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Migration: Incredible Animal Journeys

Mike Unwin, illustrated by Jenni Desmond

Migration examines seasonal journeys made by 21 animal species, ranging from dragonflies to whales. It explains that animals travel across the planet to survive in environments that can be difficult, facing harsh weather and hungry predators along the way. Mixed-media illustrations bring these migrations to life, and the book includes a map. These journeys show the range of animals’ efforts to survive.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.

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Book details

Themes
Animals · Geography · Weather And Climate · Wildlife
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Bloomsbury USA
Published
August 6, 2019
ISBN-13
9781547600977
Language
English
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