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Perfect for all animal lovers—and tiger fans in particular—this book is filled with information that young listeners will love to learn. From where tiger habitats are found to what it's like to be a tiger to why tigers are endangered and who has been working hard to save them, this gives listeners all the facts they know to become tiger experts.

Did you know that whale sharks are sometimes called domino fish because of the spots on their backs? How about that the smallest recorded whale shark was only 15 inches long? Or that whale sharks have teeth on their eyes? Perfect for all animal lovers—and whale shark fans in particular—this book is filled with information that young listeners will love to learn. From where whale shark habitats are found to what it's like to be a whale shark to why whale sharks are endangered, this book gives listeners all the facts they know to become whale shark experts.

Did you know that elephants can't jump? How about that no two elephants have ears that are exactly alike? Or that elephants all walk on tiptoe? Perfect for all animal lovers—and elephant fans in particular—this book is filled with information that young listeners will love to learn. From where elephant habitats are found to what it's like to be an elephant to why elephants are endangered and who has been working hard to save them, this book gives listeners all the facts they know to become elephant experts.

When Kristen Balouch was ten years old, her parents made a surprising announcement: their whole family was going on a trip to plant trees! Kristen, her sisters, and her mom and dad—and their pet, Wonder Dog—flew from their California home to a logging site in British Columbia. There, they joined a crew working to replant the trees that had been cut down. In this story, Kristen reflects on the forty days they spent living in a tent, covered in mud and bug bites, working hard every day to plant a new forest.

Douglas W. Tallamy awakened thousands of readers to an urgent situation: wildlife populations are in decline because the native plants they depend on are fast disappearing. His solution? Plant more natives. In this middle grade adaptation of the New York Times bestseller Nature's Best Hope, Tallamy outlines his vision for a grassroots approach to conservation that everyone can participate in regardless of age. In Nature's Best Hope (Young Readers' Edition), Tallamy empowers kids to use their own yards to help combat the negative effects of climate change.

Did you know that one well-placed giraffe kick is strong enough to kill a lion? How about that an adult giraffe can eat a hundred pounds of leaves in a day? Or that some giraffes hum to each other at night? Perfect for all animal lovers—and giraffe fans in particular—this book is filled with all the facts you need to know to become a giraffe expert! Where are giraffes found? What's it like to be a giraffe? Why are giraffes endangered, and who has been working hard to save them?

Did you know that the tongue of blue whale can weigh as much as an elephant? How about that blue whales’ songs can be louder than the engine of a jet plane? Or that, with the right equipment, you can hear a blue whale’s heartbeat two miles away? Perfect for all animal lovers—and blue whale fans in particular—this book is filled with all the facts you need to know to become a blue whale expert! Where are blue whales found? What's it like to be a blue whale? Why are blue whales endangered, and who has been working hard to save them?

Did you know that some frogs can leap twenty times the length of their own bodies? How about that the largest frog in the world weighs more than a chihuahua? Or that frogs drink through their skin and not through their mouths? Perfect for all animal lovers—and frog fans in particular—this book is filled with all the facts you need to know to become a frog expert! Where are frogs found? What's it like to be a frog? Why are frogs endangered, and who has been working hard to save them? Listen to this book and find out how you can help save the frogs!

Dogs that are part of wildlife detective teams are trained to catch the scent of wild animal poop (scat) so that scientists can learn about these animals without luring or trapping them. Like many pooper snoopers, Sampson, the dog in this book, was once a shelter dog, too hyper and ball crazy for families. That energy and ball drive is what makes him such a good dog detective. He is trained on many species, from salamanders to bears, but his goal is always the same. Find the scat and get the ball!

Tore und seine Oma lassen den selbst gemachten Drachen steigen und sehen sich Windräder auf dem Hügel an. Yasmin erntet mit Opa zum ersten Mal Kartoffeln und in der Kita pflanzen Leo und Maja einen echten Baum in die Spielwiese!

