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The Behavioural Biology of Zoo Animals

"Zoo animals" as a population are a diverse array of species from all around the globe. When managed in captivity, it is important that key aspects of natural ecology are factored into animal care, as well as considerations relating to welfare, life history and behavioural needs. The Behavioural Biology of Zoo Animals is the first book on captive animal behaviour and how this applies to welfare. The book enables all aspects of zoo husbandry and management (nutrition, enclosure design, handling and training, enrichment, population management) to be based on a sound knowledge of the species, its evolutionary history and its natural history. Chapters from expert authors cover a vast range of taxa, from primates and elephants to marine mammals and freshwater fish, to reptiles, birds and invertebrates. A final part looks to the future, considering animal health and wellbeing, the visitor experience and future visions for zoos and aquariums. For on-the-ground practitioners as well as students of zoo biology, animal science and welfare, this book provides an explanation of key areas of behavioural biology that are important to fulfilling the aims of the modern zoo (conservation, education, research and recreation). It explains how evidence from the wild can be implemented into captive care to support the wider aims of the zoo, shedding light on the evidence-based approaches applied to zoo biology and animal management. Chapter 3 is available to download Open Access on the www.taylorfrancis.com website.Aa Companion Website with additional resources is freely available for all at www.bbzabook.wordpress.com and you can follow the book on Instagram at @bbza_book.

The Bellmaker

It has been four seasons since Mariel, the warrior-mouse daughter of Joseph the Bellmaker, and her companion, Dandin, set off from Redwall to fight evil in Mossflower. Nothing has been heard of them since. Then one night, in a dream, the legendary Martin the Warrior comes to the Bellmaker with a mysterious message. Clearly, Mariel and Dandin are in grave danger. Joseph and four Redwallers set off at once to aid them. As they push over land and sea, they cannot know the terrible threats they face. Will the Bellmaker and his companions arrive in time to help Mariel and Dandin?

The Bellmaker (Redwall, Book #7)

More than four seasons have passed since Mariel the Warriormouse and the rogue mouse, Dandin, set off from Redwall in search of adventure, and Joseph the Bellmaker is worried. Where is his beloved daughter? Joseph's answer comes to him in a dream, and soon he's off, accompanied by the intrepid Finnbarr Galedeep and the brave crew of the good ship, Pearl Queen, to save a kingdom and rescue Mariel. But what's behind the riddle in the dream? Can Joseph guess its meaning and find his daughter? Can this be the end of Mariel the Warriormouse? The momentous questions of this seventh epic in the Redwall series will hold a new audience of readers in its magical spell and captivate dedicated Redwall followers as well.

The Belonging Tree

The Belonging Tree is a thoughtful picture book about respect, inclusion, and acceptance in a woodland community of animals from writer Maryann Cocca-Leffler and illustrator Kristine A. Lombardi.Life was ordinary in the big oak tree on Forest Lane. Squirrels lived in every part of the tree, and the Gray squirrel family inhabited the knot in the middle. But the neighborhood starts to change as the big oak tree welcomes families of chipmunks, beavers, and birds. And with each new arrival, the Grays become increasingly unhappy. Can’t everything remain just as it was?It will take an unexpected moment of heroism from a thoughtful inhabitant to finally open hearts and bind together this diverse animal community.Christy Ottaviano Books

The Beloved Dearly

Ernie is a twelve-year-old tycoon, always on the lookout for a fast buck. This time he stumbles onto a money-making bonanza: pet funerals. He hires Dusty to decorate the burial boxes and Tony to dig the holes, but his prize find is Swimming Pool, a tomboy who delivers a crying jag not to be missed. Business goes through the roof -- until Ernie loses Swimming Pool over a raise and the whole venture unravels. Here is a rollicking, fun-spirited novel about friendship, loss, business -- and how we learn to express our feelings. As a stage play,The Beloved Dearly was toured by the Lincoln Center Institute in a production directed by Elizabeth Swados. The play has also been produced at TADA!, where it was awarded the First Look Prize; South Coast Repertory; Florida Stage; and Riverside Children's Theatre; and it has been published by Dramatic Publishing.

