Jean Craighead George
30) Arctic son
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A baby boy is given an Inupiat name to go with his English one and grows up learning the traditional ways of the Eskimo people living in the Arctic.
32) Galápagos George
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Tells the story of Lonesome George, the giant tortoise who was the last of his species and lived to be one hundred years old in the Galapagos Islands.
33) Fire storm
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Alex enjoys kayaking behind the raft of his aunt and uncle as they journey down Idaho's Salmon River, until they find themselves in the middle of a forest fire.
36) Giraffe trouble
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A young giraffe living on the African plains learns how to be wise as well as fearless when a lion attacks.
37) Cliff hanger
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Despite the dangers of a thunderstorm, Axel and his father make a difficult climb to rescue Axel's stranded dog.
38) Goose and Duck
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A young boy becomes the "mother" to a goose, who becomes "mother" to a duck, as they learn about the rhythms of nature together.