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A Pimpa la despierta un tucán llamado Zezé y le cuenta una historia un poco rara: "Me dormí en una canoa, ¡y cuando me desperté estaba aquí!". Pimpa decide llevar a Zezé a su hogar, a la selva amazónica, donde conocerá animales extraordinarios con nombres aún más extraordinarios.

Die Wildgänse ziehen auf ihrer abenteuerlichen Reise mit Nils Holgersson weiter nach Norden und erreichen schließlich die moorigen Wälder des Kolmarden. Während sie am Rande eines Waldsees ausruhen, streift Nils durch die Gegend. Er wird von der Natter Hilflos angegriffen und erschlägt sie mit einem Stein. Ohne es zu wissen, hat er damit allen Tieren des Waldes geholfen. Was es mit der Natter auf sich hatte und wie sie den Waldbewohnern geschadet hatte, erfährt Nils, als er zu den Gänsen am See zurückkehrt.

Der Mälarsee, Stockholm und die Schären vor der Küste liegen unter den Wildgänsen. Zu ihnen hat sich inzwischen auch die junge Gans Daunenfein gesellt, die in Martin, den weißen Gänserich, verliebt ist. Auf einer der Schären wollen die Gänse Daunenfeins Eltern einen Besuch abstatten. Alle hätten glückliche Tage auf der Insel verbringen können, wenn nicht Daunenfeins Schwester Flügelschön finstere Pläne geschmiedet hätte, denen Martin beinahe zum Opfer gefallen wäre. So stiftet sie ihn zu einem Kampf mit dem Adler Gorgo an; mit Mühe gelingt es Nils die beiden auseinanderzubringen.

Der Sturm tobt, peitscht das Meer, reißt die Wildgänse mit sich fort, treibt sie hinaus auf die schäumende See. Nie zuvor, seit der Däumling Nils Holgersson mit den Wildgänsen unterwegs war, war sein kleines Herz so voller Furcht gewesen. Aber Akka, die Leitgans, führt ihren Schwarm mit sicherem Flügelschlag in die Höhle der Schafe auf der Karlsinsel, wo Nils den Kampf mit den räuberischen Füchsen besteht. Er erfährt das Geheimnis der versunkenen Stadt und wird in ein gefährliches Abenteuer um den Schatz der Krähen verwickelt.

Der Mälarsee, Stockholm und die Schären vor der Küste liegen unter den Wildgänsen. Zu ihnen hat sich inzwischen auch die junge Gans Daunenfein gesellt, die in Martin, den weißen Gänserich, verliebt ist. Auf einer der Schären wollen die Gänse Daunenfeins Eltern einen Besuch abstatten. Alle hätten glückliche Tage auf der Insel verbringen können, wenn nicht Daunenfeins Schwester Flügelschön finstere Pläne geschmiedet hätte, denen Martin beinahe zum Opfer gefallen wäre. So stiftet sie ihn zu einem Kampf mit dem Adler Gorgo an; mit Mühe gelingt es Nils die beiden auseinanderzubringen.

Have you ever had someone say you had an eagle eye? This saying comes from the fact that eagles have excellent eyesight. An eagle can spot prey from up to one mile away! Eagles also have sharp talons and can fly at jaw-dropping speeds to capture prey. Listeners will learn about what makes eagles such deadly predators, from their hunting styles to what they like to eat. Fun Facts and an Amazing but True section will thrill listeners and give them a closer look at the lives of these awesome creatures.

When Callum and his friends find Iona on Callum's farm, they try to chase her back into the village. But Iona runs from them up into the hills. It is late and dark, and snow lies in the mountain gullies. Worried for Iona's safety, Callum follows to find her shivering with cold but refusing to leave. She is guarding a secret hidden in the forest above the dark waters of the loch. So they make a deal. Iona shares the secret, and in return, Callum allows her back onto the farm.

Find out about all of the basics about owning a bird. Learn about what birds eat, how to keep your bird happy, and general care.

¿Qué le ocurre a Paca que no puede volar? ¿Es la rabia que siente hacia las otras aves? Por suerte, cuando está decidida a marcharse, descubre que la aprecian. Entonces, despliega las alas y....

Bloomsbury presents The Little Owl Audio Collection by Debi Gliori, read by Justin Fletcher and Sarah Ovens. _______________ A charming audio collection about the loveable Little Owl and his adventures, from the bestselling pairing of Debi Gliori and Alison Brown Follow Little Owl as he explores...

Ever wish you could soar like an eagle? Step into Heather's life, as she transforms into the majestic bird. Take flight and learn all about a bald eagle's habitat, body, superpowers, and more—all from a bald eagle's perspective.

Zoe invites Max to the nature center. They know they'll see snakes and birds. Find out what else they see and do at the nature center.

Mrs. Shay brings to class seven eggs from her hen, and her students take care of them until they hatch.

This strong and beautiful bird is a symbol for an entire country. It is the bald eagle, and Americans made it their national emblem more than 200 years ago. Join Bill the bird keeper to see how this bird lives and how it became a symbol of the United States.

Yes, some of the 18 species of penguins live in cold, polar regions, but most penguins live in warm climates. One species even lives near the equator! These birds “fly” through the water with flippers instead of the air with wings. Most are black and white, but one species is blue and white. Some have red eyes, and some have yellow eyes. Some even have colorful bursts of feathers atop their heads.

Peter’s father liked to look for birds. Every time he saw one he had not seen before, he liked to check it with his binoculars, take a photo, and write down its name in his bird book. One day, Peter’s father showed him a picture of a big black bird with a yellow tail, and said, “This is a yellow-tailed black cockatoo; I have not seen one before in the wild, but I hear there is a pair down by the lake. How would you like to come with me today to look for the yellow-tailed black cockatoo?”

Did you know that owls are the only birds of prey that are nocturnal? That means they like to hunt at night. Children will learn about the eagle, hawk, owl, falcon, and vulture.

Homing pigeon Homer and his parrot friend Lulu learn something is afoul when they witness four-legged criminals stealing valuables from both the animal and human communities. Lulu and Homer track down the bandits, but need human help to stop them for good. Can they lead their human keepers to the culprits’ hideout and stop the thieves? Award-winning author-illustrator Henry Cole offers a fun, action-packed middle grade mystery that will keep listeners guessing if the crime-solving pigeon will get his guy

Odd things are being stolen all over town—a bicycle, swimming trunks, the school's tractor mower. Nine-year-old Callie Major has other things to worry about: number one being her dreaded new hearing aids—or, as she prefers to call them, 'the Slugs'. But when she meets Bo, an abandoned Mynah bird, she discovers something amazing. Without her hearing aids, all the sounds Bo makes are merely chirping; when she's wearing them, though, she can hear him talk to her! Can she use her magical Slugs to help catch the thief and save the day?

A trip to the fairground turns into a rescue mission when Fliss finds herself in a strange forest. She watches an owl and three owlets by a stump, what must once have been a tall tree housing their nest. The mother gathers her chicks and flies away—but the smallest can't quite manage to leave the ground, and is left behind! Fliss knows she has to save the abandoned owlet. But with night drawing in and dangerous creatures all around, Fliss is going to need her tiny friend's help as much as it needs hers.