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Literature and Meat Since 1900 (Palgrave Studies in Animals and Literature)
by John Miller Seán McCorryThis collection of essays centers on literary representations of meat-eating, bringing aesthetic questions into dialogue with more established research on the ethics and politics of meat. From the decline of traditional animal husbandry to the emergence of intensive agriculture and the biotechnological innovation of in vitro meat, the last hundred years have seen dramatic changes in meat production. Meat consumption has risen substantially, inciting the emergence of new forms of political subjectivity, such as the radical rejection of meat production in veganism. Featuring essays on both canonical and lesser-known authors, Literature and Meat Since 1900 illustrates the ways in which our meat regime is shaped, reproduced and challenged as much by cultural and imaginative factors as by political contestation and moral reasoning.
Literature of Agricultural Research
by J. Richard Blanchard Harald OstvoldThis title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1958.
Literature, Science, and Animal Advocacy in Canada: Practical Zoocriticism (Palgrave Studies in Animals and Literature)
by Candice Allmark-KentLiterature, Science, and Animal Advocacy in Canada: Practical Zoocriticism is the first book-length study of animals in Canadian literature. Using a historical approach, it offers a much-needed alternative to existing models of animals as symbols of Canadian victimhood. Spanning more than a century, the scope of this book includes classic writers, Ernest Thompson Seton and Charles G. D. Roberts, as well as popular contemporary authors, such as Barbara Gowdy, Yann Martel, Margaret Atwood, and many others. By recontextualizing these works with closer attention to contemporary scientific and animal advocacy debates, this book offers a fresh new perspective on a wide range of texts.
Little Acorn Grows Up
by Edward GibbsLittle Acorn Grows Up is a sweet, simple tale that explores themes of growing up and nature from author/illustrator Edward Gibbs.In this companion book to Little Bee, Little Acorn proves that great things come in small packages as it grows from a tiny nut to a big tree that shelters its forest friends. Poignant and thoughtful, this book features Read Aloud functionality [where available].
Little Alf: The true story of a pint-sized pony who found his forever home
by Hannah RussellThere was once born a very little pony. Being quite so little, he was rejected by his herd, and the future looked bleak. A few fields over, a young girl was coming to terms with the fact that she would never be able to ride again. Unknowingly, they were about to change each other's lives . . .The pony was Little Alf, a Shetland pony with dwarfism, and the girl, Hannah, who rescued him aged sixteen. From charity work and building a business together, they became constant companions, though there have been a few casualties along the way - mainly garden ornaments and the neighbours' vegetables.Little Alf is the story of their life together - the adventures and the mischievous behaviour of the most adorable little pony.
Little Alf: The true story of a pint-sized pony who found his forever home
by Hannah RussellThere was once born a very little pony. Being quite so little, he was rejected by his herd, and the future looked bleak. A few fields over, a young girl was coming to terms with the fact that she would never be able to ride again. Unknowingly, they were about to change each other's lives . . .The pony was Little Alf, a Shetland pony with dwarfism, and the girl, Hannah, who rescued him aged sixteen. From charity work and building a business together, they became constant companions, though there have been a few casualties along the way - mainly garden ornaments and the neighbours' vegetables.Little Alf is the story of their life together - the adventures and the mischievous behaviour of the most adorable little pony.
Little Alf: The true story of a pint-sized pony who found his forever home
by Hannah RussellThere was once born a very little pony. Being quite so little, he was rejected by his herd, and the future looked bleak. A few fields over, a young girl was coming to terms with the fact that she would never be able to ride again. Unknowingly, they were about to change each other's lives . . .The pony was Little Alf, a Shetland pony with dwarfism, and the girl, Hannah, who rescued him aged sixteen. From charity work and building a business together, they became constant companions, though there have been a few casualties along the way - mainly garden ornaments and the neighbours' vegetables.Little Alf is the story of their life together - the adventures and the mischievous behaviour of the most adorable little pony.
Little Arliss
by Fred GipsonA small twelve-year-old boy's determination to prove he is tough sets him on the trail of a runaway horse.
Little Babymouse and the Christmas Cupcakes
by Jennifer L. HolmGraphic-novel darling and kid-favorite Babymouse makes her picture-book debut in a Christmas story . . . all about cupcakes! (Typical.) Thank goodness Babymouse ate all of the Christmas cookies her mom made for Santa. Now she can make him something he really wants—CUPCAKES! But wait . . . what&’s that rumbling in the other room? OH NO! A DRAGON!!!!! Can Sir Babymouse defeat her fiery foe and save Christmas?! Or at least save a cupcake or two? Maybe not. . . . Jennifer and Matthew Holm bring us Babymouse&’s very first full-color adventure! With signature Babymouse humor, comic book–style panels, and oodles of pink-frosted cupcakes, new readers and devoted fans alike will find plenty to love.
