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Publisher:
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date:
2020
Lexile measure:
240L
Language:
English
Description:
"Come see birds of all different kinds singing, winging, walking, talking and so much more in this charming, rhyming book that includes a special section at the back of the book with facts on each type of bird"--
2. Archie
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Publisher:
Archie
Language:
English
Description:
Welcome to Riverdale, the home of everyone's favorite teenager, Archie Andrews - and his closest friends! Dive into these beloved and classic Archie stories, which feature all the elements that have become an important part of pop culture. See the love triangle that includes girl-next-door Betty Cooper and wealthy socialite, Veronica Lodge! Share a burger with Archie's best pal, Jughead Jones! Square off with tough-talking Reggie Mantle! Sit back...
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Pub. Date:
2014
Language:
English
Description:
In these eight masterful stories, Lorrie Moore, in a perfect blend of craft and bewitched spirit, explores the passage of time and summons up its inevitable sorrows and hilarious pitfalls to reveal her own exquisite, singular wisdom. In "Debarking," a newly divorced man tries to keep his wits about him as the United States prepares to invade Iraq, and against this ominous moment, we see--in all its irresistible hilarity and darkness--the perils of...
4. Gitanjali
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Language:
English
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Description:
First published in English in 1912, "Gitanjali", or "Song Offerings", is a collection of poems translated by the author, Rabindranath Tagore, from the original Bengali. It contains over 100 inspirational poems by India's greatest poet and earned Tagore the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913. Tagore, known as the "Bard of Bengal", was born in 1861 to a wealthy family and started writing poetry as a child and began publishing critically acclaimed verses...
5. Sleepy Bird
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Series:
Pub. Date:
2018
Lexile measure:
AD: Adult Directed 480L
Language:
English
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Description:
Bird wants to play, but all his animal friends tell him that it is bedtime, and only when they tuck him in and sing a lullaby does he finally fall asleep--briefly.
6. Little bird
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Language:
English
Description:
"Little Bird faces many challenges when attempting to find her flock's good-luck charm that was lost during an attack by a wild fisher cat"--
Author:
Publisher:
Penguin Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date:
2020
Language:
English
Description:
"Throughout her celebrated career, Mary Oliver has touched countless readers with her brilliantly crafted verse, expounding on her love for the physical world and the powerful bonds between all living things. Identified as "far and away, this country's best selling poet" by Dwight Garner, she now returns with a stunning and definitive collection of her writing from the last fifty years. Carefully curated, these 200 plus poems feature Oliver's work...
9. Robins
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Publisher:
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date:
Lerner Publishing Group
Lexile measure:
590L
Language:
English
Description:
As springtime approaches, the air fills with the sound of robins singing. Discover how these cheerful little birds with red feathers and gray fluttering wings live and grow. Rhyming verse and vivid illustrations reveal the song-filled world of this beloved bird. Activities and fun facts also included.
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Pub. Date:
2013
Language:
English
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Description:
In the spring of 2013 the cicadas in the Northeastern United States will yet again emerge from their seventeen-year cycle-the longest gestation period of any animal. Those who experience this great sonic invasion compare their sense of wonder to the arrival of a comet or a solar eclipse. This unending rhythmic cycle is just one unique example of how the pulse and noise of insects has taught humans the meaning of rhythm, from the whirr of a cricket's...
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Publisher:
Otbebookpublishing
Pub. Date:
2022
Language:
English
Description:
Excerpt: "Kerchug, the leap frog, was all the time jumping. He stood every morning on the edge of the pond where he lived, and said to all the birds in the trees above him: "Isn't it wonderful how I can jump?" Then all the birds would flap their wings and sing a song which began, "Isn't it a treat to see our leap frog jump so far?" One day Kerchug made a great big jump into the middle of the pool, and then swam back to the stone from which he always...
