Secrets of The Loon by Laura Purdie Salas & Chuck Dayton
Author: Laura Purdie Salas & Chuck Dayton
Vivid depictions in words and photos illuminate the mysterious world of loons, viewed through the lens of a chick learning how to survive— and thrive—in her first year.
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Author: Laura Purdie Salas & Chuck Dayton
Vivid depictions in words and photos illuminate the mysterious world of loons, viewed through the lens of a chick learning how to survive— and thrive—in her first year.
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