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Hardcover, Jen Green, 32 pages, 7.4 x 1.2 x 10.5, 9781626860087
Discover the inner workings of our home planet and learn some fascinating science along the way! As young readers learn amazing facts and understand how our planet was formed and how weather, plate tectonics, and other natural forces affect our planet, they’ll be well on their way to becoming an...

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Paperback, Mary Pope Osborne, 128 pages, 5 x 7, 9780375813559
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better.  Track the facts with Jack and Annie!!   When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic...

$9.99  
Paperback, David Burnie, 72 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781465438478
In this updated and revised edition of   Tree , readers can follow a seed grow into a sapling, the changing colors of fall leaves, and the tiny insects that live in rotting leaves on the forest floor, plus learn why deciduous trees lose their leaves in the fall, how a tree breathes, how bark...

$11.95  
Paperback, Dorothy Hinshaw Patent, 32 pages, 10 x 8, 9781970039054
Did you know that beaver ponds provide habitat for hundreds if not thousands of life forms? Using their extremely strong teeth, beavers chop down trees to build a dam. The dam creates a pond that is habitat for everything from algae to giant moose. After creating the pond, the beavers build a...

$16.99  
Hardcover, Clive Gifford, 128 pages, 8 x 10, 9781438089089
This environmentally positive book contains everything children need to become guardians of the planet. Kids can learn how to become keepers of the coasts, friends of the forests, home heroes and much more through a mix of compelling facts, creative activities and proactive tips. Key...

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Paperback w/Kit, Emily Laber-Warren, 112 pages, 8 x 2.4 x 10, 9781935703235
A field guide designed to get kids out and exploring the woods!. This unique, simple nature kit gives kids an accessible, engaging introduction to the woods-and the animals, insects, flora, and rocks that a nature walk will most likely reveal. Since the guide focuses on the most popular North...

$15.95  
Hardcover, Anna Claybourne, 64 pages, 9 x 11, 9781913519308
"[C]oncise, well-organized sections that young readers will find enticing....Simple prose keeps the information accessible....Detailed, well-spaced illustrations...will further engage readers."--Publishers Weekly What do you see when you look up at the sky? It may seem like a big, empty...

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Paperback, Amanda Swinimer, 168 pages, 8 X 8, 9781990776199
A middle-grade and family-friendly introduction to the enchanting world of seaweed. Young readers will be delighted to learn about the wonderful, watery world of seaweed, where emerald-green kelp forests grow as tall as trees and rainbow seaweeds shimmer like gemstones in the sunlight....

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Hardcover, Ben Hoare, 192 pages, 8.5 x 10.5, 9780744059830
A timeless treasury of more than 100 stories from the incredible kingdom of plants, told by author and nature expert Ben Hoare. Plants are found almost everywhere on Earth, but to many people their lives are a mystery. Learn how seagrass flowers underwater, how the Venus flytrap counts to...

Wildfire!
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Hardcover, Ashley Wolff, 40 pages, 10 x 10, 9781534487734
With stunning, cinematic art, this fact-based picture book takes readers into the heart of a forest fire and shows how animals survive, how heroic first responders curb the flames, and how life gradually returns to the forest. There is a flash. Then a crack. Bluejay spreads the news:...

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Paperback, Susan Jeffers, 32 pages, 9.5 x 0.2 x 12.1, 9780142301326
The Earth does not belong to us. We belong to the Earth. The great American Indian Chief Seattle spoke these words over a hundred years ago. His remarkably relevant message of respect for the Earth and every creature on it has endured the test of time and is imbued with passion born of love of...

A Day on the Mountain
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Paperback, Kevin Kurtz, 32 pages, 8 x 10, 9781607186892
Come spend A Day on the Mountain, the follow up to Kevin Kurtzs award-winning first book, A Day in the Salt Marsh. Rhyming verse and vibrant illustrations take readers up a mountain, from the forested bottom to the snow-covered top. While climbing, they witness the changing habitats and meet the...

