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If the World Were 100 Animals: A Visual Guide to Earth's Amazing Creatures
by Miranda SmithHelp your child understand the creatures that share our world and how we can protect them with these big ideas expressed through bite-size chunks of information and eye-opening graphics. This fascinating companion to If the World Were 100 People is perfect for home and classroom settings!With around 20 quintillion animals on Earth, it's impossible to know everything about them all! However, if we shrink that number down to 100, we can picture a global park that lets us learn about our fellow living creatures. An accessible introduction to our planet's creatures, perfect for fact-hungry animal lovers!
Ignoring Nature No More: The Case for Compassionate Conservation
by Marc BekoffFor far too long humans have been ignoring nature. As the most dominant, overproducing, overconsuming, big-brained, big-footed, arrogant, and invasive species ever known, we are wrecking the planet at an unprecedented rate. And while science is important to our understanding of the impact we have on our environment, it alone does not hold the answers to the current crisis, nor does it get people to act. In Ignoring Nature No More, Marc Bekoff and a host of renowned contributors argue that we need a new mind-set about nature, one that centers on empathy, compassion, and being proactive. This collection of diverse essays is the first book devoted to compassionate conservation, a growing global movement that translates discussions and concerns about the well-being of individuals, species, populations, and ecosystems into action. Written by leading scholars in a host of disciplines, including biology, psychology, sociology, social work, economics, political science, and philosophy, as well as by locals doing fieldwork in their own countries, the essays combine the most creative aspects of the current science of animal conservation with analyses of important psychological and sociocultural issues that encourage or vex stewardship. The contributors tackle topics including the costs and benefits of conservation, behavioral biology, media coverage of animal welfare, conservation psychology, and scales of conservation from the local to the global. Taken together, the essays make a strong case for why we must replace our habits of domination and exploitation with compassionate conservation if we are to make the world a better place for nonhuman and human animals alike.
Iguana Boy Saves the World With a Triple Cheese Pizza: Book 1 (Iguana Boy #1)
by James BishopOne boy. One disappointing superpower. Can Dylan tame a bunch of hyper iguanas and come up with a masterful plan to save the WORLD? Yeah, probably ... but he's going to need a MASSIVE cheese pizza. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates, Future Ratboy and My Brother is a Superhero.Dylan has wanted a superpower for as long as he can remember, especially since his brother and sister have got really cool ones. But when his wish finally comes true, Dylan is MIGHTILY disappointed. For Dylan has become ... Iguana Boy. He can talk to Iguanas ... RUBBISH!And when supervillain Celina Shufflebottom kidnaps all the superheroes in London, Dylan must work out how to use his new team of chatty iguanas to save the day. He's going to have to think outside the box, (the pizza box), if he's going to become the hero he's always dreamed of. If he's going to make Iguana Boy cool.'HILARIOUS and so silly - superheroes, reptiles and pizza ... AWESOME, why didn't I think of that?!' Tom Fletcher
Iguana Boy Saves the World With a Triple Cheese Pizza: Book 1 (Iguana Boy #1)
by James BishopOne boy. One disappointing superpower. Can Dylan tame a bunch of hyper iguanas and come up with a masterful plan to save the WORLD? Yeah, probably ... but he's going to need a MASSIVE cheese pizza. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates, Future Ratboy and My Brother is a Superhero.Dylan has wanted a superpower for as long as he can remember, especially since his brother and sister have got really cool ones. But when his wish finally comes true, Dylan is MIGHTILY disappointed. For Dylan has become ... Iguana Boy. He can talk to Iguanas ... RUBBISH!And when supervillain Celina Shufflebottom kidnaps all the superheroes in London, Dylan must work out how to use his new team of chatty iguanas to save the day. He's going to have to think outside the box, (the pizza box), if he's going to become the hero he's always dreamed of. If he's going to make Iguana Boy cool.'HILARIOUS and so silly - superheroes, reptiles and pizza ... AWESOME, why didn't I think of that?!' Tom Fletcher(P) Hachette Children's Group 2018
Iguana Boy and the Golden Toothbrush: Book 3
by James BishopOne Boy. One Disappointing Superpower. Can Dylan prove his worth, or will he be saving cats from trees FOREVER? The hilarious third book in the Iguana Boy series. Dylan, AKA Iguana Boy, EPICALLY FAILING his superhero missions. It's getting embarrassing now ... Fortunately, a MYSTERIOUS HERO is about to turn his luck around. BUT THEN, supervillain, MIND BENDER kidnaps all the superheroes and demands the government work flat out on a special GOLDEN TOOTHBRUSH! Can Iguana Boy save the day, ALONE? (with the help of his trusty iguanas!)Great to read aloud with children of 5+ and perfect for newly independent readers of 7+.
