Lonnie the Loon is curious about the scenery that surrounds him and questions his mom about the clouds, wind, and river. As he practices flying, he imitates nature by changing shape, carrying seeds from one place to another, and gliding around his mom. In this book Lonnie learns more about life than just learning to fly. Children ages 3-7 have fun swooping and flipping along with Lonnie.

Lonnie the Loon Learns to Fly

Children's Books

Renner, Barbara

Animals

Renner Writes

Quincy the Quail is a little clumsy, but that doesn't stop him from taking care of his family. When the quail family hunt for food in a new neighborhood, they encounter a bullying hummingbird. Quincy protects his chicks from the bully and ends up saving a life.

Quincy the Quail Saves a Life

After Quincy the Quail and his mate, Quella, build a nest, they anxiously wait for their chicks to hatch. When a large egg plops down next to their home, Quincy must find a way to deal with this mysterious intruder. His solution provides the quail family an opportunity to become friends with their desert neighbors. Audio QR codes in the book allow the reader to hear the quail calls and owl hoots by using a free QR Code Reader App. In addition, interesting facts about the Gambel's Quail and Great Horned Owl are included on almost every page. This book is appropriate for ages 3-7 and is educational as well as entertaining. Children love hearing the animal sounds. Parents and teachers love the interactive innovation.

Quincy the Quail and the Mysterious Egg

Did you know it takes Trumpeter Swans up to 2 weeks to build a nest? That's after they are shooed away from a beaver lodge and a muskrat den. Pen is the name for a female swan; Cob is the name for a male swan. Pen knows she will be laying her eggs soon, so she urges Cob to find the perfect place for their home. Even though they work together, will they have time to build a nest for their new cygnets before it's too late? Fun for ages 3-7 and anyone who loves swans. It's a coloring book too.

SPRING! Time to Build a Nest, A Story about Trumpeter Swans

Do you know anyone who is a little clumsy? Maybe they trip on stairs. Or perhaps bump into walls. It happens, but that's nothing to be embarrassed about. 
Meet Quincy the Quail. He trips over branches and bumps into cacti, but he excels at leading his family around their desert home to hunt for food. His mate, Quella, and chicks love him, help him, and giggle when his topknot falls in front of his eyes. Quincy has an unlikely desert friend who guards the neighborhood. When Quincy finds himself in big trouble, his friend saves his life. 
This book is appropriate for children ages 3-7, but readers of all ages will enjoy learning about helping others, even though they are different. 
Read about Gambel's Quail and the Sonoran Desert in a special section following the story. 
Download a free QR Code Reader App on a phone or other device and listen to actual quail calls and a Great Horned Owl hoot.

Quincy the Quail Leads His Family on an Adventure

Lonnie the Loon learns he must leave his home lake because of the cold winter in the north. While flying south, Lonnie is blown off course and ends up on a desert lake. He forms a friendship with an unlikely character, a Quail. Quincy the Quail teaches Lonnie about his home for the winter. 
The reader is able to listen to the calls and sounds of the desert animals using a QR Code Reader App.

Lonnie the Loon Flies South for the Winter

A curious little loon named Lonnie questions his Mom about where their home is. He explores the lake discovering several possible places to live, but they are already occupied with other animal families. Lonnie is running out of options. Will he ever find his family's home? 
Facts about the Common Loon make this book educational as well as entertaining for children ages 3-7. QR Codes make it possible to hear actual loon calls using a QR Code Reader App.

Lonnie the Loon Finds His Home

A curious little loon named Lonnie wants to learn how to call like his Dad. In this concept book, loon lovers of all ages will discover the purpose for the four distinct sounds made by the Common Loon. Practice along with Lonnie by scanning the QR Codes using a QR Code Reader App to hear actual loon calls.

Lonnie the Loon Learns to Call

It's time for Pen and Cob Swan to teach their young cygnets how to feed underwater, but little Cygie doesn't like to get his face wet because the water stings his nose. He decides to explore on his own, but instead of finding food, he finds danger. Will Cygie ever find something to eat in time to calm his growling stomach? Children ages 3-8 and readers of all ages will discover interesting facts about the beautiful Trumpeter Swans and even listen to an actual Trumpeter Swan call by scanning a QR Code.

Summer! Time to Search for Food, A Story about Trumpeter Swans

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Hands On Water and Wastewater Equipment Maintenance, Volume I

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Nature & Ecology

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