{"product_id":"close-encounters-with-the-great-blue-heron-presale-releases-november-18-2026","title":"Close Encounters with the Great Blue Heron PRESALE Releases November 17!","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eClose Encounters with the Great Blue Heron: A Science and Nature Book for Young People\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003egives us a stunning look at the life of a wetland bird. Discover the science, habits, and habitat of North America’s largest heron.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eAn extraordinary visual journey into the world of the Great Blue Heron. Perfect for young scientists, bird lovers, and curious minds. The Great Blue Heron is one of North America’s most fascinating birds and this elegant photo book brings it to life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eFrom its long, graceful legs to its lightning-fast hunting skills, the Great Blue Heron is a master of survival in the wetlands. In this beautifully photographed nonfiction book, young readers will discover the secrets of this remarkable bird through photographs taken by Frank W. Baker over his thirty-year fascination with the Great Blue Heron.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eWith clear, engaging text and striking imagery, this book introduces the great blue heron’s habitat, feeding habits, and essential role in the ecosystem. Perfect for classrooms, nature lovers, and budding birdwatchers, \u003ci\u003eClose Encounters with the Great Blue Heron\u003c\/i\u003e blends science with real-world wonder. Whether at home, in school, or out in nature, it invites curiosity and fosters a deeper appreciation for the wildlife all around us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"tab-stops: 28.0pt 56.0pt 84.0pt 112.0pt 140.0pt 168.0pt 196.0pt 224.0pt 3.5in 280.0pt 308.0pt 336.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eClose Encounters with the Great Blue Heron \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eFrank W. Baker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003e12” x 9”, 32 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"tab-stops: 28.0pt 56.0pt 84.0pt 112.0pt 140.0pt 168.0pt 196.0pt 224.0pt 3.5in 280.0pt 308.0pt 336.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eISBN: \u003cspan style=\"color: black; background: white;\"\u003e978-1-966829-16-4 (hardcover) \u003c\/span\u003eUS$23.99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eJNF037020\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eJuvenile Nonfiction \/ Science \u0026amp; Nature \/ Birds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eJNF051170 Juvenile Nonfiction \/ Animals \/ Birds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eJNF051050\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eJuvenile Nonfiction \/ Animals \/ Marine Life (good if you cover wetlands and aquatic ecosystems)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #c00000; background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow; mso-shading: white;\"\u003eNovember 17, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #c00000; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"tab-stops: 28.0pt 56.0pt 84.0pt 112.0pt 140.0pt 168.0pt 196.0pt 224.0pt 3.5in 280.0pt 308.0pt 336.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #4ea72e; mso-themecolor: accent6;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"tab-stops: 28.0pt 56.0pt 84.0pt 112.0pt 140.0pt 168.0pt 196.0pt 224.0pt 3.5in 280.0pt 308.0pt 336.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #3a7c22; mso-themecolor: accent6; mso-themeshade: 191;\"\u003eAbout the author\/photographer: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eFrank W. Baker has worked in broadcast journalism, public education and public television. His interest in media literacy led him to write four books on the subject. In 2019, he was recognized for his lifelong work by UNESCOs Global Alliance Partnership in Media and Information Literacy. 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