Iguana Boy and the Golden Toothbrush: Book 3 (Iguana Boy #3)
by James BishopOne Boy. One Disappointing Superpower. Can Dylan prove his worth, or will he be saving cats from trees FOREVER? The hilarious third book in the Iguana Boy series. Dylan, AKA Iguana Boy, EPICALLY FAILING his superhero missions. It's getting embarrassing now ... Fortunately, a MYSTERIOUS HERO is about to turn his luck around. BUT THEN, supervillain, MIND BENDER kidnaps all the superheroes and demands the government work flat out on a special GOLDEN TOOTHBRUSH! Can Iguana Boy save the day, ALONE? (with the help of his trusty iguanas!)Great to read aloud with children of 5+ and perfect for newly independent readers of 7+.
Iguana Boy vs. The 30 Second Thief: Book 2 (Iguana Boy #2)
by James BishopOne boy. One disappointing superpower. Can Dylan and his bunch of hyper iguanas make a lasting impression on the superhero collective, run by Ron Strongman, or will he be laughed out of town?He might have the lamest superpower ever but Dylan, AKA Iguana Boy, has proven himself worthy enough to be accepted into the superhero collective. Dylan is excited and his iguanas are hyper. Recipe for success, RIGHT?Iguana Boy and his team of iguanas eagerly await their orders to SAVE THE WORLD. But CEO of the Superhero Collective Ron Strongman doesn't have time for lowly superheroes. Dylan will have to find his own way to get to the top, or else he will be saving silly cats from trees FOREVER. When a new villain is causing chaos across London, Dylan can't believe his luck... this is his chance. Can Iguana Boy bring Repeat Offender to justice ... In 30 seconds or less!
Iguana Boy vs. The 30 Second Thief: Book 2 (Iguana Boy #2)
by James BishopOne boy. One disappointing superpower. Can Dylan and his bunch of hyper iguanas make a lasting impression on the superhero collective, run by Ron Strongman, or will he be laughed out of town?He might have the lamest superpower ever but Dylan, AKA Iguana Boy, has proven himself worthy enough to be accepted into the superhero collective. Dylan is excited and his iguanas are hyper. Recipe for success, RIGHT?Iguana Boy and his team of iguanas eagerly await their orders to SAVE THE WORLD. But CEO of the Superhero Collective Ron Strongman doesn't have time for lowly superheroes. Dylan will have to find his own way to get to the top, or else he will be saving silly cats from trees FOREVER. When a new villain is causing chaos across London, Dylan can't believe his luck... this is his chance. Can Iguana Boy bring Repeat Offender to justice ... In 30 seconds or less!(P) 2018 Hachette Children's Group
Iguanas (Nature's Children)
by Bridget GilesDescribes the physical features, habits and natural environment of iguanas, the dinosaur-like lizards.
Iguanas and Other Lizards (World Book's Animals of the World)
by Karen IngebretsenA chameleon's tongue can be as long as its whole body. Some lizards can retract their claws like cats do. Some lizards can walk on the ceiling. If you would like to know about lizards, this book is filled with interesting facts about them. Other books in this series are available from Bookshare.
