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Once Upon a Giraffe (African Stories #3)
by Ken Wilson-MaxInspired by traditional animal stories from Africa, find out WHY Giraffe has a long neck.Once upon a time, Giraffe's neck was quite short. Until the hartebeests wouldn't share their lunch, so Giraffe had to STRETCH to reach the juiciest leaves! A vibrant animal adventure perfect for curious little ones. Written by the award-winning Ken Wilson-Max and illustrated by Tumi Steyn.Other titles in the African Stories series: Once Upon a Lion, Once Upon a Zebra, Once Upon an Elephant and Once Upon a Hippo.
Once Upon a Goat
by Dan RichardsA twisted fairy tale about a king and queen who wish for a child of their own . . . and end up with a baby goat. Perfect for readers of Children Make Terrible Pets and Wolfie the Bunny."A funny and redemptive fairy tale."--The Wall Street JournalOnce upon a time, a very prim and proper king and queen begged their fairy godmother for a child. They'd prefer a boy, with glowing skin, bright eyes, and two roses for lips . . . but any kid will do. When they find themselves gifted with a baby goat (also known as a kid) instead, they can't imagine how he'll fit into their lives. But of course, it isn't long before he's part of the royal family.Readers will delight in this story's hilarity, confusion, and celebration of families that come in every shape and size."A fresh, amusing, kindhearted picture book."--Booklist, Starred review"With its gentle morals of acceptance, not judging by appearances, and being open to outcomes different than expectations, this is a lovely family read-aloud."--Kirkus"The contrast between the royal couple's once-ordered existence and the cheerful mess at book's end is very funny, and the message about acceptance and the expanded definition of family is a bonus."--Horn Book
Once Upon a Hippo (African Stories #5)
by Ken Wilson-MaxInspired by traditional animal stories from Africa, find out WHY Hippo has no fur! Once upon a time, Hippo had lots and lots of hair. Until, one very hot day, a SPARK from the campfire catches the end of her hairy tail!A vibrant animal adventure perfect for curious little ones. Written by the award-winning Ken Wilson-Max and illustrated by Zinelda McDonald. Also available in the African Stories series: Once Upon an Elephant, Once Upon a Lion, Once Upon a Giraffe and Once Upon a Zebra.
Once Upon a Hyena (African Stories #7)
by Ken Wilson-MaxInspired by traditional animal stories from Africa, find out WHY Hyena laughs.Once upon a time, Hyena wasn't always full of laughter. Until she came across a row of animal bottoms at the watering hole and couldn't stop laughing!A vibrant animal adventure perfect for curious little ones. Written by Ken Wilson-Max and illustrated by the award-winning Toby Newsome. Also available in the African Stories series: Once Upon an Elephant, Once Upon a Zebra, Once Upon a Giraffe, Once Upon a Hippo, Once Upon an Elephant, Once Upon a Leopard, Once Upon a Buffalo, Once Upon a Rhino, and Once Upon a Chameleon.
Once Upon a Leopard (African Stories #6)
by Ken Wilson-MaxInspired by traditional animal stories from Africa, find out WHY Leopard has spots!Once upon a time, Leopard didn't have a wonderfully spotty coat. Until he rescued a firebird from the flames and she left her sooty mark on his golden fur.A vibrant animal adventure perfect for curious little ones. Written by Ken Wilson-Max and illustrated by the multi award-winning Chantelle and Burgen Thorne.Also available in the African Stories series: Once Upon an Elephant, Once Upon a Zebra, Once Upon a Lion, Once Upon a Giraffe, Once Upon a Hippo, Once Upon a Hyena, Once Upon a Buffalo, Once Upon a Rhino, and Once Upon a Chameleon.
