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Colorful, noisy, and brash, the American Kestrel is the most endearing of North America's raptors. With its vivid rufous and blue-gray plumage, peppered with dashes of black and white, this bird of prey is instantly recognizable to both novice and expert bird watchers, whether it's diving for an insect on the wing or hovering over an open field while hunting for mice. The American Kestrel's distinctive call, readily heard from miles away, is another...
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#1 On February 2, 2012, Samantha Koenig, a popular high school senior, disappeared. She had been working a coffee kiosk alone the night before, and had sent some angry texts to her boyfriend.
#2 The first rule of any investigation is to keep an open mind. You don't try to fit a personal theory to a possible crime. Payne knew this, and he knew that the police never even...
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A natural history of the American alligator. Having survived since the Mesozoic era, alligators teetered on the brink of extinction in the 1960s. Protected by legislative intervention, today's populations are closed monitored throughout their range. Ouchley examines the lessons we have learned about urban development and energy production, and how they can still threaten the alligator and its southern wetland habitat.
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Uncover on-the-ground reporting on the conflict between conservationists, ranchers, and an iconic predator-and discover the solution that might appease them all.
The gray wolf has made an astonishing comeback in Washington. Nearly eradicated by the 1990s, conservationists and environmentalists have cheered its robust return to the state over the last two decades. But Washington ranchers are not so joyous. When wolves prey on livestock, ranchers view...
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"A gripping tour de force of investigative journalism that takes us deep into the investigation behind one of the most frightening and enigmatic serial killers in modern American history, and into the ranks of a singular American police force: the Anchorage PD Most of us have never heard of Israel Keyes. But he is one of the most ambitious, meticulous serial killers of modern time. The FBI considered his behavior unprecedented. Described by a prosecutor...
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Unmask the Monsters That Walked Among Us
Serial Killers True Crime: American Predator delves into the chilling world of America's most notorious serial killers. From the mind-boggling puzzles left behind by the Zodiac Killer to the unspeakable acts of Jeffrey Dahmer and Dennis Rader (BTK), this book explores the dark psychology and devastating impact of these monstrous crimes.
Walk in the Footsteps of Investigators
Experience the investigative...
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IL: UG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 12
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Haunting illustrations are woven throughout these horror stories that follow one extended Cherokee family across the centuries and well into the future as they encounter predators of all kinds in each time period
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