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1) Wildoak
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2022 Anderson's Bookshop Mock Newbery
2023 ALA Children's Award Winners and Nominees
Best Chapter Books 2022
Disability Pride Month (SCPL-YS)
2023 ALA Children's Award Winners and Nominees
Best Chapter Books 2022
Disability Pride Month (SCPL-YS)
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Twelve-year-old Maggie's stutter causes her much heartache and only her menagerie of pets, whom she can speak with fluidly, provide her comfort, but when she finds Rumpus, an abandoned snow leopard, in a forest in Cornwall, their chance encounter will change their lives forever.
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Magic tree house. Original series volume 36
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"The magic tree house has whisked Jack and Annie to the Himalayas in Nepal. They're searching for the mysterious Gray Ghost...Jack does not want to find a ghost. But he and Annie are excited about all the amazing animals they see. So excited, in fact, that Annie and Jack get lost in the mountains! Can they make their way to safety before the Gray Ghost finds them?"--
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A tale of magic and myth set amongst the Himalayan mountains, with Jackie's glorious illustrations and lyrical text now matched by the lavish production values of this book. An instant classic.
As the Snow Leopard's earthly life begins to wane, she searches for a pure and incorruptible soul to pass her knowledge and power to in order that the hidden valley can remain safe. For the Mergich Realm, the sacred and secret place guarded by spirits
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In the heart of the Tibetan highlands, multi-award-winning nature photographer Vincent Munier guides writer Sylvain Tesson on his quest to document the exceptionally elusive snow leopard. Munier introduces Tesson to the subtle art of waiting from a blind spot, tracking animals, and finding the patience to catch sight of the beasts. Through their journey in the Tibetan peaks, inhabited by invisible presences, the two men ponder humankind’s place...
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Magic tree house fact tracker volume 44
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"A nonfiction book about snow leopards and other wild cats"--
8) The edge
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Peak volume 2
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Fifteen-year-old Peak Marcello is invited to participate in an "International Peace Ascent" in the Hindu Kush, with a team made up of under-eighteen-year-old climbers from around the world--but from the first something seems wrong, so when the group is attacked, and most of the climbers are either killed or kidnapped, Peak finds himself caught up in a struggle to survive, shadowed by the Shen, a mysterious snow leopard.
10) Snow leopards
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces snow leopards to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
11) Snow school
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Twin snow leopard siblings survive their first year of life in Pakistan's Hindu Kush mountains by learning critical skills from their mother, including how to hunt, where to find shelter, and to stay away from humans.
12) Snow leopards
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"This revised edition surveys key aspects of snow leopards, describing these non-roaring Central Asian cats' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why sow leopards have spotted fur." --Provided by publisher.
13) Snow leopards
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"Simple text and full-color photos explain the habitat, life cycle, range, and behavior of snow leopards"
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A pale, spotted, almost cloud-like coat makes the snow leopard uncannily invisible in its rocky mountain habitat. Author Sy Montgomery and photographer Nic Bishop accompany conservationist Tom McCarthy and his team as they travel to Mongolia's Altai Mountains to gather data about snow leopard populations in an attempt to save this endangered species.
15) Snow leopards
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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to snow leopards. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade." --
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When Leo was less than seven weeks old, he became orphaned in the snowy Himalayan mountains in Pakistan. Rescued by a kind shepherd and his family, Leo eventually came to the world-famous Bronx Zoo in New York, the leading experts on caring for and breeding the critically endangered snow leopard.
17) Snow leopards
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"A look at snow leopards, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their retractable claws, behaviors, relationships with humans, and their ability to survive changing climates in the world today."--
18) Snow leopards
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"Rarely seen by human eyes, the elusive snow leopard prowls the rocky cliffs of its mountain home in search of prey. Readers will discover why this fascinating cat is so hard to find, how it survives in the freezing temperatures of its habitat, and what it has in common with other large cats. They will also find out why snow leopards move up and down mountains as the seasons change and how they protect their cubs from harm."--
19) The ice diamond
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Rescue princesses volume 10
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Princess Maya welcomes the Rescue Princesses to the kingdom of Lepari. It's a beautiful land, where the king has sworn to protect the rare snow leopards that live in the mountains. Maya and her new friends aree devastated to learn about a secret plan that will harm the leopards. The girls want to save them, but first they must convince the Lepari royalty that the leopards are really at risk.
20) Snow leopards
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"Learn all about snow leopards, including where they live, why they are endangered, and how people are working together to save them. Chapters explain physical characteristics and behaviors as well. Additional features include full-color photographs, informative sidebars, detailed maps, a glossary of key words and phrases, and an introduction to the author"--Publisher description.