Once Upon a Lion (African Stories #1)
by Ken Wilson-MaxInspired by traditional animal stories from Africa, find out WHY Lion roars! Once upon a time, Lion hardly made any sound at all. Until he bit off more than he could chew with a prickly porcupine and found his ROAR!A vibrant animal adventure perfect for curious little ones. Written by the award-winning Ken Wilson-Max and illustrated by the multi award-winning Chantelle and Burgen Thorne.Also available in the African Stories series: Once Upon an Elephant, Once Upon a Zebra, Once Upon a Giraffe and Once Upon a Hippo.
Once Upon a Penguin
by Magda BrolOn a cold, remote iceberg, a penguin named Paco stumbles into a strange object. It's big, red and flippy flappy in the middle - and inside it's full of tiny little marks.Little does Paco know, this peculiar object will change his life for ever . . .This fun-filled celebration of reading will warm the hearts of every little book-lover!
Once Upon a Rhino (African Stories #10)
by Ken Wilson-MaxInspired by traditional animal stories from Africa, find out WHY Rhino has a horn!Once upon a time, Rhino didn't have a horn until his lies got out of control and his horn grew longer ... and longer... and longer!A vibrant animal adventure perfect for curious little ones. Written by Ken Wilson-Max and illustrated by up-and-coming Tumi Steyn. Also available in the African Stories series: Once Upon an Elephant, Once Upon a Zebra, Once Upon a Giraffe, Once Upon a Hippo, Once Upon a Hyena, Once Upon a Lion, Once Upon a Buffalo, Once Upon a Leopard, and Once Upon a Chameleon.
Once Upon a Sushi Cat: The Mystery and the Magic
by Tange & Nakimushi PeanutsAn all-at-once charming and delightful book on the world of sushi cats.If you're new to the wonderful world of sushi cats, we're happy to formally introduce you to these magical creatures. Sushi cats are an unusual life-form consisting of a cat on top of a portion of sushi rice. But make no mistake, these sushi cats are not for eating. As the story goes, the history of sushi cats is nothing more than the history of mankind itself and they have been known to influence humans since the beginning of time.Once Upon a Sushi Cat takes you on a journey through history describing where sushi cats come from (Sushi Cat Island, of course), and how they've traveled around the world on their flying plates spreading joy. Although we've gathered a little information from various researchers and witnesses, their existence is shrouded in mystery and sightings remain rare. Pause for a moment to look through the gaps of your busy life, and you may just spot a sushi cat looking back at you.
Once Upon a Time Long, Long Ago
by Henry Shykoff Marilyn MetsShort-listed for the 2001 Silver Birch Award, How did we get to be US? Who are WE? This story for the younger reader, set in the period some 50,000 years ago when an almost explosive change in people’s behaviour occurred, addresses these questions. From this period on, people, the Cro-Magnon or Homo sapiens sapiens who are considered to be our ancestors, became what we term human. This recreated story presents a sister and brother in a sequence of events that fits what little is known about that time. Learn to create fire, shape tools, partner with wolves and develop into thinking, creative persons who can influence the world around them. Discover what effect a few curious and reasoning people can have on their society A devoted grandfather and reader of stories to grandchildren, Henry Shykoff has created a classic adventure for the younger reader, answering the question, "How did we get to be human?" "This is an intriguing story that vividly brings to life an exciting moment in human evolution. Full of struggle and adventure, this highly readable tale is as entertaining as it is informative."- Linda McQuaig, Author and Journalist
Once Upon a Time We Ate Animals: The Future of Food
by Roanne van VoorstCombining the ethical clarity of Jonathan Safran Foer’s Eating Animals with the disquieting vision of Alan Weissman’s bestseller The World Without Us, a thought-provoking, entertaining exploration of a future where animal consumption is a thing of the past.Though increasing numbers of people know that eating meat is detrimental to our planet’s health, many still can’t be convinced to give up eating meat. But how can we change behavior when common arguments and information aren’t working? Acclaimed anthropologist Roanne Van Voorst changes the dialogue. In Once Upon a Time We Ate Animals, she shifts the focus from the present looking forward to the future looking back—imagining a world in which most no longer use animals for food, clothing, or other items. By shifting the viewpoint, she offers a clear and compelling vision of what it means to live in a world without meat.A massive shift is already taking place—everything van Voorst covers in this book has already been invented and is being used today by individuals and small organizations worldwide. Hopeful and persuasive, Once Upon a Time We Ate Animals offers a tantalizing vision of what is not only possible but perhaps inevitable.