Il grande risveglio
by Marta Leoni Chaise Allen CrosbyCal, giovane recluta dell'Aviazione, si sforza di soddisfare le aspettative del padre che oltretutto è anche il suo ufficiale superiore. Incaricati di difendere le sagge e autorevoli cicale della Grande Stirpe del Sud, padre e figlio si troveranno ad affrontare una crisi di notevole entità e un viaggio inaspettato. Lungo questo cammino, nuovi amici apriranno loro gli occhi su una realtà che li turberà profondamente e li spingerà a rischiare la propria vita per salvare quella di un'intera specie.
Il mio Primo Cane (6-7 anni). Timba Arriva a Casa: Libro per Bambini (6-7 anni). Timba Arriva a Casa
by A. P. HernándezSofia ha sette anni e vuole un cane. Lo vuole per giocare a prendere il tè, spazzolarlo e cavalcarlo come una vera fantina. Sofia vuole il cane, e lo vuole subito. Quasi tutti i suoi amici di scuola hanno un cane tranne lei. Per questo motivo, e dopo molte insistenze, finisce per convincere i suoi genitori a prendere un cane. E così, un bel giorno ... Timba arriva a casa! Ma Timba non è disposto a giocare con Sofia. A Timba non piace prendere il tè, non gli piace essere spazzolato né, tanto meno, gli piace che qualcuno gli salga in groppa. Sofia capisce così che Timba non è un giocattolo e che sarà fondamentale conquistarne la fiducia e l'affetto. Un libro per l’infanzia consigliato per bambini a partire dai 6-7 anni. Con questo libro per bambini, i più piccoli capiranno che adottare un cane è una grande responsabilità. Attraverso le avventure di Sofia, si aiuta a riflettere sui tempi di cui un cane ha bisogno, sull'importanza di portarlo dal veterinario, quanto sia importante uscire a fare una passeggiata tutti i giorni e praticare attività fisica con lui, e come educarlo. "Il mio primo cane" è un libro di primi insegnamenti da leggere ad alta voce ai più piccoli. È anche utile per i bambini e le bambine che intraprendono l’avventura della lettura in autonomia.
Il mio cane divenne un angelo
by Angel MeadowsSCOPRI COME TRASFORMARE IL TUO CANE IN UN ANGELO, OGGI! Molte persone portano a casa un cane, dal canile o da un allevatore, pensando sia una benedizione. Pensano di avere una piccola matassa di gioia che sembra una caramella di gelatina. Ma, raramente la vita resta in inalterata pace. Anche se ami il tuo cane più di chiunque altro, possono insorgere problemi, puoi essere frustrata, sopraffatta ed inziare a porti domande. Ogni giorno, le persone trovano difficoltà su come rapportarsi con il cane. Le cause possono essere problemi di comportamento, o iperattività, può essere dovuto ad una mancanza di obbedienza ai comandi, o perchè il padrone del cane non sa come iniziare l’addestramento. Non c’è da meravigliarsi se molte persone sono scoraggiate. Per decenni si sono sviluppate mala informazione e false teorie sull’educazione cinofila. Alcuni di questi metodi sono talmente pericolosi che hanno accresciuto l’aggressività dei cani. Non è colpa di nessuno, perchè i proprietari di cani stavano solo seguendo i suggerimenti incriminati, nella speranza di aiutare il proprio cane. Ma, non è nemmeno colpa dei cani, perchè quando si sentono vulnerabili o impauriti non hanno altro modo di proteggersi. Fortunatamente, puoi evitare lo scoraggiamento che hanno molte persone. Grazie a ricercatori che hanno devoluto i loro studi a favore del cane, abbiamo capito quali metodi di addestramento causano danni e quali aiutano sia umani che cani, con successo. Ora sappiamo che i branchi di lupi non sono costantemente in lizza fra loro per ogni situazione. I lupi sono famiglie che si prendono cura del branco. Allo stesso modo, tu ed il cane dovete prendervi cura l’uno dell’altro constantemente e creare un legame stretto. Cosa troverai in questo libro: L’importanza di educare il cane. Un addestramento con approccio positivo. Un metodo di addestramento che vi aiuterà a creare uno stretto legame e minimizzare l’aggressività
Il segreto del coccodrillo: Un racconto educativo per bambini e bambine per potenziare l’autostima.
