Catalog Search Results
Author
Language
English
Description
This is the first book in the Mary's Yard series which describes Mary's adventures in her backyard. Mary loves experiencing the many adventures she finds in her backyard with animals, insects, and nature, that change daily. In this first book in the Mary's Yard series, Mary plays in her backyard and has close attentive interactions with a grasshopper and a butterfly.
Author
Language
English
Description
About the Book Rhea and Other Ratites looks at and compares the social structures, breeding, and management of these fascinating creatures both in captivity and in the wild. About the Author Donald Bruning, Ph.D. grew up on a dairy farm in Colorado, where he developed a love for animals. In college and graduate school, his interest in zoology grew rapidly and after his first course in ornithology, he knew it was what he wanted to do. After completing...
Author
Language
English
Description
Dean is dispirited, unemployed and feels his life has no direction. Lacking ambition, depending upon others, he realizes that he must take charge of his life. Then a lost Labrador retriever comes into his life. Trying to find both work and the puppy's owner, Dean has now two goals. First, he finds part-time work, then the dog's owner. She rewards him by helping him find steady work and a sense of fulfillment. Together, they begin a relationship. All...
Author
Language
English
Description
When a cheeky and rebellious little raccoon gets bored with his quiet life at home, he sets an audacious plan for himself.
This plan leads him on an unexpected adventure, visiting existing friends and meeting new ones, until finally the culmination of his plan is within his reach…
But is his plan worth sacrificing what he has at home? Follow the cheeky raccoon on his journey in his easy to read, engaging rhymed story to find out!
Author
Language
Español
Description
La Navidad es una época especial para compartir en familia, y qué mejor manera de hacerlo que leyendo cuentos llenos de ternura, humor y aventura. En este libro, encontrarás una selección de historias protagonizadas por gatitos, esos pequeños y adorables animales que nos alegran la vida con sus travesuras y su cariño. Cada cuento te hará sentir la magia de la Navidad y el vínculo especial que existe entre los gatitos y sus familias. Te invitamos...
Author
Language
English
Description
Speedy the Snail goes an exciting adventure when he stops to help his good friend Lucy Ladybug.
Together they meet Sammy the Spider who, at first, appears a frightening and imposing figure!
But taking a chance and showing some kindness, the three soon become good friends.
Author
Language
English
Description
Cable the Crow continues to fear almost everything, even his own shadow, and is well known for often being just one step away from danger. He is frightened by things that many birds could not care less about, such as scarecrows, golf balls, and Scotsmen's legs! He is also terrified of things that many birds are fearful of too.
Cable and his wife have always dreamt of going on holiday and now for the first time ever, they have decided to go camping.
Will...
Author
Language
English
Description
Nero: for thousands of years his name has stood synonymous with the Roman Empire. But why? What was it about this enigmatic personality that catapulted him into becoming Emperor as a 16-year-old? It was at a time when Rome not only ruled the world, but also managed to house 1 million inhabitants - a population achievement not reached for almost a further 2,000 years when Queen Victoria reigned in London. In his heyday, pagan priests proclaimed that...
Author
Language
English
Description
What can be better than a pink flamingo to decorate your yard, a garden or to bring to a celebration? How about one that comes to life wherever she is placed.
Fiona is a beautiful, spirited flamingo that carries on the tradition of the plastic decorations with a twist. She is real!
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
In this heartwarming narrative, a remarkable police dog named Sarge enters the lives of Inspector Horace and his family, quickly earning his stripes as the bravest canine the Force has ever witnessed. Journey through the pages to discover how Sarge melds into his new family and impeccably balances his police duties.
Initially, Inspector Horace's wife, Violet, views Sarge with a touch of scepticism, seeing him as a bit of an intruder. Yet, like their...