The Benefits of Imperfection: Biology, Society, and Beyond

The cult of performance leads our society to emphasise the values of success and continuous optimisation in all areas. Slowness, redundancy and randomness are therefore negatively perceived. Olivier Hamant, in his book, reclaims them by his knowledge of biological processes.What can we learn from life sciences? While some biological mechanisms certainly boast formidable efficiency, recent advances instead highlight the fundamental role of errors, incoherence or slowness in the robustness of living organisms. Should life be considered suboptimal? To what extent could suboptimality become a counter-model to the credo of performance and control in the Anthropocene?In the face of pessimistic observations and environmental alerts, the author outlines solutions for a future that is viable and reconciled with nature.Key Features: Solidly documents with a grounding in scientific facts focusing on solutions Explores a pragmatic way towards robustness, moving the debate beyond performance, technolatry or degrowth Responds to eco-anxiety by providing an engaging and viable way forward

The Benevolent Bee: Capture the Bounty of the Hive through Science, History, Home Remedies, and Craft

A beekeeper and herbalist shares how you can use six products of the beehive: honey, pollen, propolis, royal jelly, beeswax, and bee venom. Not all new beekeepers realize that a honeybee hive produces a lot more than just honey. While your hard-working ladies will produce delicious honey, the hive as a whole also produces pollen, propolis, royal jelly, beeswax, and bee venom; all very useful things for humans, if we know how to use them.The Benevolent Bee describes how and why the bees make these products, how they&’ve been used by humans throughout the ages, and how beekeepers can harvest the products. It also presents simple do-it yourself recipes for using the products in health and wellness, body care, nutrition, and craft. You'll learn how to make salves for burns and a cough syrup from raw honey; how to make a tincture, an infused oil, and a mouthwash from propolis, the anti-bacterial &“bee glue&” that lines the inside of the hive; and much more. Get crafting now, it&’s all already in your hive!

The Berenstain Bears 5-Minute Inspirational Stories

<P>The Berenstain Bears 5-Minute Read-Along Stories is the perfect companion for young readers at bedtime or anytime.<P> With classic stories from the Berenstain Bears Living Lights series, join the Bear family and all their friends in Bear Country as they learn how to be good friends, how to play fairly, where to find courage, and much more.<P> This oversize padded storybook is sure to become a lap time favorite for Berenstain fans, both young and old, as they read these stories in 5 minutes.

The Berenstain Bears 5-Minute Inspirational Stories: Read-Along Classics (Berenstain Bears/Living Lights: A Faith Story)

Calling all Berenstain Bears fans! Young readers will enjoy this collection of 12 stories in this addition to the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn how to be good friends, how to play fairly, where to find courage, and much more.The Berenstain Bears 5-Minute Inspirational Stories—part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books—is perfect for:Early readers ages 4-8Reading out loud during story time or bedtimeBirthday gifts, Easter, holiday gift giving, or as a new addition to your e-libraryThis trusted storybook collection teaches children:How to build courage, create peace, recite prayers, and avoid gossipThe importance of loving thy neighbor, humility, and how to honor GodThe Berenstain Bears 5-Minute Inspirational Stories is an addition to the Living Lights™ series that:Features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain familyContinues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain in this Berenstain Bears series of booksIs part of one of the bestselling children&’s book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to date

The Berenstain Bears And The Truth (I Can Read!)

The Berenstain Bears And Too Much TV

When Mama Bear decides her family spends too much time in front of the TV, she bans it for a week. Then the Bear family finds other ways to have fun and keep busy, so they watch less when TV is allowed again--and they don't even miss it.