Zonia's Rain Forest
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Hardcover, Juana Martinez-Neal, 40 pages, 11 x 9, 9781536208450
A heartfelt, visually stunning picture book from Caldecott Honor and Robert F. Sibert Medal winner Juana Martinez-Neal illuminates a young girl’s day of play and adventure in the lush rain forest of Peru. Zonia’s home is the Amazon rain forest, where it is always green and full of life. Every...

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Paperback, Sam Taplin, 32 pages, 8.34 x 0.22 x 9.91", 9781805318217
Brush water over the black and white illustrations and watch as underwater creatures burst into color! There are sixteen detailed pictures to bring to life, filled with sea otters, dolphins, sharks, seahorses and lots more. With a handy fold-out back cover to prevent colors running through to...

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Hardcover, Peter Wohlleben, 84 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781771644341
“A tree-treatise treat.” ― Kirkus Reviews   (Starred Review  ★ ) A walk in the park will never be the same after kids discover this awe-inspiring book. Meet Peter Wohlleben―but you can call him Peter the Forester! With his groundbreaking, internationally bestselling book   The...

The Wonders of Nature
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$21.99  
Hardcover, Ben Hoare, 224 pages, 9 x 11, 9781465485366
Explore the curiosities of planet Earth and marvel at the beauty of the natural world in a new way. From opals to orchids and tapirs to toadstools, this beautiful collection brings more than 100 incredible items from the natural world to life. Perfect for all the nature-loving readers on the...

Into The Forest
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Hardcover, Christiane Dorion, 64 pages, 9.75 x 0.5 x 12.25, 9781547604579
The world is rich with marvelous forests and amazing communities of plants, animals, fungi, and minute creatures that populate them. Marvel at the peaceful twilight of the deciduous forest, where birds gather twigs, bats shelter in tree trunks, and the carpet of fallen leaves becomes small...

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Board, Pavla Hanackova, 26 pages, 9.5 x 9.5, 9788000059440
Bite-sized facts about bodies of water from around the globe, pointing out the animals and plants found in them, as well as the unique features and inner workings of these environments. Go around the world with us and get to know different types of waters and their inhabitants as well as plant....

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Paperback, Gabby Dawnay, Mona K, 112 pages, 8 X 11, 9781419767753
Inspired by the hugely bestselling 5-Minutes Stories collections, children’s author Gabby Dawnay and illustrator Mona K present 10 read-aloud stories that invite young nature lovers to celebrate the everyday miracles in a woodland with   5-Minute Nature Stories . Down by the meadow that...

The Secret Stream
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$18.95  
Hardcover, Kimberly Ridley, 40 pages, 9 x 12, 9780884488170
In this nonfiction picture book, a stream narrates its own natural history as it flows from its headwaters in the mountains to its mouth in the lowlands, introducing the plants and animals that line its banks and live in its waters. The poetic story, combining lyricismwith natural history...

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Board book, Minna Lacey, 14 pages, 7.9 x 0.6 x 8.5", 9781805318361
Open the flaps and peer among spectacular coral shapes to see a magical world of sea creatures living in a reef. From turtles, fish and sharks to octopus, sponges and sea horses. Find out what coral is and how a reef forms, and discover the threat to all coral reefs from warming oceans and...

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Paperback, Troy McMullin, 48 pages, 8 x 8, 9780228103981
Lichens are complex life forms that are the result of a symbiotic partnership between multiple organisms, usually a fungus and an alga or cyanobacteria. Though often overlooked or mistaken for other organisms like moss, lichens are a critical part of each ecosystem they inhabit and are...

$17.95  
Sarah Borg, 9781570674112
A story in poetic verse with whimsical illustrations of friendly sea characters captivates young kids as they learn about the problem of overfishing our ocean. With the word spreading from coral reefs to across the ocean, a meeting is called to hatch a plan of defense against fishing trawlers...

