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The monarch effect : surviving poison, predators, and people / by Church, Dana L.;

Includes bibliographical references and index.Rivers of Butterflies -- Baby Monarchs and barfing Blue Jays -- Where do they go? -- More to the story -- Squabbling scientists -- Secrets of the forest -- Tracking migration -- Tracking more than migration -- Monarch "smarts" -- Monarchs around the world-- Monarch emergencies -- Living near the Monarchy -- Conclusion: more than a butterfly."With their stunning black-and-orange wings, monarch butterflies are one of the most recognizable insects on the planet. But despite their delicate beauty, these creatures are warriors. The moment they hatch, they're fighting for their lives. Everything is the enemy: from the very leaf they live on to the humans and animals around them to nature itself. How does such a tiny egg survive to become a butterfly? And even after emerging from the cocoon, unimaginable danger awaits: migration. Every year, monarchs take flight, making one of the greatest migrations in the world. However, for a long time, their destination was unknown within the scientific community. Through the research of scientists in Canada and the United States and the support and efforts ofordinary people as well as Indigenous knowledge in Mexico, that mystery was finally solved. But to do so would involve years of searching across three countries and encounters with feuding scientists, the consequences of colonialism, and life-and-death stakes"--

Subjects: Monarch butterfly; Monarch butterfly; Monarch butterfly;

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Voltron, legendary defender. [videorecording] / by Keaton, Josh,1979-voice actor.; Lanine, Tyler,voice actor.; Shada, Jeremy,voice actor.; Taylor-Klaus, Bex,voice actor.; Yeun, Steven,voice actor.; DreamWorks Animation,production company.; Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;

Josh Keaton, Tyler Lanine, Jeremy Shada, Bex Taylor-Klaus, Steven Yeun."Dreamworks' Voltron Legendary Defender reimagines one of the most popular fan-favorite shows of all time in this all-new, comedic, action-packed series. Five unsuspecting teenagers, transported from Earth into the middle of a sprawling intergalactic war, become pilots for five robotic lions in the battle to protect the universe from evil. Only through the true power of teamwork can they unite to form the mighty warrior known as Voltron, who was first formed 10,000 years ago." -- Container.G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.

Subjects: Action and adventure television programs.; Children's television programs.; Animated television programs.; Space warfare; Robots;

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Top wing. [videorecording] / by Paramount Pictures Corporation,publisher.; Nickelodeon (Television network),broadcaster.; 9 Story Media Group,production company.;

Spring into action with Team Top Wing in these eight eggciting missions! First, when Sandy Stork mixes up the eggs in her delivery, Swift, Rod, Penny, and Brody must scramble to get them back home before they hatch! Then, team up with the rescue birds in training as they save Cheep and Chirp in two tweeting tales.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, stereo.

Subjects: Children's television programs.; Animated television programs.; Fiction television programs.; Television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Birds; Flight training;

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LEGO Star Wars. [videorecording] / by Bauza, Eric,voice actor.; Dangerfield, Michael,voice actor.; Daniels, Anthony,voice actor.; Hegner, Michael,film director.; Kane, Tom,voice actor.; Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.; Walt Disney Home Entertainment (Firm);

Exit from Endor -- Crisis on Coruscant -- Mission to Mos Eisley -- Flight of the Falcon -- Gambit on Geonosis.Tom Kane, Anthony Daniels, Eric Bauza, Michael Dangerfield, Billy Dee Williams, Trevor Devall, Heather Doerksen, Michael Donovan.The fun begins following the victory celebration in the Ewok village on Endor, at the end of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. R2-D2 and C-3PO have gathered to regale Luke, Leia, Han, Chewbacca and the other Rebels with the tales of their adventures that led to the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. An accidental kidnapping occurs while the droids are reminiscing, and suddenly you're taken on a new journey that leads to the retelling of the entire Star Wars saga, as told by R2-D2 and C-3PO!Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0.

Subjects: Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Interplanetary voyages; LEGO toys; Life on other planets; Space warfare; Video recordings for children.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;

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Planes [videorecording] / by Larry,the Cable Guy.; Cook, Dane.; Edwards, Anthony,1962-; Garrett, Brad.; Hall, Klay.; Hatcher, Teri.; Howard, Jeffery M.; Keach, Stacy.; Kilmer, Val,1959-; Lasseter, John.; Louis-Dreyfus, Julia.; Walt Disney Company.; Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (Firm);

Music by Mark Mancina ; edited by Jeremy Milton.Stacy Keach, Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards, Teri Hatcher, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Brad Garrett, Dane Cook, Larry The Cable Guy.Originally produced as a motion picture in 2013.Dusty (voice of Dane Cook) spends most of his days flying low, but his eyes are always turned up toward the clouds. Sadly, Dusty's modest engine and intense fear of heights make a career in racing a long shot at best. Things begin to look up for Dusty, however, when a veteran aviator helps him qualify for a race against the reigning circuit champ. Now if Dusty can just learn to let go of his fears, his checkered-flag dreams may finally come true.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD, Widescreen (1.78:1) presentation ; Dolby digital.

