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3) Weird birds
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Some birds look bizarre. Some behave that way. In almost all cases, their appearance has an important function-- in evolution or every day. This colorful book exposes more than 50 strange birds, preening, stretching, and showing their strange bodily adaptations. Beautiful photographs that show the birds in sharp, clear detail and informative captions that provide fascinating details about the lives of these intriguing creatures.
7) Egg & nest
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Birds' eggs are highlighted in numerous photos and nests of every shape and size are featured along with commentary documenting the origin and process of collecting in the Western Foundation.
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Presents a comprehensive guide to more than one thousand species of birds in North America, and includes four thousand illustrations, range and migration maps, and one hundred fifty full-color photographs along with information on identification, specific bird groups, and much more.
11) Rio
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A comedy-adventure that centers on Blu, a flightless macaw who acts more human than bird. When Blu, the last of his kind, discovers there's another, and that she's a she, he embarks on an adventure to magical Rio. There he meets Jewel and a menagerie of vivid characters who help Blu fulfill his dream and learn to fly.
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"Princess Shiori made a deathbed promise to return the dragon's pearl to its rightful owner, but keeping that promise is more dangerous than she ever imagined. She must journey to the kingdom of dragons, navigate political intrigue among humans and dragons alike, fend off thieves who covet the pearl for themselves and will go to any lengths to get it, all while cultivating the appearance of a perfect princess to dissuade those who would see her burned...
17) National Geographic Angry birds furious forces: the physics at play in the world's most popular game
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"Another Angry Birds National Geographic mash-up! This fun, engaging paperback uses Angry Birds to explain the physics at work in the world--and behind the popular game. National Geographic's trademark science blends with Angry Birds' beloved entertainment to take readers into the world of physics. Rhett Allain, physics professor and Wired blogger explains basic scientific principles in fun, accessible ways; the Angry Birds come along for the ride...
19) Nature
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Introduces the natural world in North America, Europe and the African grasslands and its influence on and by hunting.