by A. P. HernándezEmilio è un pappagallo grigio dalla coda rossa. Vive in Africa con la sua famiglia e con molti altri animali. Emilio sa che ha molte ragioni per essere felice: ha genitori e fratelli meravigliosi e, come se non bastasse, vive in un'acacia gigante, uno degli alberi più grandi, più belli e con uno dei migliori panorami di tutta l'Africa. Ma Emilio non è felice. La sua piccola testa da pappagallo si preoccupa sempre di tutto. E se la sua casa-albero scomparisse? E se un giorno, al risveglio, si ritrovasse da solo? E se qualche volta, in pieno volo, perdesse le forze e cadesse a terra? Ma la sua vita cambia completamente quando incontra Francesco, il coccodrillo più felice del mondo. Perché Francesco ha un segreto che gli permette di essere sempre felice. Sai qual è?
Il trucco sta nel becco!
by A. P. HernándezSINOSSI: Alberto è un passero molto particolare. Ogni giorno passa ore e ore a curarsi e accarezzarsi le piume accuratamente fino a farle risplendere. Per Alberto avere sempre un aspetto perfetto è la cosa più importante. La sua fama è tale che uccellini di tutte le specie accorrono alla sua sequoia-accademia da ogni angolo del mondo per partecipare alle sue lezioni di pulizia. Ma qualcosa turba la sua tranquillità. Un mattino Alberto si sveglia e si accorge che è stato vittima di un terribile furto... UN LIBRO DIVERTENTE PER I BAMBINI E UNA RISORSA DIDATTICA PER LE MADRI E I PADRI, I PEDAGOGHI, I MAESTRI E GLI PSICOLOGI CON CUI LAVORARE SULL'AUTOSTIMA E SUI VALORI COME L'AMICIZIA E L'ALTRUISMO.
Illumination in the Flatwoods: A Season With the Wild Turkey
by Joe HuttoThe acclaimed account of an astonishing human-turkey relationship. The author describes how he hatched two clutches of wild turkey eggs in an incubator and raised the poults to maturity. Imprinting on him from the moment they hatched, the turkeys fully accepted their human parent into their world. Hutto records their explorations together through fields and woods and the development of their communication and mutual awareness. Along the way he reflects upon the nature of consciousness and the place of humans and animals in the environment.
Illumination's Sing Little Golden Book (Little Golden Book)
by Arie KaplanIllumination's hit movie Sing--now retold in the iconic Little Golden Book format!To save his struggling theater, Buster Moon hosts a singing competition with a prize that attracts animals from all over the city. Rosita, Johnny, Meena, and more talented acts try to find their voices in this Little Golden Book based on Illumination's hit movie, Sing. The beautifully-illustrated storybook retelling is perfect for boys and girls ages 2 to 5 and Little Golden Book fans and collectors of all ages!Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.