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Board book, Megan Cullis, 14 pages, 7.9 x 0.6 x 8.8", 9781805070368
Dive into the watery world beneath the waves in this beautifully illustrated information book, with over 50 flaps to lift. Explore coasts, coral reefs and mangrove forests, and find out what lives in the deepest, darkest part of the ocean. Includes Usborne Quicklinks to specially selected...

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Paperback, Rebecca Kraft Rector, 32 pages, 7 x 8, 9781635175851
Explore the past, present, and future of the Grand Canyon. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and engaging infographics help readers learn all about this natural wonder and how to protect it long into the future.

See to Learn: Forest
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Hardcover, Kate Moss Gamblin, 24 pages, 9 x 10, 9781554988792
See to Learn: Forest   is the first book in a series of non-fiction picture books for very young children, using lyrical phrasing to encourage a sensitive perception of the natural world and a caring connection with it. Through gentle questions, the text asks young readers to consider what...

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Hardcover, Andrew Weiner, 40 pages, 10 x 12, 9781419722936
One beautiful autumn day, Art sets out with his mother and grandfather for a fishing trip. Fishing days are Art’s favorite. He loves learning the ropes from Grandpa—the different kinds of flies and tackle and the trout that frequent their favorite river. Art especially appreciates Grandpa’s...

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Hardcover, Bonnie Worth, 48 pages, 6 x 9, 9780593487211
Join the Lorax—Dr. Seuss's beloved icon of environmentalism—as he introduces children to nine insects currently endangered by human activity. An empowering book that teaches kids simple actions they can take to help protect and save them! I am the Lorax and I’ve come here to say...

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Hardcover, Signe Aspelin, 32 pages, 11 x 8.5, 9781782507529
It's early spring and the mushroom folk are emerging into the bright sunshine. Meet the mischievous Fly Agaric Toadstools, the sleepy Slippery Jacks, the playful Porcini Mushrooms and the regal Button Mushrooms in this delightful picture book full of whimsy and vintage charm. As the...

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Board book, Katie Daynes, 16 pages, 8.78 x 0.73 x 11.16", 9781805319542

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Paperback, Willie Poll, 44 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781778540097
A young Indigenous water protector named Minnow goes on an underwater journey, learning from our ocean-living relatives.   When she returns to the surface, she gathers her community to help make a change.  This story is told in lyrical rhyme and helps children gain a better respect for...

Be a Tree!
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Hardcover, Maria Gianferrari, 40 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781419744228
A lyrical, gorgeously illustrated look at the majesty of trees—and what humans can learn from them Stand tall. Stretch your branches to the sun. Be a tree! We are all like trees: our spines, trunks; our skin, bark; our hearts giving us strength and support, like heartwood. We are...

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Paperback, Trudi Strain Trueit, 32 pages, 7 x 8, 9781635170627
Examines how scientists study volcanic eruptions. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, a disaster preparedness checklist, and a ""How It Works"" feature, this book provides an exciting look at the science of disaster detection.

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Paperback, Sneed B. Collard III, 32 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9780881069860
In many parts of the world, within a few hundred miles of the equator, there exists a mysterious environment called the rain forest. High up in the mountains of these areas lies an even more mysterious environment--the tropical cloud forest. The Forest in the Clouds explores the enchanting world...

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Paperback, Stan & Jan Berenstain, 32 pages, 8 x 0.1 x 8, 9780679823513
When careless citizens pose a threat to Bear Country's environment, Brother and Sister Bear form the Earthsavers Club. Their spirited ecological efforts deliver a timely message about the urgent need to mend our polluting and wasteful ways.

Grand Canyon
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Hardcover, Jason Chin, 56 pages, 9 x 11, 9781596439504
Rivers wind through earth, cutting down and eroding the soil for millions of years, creating a cavity in the ground 277 miles long, 18 miles wide, and more than a mile deep known as the Grand Canyon. Home to an astonishing variety of plants and animals that have lived and evolved within its...

