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Eagles' feather-covered wings, sharp talons, and keen vision make them the top predators in their habitats. These excellent hunters can easily spot prey and glide through the air. Learn about the lives of eagles.

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.

Bernie Cholach's dad wants him to take over the family's rural Alberta feedlot, but Bernie has other ideas: he wants to be a biologist, an interest sparked by his experiences as a volunteer bird handler at a Canadian Wildlife Service facility that breeds and rears peregrine falcons for release into the wild.

Die Knallharten Tauben sind eine super Truppe von Verbrechensbekämpfern. Aber sie sind auch beste Freunde! Doch als sie ein geheimes Lagerhaus voller gefangener Vögel entdecken, wird der Zusammenhalt auf eine harte Probe gestellt. Wer ist zu so einer Gemeinheit fähig? Bald sind die Tauben einem kriminellen Strauß und einem fiesen Ibis dicht auf den Fersen – äh, Krallen.

Penguin Bloom tells the true story of Sam Bloom, a young mother whose world is turned upside down after a near-fatal accident leaves her unable to walk. Sam's husband, her three young boys and her mother are struggling to adjust to their new situation when an unlikely ally enters their world in the form of an injured baby magpie they name Penguin. The bird's arrival is a welcome distraction for the Bloom family, eventually making a profound difference in the family's life.

The Raptor Rehab Center's reputation is at stake! Can the Aldens figure out who's responsible for the bad press before the center gets shut down for good? Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are excited to learn more about raptors when they volunteer at a rehab center for wild birds. But not long...

Let’s celebrate Thanksgiving Day by singing songs and learn why the turkey is such an amazing bird. Did you know that only male turkeys gobble? Or that wild turkeys are intelligent, sensitive, and social animals? Kids will learn that wild turkeys sleep in trees and can fly up to 55 mph for short distances. Turkey jokes will make everyone laugh around the Thanksgiving Day table. Grab a fork and spoon and drive right into a delicious dish of learning!

Best friends Malena and Klepetan always adventure together! The two storks excitedly prepare to fly thousands of miles for the flock’s annual migration to a warm winter. But when Malena is injured, she stays in Croatia while Klepetan goes to South Africa—and the pair must navigate the turbulent winds of separation for the first time. But even over the vast distance, the two brave explorers discover ways to enjoy their separate seasons while keeping their hearts connected—and their hopes aloft that spring will bring them back together.

Es war einmal eine kleine Schwalbe. Die lebte in einem hübschen kleinen Dorf auf dem Lande. Ihr bester Freund war ein kleines graues Wildkaninchen. Sie wuchsen gemeinsam auf, spielten miteinander und hatten sich lieb. Als sie beide noch klein waren und anfingen, die Gegend zu erkunden, da wollte die kleine Schwalbe dem kleinen Kaninchen das Fliegen beibringen, damit sie sich zusammen fortbewegen konnten und es nicht so verschieden aussah. Das Kaninchen fand die Idee sehr schön und wollte auch gern die Welt von oben sehen, wie die kleine Schwalbe.

Post für Piet Pinguin! Entdecke gemeinsam mit dem neugierigen Pinguin das Geheimnis hinter der mysteriösen Flaschenpost... Pinguin Piet lebt mit seiner Familie in einem großen Iglu am Südpol. Er ist ein echter Abenteurer: Gemeinsam mit seinem besten Freund Robbie Robbe und mit seinem Entdeckerhut auf dem Kopf erkundet er Tag für Tag die Weiten der Antarktis. Als die beiden jedoch eines morgens eine mysteriöse Flaschenpost aus dem Wasser fischen, trauen sie ihren Augen kaum: Der Brief in der Flasche kommt von Emma Eisbär.

Animals can be sneaky. But do you know who is especially sneaky? Undercover ostriches! They're everywhere, and they're masters at going undetected. You've probably seen one and just assumed it was another woodpecker or owl. The narrator of this book is on the case, following a single ostrich on his many adventures. Not until the final twist does author Joe Kulka let the listeners in on the narrator's true motivation: a peanut collection mission involving undercover elephants.

The highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning novel Twitch from internationally bestselling author M.G. Leonard… When Jack discovers that someone is hurting local pets, he’s determined that the Twitchers will solve the crime. But the Twitchers are more interested in the rare and...

A beach cleanup leads Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny on a new set of adventures. When an oil spill takes place off the coast of Connecticut, the Aldens are happy to volunteer to help clean up the animals affected, including a rare species of shore bird. But could more have been done to prevent...

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Halm er et fugleskræmsel, men han ved ikke, hvad det vil sige at være bange. Det beslutter han sig for at gøre noget ved, for hvis han ikke selv ved, hvordan det føles at være bange, kan han heller ikke skræmme fuglene væk fra hr. Adamsens kirsebærtræer. Så Halm drager ud i verden og oplever en masse ting, der ikke skræmmer ham det mindste. Indtil han alligevel bliver virkelig bange! Carl Frederik Garde (1928-2008) var sømand, journalist og forfatter.

Bertils nabo Harry har et kukur. Harry er rigtig glad for det. En dag går der kuk i kukuret. Det siger ikke den rigtige lyd længere. Nu får Harry brug for Bertils hjælp til at få kukuret til at virke igen. Bertil er god til at hjælpe andre. Det er heldigt. Der er nemlig tit nogen, der har brug for hans hjælp. Bøgerne om Bertil er skrevet for børn fra seks år og er nemme at læse. Jørn Jensen, født 1946, yderst produktiv og prisbelønnet børnebogsforfatter, uddannet guldsmed og lærer.

Un mattino, sulla spiaggia, Mandy e Norman incontrano un pinguino. "Probabilmente è scappato dallo zoo", dice Mandy. "Dobbiamo riportarcelo". Norman, però, non vuole portarlo indietro. Vuole dargli una nuova casa, la sua. Ma non tutto va secondo i piani.

How is Rooster able to deceive all the other animals? Should he really be king of all the animals? If anybody can discover his secret, it must be the clever Fox.

El jaguar - La iguana - El dolfí - El babuí - La hiena - El cigne.