Author:
Publisher:
Crimson Hill Books
Pub. Date:
2022
Language:
English
Description:
How well do you know birds? Wild birds live among us, as they always have. They're so familiar, we think we know them very well. Or at least we know more about them than any other wild creature. But is this true? Wild birds have secrets. These are interesting, quirky, and just plan odd fun facts about them. That's what this book is all about. It has more than 100 astonishing and unexpected facts about birds, all fully explained. Once you've read it,...
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Publisher:
Swan Charm Publishing
Pub. Date:
2024
Language:
English
Description:
"Wings That Sing with Laughter" invites readers to soar through a vibrant tapestry of verse where joy and whimsy take flight. Each poem dances on the breeze of imagination, celebrating the lighter side of life with playful wit and heartfelt sincerity. In this enchanting collection, the author weaves together themes of love, friendship, and the beauty found in everyday moments. Here, laughter becomes a vital thread, illuminating the soul and lifting...
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Publisher:
Dreamscape Media
Pub. Date:
2023
Language:
English
Description:
Have you ever wondered how birds know when to fly south for the winter? This introduction to bird behavior explores how and why woodpeckers peck, how pelicans fly without flapping their wings, why birds sing, and more. The How Do series is a great introduction to various STEM topics, each written in a format that encourages audiences to ask questions and guess the answers before exploring the science behind them.
Publisher:
Dreamscape Media
Pub. Date:
2023
Language:
English
Description:
Have you ever wondered how birds know when to fly south for the winter? This introduction to bird behavior explores how and why woodpeckers peck, how pelicans fly without flapping their wings, why birds sing, and more. The How Do series is a great introduction to various STEM topics, each written in a format that encourages audiences to ask questions and guess the answers before exploring the science behind them.
Author:
Publisher:
Circles Legacy Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date:
2022
Language:
English
Description:
Hi everybody! Let's go to neat Candy City. And as you visit a very sweet place that's made out of Sweet Treats. Let's meet Bird-ta and Bird-ton, the two CooCoo Birdies who live in the Candy Tree! Next, in that sweet Birthday greeting as they are resting inside their sweet tiny eggs waiting to be born. Let's see what will happen to them when they leave the neat, yummy Candy Tree the next morning. So, waiting to greet, the new day sun. Let's, find out...
Author:
Publisher:
Spinifex Press
Pub. Date:
2021
Language:
English
Description:
Amidst COVID-19, planetary and personal upheavals, fourteen stories pay homage to kindness. From Australia to the Philippines and other corners of the world, across cultures and species, we meet, connect, console. Always there are birds that inspire us to remember kindness and remember kindly. We are consoled, because there is unkindness too, that snag in the breath, that shadow of a wing. An oriole sings to a dying father. A bleeding heart dove saves...
Author:
Publisher:
Querencia Press, LLC
Pub. Date:
2024
Language:
English
Description:
"Mexican Bird sings from the heart. Its aches and love pangs punctuate the journey from Mexican life to queer desire, from quiet pain to vocal resistance, from the intimate world of the family nest to the unconstrained skies of freedom. A poet of deep reflection, Luis Lopez-Maldonado finds meaning in the most unexpected places, reminding us that each conflict-no matter how personal, no matter how public, no matter how distressing-has the potential...
Author:
Publisher:
Interactive Media
Pub. Date:
2017
Language:
English
Description:
This gentle birdsong was recorded in early hours of the morning when the sun rays begin to warm up temperate forest of Yosemite region. The birds are waking and beginning their morning singing to set themselves for a beautiful new day, to share their good vibes with their neighbours and to warm up their wings and spirits. Join this delicate melodious world and it will boost your energy, mood and even cognitive abilities. Whether you are waking up...
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Publisher:
Interactive Media
Pub. Date:
2022
Language:
English
Description:
The Red-winged Blackbird resides primarily in marshland, wetland, and grassland habitats. It is distinguished from other blackbirds by its red shoulder epaulets and yellow wing bars. The red shoulder patches of the male, hidden under body feathers much of the time, are brilliantly displayed when he is singing. Red-winged Blackbird song consists of rich musical notes and melodies. This binaural audio recording features the Red-winged Blackbird birdsong...