Once Upon a Twice (Picture Book)
by Barry Moser Denise DoyenA cautionary tale for mice reminiscent of Carroll's Jabberwocky!Out in the open, in the clear,Where any wisenmouse would fear,Jam licks his paw, he grooms an ear,And never hears approaching hisssss . . .What will happen to the brave mouse Jam when he breaks the rules and goes for a moonlit adventure against the advice of the elder mice?Award-winning illustrator Barry Moser has created a dark and vivid mouse world to complement this cautionary tale full of clever nonsense words and rhyming prose that will keep kids on the edge of their seats.From the Hardcover edition.
Once Upon a Twice: Read & Listen Edition (Picture Book)
by Denise DoyenA 2010 E.B. White Read-Aloud Honor Award recipient, Denise Doyen's rollicking, rhyming tale—with moody, evocative illustrations by award-winner Barry Moser—is sure to please children AND adults.
Once Upon a Winter Day
by Liza WoodruffA boy learns that nature is full of stories to tell when he finds and follows a mouse's tracks in a wintery wood.Milo wants a story, but his mom is too busy to entertain him. Instead, she encourages him to go out and play in the snow. At first, Milo is disappointed - he doesn't want to play outside, he wants a story. But when he starts to follow a trail of mouse-prints, he discovers signs of activity all around, prompting him to ask, "What happened here?" Before long, he's using his imagination -- depicted in lush wordless spreads that capture the vividness of Milo's fantasies -- to fill in the gaps. By the time Milo comes home, he's the one with stories to tell.A must have for the winter season, Liza Woodruff's Once Upon a Winter Day is a fun read-aloud that shares details about animal behavior from a child's perspective.
Once Upon a Zebra (African Stories #4)
by Ken Wilson-MaxInspired by traditional animal stories from Africa, find out WHY Zebra has stripes! Once upon a time, Zebra was white all over. Until he went HEAD-TO-HEAD with a big, angry baboon and became the stripy zebra we know today!A vibrant animal adventure perfect for curious little ones. Written by the award-winning Ken Wilson-Max and illustrated by Toby Newsome. Also available in the African Stories series: Once Upon an Elephant, Once Upon a Lion, Once Upon a Giraffe and Once Upon a Hippo.
Once Upon an Elephant (African Stories #2)
by Ken Wilson-MaxInspired by traditional animal stories from Africa, find out WHY Elephant has a long trunk!Once upon a time, Elephant had a short stumpy nose. Until he had a TUG-OF-WAR with a hungry crocodile that lasted for hours and hours!A vibrant animal adventure perfect for curious little ones. Written by the award-winning Ken Wilson-Max and illustrated by Subi Bosa. Also available in African Stories series: Once Upon a Zebra, Once Upon a Lion, Once Upon a Giraffe and Once Upon a Hippo.
Once a Wolf: The Science Behind Our Dogs? Astonishing Genetic Evolution
by Bryan SykesThe author of Seven Daughters of Eve returns with a lively account of how all dogs are descended from a mere handful of wolves. How did wolves evolve into dogs? When did this happen, and what role did humans play? Oxford geneticist Bryan Sykes used the full array of modern technology to explore the canine genetic journey that likely began when a human child decided to adopt a wolf cub thousands of years ago. In the process, he discovered that only a handful of genes have created the huge range of shapes, sizes, and colors in modern dogs. Providing scientific insight into these adaptive stages, Sykes focuses attention on our own species, and how our own evolution from (perhaps equally aggressive) primates was enhanced by this most unlikely ally. Whether examining our obsession with canine purity, or delving into the prehistoric past to answer the most fundamental question of all, “Why do we love our dog so much?,” Once a Wolf is an engaging work no dog lover or ancestry aficionado should be without.