Author
Language
English
Description
A wacky, wild, and weird look at animals through the eyes of Jungle Jack Hanna! Have you ever seen a naked mole rat? Do you know what a binturong is? Do you know what kind of bird has a deadly kick? Explore the world's wackiest, wildest, and weirdest animals with expert and host Jungle Jack Hanna. The book features thirty animals that are wacky, weird, or wild. Kids will learn amazing animal facts and stories of Jungle Jack's personal adventures with...
Author
Language
Español
Description
La familia de conejos cresce sin parar... Como van a viajar juntos?
La família Conejo va a viajar en avión. Pero parece que una sola aeronave, no es para todo el mundo! Un texto en forma de poesía, con canciones que se pueden utilizar para dar los conceptos matemáticos a los niños. También habla de las vacaciones y la familia.
Author
Language
English
Description
Sometimes, when you start a journey, you think you are pursuing or searching for something in particular.But during the journey, you encounter and realize so many treasures along the way that far surpass the intended goal.This book tells a tale of a goat who thought he knew exactly what he wanted.He discovers that it's not all about the goal but what you find along the way.
Author
Language
English
Description
Imagine what could have happened if four birds had decided to go on the adventure of their lifetime. Especially if not everything goes according to the plan! They will not only make new friends on their way but encounter a few dark characters too.
Will they come back home safe? Will they learn and discover few things about each other?
The feathered friends spread their wings and soar through Europe making the old saying 'A friend in need is a friend...
95) The Wolf Cub
Author
Language
English
Description
Lewis just loves living with his mother in a small cottage that backs directly onto a vast forest.
The shy four-year-old's favourite spot to relax is in a clearing by a watering hole, where all the woodland creatures come to get their daily measure of drink and forage nearby for food. He always enjoys chatting to the smaller animals (especially the squirrels and rabbits), making new friends nearly every day.
And that's exactly where the boy was...
Author
Language
English
Description
Ever wonder what it's like to have a zoo in your backyard? The dream isn't as far-fetched as you think.Michael Holmes and his mother did it. And this book recounts every animal they saw in their zoo that had no cages, and could be visited by birds and animals at will.All it took was wild idea, and few hundred dollars of animal food. Welcome to the backyard zoo!
Author
Series
Language
Español
Description
Pronto es el cumpleaños de Oso. Ardilla decide hacerle un bonito regalo, pero cuando va a salir de casa…
"Ardilla, ¿puedes esperar al cartero y darle este paquete?".
"Ardilla, ¿puedes cuidar de Patita un rato?".
"Ardilla, ¿puedes ayudarme con las matemáticas?".
Zorro, Pato, Cierva… Todos sus amigos le piden ayuda, y ella no sabe decir que no. ¿Le dará tiempo a preparar su regalo para Oso?
Author
Language
Español
Description
Este Libro de cuentos nos sumerge en 3 cuentos fantasticos: "El conejo Dhem y los ladrones" un cuento cómico y perspicaz, mientras el astuto conejo Dhem se enfrenta a ladrones inesperados. Descubre cómo la astucia y la justicia prevalecen en esta historia llena de giros ingeniosos y lecciones valiosas."El héroe el reino" un cuento donde el relajado Príncipe Nim se transforma en un héroe inesperado. Con valentía y astucia, Nim enfrenta un malvado...
Author
Language
English
Description
Little Lion is getting older now and running into some problems. They include falling out of his tree, getting enough good food, hearing his friends, and a younger chameleon wanting to wrestle.Each time he and his friends are challenged to use their heads and come up with a solution. Little Lion hinks he can get younger, and has some willdness in him left that causes problems too. Last, Little Lion goes on a final adventure, in which he tries to find...
100) Life in all forms
Author
Language
English
Description
Although life can be defined in many different ways, most approaches agree that it involves a number of common characteristics, such as the ability to grow and develop, to reproduce, to respond to stimuli in the environment, to maintain a metabolism itself and to evolve over time.Furthermore, life is of inestimable value to humans and other creatures who share the planet with us. It offers a wealth of experiences and emotions, from joy and love to...
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request