Illustrated Guide to Saddle Fitting
by Beverly HarrisonAn engaging handbook chock full of all the right information for fitting English saddles to both horse and rider, ensuring comfort, health, and performance at a glance. If horseback riders could do one thing that would save them money, ensure their horse&’s health and performance, and help them ride better (and feel better afterward), it would be assuring that their saddle fits their horse correctly, and that it is suitable for their own body and desired activities. Unfortunately, most riders don&’t have access to or the money to pay experienced saddle fitters, who can analyze their equipment and help them determine whether the fit is passable or problematic. This means that a large number of riders just &“hope for the best&” with what they have, or struggle to grasp lengthy explanations of optimal fit and how to achieve it. And, in the end, a large number of horses suffer the consequences. Beverly Harrison started as a rider herself, and when she opened a tack shop, she quickly noticed the need for someone to guide horse owner&’s in choosing a new saddle or refitting an older one. In order to be better informed for her customers, she became a Qualified SMS Saddle Fitter, and she made it her mission to help educate anyone involved with horses: 4-Hers, backyard riders, competitors, veterinarians—you name them, she&’s probably taught them. Harrison figured that her educational efforts would benefit from colorful visual aids to engage her students. And so, a handbook full of her own delightful hand-painted illustrations was born. Readers easily gain a basic understanding of the different parts of the saddle, how they work and how they should fit, as well as what the addition of a rider means to it all. Topics include: Terminology and saddle construction Basic anatomy and physiology of horse and rider relative to the saddle Safety of materials and condition Step-by-step evaluations of fit for both horse and rider Instructions for creating a paper template Indicators of fit under saddle Impacts of girths and saddle pads Repair and maintenance advice A saddle is part of most horses&’ lives. It is anything but a benign piece of equipment: its placement on the horse&’s back—a vital source of strength and locomotion—and its location between horse and rider, means that it can have either a negative or a positive impact on everything from health to performance. Harrison&’s book makes it easy for all of us, wherever we are and whatever we like to do with our horses, to ensure our saddles are not the source of a problem, only an additional means of connection and communication. She empowers us by showing what is right, what is wrong, and what the next steps should be. And in the end, our horses are happier, healthier, and better able to do what we ask of them.
Illustrated International Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds and Breeding
by Jane KiddA detailed encyclopedia covering in detail the origins, history, conformation, appearance, uses and current status of 151 of the world's major breeds of horses and ponies, followed by a guide to horse breeding. The first and main section describes in detail the origins, history, conformation, appearance, uses and current status of 151 of the world's major breeds of horses. The text of the first section of the book is divided into five subsections: pony breeds, work horses, sport horses, hot bloods and warm bloods, and a short section on cross-bred horses. The second section of the book is a guide to horse breeding. A 10-page guide to International Breeds gives an up-to-date account of breeding activities of each major horse breeding nation.
Illustrated Textbook of Clinical Diagnosis in Farm Animals
by Philip R Scott"I really don't think this book will ever be surpassed as the 'go-to' clinical ruminant reference for undergraduates, recent grads and vets in mixed practice who do not spend the majority of their time with farm animals."-- Neil Frame, Cert.E.P, Cert.V.A, RCVS Advanced Practitioner (Equine Practice), MRCVS (vet)Providing veterinary students with a brand-new approach to large animal medicine, this portable textbook first describes the detailed examination of each organ system achievable on the farm using technologies such as rapid ultrasound examination and radiography, illustrated via unique images and video recordings. Key points, images and video recordings then provide the ranked lists of differential diagnoses for common farm animal clinical presentations requested by veterinary students to aid their examination. The repository of over 1000 30-60 second video clips accompanying the book show the clinical presentation, diagnosis, recovery or pathology of all common disorders, accessible on the farm with a smart phone. This repository can be accessed via https://routledgetextbooks.com/textbooks/9780367612702/Packed with imagery, the text distils the essential information in a logical, easily accessible way, aiding diagnosis. Small and spiral-bound, the book offers a lifeline for veterinary students during their EMS (extra-mural studies) placements.
Im Fokus: Neurowissen
by Nadja Podbregar Dieter LohmannKönnen wir im Schlaf lernen? Wie weit reicht der Einfluss der Hormone? Und wodurch wird bestimmt, ob wir hochbegabt sind? Im Zentrum dieser Fragen steht unser Gehirn. In den letzten Jahren sind Neurowissenschaftler immer tiefer in die Struktur und Physiologie des Gehirns vorgedrungen. Sie entdeckten neue, überraschende Zusammenhänge und Wechselwirkungen, die auch unser Bild von uns selbst ständig verändern. Dieses Buch nimmt Leser mit auf eine Erkundungsreise zu faszinierenden und rätselhaften Phänomenen unseres Denkens, Fühlens und Bewusstseins.
