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The Spirit of the Hive
by Robert E. Page Jr.How can 40,000 bees working in the dark, by instinct alone, construct a honey comb? Synthesizing decades of experiments, The Spirit of the Hive presents the genetic and physiological mechanisms underlying the division of labor in honey bee colonies and explains how it is an inevitable product of group living, evolving over millions of years.
Spirit of the Horse: A Celebration in Fact and Fable
by William Shatner Jeff Rovin“Shatner (and some other pretty great writers!) share some of the greatest horse tales ever told.” ―Carson Kressley, Emmy-winning TV personality, New York Times–bestselling author, and World Champion HorsemanFrom his first time riding as a child, William Shatner has felt a deep love for horses. Whether seated in the saddle, communicating with them, or simply appreciating their beauty, his bond with these majestic animals is deep. For decades he has sought to share his joy—with children, veterans, those with disabilities, and many more—through his annual Hollywood Charity Horse Show. And here, he brings that same joy to his fans and readers.In Spirit of the Horse, the Star Trek and Boston Legal legend speaks from the heart about the remarkable effect horses have had on his life and on the lives of others. From his first horse, bought impulsively on the advice of a twelve-year-old, to his favorite horses, acquired after many years of learning what to look for, this book draws from Shatner’s own experience and pairs it with a wealth of classic horse stories, including unique retellings of the Pegasus myth and the feats of the most famous war horses throughout history. The result is a celebration that captures the unparalleled connection between humans and horses—and the power, courage, mindfulness, and healing that they can inspire in us.Many fans have heard about Shatner’s passion for horses; few have seen it revealed as completely as it is here.“From the first words of Spirit of the Horse, it's clear that this is a man who is wonderfully, hopelessly in love with the creatures.” —NPR
Spirit of the Wild Dog: The World of Wolves, Coyotes, Foxes, Jackals and Dingoes
by Lesley J. Rogers Gisela KaplanCovers all aspects of wild dogs: their variety of species, and where and how they live in the wild. From the grey wolf to the dingo, the South American bush dog to the whistling hunter, wild dogs have been free spirits on every continent except Antarctica and have thrived in all environments-the hottest and driest parts of Africa and Australia, the wettest forests of New Guinea and South America and the coldest parts of the Arctic Circle. Spirit of the Wild Dog is an up-to-date and highly readable account of the skills, personalities and lifestyles of these dogs. Lesley Rogers and Gisela Kaplan, both highly acclaimed authors and researchers in animal behaviour, trace the ancestry and habitats of a vast range of canine species, and discuss how much of their spirit lives on in our pet dogs. The book takes us on a fascinating exploration of how wild dogs behave, communicate, socialise, mate and hunt. It also provides insights into the extraordinary group coherence of wild dogs, their faithfulness and intelligence, their ability to learn, remember and solve problems. While humans have long lived with, worked with, loved and nurtured pet dogs, we have a love/hate relationship with their relatives in the wild. The book discusses this and brings into question the future of the wild dog. Their numbers have been declining rapidly and many relatives of our best friend face extinction unless action is taken. Including spectacular photographs of dogs in their natural habitats, Spirit of the Wild Dog is an intriguing and much needed account of the world of these admirable animals.
Spirit Riding Free: Pru's Diary
by Stacia DeutschExplore the world of DreamWorks Animation's Spirit Riding Free with this adventurous new series, written in diary format, featuring the innermost thoughts of one of the core PALs!Dear Diary,Can you believe Lucky, Abigail and I are traveling to a circus exhibition with El Circo dos Grillos? It's supposed to be the most spectacular event, with tons of circuses performing their best acts and sharing in amazing traditions. I'll even get do my clown act...but I'm feeling a bit nervous about it. I wish Dad and Mom were here to help me out. Especially now, since this girl Catalina keeps acting like her clown performance is going to be better than mine. I know it's not a competition, but it's sure starting to feel that way. It'll just have to be my best performance EVER!Here goes nothing!PruDreamWorks Spirit Riding Free ©2018 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Spirit Riding Free: PALs Forever
by Stacia DeutschExplore the world of DreamWorks Animation's Spirit Riding Free with this adventurous new series, written in letter format, featuring the innermost thoughts of all of Miradero's best PALs--Pru, Abigail, and Lucky! Dear Friend,The PALs are splitting up for spring break! Pru's staying in Miradero to help her dad on the range, Abigail is visiting her fancy cousin, and Lucky is going on vacation to Destiny Falls with her dad and new stepmom. As if being apart isn't weird enough, nothing over break is going as expected! Pru needs to run a children's rodeo by herself, Abigail's cousin Ariella doesn't want to spend time with her, and Lucky's cousin Julian keeps hinting that Lucky's family might want to extend their visit to Destiny Falls...permanently! Not being together is hard, but we're still there for one another through it all. PALs Forever!