$14.95  
Hardcover, Pavla Hanackova, 26 pages, 9 x 9, 9788000059457
Bite-sized facts about forests from around the globe, pointing out the animals and plants found in them, as well as the unique features and inner workings of these environments. Go around the world with us and get to know different types of forests and its inhabitants as well as plant. Our...

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Hardcover, Lori Mortensen, 40 pages, 9.8 x 0.65 x 9.9", 9781419742019
An empowering picture book about creativity, making mistakes, and changing your perspective When Arlo decides to draw an octopus, he can't help but think that maybe he's just not an octopus drawer. His drawing has a head that looks like a hill and eight squiggly arms that look like roads. It's...

Trees
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Hardcover, Tony Johnston, 40 pages, 9 x 12, 9781534475175
Explore a fantastical forest in this exquisite and lyrical picture book that celebrates all trees, from maple to elm to ginkgo to magnolia to redwood—written by award-winning author Tony Johnston. Part poetry, part celebration of nature, each page of this stunning book brings readers deeper...

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hardcover, Jennifer Preston Chushcoff, 7 pages, 6.6x5, 9781623486532
The intricate beauty of snowflakes is revealed in this amazing little pop-up book. An enchanting explanation of the uniqueness of snowflakes, engages readers of all ages. Each of the seven spreads features illustrated pop-ups from award-winning paper engineer, Yevgeniya Yeretskaya, that are sure...

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Paperback, Kathy Furgang, 48 pages, 6 x 0.1 x 9, 9781426321337
Learn all about wildfires -- how they happen, why they're important, and when they're dangerous -- in this fascinating Level 3 reader. It's sure to ignite your interest, with color photographs, interesting facts, and more.

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Hardcover, Andrea Fritz, 32 pages, 8.75 x 0.25 x 10.75", 9781459836211

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Hardcover, Julie Vosburgh Agnone, 64 pages, 10 x 11, 9781912920266
Fearless adventurers, set sail on a fascinating voyage down the world’s most extraordinary rivers!   Discover over 100 of the world’s most incredible rivers in this fascinating title by Julie Vosburgh Agnone and illustrated by prize-winner Kerry Hyndman.   Amazing Rivers   takes...

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Paperback, Beth A. Peluso, 64 pages, 8 x 9, 9780878425327
After a fire, you might think a burned area is as barren and lifeless as the moon. But take a closer look and you'll find that even before the last wisps of smoke have cleared, the newly burned forest is already teeming with life. Many plants and animals find fertile ground here to grow, eat,...

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Paperback, Sylvia A. Earle, 32 pages, 8 x 10, 9781426323645
Earle takes children on an undersea journey to explore an amazing "underwater city." She explains the formation of coral reefs and provides information about the conditions needed for survival. In addition, the author introduces other animals that live in and near the reef and stresses the...

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Hardcover, Helena Harastova, 32 pages, 9 x 11, 9788000067971
Wood Wide Web:  Understand how plants communicate!   Plants—nice but boring? This book will change your mind! Open it and see how they talk without tongue, listen without ears, see without eyes, breathe without lungs, and behave intelligently without brain. Recent scientific findings...

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Paperback, Stella Maidment, 24 pages, 7.8 x 0.1 x 9.8", 9781781716557
Spot the Shark in the Ocean

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Hardcover, Bonnie Worth, 48 pages, 6.9 x 0.3 x 9.3, 9780375822773
While stopping to admire some of the world’s most amazing trees, the Cat and Co. teach beginning readers how to identify different species from the shape of their crowns, leaves, lobes, seeds, bark, and fruit. Kids will learn about many trees common to North America.

Explorer: Plants!
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Paperback, Nick Forshaw, 38 pages, 9 x 10, 9780995577084
Stop and smell the roses with Agent Osprey as she works to uncover the beautiful world of plants!   Plants!  includes a six-foot-long timeline, featuring over 100 plants from their first known forms through to their living descendants, and looks into how they have survived and thrived. Join...

