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When Washington D.C. police detective Ryan Kessler is targeted by "lifter" Henry Loving, he and his family are immediately put under government protection. Assigned to the Kesslers is protection officer Corte: uncompromising, relentlessly devoted to protecting those in his care and a brilliant game strategist. As the "lifter" closes in on his prey, Corte must decide whether to protect his charges, or expose them to a killer in the name of personal...
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Orca wild volume 7
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Dogs are working with humans to find new ways to solve environmental problems and conserve wildlife, just a few of which are sniffing out invasive species and poisons, as well as identifying wildlife traffickers.
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Join four children in a little boat as they discover the magnitude of The Mess That We Made. With rhythmic language and captivating art, this cumulative tale portrays the terrible impact of trash on the ocean and marine life, inspiring us to make changes to save our seas. Includes a back section with facts about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, ocean pollution, and Calls to Action for kids and grown-ups to share.--
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Storey Publishing
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[ 2016]
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351 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 26 cm
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"Gain a deeper understanding of your canine friends through these in-depth breed profiles that showcase how working dogs think. From familiar breeds like the Border Collie, Corgi, and Dachshund to the lesser-known Akbash, Puli, and Hovawart, Janet Vorwald Dohner describes 93 breeds of livestock guardian dogs, herding dogs, terriers, and traditional multipurpose farm dogs, highlighting the tasks each dog is best suited for and describing its physical...
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"Carol Leonnig has been covering the Secret Service for The Washington Post for most of the last decade, bringing to light the gaffes and scandals that plague the agency today--from a toxic work culture to outdated equipment and training to the deep resentment among the ranks with the agency's leadership. But the Secret Service wasn't always so troubled. The Secret Service was born in 1865, in the wake of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, but...
9) Farm dogs
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"Simple text and full-color photographs provide a brief introduction to farm dogs"--
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Miss Fox's class volume 2
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The students in Miss Fox's class lead their school in making choices to help keep the planet healthy, such as turning off lights when leaving a room, taking shorter showers, and using cloth bags instead of plastic ones.
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Kingfisher
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2020.
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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Packed with scientific facts, a STEM-focused activity book shares hands-on instructions for using common household materials to conduct safe experiments that demonstrate the link between everyday activities and pollution, waste and global warming.
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Haymarket Books
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2023.
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220 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm.
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Not Too Late brings strong climate voices from around the world to address the political, scientific, social, and emotional dimensions of the most urgent issue human beings have ever faced. Featuring the voices of Indigenous activists, climate scientists, artists, and longtime organizers Not Too Late is an invitation to everyone to understand the issue more deeply, participate more boldly, and imagine the future more creatively.
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Panamericana Editorial
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2016.
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47 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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Describes the role of water, air, and earth in the environment, how they can be harmed, and the effects of such problems when they occur, and suggests ways to prevent and repair environmental damage.
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Simon Spotlight
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2020.
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47 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.
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You can make a difference, no matter how old you are! These kids are helping to save honeybees, teaching people the importance of clean air and water, raising money to help endangered birds, and writing petitions to raise awareness of climate change. You should meet these kids who are saving the planet!
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This educational and interactive picture book immerses the reader in the strange and interwoven lifecycles of the rainforest. The beautifully illustrated pages follow the journey of a fig seedling making its own roots and leaves, growing strong, and eventually replacing the giant tree that was its host. As it produces flowers and fruit, it attracts pollinators. A delectable fig is hungrily eaten by a passing toucan who, upon flight, aimlessly drops...
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Pout-pout fish adventures volume 8
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Farrar Straus Giroux
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2019.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
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Mr. Fish and an increasing number of sea creatures investigate, then decide how to deal with, a huge mess in the ocean. Includes tips for the reader to help clean up and protect the ocean.
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Barron's Educational Series
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c2010
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96 p. : col. ill., map ; 26 cm.
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Discusses a variety of environmental issues, with suggestions for things that organizations, governments, and individuals can do to help, covering topics such as energy efficiency, climate change, recycling, and population growth.
20) Sword catcher
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Chronicles of Castellane volume 1
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2023.
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"In the vibrant city-state of Castellane, the richest of nobles and the most debauched of criminals have one thing in common: the constant search for wealth, power, and the next hedonistic thrill. Kel is an orphan, stolen from the life he knew to become the Sword Catcher—the body double of a royal heir, Prince Conor Aurelian. He has been raised alongside the prince, trained in every aspect of combat and statecraft. He and Conor are as close...
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