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Mardy and Olaus Murie fell in love in--and with--Alaska. Then set out on an adventure across the Arctic for Olaus's work as a biologist, encountering the beauty and danger of the wilds along the way. They learned from Indigenous communities to appreciate the interconnectedness of all living creatures and understood that the way humans were moving in on wild land was threatening the natural world. So they shifted the focus of their work to conservation, fighting to protect the land and animals--and lobbying for the creation of what finally became the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, nine thousand square miles of protected land!

Detailed illustrations and simple text are paired within a board book format to introduce young readers to six animals and their mini-habitats common to urban or rural backyards.

Vivid nature photos and simple, clear text describing bears' behavior in the wild will delight young animal lovers. Bears around the world are shown in their wild habitats, giving the reader a glimpse into the lives of these diverse species. A glossary, a list of further resources, and an index make these books good resources for early report writers.

Young animal lovers will enjoy these easily accessible books featuring spectacular nature photography and descriptions of the wild cats' behaviour in their natural habitats. From the swimming jaguar to the climbing leopard, young readers will appreciate each species' unique features as well as learn what all wild cats have in common.

Young animal lovers will love reading these fun and engaging books about some of the world’s most popular wild cats. The Wild Cats series highlights cats from across the globe through nature photos, Cat Facts, and a helpful glossary. Side bars highlight similarities and differences between wild cats and housecats, giving readers relatable insights into these wild animals.

This series gives readers an action-packed look at eight amazing wild cats, describing where they live, how they hunt, and the unique features that help them survive in the wild. Each book pairs short paragraphs of easy-to-read-text with plenty of colourful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

What do you want to be when you grow up? Would you dare to fight wildfires or dive into the ocean's mysterious depths? Employing real-life examples to introduce readers to thrilling occupations, Wild Jobs divulges the purpose and importance of these potentially perilous professions. Striking photographs accompany an overview of the training and equipment needed to perform each job, and a closing activity furthers comprehension, as questions prompt readers to imagine themselves in the featured occupational role.

Months after catching a common virus, twelve-year-old Ivy still hasn3t recovered. Ivy doesn3t even have the energy to play music. Hoping a change of scenery will help, she3s spending the summer in North Carolina3s Blue Ridge Mountains, where her uncle has converted an old house into a bed and breakfast. The Everly House has a long historyCincluding a stint as a sanatorium, a treatment center for tuberculosis patients, in the 1920s. As Ivy delves into the history of the house, hoping to find out what happened to Jessie, she makes other discoveries that turn her summer in the mountains into a new beginning.

How does an octopus defend itself from predators? Where do sea turtles lay their eggs? Dive into an underwater world and follow the lives of four captivating sea animals. Clear, easy-to-understand language, amazing facts and incredible photography is sure to satisfy the curiosity of young readers, while colourful spreads and exciting design bring a fresh new approach. A fantastic first introduction, this series will hold the interest of young children and encourage them to find out more about the world around them.

Who says reference books are boring? These fact-packed, high-octane books are filled with fun trivia and amazing photos along with the facts and stats about all the wildest vehicles in the world. From Ferraris to rescue helicopters, tractors, and semis, each book will keep the mega machine fans turning page after page.