Little Bat in Night School
by Brian LiesLittle Bat is excited about his first night in school! Readers will love to see him spread his wings in this sweet, inspiring picture book from New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Honor–winning Brian Lies. Perfect for fans of We Don't Eat Our Classmates and The King of Kindergarten.Little Bat can't wait for his first night of school. He is excited about everything: his new school supplies, learning amazing things, and making new friends. But when he finally arrives, his world turns upside down.Any little bat who's tried something new or gone somewhere they've never been before knows that first times can be scary. With the help of Little Bat and his adorable classmates, readers will see that spreading your wings is easy when you listen, act with kindness, and take a chance on new friends.With his signature gorgeous artwork, New York Times bestseller and Caldecott Honor winner Brian Lies brings his expressive bats back for the youngest readers. Don't miss this funny and reassuring back to school picture book!
Little Bear (I Can Read #Level 1)
by Else Holmelund Minarik<P>In one story, "Birthday Soup," Little Bear cannot find his mother and presumes she has forgotten his birthday. With the prospect of guests arriving and no cake in sight, he sets out to make birthday soup (all his friends like soup). Just as the gathering is sitting down for soup, Mother Bear shows up with a big, beautiful birthday cake. <P>"I never did forget your birthday, and I never will," she says to her son as he hugs her leg. In "Little Bear Goes to the Moon," Little Bear declares that he will fly to the moon in his new space helmet. Mother Bear tells him to be back by lunch, and he is. <P>[This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts for K-1 at http://www.corestandards.org.]
Little Bear's Bad Day (Maurice Sendak's Little Bear Ser.)
by Else Holmelund MinarikLittle Bear's day isn't going well at all. He spills his milk and he knocks over his paint, what will happen next? It is going to take the help of some very good friends to help Little Bear feel better after his very bad day!
Little Bear's Big House
by Benjamin ChaudThis follow-up to Benjamin Chaud's critically acclaimed The Bear's Song and its sequels is graced with richly detailed art, immersive scenes, and an irresistibly sweet story! Little Bear is embarking on his biggest adventure yet. After discovering an empty house, his wish is granted: He can play all day and stay up as late as he wants! But he also gets a big scare. There are mysterious noises downstairs—could there be monsters . . . or ghosts?! Will Little Bear be able to brave the big house all by himself? In step with the previous books in the series, Little Bear may venture far and wide, but his loving family is never far behind!
Little Bear's Big House
by Benjamin ChaudA unhappy little bear in search of adventure finds a deserted house in the woods where his imagination runs wild in this delightful picture book. This follow-up to Benjamin Chaud&’s critically acclaimed The Bear&’s Song and its sequels is graced with richly detailed art, immersive scenes, and an irresistibly sweet story! Little Bear is embarking on his biggest adventure yet. After discovering an empty house, his wish is granted: He can play all day and stay up as late as he wants! But he also gets a big scare. There are mysterious noises downstairs—could there be monsters . . . or ghosts?! Will Little Bear be able to brave the big house all by himself? In step with the previous books in the series, Little Bear may venture far and wide, but his loving family is never far behind! Praise for Little Bear&’s Big House&“A sure hit that encourages independence—but not without a bit of gentle teasing.&” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)&“The illustrations are incredible . . . a relatable topic for our children—they want independence, but not too much.&” —Imagination Soup&“A visual playground; there is so much to see that little eyes could spend hours following Little Bear&’s journey. This story is sure to spark children&’s imaginations.&” —School Library Journal
Little Bear's Friend (I Can Read! #Level 1)
by Maurice Sendak Else Holmelund MinarikOne summer Little Bear makes friends with a girl named Emily. But when summer ends, Emily must leave. Little Bear is very sad--until he finds a way to stay close to his new friend even when she is far away!
Little Bear's Valentine
by Else Holmelund MinarikAs Little Bear delivers his Valentines, he asks each recipient to help him figure out who sent him a Valentine. Surprises are in store for Little Bear. This file should make an excellent embossed braille copy.
