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• The Spirit of Springer

  the Real-life Rescue of An Orphaned Orca

  Abler, Amanda

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  In 2002, a killer whale calf was discovered swimming alone in Puget Sound. This picture book follows the amazing true story of her identification as a member of the A4 pod, a family of Northern Resident orcas living off the coast of British…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Snow Leopard

  Grey Ghost of the Mountain

  Anderson, Justin

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  A new Nature Storybook about one of the most beautiful and elusive creatures in the world.

• 50 Reasons to Love Endangered Animals

  Barr, Catherine, 1965-

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  There are so many reasons to love animals: lions have magnificent shaggy manes, penguins go tobogganing on their tummies, bears wiggle and dance as they scratch, whales sing songs, and elephants can feel sadness.

• Invisible Nature

  a Secret World Beyond Our Senses

  Barr, Catherine, 1965-

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  There are sounds no human ear can hear, scents no-one can smell, colours our eyes cannot detect, waves of radiation that pass right through us without our noticing, but known and used by many different animal species. They have dangers as well as…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Dangerous Animals

  Bayly, Sami

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  Stand back as you enter the deadly and mysterious world of dangerous animals in this incredible illustrated collection of the strangest and most hair-raising species on the planet.

• The Wonderful Wisdom of Ants

  Bunting, Philip

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  A fun and entertaining look at these fascinating tiny creatures.

• Green Planet

  Butterfield, Moira, 1960-

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  This time this beautifully illustrated series is looking at life in forests around the world.

• The Surprising Lives of Animals

  How They Can Laugh, Play, and Misbehave!

  Claybourne, Anna

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  Perfect for young animal lovers, The Surprising Lives of Animals is a captivating reading experience that will amaze children and deepen their understanding of the world around them.

• Whiti

  Colossal Squid of the Deep

  Cleal, Victoria

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  Te Papa have produced this gorgeous book that tells the story of one of their post popular exhibits, the colossal squid.

• The Not Bad Animals

  Corrigan, Sophie

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  Most of the time it's humans that have labelled them ugly, dangerous and downright gross. But it's one false acquisition too many for these little guys. They've had enough of being called scary, slimy, nasty and ewwy. They're here to dispel these…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Obsessive About Octopuses

  Davey, Owen

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  If you are silly about squid or just daft for amazing animals of the deep, dive in for a fact-packed illustrated journey into the ocean.

• Birds

  a Book of Extraordinary Facts

  De la Bédoyère, Camilla

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  Wow! is a fantastic series not only filled with the best and most amazing facts about popular science topics, but each book also includes beautiful illustrations with fun and interactive artwork clues that lead readers through the book and stimulate…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Ocean

  Druvert, Hélène, 1981-

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  This gorgeous, large-format book is filled with clever cutouts exploring the ocean, from the shoreline to the murkiest depths.

• Nose Knows

  Wild Ways Animals Smell the World

  Figueras, Emmanuelle

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  In this fun flap-filled book, you'll learn how smell plays a key role in the lives of animals and shapes their behavior and relationships.

• Honeybee

  the Busy Life of Apis Mellifera

  Fleming, Candace

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  Take to the sky with Apis, one honeybee, as she embarks on her journey through life!

• I Ate Sunshine for Breakfast

  a Celebration of Plants Around the World

  Holland, Michael (Michael T.)

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  This beautifully illustrated compendium of fascinating nature facts celebrates the plants that fill our lives, from minty toothpaste to the rubber in your shoes. Includes fun DIY projects.

• Three Kiwi Tales

  More Fabulous Fix-it Stories From Wildbase Hospital

  Hunt, Janet, 1951-

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  Wildbase Hospital in Palmerston North is a very special hospital for very special animals, and in this follow-up to the hugely successful How to Mend a Kea, author Janet Hunt focuses on the tales of three kiwis who have been treated there.

• Bringing Back the Wolves

  How a Predator Restored An Ecosystem

  Isabella, Jude

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  Jude Isabella's thoroughly researched, expert-reviewed text and Kim Smith's beautiful nature art bring science to life in this captivating story of renewal. Readers will recognize just how complex an ecosystem is and learn about the surprising…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Twinkle, Tickle, Little Star

  Hunter, Anne, 1952-

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  Rhyming verse delightfully details some of the special features of triplefins, hermit crabs, scallops, jellyfish, sea anemonies, seaweed, black-backed gulls, paddle crabs, paua, katipo, sponges and starfish. Includes the Māori names for New Zealand…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Animal Awards

  Jenkins, Martin, 1959-

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  Fifty fantastic creatures are awarded prizes to celebrate their most dazzling talents and some unusual skills. Roll up, roll up! The Animal Awards are about to begin.