Once upon a Horse: A History of Horses-And How They Shaped Our History
by Suzanne JurmainFrom the Book Jacket: Although most people don't realize it, one of the most important characters in human history had four legs, a mane, and a tail. Humans and horses have shared a long and eventful history ever since someone on the Eurasian plains first tamed a wild horse, some six thousand years ago. They have fought, worked, traveled, and played together. Trusted friends and servants throughout the ages, horses earned a place in literature, folklore, and religion all over the world, and they have been represented in every form of art, from cave paintings to portraits in oils, from illuminated manuscripts to postage stamps. Every anecdote and illustration in this lively, thoroughly researched account reflects the enduring friendship between humans and horses. On the battlefield and on the farm, on the plains, the high road, and the wilderness trail, horses have helped people make history, and this is the story of how they did it. SUZANNE JURMAIN was born in New York City, to "a theater family. She made her television debut at ag nd appeared in a number of children's programs and soap operas. Following her graduation from U.C.L.A. with a B.A. degree in English, she worked briefly as an assistant editor at TV Guide, then accepted a position as editor for the Museum of Cultural History at U.C.L.A. She has done free-lance editorial work for other museums as well. Her familiarity with museum collections and research procedures served her well in selecting and locating the wide-ranging illustrations for this book, her first for Lothrop. Ms. Jurmain and her husband live in Los Angeles, California. They have two children.
Once upon a Mastodon: All About Prehistoric Mammals (The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library)
by Bonnie WorthLaugh and learn with fun facts about prehistoric mammals including saber-toothed cats, dire wolves, giant horses, Stone Age humans, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss&’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! &“I&’m the Cat in the Hat. Oh, please turn the page to discover some mammals from the Great Ice Age!&” The Cat in the Hat&’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Travel back in time and learn: • the difference between mammoths and mastodons• how giant sloths grew as big as elephants• how we study fossils to guess how animals looked and behaved• and much more! Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, Once upon a Mastodon: All About Prehistoric Mammals also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat&’s Learning Library series!If I Ran the Horse Show: All About HorsesClam-I-Am! All About the BeachMiles and Miles of Reptiles: All About ReptilesA Whale of a Tale! All About Porpoises, Dolphins, and WhalesSafari, So Good! All About African WildlifeThere's a Map on My Lap! All About MapsOh, the Lavas That Flow! All About VolcanoesOut of Sight Till Tonight! All About Nocturnal AnimalsWhat Cat Is That? All About CatsOh Say Can You Say What's the Weather Today? All About WeatherThe Cat on the Mat: All About Mindfulness
Oncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses
by Penelope ThomasComprehensive, straightforward oncology learning resource with coverage of diagnosis, staging, treatment, support, and common emergencies and cancer types Oncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is a straightforward educational resource that imparts a basic understanding of practical oncology therapy from the technician perspective thorough coverage of diagnosis and staging, radiation therapy and chemotherapy, pain management, GI support, most cancer types, analgesics, antiemetics, appetite stimulants, and antibiotics. This newly revised and updated Second Edition covers the many advances in veterinary medicine and oncology since the original edition was published in 2009. Readers will find detailed information on oncological emergencies, including hematologic, metabolic, urological, and bone emergencies, as well as common cancers in veterinary patients, including lymphoma and mammary carcinoma in both cats and dogs, along with a number of canine-centric cancers. The book includes nearly 400 images and figures to elucidate key concepts. A series of helpful appendices assists readers in the practical application of concepts discussed throughout the book. With content presented in a logical order, Oncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses includes information on: Basics of oncology, covering fundamental concepts in the field and causes of cancer in pets, as well as the processes behind diagnosing and staging cancersTreatment of cancer through surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, receptor and small molecule inhibitors, immunotherapy, intralesional therapies, and electrochemotherapySupportive care of patients through comfort, pain management, physical rehabilitation, gastrointestinal and nutritional support, and hematologic supportSupport for pet owners and caregivers, including communicating with the patient’s human family and supporting the nurse’s emotional experience Oncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is an essential reference on the subject for veterinary nurses and technicians seeking the information they need to properly and safely perform cancer treatments, especially those undergoing diploma, certificate, and bachelor’s degrees in Australia, New Zealand, UK, and USA in particular.