Little Bear's Visit (I Can Read! #Level 1)
by Else Holmelund MinarikLittle Bear spends a day with Grandmother and Grandfather Bear and has so much fun, he falls fast asleep.<P><P> Winner of the Caldecott Honor
Little Bear: An Inuit Folktale
by Dawn CaseyLittle Bear is a lyrical retelling of an Inuit folktale, written by award-winning author Dawn Casey and radiantly illustrated by award-winning artist Amanda Hall. When a lonely old woman finds a polar bear cub with no mother of his own, she adopts him, and cares for him as he grows. The bear cub rides in her hood and sleeps by her side. The old woman loves the bear like her own child, but her heart also knows: bears belong in the wild. A tender story of loving and learning to let go, Little Bear celebrates the relationship between a human being and a wild animal and will touch the hearts of readers young and old.
Little Bears Little Boat
by Eve BuntingLittle Bear loves his little boat. He rows it around the lake. He fishes from it. He lies and dreams in it. But then something strange happens. Little Bear begins to grow and, one day, he no longer fits in his little boat. Poor Little Bear. Does getting bigger mean giving up the things you love? Every child who experiences growing pains will appreciate Little Bear's story. They will smile with satisfaction as the solution unfolds to Little Bear's problem in simple, lyrical words and charming illustrations.
Little Beasts: Art, Wonder, and the Natural World
by Alexandra Libby Brooks Rich Stacey SellA richly illustrated look at the intersection of art and science in Renaissance EuropeArt played a pivotal role in the development of natural history during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. European colonial expansion enabled naturalists to study previously unknown insects, animals, and other beestjes—&“little beasts&”—from around the globe. Little Beasts explores how artists such as Joris Hoefnagel and Jan van Kessel helped deepen and spread knowledge of these creatures with highly detailed and playful works that inspired generations of printmakers, painters, decorative artists, and naturalists.This appealing book begins by mapping the origins of natural history as a discipline, showing how early illustrated treatises reflected a vibrant exchange between artists and naturalists that contributed to the growth of natural science and sparked public fascination with the animal kingdom. It shares insights into Hoefnagel&’s engagement with contemporary natural history, as demonstrated in his Four Elements—a four-volume series of some three hundred watercolor miniatures of animals—and examines how intaglio printmaking enabled natural history studies to reach new audiences. The volume concludes with a discussion of Van Kessel&’s small oil paintings, likely made for discerning collectors of both natural and artistic curiosities.Blending lively and informative essays with beautiful illustrations, Little Beasts traces the connections between artists, naturalists, and collectors in an age of scientific discovery and broadening horizons, inviting readers to look with wonder at nature&’s variety.Published in association with the National Gallery of Art, Washington, DCExhibition ScheduleNational Gallery of Art, Washington, DCMay 18–November 2, 2025
Little Beauty (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue #Level I)
by Anthony BrowneOnce there was a very special gorilla who had almost everything he needed. There was only one thing he didn’t have: a friend. With no other gorillas at the zoo, the keepers try something new. Will the gigantic ape strike a bond with another sort of creature, one as tiny and innocent as a kitten? Sparked by the story of a real gorilla who learned to sign, LITTLE BEAUTY is a celebration of a most surprising friendship.
Little Bee
by Samantha Berger Edward GibbsAll the animals are running away, but what are they afraid of? Find out in this action-packed book that will have all little children wanting to turn the pages and join in. It's simple, it's fun, it's thought provoking, and the surprise ending brings it right back to the beginning - to be enjoyed all over again! Graphic designer and illustrator Edward Gibbs has always sought to communicate meaningful ideas in the simplest way. With a seemingly effortless touch, in this book and its companion The Acorn, he introduces educational themes and concepts (food chains, fear, ecosystems) in a visual, fun, and satisfying romp for the very young.
Little Benjamin Goes to France
by Evelyn Dean-AthimoolamThe wonderful adventure of Benjamin Bear is a delightful, educational tale told through artistic, rhyming verse. Benjamin is an inquisitive little brown Kodiak bear, fascinated by travel and exciting exploits. Along with his fastidious, bookish red friend, he sets out on a fun and entertaining journey that stimulates the imagination. This charming tale is intended to keep the young reader (and even the older reader) captivated and engaged as they join Benjamin on his adventure.
Little Big Horse (Scholastic Reader Level 1 Ser.)
by Dave HorowitzA hilarious new easy reader from the author of THE UGLY PUMPKIN and DUCK, DUCK MOOSE.Little Big Horse is just a little guy, but he's got some big ideas about life. So when his friend Pablo borrows his bike without asking, and then accidentally breaks it, Little Big Horse has a lot to think about. Can these friends work it out?