Rettet den Planeten! Wie essen wir umweltfreundlich? Wieso wärmt sich die Erde auf? Was ist erneuerbare Energie? Mit einfachen, kurzen Texten erfahren Kinder, warum die Umwelt unseren Schutz braucht und was wir alle gemeinsam bewirken können. Für jede Menge Spaß sorgen Witze und Rätselpausen. Wasser sparen, Fahrrad fahren, Müll trennen: Wie kann der Umwelt geholfen werden? In "Wieso? Weshalb? Warum? Erstleser. Umweltschutz" wird unter anderem der Klimawandel kindgerecht erklärt.

With strong jaws and teeth, Tasmanian devils can eat the tough skin of the meals they scavenge. Discover how Tasmanian devils find food, raise their young as the next generation of scavengers, and more.

Von wegen Müll! Ein wertvoller Gartenzwerg des Nachbarn ist verschwunden, und Schuld ist Peter Lustig, der ihn aus Versehen weggeworfen hat. Nun muss Peter sehen, dass er das verlorene Kerlchen zurück holt. Mit Spürsinn und Ausdauer verfolgt er den Weg des Verpackungsmülls und schleicht sich in eine Sortieranlage. Dort erfährt er, wie mit großem Aufwand aus den Bärstädter Müllbergen wieder wertvolle Rohstoffe werden.

Jeder von uns kann ein Stückchen dazu beitragen, unsere Umwelt zu schützen. Was genau wir tun können, zeigen euch Simón und Woozle! Woozle ist Erfinder aus Leidenschaft. 3001 Erfindungen am Tag – das bedeutet für ihn Glück. Das es dabei nicht immer ungefährlich zugeht, erfahren seine Freunde oft am eigenen Leib. Zeitreisen, Explosionen, Überflutungen oder Vulkanausbrüche – Woozles Erfindungen sind unberechenbar. In dieser Folge geht es um grüne Dächer, fahrradfreundliche Städte, erneuerbare Energie und um Müll. Moderator Simón findet, dass Woozle viel zu viel Müll produziert.

Did you know that gorillas’ massive arms are strong enough to tear down trees and bend iron bars? How about that, even so, gorillas can be tender friends and gentle, loving parents? Or that gorillas are ticklish? Perfect for all animal lovers—and gorilla fans in particular—this book is filled with all the facts you need to know to become a gorilla expert!

Pangolin rescuers and researchers such as Thai Nguyen have the difficult task of saving pangolins, changing local laws to prevent poaching, educating local communities, and learning more about these mysterious creatures.

Welcome to Frozen Planet II. Dive under the ice ceiling and learn to swim with the seal pups, take to the skies with frozen flamingos, and settle in for a snooze with a windy walrus. Watch orcas sneak up on bowhead whales while they're relaxing in the spa, meet a Greenland shark that is easily 250 years old, and witness the polar bears who are finding their food closer and closer to humans. Hold your breath in the frozen forest where wolves play hide-and-seek with bison, and meet the lemmings that outwit an arctic fox by building their home right under her feet, buried deep beneath the snow.

The insect world is a fascinating place. You may not think so. You may think insects are gross. Or scary. Or dangerous. But there’s so much more to insects than what meets the eye. Told through hilarious prose and packed full of jaw-dropping facts, Brenna Maloney’s first-person narrative presents the big picture on bugs. Insects play a critical role on our planet—as pollinators, garbage collectors, artistic muses, research partners, and even as “dinner.”

Sacha et Romy partent à la rencontre de Pierre Canet, responsable Climat au WWF pour échanger avec lui sur les enjeux climatiques et la planète de demain.

Die Mülltonne ist schon wieder voll! Die Kinder Emma und Henry begleiten Sonja deshalb zum Wertstoffhof. Dort können sie nicht nur ihren Abfall entsorgen, sie erfahren auch alles über Recycling und Mülltrennung. Sonja zeigt den beiden Kindern, wie sie Lebensmittel retten und Müll vermeiden können. Gemeinsam kaufen sie im Unverpacktladen ein, retten alte Möbel, helfen beim Müllsammeln im Park und feiern schließlich eine Upcycling-Party mit tollen Basteltipps, bei der alle zum Mitmachen eingeladen sind.