Im Reich der Träume: Die rätselhafte Welt des Schlafes
by David K. RandallDer New York Times-Bestseller über die erstaunlichen Erkenntnisse der SchlafforschungJede Nacht widmen wir ihm etliche Stunden: Dennoch gibt der Schlaf uns allen – Schläfern wie Wissenschaftlern gleichermaßen – verblüffend viele Rätsel auf. Obwohl wir nahezu ein Drittel unseres Lebens schlafend verbringen, wissen wir nicht wirklich, inwiefern dies bedeutsam für uns ist. Warum müssen wir überhaupt schlafen? Warum bedroht Schlafmangel unsere Gesundheit, warum ist Schlafentzug Folter? Was geschieht mit uns, wenn wir träumen? Lernen wir im Schlaf? Und was hat es mit dem Schlafwandeln auf sich?Kaum etwas beeinflusst unser Leben so sehr wie die Qualität unseres Schlafs. Schlafstörungen scheinen in Zusammenhang mit Diabetes, Bluthochdruck, Schlaganfällen und Demenz zu stehen. Und in unseren sozialen Beziehungen birgt der Schlafplatz eine Menge Zündstoff: Sollten Eltern ihr Bett mit ihrem Säugling teilen? Was tun, wenn der andere schnarcht? Ist eine Ehe zum Scheitern verurteilt, wenn die Partner in getrennten Betten schlafen?Der Wissenschaftsjournalist David Randall gewährt uns vielfältige Einblicke in die Forschungsarbeiten, die jene nächtlichen Stunden zu erhellen versuchen. Auf einer Entdeckungsreise, die von Kriegsschauplätzen bis ins Kinderzimmer führt, offenbart Im Reich der Träume, dass Schlafen nicht im Entferntesten so banal ist, wie es uns erscheinen mag, wenn wir abends das Licht ausmachen.
Imagination According to Humphrey (According to Humphrey #11)
by Betty G. BirneyHumphrey's eleventh adventure celebrates stories, writing, and the power of the imagination! <P><P> Imaginations are running wild in Mrs. Brisbane's class, but Humphrey is stumped. <P>His friends are writing about where they would go if they could fly, but Humphrey is HAPPY-HAPPY-HAPPY right where he is in Room 26. <P><P>It's pawsitively easy for Humphrey to picture exciting adventures with dragons and knights in the story Mrs. Brisbane is reading aloud. <P>He has no trouble coming up with Plans to help his friends and tricks to entertain them. <P>His imagination even goes a little too far when he wonders if Carlos's imaginary friend might be a ghost. <P>If only his imagination wouldn't disappear when he tries to write. Luckily, Humphrey likes a challenge, and Mrs. Brisbane has lots of writing tips that do the trick.
Imagine Life with a Well-Behaved Dog: A 3-Step Positive Dog-Training Program
by Julie A. BjellandA comprehensive dog training and puppy training program that offers the added benefit of one-on-one online advice from the authorDo you consider your dog part of the family? Most dog guardians do. But just like children, dogs need structure. Structure to show him that he shouldn't jump on every person who enters your house, or urinate indoors, or drag you down the road when you walk him. In Imagine Life with a Well-Behaved Dog, Julie Bjelland offers all the information you need to make your dog confident, secure and able to understand and follow rules. Drawing on years of experience, Julie has created a thorough guide that teaches basic training, how to communicate with your dog, and how to prevent and solve behavior problems. She discusses how to train your puppy and how to train adult dogs, even special needs dogs, and tells how to choose the right dog for your family and how to integrate him into a home with kids, other dogs, or cats.Because each dog's situation is unique, Julie is offering readers exclusive one-on-one guidance via her website, for up to 60 days. Here dog training, often very expensive, is now affordable and accessible to a broad audience. Julie's down-to-earth, uncomplicated advice is a welcome solution for a busy dog guardian and aims to change the way people communicate with, and care for, their dogs forever.