The Berenstain Bears Are SuperBears! (I Can Read Level 1)

The Berenstain Bears discover the true power of lending a helping paw in this exciting addition to the classic New York Times bestselling series.When Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear pretend to be their favorite superhero characters, the whole neighborhood joins in on the game. It’s fun to fight evildoers, but when a young neighbor falls off his bike, the Bear siblings get to be real-life heroes!The Berenstain Bears Are SuperBears! is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

The Berenstain Bears Around the World (I Can Read Level 1)

Travel the world in the Anywhere-Anyplace Machine with the Berenstain Bears in this lively addition to the classic New York Times bestselling series. From the plains of Africa to the Great Wall of China, there are more sights to see than points on a map! Beginning readers will love discovering fantastic new places alongside their favorite family of bears, complete with vivid and classic illustrations.The Berenstain Bears Around the World is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

The Berenstain Bears Back To School

It's back to school for the Berenstain Bears! After a summer of swimming, lazy days, and overnight camp-outs, it's back to school for Brother and Sister Bear. The cubs are nervous as they board the big yellow bus. What if their teacher doesn't like them? What if the homework is too hard? What if Brother Bear isn't chosen for the soccer team? Or what if he gets into trouble and is sent to the principal's office? With tons of interesting stuff to learn and explore, Brother and Sister barely have any time to worry. When the bell rings, they'll have made it through their 1st day of class. Will they be happy to see the day end or will they be excited about making new friends and the school year to come?

The Berenstain Bears Bears On Time: Solving the Lateness Problem! (Berenstain Bears/Living Lights: A Faith Story)

Encourages children that doing your best to keep your word and be on time is not only the polite thing to do, it&’s also the right thing to do in this inspiring story from the Berenstain Bears Living Lights collection.The Bear family is a busy family. They have lots to do like getting to school and soccer practice and music lessons and the grocery store. They have to go to the doctor, the dentist, the vet, the barber, and even the beauty parlor every now and then.The trouble is, everyone is always running late.The family gathers around the Storybook Bible and learns a powerful lesson from Jonah, giving them a renewed purpose and focus. Inspired by the good advice from the Bible, Papa Bear comes up with a lateness plan ... but will the rest of the Bear family stick with it?The Berenstain Bears Bears on Time:Is an inspiring book from the bestselling The Berenstain Bears brandGently encourages children 4-8 to think about their own manners and etiquetteIs a welcome addition to the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series with over 10 million copies sold since 2008

The Berenstain Bears Blast Off! (I Can Read Level 1)

The Berenstain Bears are out of this world in this exciting addition to the classic New York Times bestselling series.The Berenstain Bears can’t wait to visit the Bear Country Space Center, where rockets blast off into outer space! When the tour guide gives Mama, Papa, and the cubs a tour of the Big Bear Space Rocket, he makes it very clear not to touch anything. But when Papa sees a big red button, he just can’t help himself. Get ready to blast off!The Berenstain Bears Blast Off! is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

The Berenstain Bears Blaze a Trail (I Can Read!)

Bumbling Papa Bear tries to help the Bear Scouts earn their merit badges in hiking.

The Berenstain Bears Bless Our Pets (Berenstain Bears/Living Lights: A Faith Story)

Young readers will enjoy reading about the Berenstain family&’s pets Little Lady, Gracie, Swish, and Cutsie in this addition to the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will be reminded of how special pets are to every family.The Berenstain Bears Bless Our Pets—part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books—is perfect for:Early readers ages 4-8Reading out loud in classrooms, during story time, and at home or bedtimeBirthday gifts, Easter, holiday gift giving, or as a new addition to your e-librarySparking conversations about pets and how they are cherished family membersThe Berenstain Bears Bless Our Pets is an addition to the Living Lights™ series that:Features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain familyContinues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain in this Berenstain Bears series of booksIs part of one of the bestselling children&’s book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to date

The Berenstain Bears Blessed are the Peacemakers (Berenstain Bears/Living Lights: A Faith Story)

Young readers will enjoy reading about the upcoming school play at Bear Country School in this addition to the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn how to make the decision of minding their own business or acting as a peacemaker.The Berenstain Bears Blessed are the Peacemakers—part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books—is perfect for:Early readers ages 4-8Reading out loud in classrooms, during story time, and at home or bedtimeBirthday gifts, Easter, holiday gift giving, or as a new addition to your e-librarySparking intentional conversations about making the decision to help others with mediationThe Berenstain Bears Blessed are the Peacemakers is an addition to the Living Lights™ series that:Features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain familyContinues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain in this Berenstain Bears series of booksIs part of one of the bestselling children&’s book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to date

