May 2018 list by B. Bradford
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Camp Panda: Training Cubs to Survive in the Wild
by Catherine Thimmesh
Despite seemingly insurmountable odds—poaching, habitat destruction, pollution, human overpopulation, and climate change—the panda is making a comeback. How? By humans teaching baby pandas how to be wild and stay wild.
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Dog Days of History: The Incredible Story of Our Best Friends
by Sarah Albee
The hilarious, fascinating, and complete story of man's best friend, from the first domesticated dogs, to the massive mastiffs that came over with Christopher Columbus on his voyage to the New World, to the pampered pooches of kings and queens, to hero dogs like Sergeant Stubby.
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Itch!: Everything You Didn't Want to Know About What Makes You Scratch
by Anita Sanchez and Gilbert Ford
You can feel it coming on—that terrible, tortuous ITCH. As irritating as an itch is, it is also your body’s way of sending you a message you can’t miss. And there are so many things that make us itch—from fungus to fleas, mosquitoes to nettles, poison ivy to tarantulas!
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Lost in the Amazon: A Battle for Survival in the Heart of the Rainforest
by Tod Olson
Peru, Christmas Eve, 1970. It was supposed to be a routine flight. But high above the Amazon rainforest, a storm engulfs the plane. And suddenly, 17-year-old Juliane Koepcke is alone. She is injured, covered in mud, but strangely—miraculously—alive. And now, in the largest rainforest on Earth, the real battle for survival begins.
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Thank You, Earth: A Love Letter to Our Planet
by April Pulley Sayre
The award-winning photographer presents a striking, visual love letter to the planet through vibrant, close-up images of plants, animals, weather, and natural-world landscapes.
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W is for Welcome: A Celebration of America's Diversity
by Brad Herzog
Following the alphabet this book celebrates America's diverse population, and showcases the remarkable achievements and contributions coming from the many people who have chosen to make America their home.
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