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Javelinas are called collared peccaries due to the white collar on their neck. They are gray in color with gray hair covering their bodies. They travel in groups. They eat insects, fruits and grasses. Prickly Pear Cactus is a favorite food.

Follow Lewis and his best friend, Corky, on an amazing journey full of unexpected, and sometimes frightening, adventures. Their friendship is tested to the limit as they encounter a world that has been dramatically changed from the one they know. It is a world inhabited by creatures that are shunned and no longer accepted by their natural environment; where the 'unknown' is always a scary possibility. Can their friendship endure such a life-changing experience? More importantly, will they survive to describe what they have seen?

The hard work and dedication of a loving mother is not lost on brother and sister, Khari and Ayana, in Today We Celebrate Mama. And so, they team up to surprise Mama in a memorably special way. As children read this picture book, they will discover that there are many ways to celebrate their mothers.

In the spring of 2019, we witnessed the tragic suicide of Isabella. Now, mere months after the events of Isolation - the Story of Isabella Rose-Eccleby, tragedy strikes the town of Castlehead once again, this time with the disappearance of beloved Thomas Hill High student Aaron Smith. While grieving his disappearance, it is speculated that there may be more to it when the workplace of Aaron's dad is found unexpectedly ablaze. Aaron's friends Eli, Kelsey, Jason, Brandon, Anna, and the mysterious Z, new kid Josh, and the Castlehead Criminal Investigation Department must work together in the hope of solving this growing mystery... while also trying to cope with the stress that comes with life.

Lord Dracus''s evil continues to spread across the galaxy, but a glimmer of hope is discovered in the words of an ancient oracle.Daeson and Raviel are torn apart by a rift in the fabric of space. Desperate to find her, Daeson races through time only to discover that Sovereign Ell Yon''s beloved people are on the brink of annihilation. When a mysterious Navi rises up to lead them in battle against their fierce enemies, Daeson must walk the dangerous path of supporting and protecting this new hero. Against overwhelming odds, the Navi rally as they discover hope in a cryptic promise, and yet Lord Dracus''s plan to destroy all that is good seems unstoppable. Can Daeson and Raviel endure for the sake of the oath?

Fourteen-year-old Peter Green can''t remember how he died. All he has are his pajamas, a silk tie, and a one-way bus ticket to Mrs. Battisworth''s Academy and Haven for Unliving Boys and Girls, a strange and spooky school for dead orphans like himself. But that''s all he needs. The Unliving Academy has everything, from vampires in the hallways to monsters in the cafeteria to ghosts in the basement. And that''s just the teachers; the students are far stranger.As Pete learns to fit in with his new supernatural schoolmates, he starts to discover his own uniquely undead abilities, and even begins enjoying his life after death...but he just can''t shake the feeling that he''s forgotten something (or somebody!) important. Somebody he left behind in the land of the living. Somebody he loved very much.Somebody who''s in terrible danger. Peter Green and the Unliving Academy is the captivating first installment of Angelina Allsop''s Unliving series of young adult fantasy novels. If you like listening to fun-filled adventures, fully realized new worlds, and the most unlikely of heroes, you''re sure to love Allsop''s spirited coming-of-age tale.Fans of Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling, the Charlie Bone series by Jenny Nimmo, and The Nightmare Before Christmas by Tim Burton will enjoy this young adult fantasy series.You''ll love the Peter Green series if you enjoy these types of books:Young adult and YA fantasy novelsGhosts, zombies, and mythical beastsYoung adult adventure stories

This is a story about Black fathers bonding with their sons.What child doesn't like to hang out with their loving dad? As this children's story depicts, Simeon always has fun adventures with Dad, especially outdoors. But before any fun-filled adventures are to be had, Simeon must take care of a few tasks. Responsibility before recreation. Will Simeon complete everything in time? Find out what happens!

Vincent and The Dissidents is the thrilling second book of the acclaimed animal rights-themed YA series, The Enlightenment Adventures. If you haven''t read the first book, Persimmon Takes On Humanity, get your copy today!In Book Two, while plucky raccoon Persimmon and her group of forest friends, The Enlighteners, continue their daring efforts to rescue all animals who are suffering at the hands of humans, little do they know that Vincent-the cunning mink who helped the team liberate a fur farm-has been assembling an army of formidable creatures. Vincent and The Dissidents are conducting their own rescue missions, but their violent tactics against humans are quickly leading to catastrophic consequences.Meanwhile, just as Persimmon and The Enlighteners are mounting their most ambitious rescue so far, a tragic incident alters Persimmon''s life forever and jeopardizes the fate of The Enlighteners.

Just a touch makes all the difference.Life on Playalla isn''t too good to be true. It''s truly so good, newcomer Boo Fedupsca loses track of all time eating fruits galore, racing two-headed Skitzools through canyons and surfing forty-foot waves. Just one day in the Dream State Den, and he''s fluent in the alien planet''s melodic tongue.And after watching the galactic jag-top finals, Boo wants nothing more than to become a champion jagger. He can''t wait to begin training at the best academy in Orion Arm. If they accept the young Terran.On Boo''s home planet, though, changing climates leave once fertile lands barren. A global famine now threatens the lives of millions. Yet all is not lost. Tiny bits of a uniquely potent element cling to the many legs of his Millipedian friends, Taller and Shorter. The wheat, rice and corn seeds they touch will grow full in just a few hours. Once their Photon Flyer lands, the determined trio launches forth to feed many and awaken hope. Under cover of darkness, bare fields soon turn bountiful. But with each night, the dangers mount. Earth''s powerful few are not ready for the Playallan touch.

DERP MEETS EARTH is an otherworldly adventure for ages 6 to 10 that engages the reader asthe characters face encounters, and obstacles while forging unique and lasting friendships.Derp Meets Earth is a look at the lives of three alien children and their pet who crash land ahijacked space pod on earth and learn to survive in a whole new world of dangerous charactersand exciting happenings.The story is filled with lovable, likable core characters that, even though they are not of thisworld, are flawed just as humans are. They are typical kids; they make mistakes and then mustlive with those decisions and do their best to overcome the challenges that result.They must confront prejudice for their uniqueness, yet they find that true friendship does not careif you are covered with long fur or come from another planet, it is who you are that reallymatters.On the planet Murgon, Derp, Squeep and Ziba are just regular kids. They go to school, hang outtogether walking on the ceiling of Derp's house, and since there isn't any gravity on Murgon, it'sa pretty normal kid activity. They're just kids, you know. They are likable and a lot like us,except covered in long, colorful fur.Earth is pretty well known in the universe. Derp, Squeep and Ziba learned of our ways as thepeople of Murgon had always planned to visit Earth. They quickly learn that there is much moreto this planet than what they learned in textbooks. Yes, Earth is everything they have learnedabout, but it can be a very dangerous place for those who are different.We join the alien children as they get a little closer to going home, or are they? Derp does hisbest to keep his friends focused, but with all the colorful distractions on Earth, and the dangersthey face from the evil Dr. Kenpus, who is always trying to kidnap and experiment on them,they'll never be able to work together long enough to fix their pod.Through their struggles, the friends explore this new world and through their eyes, we see theearth from a perspective that, like a child, is full of wonder and questions.The story reinforces the loyalty and friendship Derp, Squeep and Ziba have for each other. Theadventures they share are all part of a common bond of unique children in a world that doesn'tcompletely accept them as they are. They may argue, they may disagree, and each has their ownplan of how best to return home, but they remain steadfast in their love, respect, and admirationfor one another. They are the truest of friends; something that we learn is the same, whateverplanet you are from.