The Berenstain Bears Brother Bear Favorites: 3 Books in 1 (Berenstain Bears/Living Lights: A Faith Story)

Your favorite Brother Bear stories are wrapped up in this 3-in-1 Berenstain Bears collection!This book is a perfect gift for children to enjoy all year long.These stories will remind young readers of important biblical values and offers essential life lessons. From forgiveness to helping others to doing your best, Brother Bear&’s exciting adventures and everyday opportunities to learn will inspire readers young and old. This collection includes:The Berenstain Bears and the Forgiving Tree: When Cousin Fred accidentally damages Brother&’s brand-new bike, Brother Bear is angry. Can Sister Bear help him see that forgiving his friend is the right thing to do?The Berenstain Bears Get Involved: A storm hits Bear Country, and it might flood! It&’s up to the Bear family and the rest of the rescue team from the Chapel in the Woods to come together and save their community.The Berenstain Bears and a Job Well Done: Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear need to clean their playhouse, but they&’d rather play outside.The Berenstain Bears Brother Bear Favorites:Includes all the Berenstain Bears family and friends who have been beloved by parents, grandparents, children, and grandchildren for decadesFeatures kid-friendly text and easy-to-read, easy-to-remember Scripture versesTeaches valuable life lessonsIs a fun, new book in the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights: A Faith Story series, which has sold over 8 million copies since 2008

The Berenstain Bears Brother Bear and the Kind Cub: Level 1 (I Can Read! / Berenstain Bears / Living Lights: A Faith Story)

Young readers will begin sounding out words and reading simple sentences in this Level One I Can Read addition to the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn how choosing to be kind may not always be the easy decision, but it is always the right one.The Berenstain Bears Brother Bear and the Kind Cub—part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books—is perfect for:Early readers ages 4-8Teaching new readers how to sound out words and use context cluesSparking authentic conversations about always choosing kindness, no matter hard the decision may seemThe Berenstain Bears Brother Bear and the Kind Cub is an addition to the Living Lights™ series that:Features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain familyContinues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain in this Berenstain Bears series of booksIs part of one of the bestselling children&’s book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to date

The Berenstain Bears Chapter Book Collection: Ten Books in One

Ten chapter books in the beloved series that has sold more than a quarter-billion copies and been cherished by children for more than fifty years! The Bear family lives in a big tree house down a dirt road in Bear Country. Together Mama Bear, Papa Bear, Brother Bear, and Sister Bear learn about friendship, overcome fears, and find adventure. Since its debut, the Berenstain Bears has been one of the most celebrated children’s series of all time, capturing the hearts and imaginations of families across the globe. It has been adapted into two television series and five seasonal specials on NBC. This collection of ten Berenstain Bears chapter books follows the Bear family as they meet new friends, go to school, and learn how to dance. These classic tales are a delight for readers of all ages.

The Berenstain Bears Chapter Book: Camp Crush (Berenstain Bears Ser.)

When Brother and Sister Bear decide to go to Camp Grizzmeyer for the summer, they expect to have a great time swimming, canoeing, playing tennis, and doing arts and crafts. What the bear cubs don't bargain for is the eerie romance in the air that keeps drawing the boy and girl campers together! The Berenstain Bears Chapter Books are the perfect next step for increasingly independent young readers.

The Berenstain Bears Chapter Book: Giant Bat Cave

In this 112-page illustrated chapter book, the Bear Scouts discover that Ralph Ripoff plans to turn the Giant Bat Cave into an underground amusement park. But that means all of Bear Countrys bats will be without a home Can the Bear Scouts save Giant Bat Cave before Ralph Ripoff goes through with his latest scheme?The Berenstain Bears Chapter Books are the perfect next step for increasingly independent young readers.

The Berenstain Bears Chapter Book: Go Hollywood (Berenstain Bears Ser.)

Lights, Camera, Action! When Hollywood comes to Bear County, everyone is star struck! Can the bears keep their wits about them while in the spotlight? The Berenstain Bears Chapter Books are the perfect next step for increasingly independent young readers.