One Amazing Elephant
by Linda Oatman HighA poignant middle grade animal story from talented author Linda Oatman High that will appeal to fans of Katherine Applegate’s The One and Only Ivan. In this heartwarming novel, a girl and an elephant face the same devastating loss—and slowly realize that they share the same powerful love. Twelve-year-old Lily Pruitt loves her grandparents, but she doesn’t love the circus—and the circus is their life. She’s perfectly happy to stay with her father, away from her neglectful mother and her grandfather’s beloved elephant, Queenie Grace.Then Grandpa Bill dies, and both Lily and Queenie Grace are devastated. When Lily travels to Florida for the funeral, she keeps her distance from the elephant. But the two are mourning the same man—and form a bond born of loss. And when Queenie Grace faces danger, Lily must come up with a plan to help save her friend.
One Bird
by Kyoko MoriI try to see him among a migrating flock--he will take the loneliness of my room on his long journey; each whistling note he makes will be a little of my sadness falling over the ocean, to be swallowed in the clash of waves and the commotion of many birds flying."Tell me the truth," demands fifteen-year-old Megumi Shimizu as her mother hurriedly packs. But her mother refuses to admit that she is leaving forever--leaving her husband to his mistress, her home to her silent, resentful mother-in-law, her daughter to survive, if she can. Angry at everyone's polite lies, Megumi realizes that she has a secret of her own: Even though she goes to church, to Bible study class, and to the Christian Girls' Academy, she no longer believes in God. Only Dr. Mizutani, the "spinster lady" veterinarian, tells the truth, and she warns that single birds without their mothers often die.In One Bird, a coming-of-age novel about mothers and daughters, about best friends, boyfriends, and families, Kyoko Mori uses folktales, images of birds, and details of bird life to explore the bonds of love that go deeper than lies. As Megumi learns how to care for injured waxwings, crows, sparrows, and one abandoned grosbeak, she begins her own flight toward truth, and toward home.
One Brave Summer (Quartz Creek Ranch)
by Amber J. Keyser Kiersi BurkhartPaley Dixon is not excited about six weeks on a horse ranch without access to the virtual world of Dragonfyre. In-game, she's the Blue Elf, strong and powerful. In the real world, she's coming off a bad year after moving from Los Angeles to Denver. At least Prince, the majestic horse she's paired with at Quartz Creek Ranch, makes her feel like royalty. To gain Prince's trust, Paley has to find her own confidence, which isn't easy with jerks like Bryce around. When she makes an exciting discovery near the ranch, life finally seems as interesting as Dragonfyre. But to protect her real-world treasure, she'll have to figure out how to turn courage into action.
One Cheeky Octopus
by Alastair ChisholmHere comes Sylvester ... and he's ONE CHEEKY OCTOPUS!When Sylvester sees his friends having fun, he decides to have some of his own! Using his long tentacles, Sylvester GRABS and NABS all the games and toys! Oh no! Will this cheeky octopus ever learn to share?A hilarious counting tale written by Alastair Chisholm, winner of Blackwell's Children's Book of the Year, The Queen's Knickers Award and Scottish Book Trust's Bookbug Prize, and illustrated by Alex Willmore, finalist of Oscar's Book Prize.
One Cool Friend
by David Small Toni Buzzeo2013 Caldecott Honor Book. <P> When well-mannered Elliot reluctantly visits the aquarium with his distractible father, he politely asks whether he can have a penguin--and then removes one from the penguin pool to his backpack. The fun of caring for a penguin in a New England Victorian house is followed by a surprise revelation by Elliot's father.