Spirit Riding Free: Lucky's Diary
by Stacia DeutschExplore the world of DreamWorks Animation's Spirit Riding Free with this new series, written in diary format, featuring the innermost thoughts of Lucky Prescott as she adventures with her best friends, Pru and Abigail!Dear Diary,This summer is turning out to be so weird. After I broke Aunt Cora's expensive glass bottle, I was sure I'd be working all summer just to buy her a new one. That's when Pru, Abigail, and I decided to start our very own PALs Adventure Camp to earn some money and babysit youngsters around town! But now my con boy cousin, Julian, is visiting Miradero, and he left me to take care of his little brother, Oliver! I can't tell if Oliver is a mini Julian-in-training or just a quiet kid, but one thing's for sure: Julian is definitely up to his old tricks again....More soon!LuckyDreamWorks Spirit Riding Free ©2018 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Spirit Riding Free: Abigail's Diary
by Stacia DeutschExplore the world of DreamWorks Animation's Spirit Riding Free with this new series, written in diary format, featuring the innermost thoughts of Abigail Stone as she adventures with her best friends, Lucky and Pru!Dear Diary,Can you believe Lucky, Pru, and I finally made it to our first Frontier Fillies Jamboree? It's going to be three whole days of riding, bonding, and tons of Fillies traditions! There are badges we can earn, but there's one prize I'm most excited for...the Hungerford Heart. At the end of the Jamboree, everyone votes to give the trophy to the herd of Fillies who best uphold Frontier Fillies values. I KNOW my herd deserves it, but I don't know if we stand a chance. My annoying little brother, Snips, has shown up, and he's about to ruin EVERYTHING!Wish us luck!AbigailDreamWorks Spirit Riding Free ©2018 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Spirit Riding Free: Lucky and the Mustangs of Miradero (DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free)
by Suzanne SelforsThe second exciting installment in the new adventure series!Lucky Prescott and Spirit, the wild stallion, have an unbreakable bond. Along with their new best friends, Abigail and Pru, Lucky and Spirit set off on daring adventures, push their limits, and discover what it means to be truly free.DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free ©2017 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Spirit Riding Free: Lucky's Class Contest (Passport to Reading Level 2)
by Jennifer FoxIn this leveled reader based on DreamWorks Animation's Spirit Riding Free, the PALs are part of a school fundraiser! But when Lucky partners with Maricela for the fundraiser instead of Pru and Abigail, their competitive streaks come out and test their friendship. Featuring a winning combination of favorite licensed characters and carefully controlled text--reading along or reading alone just got more fun with Passport to Reading! All books include a parent letter, word count, Guided Reading level, and number of sight words.Level 2: Reading out Loud: encourages developing readers to sound out loud, includes more complex stories with simple vocabulary.DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free © 2019 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Spirit Riding Free: Meet the PALs (Passport to Reading Level 1)
by Jennifer FoxMeet Miradero's best PALs, Lucky, Pru, and Abigail, in the first leveled reader inspired by DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free! Alongside their horses, Spirit, Chica Linda, and Boomerang, the PALs go on adventures while exploring their frontier town.Passport to Reading: Featuring a winning combination of favorite licensed characters and carefully controlled text--reading along or reading alone just got more fun with Passport to Reading! All books include a parent letter, word count, Guided Reading level, and number of sight words.Level 1: Reading Together: read short words in simple sentence structures to begin a reader's journey.DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free © 2019 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Spirit Riding Free: Merry Christmas! (Passport to Reading Level 2)
by Jennifer FoxCelebrate the holidays in Miradero with the PALs and their horses, Spirit, Chica Linda, and Boomerang in this leveled reader based on DreamWorks Animation's Spirit Riding Free, now streaming on Netflix!It's Christmastime in Miradero! Lucky is excited, but a snowstorm might ruin the celebration. Everything is covered in ice, and everyone's presents are stuck in the mountains! Can Lucky and her PALs save the day?Featuring a winning combination of favorite licensed characters and carefully controlled text--reading along or reading alone just got more fun with Passport to Reading! All books include a parent letter, word count, Guided Reading level, and number of sight words.Level 2: Reading out Loud: encourages developing readers to sound out loud, includes more complex stories with simple vocabulary.DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free © 2019 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Spirit Riding Free: Riding Academy Race