Subjects: Acrophobia; Aerial spraying and dusting in agriculture; Airplane racing; Airplanes; Animated films.; Children's films.; Feature films.; Friendship; Video recordings for children.;

© c2013., Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment,

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What an owl knows : the new science of the world's most enigmatic birds / by Ackerman, Jennifer,1959-author.;

Includes bibliographical references and index."From the New York Times bestselling author of The Genius of Birds and The Bird Way, a brilliant scientific exploration of owls, the most elusive group of birds, and an investigation into why these remarkable and yet mysterious animals exert such a hold on human imagination For centuries, owls have captivated and intrigued us. Our fascination with these mysterious birds was first documented over 30,000 years ago, in the Chauvet cave paintings in southern France, and our enduring awareness and curiosity of their forward gaze and nearly silent flight has cemented the owl as a symbol of wisdom and knowledge, foresight and intuition. But what, really, does an owl know? Though our infatuation goes back centuries, scientists have only recently begun to study these birds in great detail. While more than 270 species exist today, and reside on every continent except Antarctica, owls are far more difficult to find and study than other birds--because while not only cryptic and perfectly camouflaged, owls are most active in the dark of night. Joining scientists on this maddening and elusive treasure hunt, Jennifer Ackerman brings alive the rich biological history of these animals and reveals the remarkable scientific discoveries into their brains and behavior. She explores how, with the modern technology and tools, researchers now know that owls talk all night long--without opening their bills. That that their hoots follow a series of complex rules, allowing them to express needs and desires. That owls duet. They migrate. They use tools. They hoard their prey. Some live in underground burrows, some dine on scorpions. Ackerman brings this research alive with her own personal field observations about owls, and dives deep too into why this bird endlessly inspires and beguiles us. WHAT AN OWL KNOWS is an awe-inspiring and spellbinding journey across the globe and through human history, and a dazzling account of the astonishing health, hunting skills, communication, and sensory prowess that distinguishes the owl from nearly all other birds. An extraordinary glimpse into the mind of these brilliant animals, WHAT AN OWLS KNOWS pulls back the curtain on the the hidden and still undiscovered realities of our shared world"--

Subjects: Owls; Owls.;

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Life sketches : a memoir / by Bateman, Robert,1930-author.;

"Full of never-before-seen illustrations, Life Sketches is an inspiring and elegant portrait of Robert Bateman's life as an artist and of his belief that "Nature is an infinite source of reason, imagination, and invention." From one of Canada's most beloved painters comes an intimate, visually stunning memoir of the artist at work. Internationally acclaimed artist Robert Bateman has brought the natural world to vivid life with his unique perspective. His vast body of work--spanning species as large as the buffalo and as small as the mouse--has touched millions of hearts and minds, awakening a reverence for wildlife of all kinds. Bateman is perhaps best known for his gorgeous depictions of birds in flight and in repose, images that stir in the viewer a deep appreciation of colour, form and spirit. Life Sketches is a moving journey in both words and images that, for the first time, allows Bateman's fans full access into his creative process, detailing his singular artistic vision and the inspiration behind is iconic art. What emerges is a portrait of a young boy enchanted by the natural world around him and called to record it in his sketches and paintings. Bitten by wanderlust, Bateman travelled the world and documented his real life experiences in journals, sketches, and paintings. In Life Sketches, he recounts the evolution of his style from abstraction to realism and the events that have shaped his art into a vocation over many decades. And through it all, Bateman shows how his keen sensibilities extend beyond art, to a passion for conservation and relentless advocacy for the natural world that underpins an incredible artistic legacy."--Provided by publisher.

Subjects: Bateman, Robert, 1930-; Animals in art.; Naturalists; Nature in art.; Painters; Wildlife artists; Wildlife conservation.;

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La maestra de vuelo / by Díaz Reguera, Raquel,1974-; Cuesta, Andrea.;

Raquel Díaz Reguera presenta una tierna historia que celebra el papel de todos aquellos que dedican su vida a la enseñanza. Trudi ha comenzado a ir al colegio. Cada día va emocionada por ver a las otras aves, y, en especial, por escuchar lo que su profe les va a explicar, y cada día regresa a casa contenta y llena de cosas para contar. Hasta que un día, Trudi regresa totalmente alicaída y con una pregunta para sus padres: «¿Por qué no me dijisteis que los avestruces como nosotros no pueden volar?» Por supuesto, ser un ave y no poder volar parece la más terrible de las tragedias. Lo que Trudi no sabe es que su maestra, la gallina Cococorina, tampoco puede volar igual que el resto. Raquel Díaz Reguera, autora de Cuando las niñas vuelan alto, pone en valor la labor de los docentes en este álbum ilustrado a todo color, ideal para que los niños y niñas a partir de 4 años entiendan lo importantes que puede ser la figura del profesor en sus vidas.From Raquel Díaz Reguera, a tenderhearted story that celebrates the role of all those who dedicate their lives to teaching. Trudi has started school. Every day, she is excited to watch the other birds and, especially, to learn new lessons from her teacher. When she gets home, she is bursting with stories to tell. Until one day, when she comes home downcast and with an urgent question for her parents: "Why didn't you tell me that ostriches like us can't fly?" To her, being a bird but unable to fly seems like the worst injustice imaginable. What Trudi doesn't realize is that her teacher, Cococorina the hen, can't fly, either! Raquel Díaz Reguera, author of Cuando las niñas vuelan alto, pays homage to educators in this colorfully illustrated volume, ideal for helping kids aged 4 and up understand the important role played by teachers in their lives.

Subjects: Picture books.; Animal fiction.; Ostriches; Birds; Teachers; Flight; Spanish language materials.;

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