to light new realizations about the power of nurture for our children's mental and physical health outcomes. Greer Kirshenbaum, PhD. is a neuroscientist, doula, and parent. Her work began the goal of developing new treatments for poor mental health; she dreamed of creating a new medication to address conditions like anxiety, depression, addiction,...
13) Animal intuition: communicating with pets, animal spirits, and the energies of the natural world
Author
Publisher
Sterling Ethos
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"If animals could talk, what would they tell us? If you love animals, you've probably always wanted to know how to reach out to them: how can you possibly know what your pets are thinking, what they need, what they'd like to say to you? This guide teaches how to communicate with your pets, establishing a new level of awareness of their needs and personalities and deepening your bond with them in the process"--Back cover.
Author
Publisher
Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The past, present, and future of the world's most popular and beloved pet, from a leading evolutionary biologist and great cat lover The domestic cat-your cat-has, from its evolutionary origins in Africa, been transformed in comparatively little time into one of the most successful and diverse species on the planet. Jonathan Losos, writing as both a scientist and a cat lover, explores how researchers today are unraveling the secrets of the cat, past...
Author
Publisher
Dutton, Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Descended from shy, solitary North African wild cats, domestic cats set up homes with devoted owners all over the world by learning how to talk to us. This book translates-in case you missed anything. A renowned cat behavior scientist of over thirty years, Dr. Sarah Brown has been at the forefront of research in the field, discovering how cats use tail signals to interact with each other and their owners. Now, she reveals the previously unexplored...
Author
Publisher
Portfolio/Penguin
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"From the bestselling author of Linchpin and Tribes comes a new challenge to leaders of all stripes The workplace has undergone a massive shift. Remote work and economic instability have depressed innovation and left us disconnected and disengaged. Paychecks no longer buy loyalty, happiness, and effort. Quiet quitting runs rampant, and people show up without truly showing up. Alarmed managers are doubling down on keystroke surveillance, productivity...
17) Penguin huddle
Author
Publisher
Walker Books, a division of Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"All day long the penguin colony plays and plays, and when the sun goes down and the night grows cold and dark, they squeeze and squish together ('penguin huddle!') to stay warm and snug. But one morning, after a freezing gale, the penguins find themselves stuck, frozen together like a giant penguin ice pop. When no one in the Antarctic can unstick them ('penguin muddle!'), Pipsqueak, the smallest penguin of all, leads his fellows out of their snowy...
18) Wild family
Author
Publisher
Puffin
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Families come in all shapes and sizes, from spiders who can carry hundreds of their babies, to elephants who babysit each other's calves. Perfect for every animal and wildlife fan, discover the incredible true stories of our wilder family members. Did you know that clownfish can have hundreds of babies? Or that some families like to be on the move, like monarch butterflies who will travel together for their entire lives! Did you know that lions are...
Author
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Raccoons are common sights in many residential areas. The rings around their eyes and their sneaky behavior have led to the nickname "masked bandit." They've adapted well to living around people, and these animals can cause a lot of mischief as they rifle through our trash for food! This book introduces readers to interesting facts about raccoons, from their behavior to their diet. Readers are invited to think critically about the impact that raccoons...
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