From Tree to Sea
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Hardcover, Shelley Moore Thomas, 32 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781481495318
“The story’s tempo segues to a gentler, lulling tone at the end, soothing readers into a peaceful mindset, making the book a perfect end for the day.” — Booklist   “Addressing readers who are likely to draw inspiration from the outdoors, Thomas’s exhortations celebrate both natural beauty...

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Board book, Laura Cowan, 10 pages, 7.22 x 0.67 x 7.47", 9781805072010

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Board book, Sam Taplin, 10 pages, 8.2 x 0.8 x 7.6", 9781805074793
When babies and toddlers touch the soft patches in this irresistible novelty book, the sea creatures come to life with hilarious and charming sounds. As well as tickling the shark, they can also tickle a dolphin, a sea lion and a seagull, before all the animals gather at the end for a musical...

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Hardcover, Katherine Pryor, 40 pages, 9.7 x 0.5 x 10.2", 9781546003137
Join the monarchs as they embark on a transcontinental journey home in this moving story about migration. As the sun dawns in Canada, a flutter of monarch butterflies take flight, ready to begin their months-long journey to their ancestral home in Mexico. The migration will not be easy, but it...

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Hardcover, Bonnie Worth, 48 pages, 6.8 x 0.4 x 9.4, 9780375810954,
With the able assistance of Thing 1 and Thing 2 -- and a fleet of Rube Goldbergian vehicles -- the Cat in the Hat examines the various parts of plants, seeds, and flowers; basic photosynthesis and pollination; and seed dispersal.

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Hardcover, Noelia González, 64 pages, 10.4 x 0.7 x 12.5", 9781419767807

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Board book, Sam Taplin, 10 pages, 8.3 x 0.7 x 8.6", 9781805074663
This beautifully illustrated sound book is a perfect way for little children to discover the magic of the seaside. From seagulls calling to dolphins squeaking and the gentle noise of the waves, the ten carefully crafted sounds conjure up the fun and excitement of the seashore. The illustrations...

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Paperback, Naomi Walmsley, 168 pages, 5.83 x 0.63 x 8.19", 9781784946654
Forest School Handbook is  a lively collection of activities, crafts, bushcraft skills and nature-based play  which will inspire kids to thrive outside. Whether just out for a walk, going camping or exploring in the woods, this  handy-sized book will be your essential guide   for connecting...

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Fiona Cohen, 176 pages, 8 x 9, 9781632173843
Full of journaling prompts and activities focused on the natural world, this companion to the bestselling   Curious Kids Nature Guide   will encourage kids to get outdoors and engage with nature. This outdoor journal and activity book, organized by ecosystem, is the perfect complement to...

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Paperback, Kirsteen Robson, 24 pages, 8.5 x 0.4 x 10.8", 9781805317807

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Hardcover, Nicola Davies, 108 pages, 10.6 x 0.7 x 11.6, 9780763655495
This gorgeously illustrated volume of poetry — sprinkled with facts and fun things to do — sows an early love for nature in all its beauty and wonder. The buzz of bees in summertime. The tracks of a bird in the winter snow. This beautiful book captures all the sights and sounds of a child’s...

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paperback, Philippa Joly, 192 pages, 8.3 x 0.8 x 8.3", 9781990776212
A middle-grade-friendly introduction to Pacific Northwest flora, with outdoor activities, games and quizzes that make learning about nature fun! Great for families and educators. Get dirty digging up roots. Crouch down to look closely at a carnivorous sundew dissolving a dragonfly. Munch...

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Board book, Will Millard, 10 pages, 6.9 x 0.7 x 7.7", 9781419765940

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Paperback, Abigail Wheatley, 32 pages, 9.5 x 0.3 x 8.4", 9781805318255

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Paperback, Anita Ganeri, 32 pages, 9.05 x 0.1 x 10.95", 9780753479315
The bestselling I Wonder Why series has the answers to all the questions you've ever wanted to ask about the natural world, history, space, and more! Which bird flies underwater? Is the Red Sea really red? How deep is the ocean? Learn the answers to these questions and more in I Wonder Why: The...
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