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During the 1948 War of Independence--a time when pigeons are still used to deliver battlefield messages--a gifted young pigeon handler is mortally wounded. In the moments before his death, he dispatches one last pigeon, carrying his extraordinary gift to the girl he has loved since adolescence. Intertwined with this story is the contemporary tale of Yair Mendelsohn, who has his own legacy from the 1948 war. Yair is a tour guide specializing in bird-watching...
42) Gary
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Gary, a racing pigeon who cannot fly, winds up lost in the big city, where he finds the big adventure he has been searching for.
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Real Pigeons volume 2
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"A group of crime-fighting birds-who are also best friends-must stick together to protect the city from an evil ostrich and other dangers." --
44) Pigeons
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Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of pigeons.
46) Raising pigeons
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"Why would anyone want to raise pigeons? You might be surprised to find out just how useful they can be! Pigeons are fast and clever fliers. During World Wars I and II, they were used as a means of communication. Today, homing pigeons, or racing pigeons, are specially bred for their great speed and homing instinct. In this fun and informative book, readers will learn what is needed to raise pigeons, how they're trained, and how they're cared for."...
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The story of the training of a carrier pigeon and its service during the First World War, revealing the bird's courageous and spirited adventures over the housetops of an Indian village, in the Himalayan Mountains, and on the French battlefield.
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Real Pigeons volume 3
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"The Real Pigeons must help a robbed vulture, a lost child, and Homey's kidnapped family, all while trying to find the perfect nest." --
52) Pigeon hero!
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Based on the true story of a carrier pigeon named GI Joe, who braved enemy fire and other hazards to deliver a crucial message that prevented the bombing of an Italian town during World War II.
54) Doves
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Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of doves, including the mourning dove, the ground-dove, and the rock-dove.
55) Flying lessons
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A flock of doves that has always done everything in exactly the same way endures disruption, and eventutally finds enlightenment, from an outsider.
58) Perfect pigeons
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In a flock of "perfectly same" pigeons, one member redefines perfection, demonstrating the joys of being unique.
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