by Stacia DeutschJoin Miradero's favorite PALs as they explore the frontier and beyond in the third installment of an adventurous original fiction chapter book series inspired by DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free.Friends fight sometimes, but they always make up...right? Lucky, Pru, and Abigail love being at Palomino Bluffs Riding Academy. They're learning tons of new riding skills, spending so much time with their horses, and making a bunch of new friends. But lately those new friends have been arguing a lot. Headmaster Perkins decides to hold a scavenger hunt for the students, promising a mystery grand prize for the team that finishes first. The PALs and their friends are all excited until they find out that their chosen teams will be split up and they'll have to work with the people they've been fighting with. Will the PALs be able to convince their unlikely teammates to work together, or will their hopes of winning the scavenger hunt be blown away?DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free © 2020 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Spirit Riding Free: Spring Beginnings (Passport to Reading Level 2)
by R. J. CreggIt's springtime in Miradero in this leveled reader based on DreamWorks Animation's Spirit Riding Free! The PALs are excited when they are invited to a fancy ball being held in honor of the Governor's visit to town. But the girls' plans for the ball are derailed when they find out a member of Spirit's herd is having a baby and needs their help. Will the PALs be able to save the day and their night?Passport to Reading: Featuring a winning combination of favorite licensed characters and carefully controlled text--reading along or reading alone just got more fun with Passport to Reading! All books include a parent letter, word count, Guided Reading level, and number of sight words.Level 2: Reading out Loud: encourages developing readers to sound out loud, includes more complex stories with simple vocabulary.DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free © 2020 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Spirit Riding Free: A Tricky Halloween (Passport to Reading Level 2)
by Ellie RoseCelebrate Halloween with the PALs in this leveled reader based on an episode of DreamWorks' Spirit Riding Free, complete with a bonus sheet of spooky stickers!Snips won't stop scaring Abigail! With the help of the Legend of Sadie Crouthers, the PALs decide to play a trick on Snips to get him to leave his sister alone. It'll be the best Halloween ever! Passport to Reading: Featuring a winning combination of favorite licensed characters and carefully controlled text--reading along or reading alone just got more fun with Passport to Reading! All books include a parent letter, word count, Guided Reading level, and number of sight words.Level 2: Reading out Loud: encourages developing readers to sound out loud, includes more complex stories with simple vocabulary.DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free © 2020 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Spirit Untamed: Fast Friends (Passport to Reading Level 2)
by Rory KeaneRelive all the adventure from DreamsWorks Spirit Untamed, hitting theaters June 4, 2021, with this full-color leveled reader! Lucky Prescott never really knew her late mother, Milagro Navarro, a fearless horse-riding stunt performer. Like her mother, Lucky isn&’t exactly a fan of rules and restrictions. When her aunt Cora moves them from their East Coast city to live in Miradero with Lucky&’s father, Lucky is decidedly unimpressed with the sleepy little town. She has a change of heart when she meets Spirit, a wild Mustang who shares her independent streak, and befriends two local horseback riders, Abigail Stone and Pru Granger. When a heartless horse wrangler plots to capture Spirit and his herd and auction them off to a life of captivity and hard labor, Lucky enlists her new friends and bravely embarks on the adventure of a lifetime to rescue the horse who has given her freedom, a sense of purpose, and who has helped Lucky discover a connection to her mother&’s legacy. Passport to Reading: Featuring a winning combination of favorite licensed characters and carefully controlled text--reading along or reading alone just got more fun with Passport to Reading! All books include a parent letter, word count, Guided Reading level, and number of sight words. Level 2: Reading out Loud: encourages developing readers to sound out loud, includes more complex stories with simple vocabulary. © 2021 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Spirit Untamed: The Movie Novel
by Claudia Guadalupe MartínezRelive all of your favorite moments from DreamWorks Spirit Untamed, hitting theaters June 4, 2021, with this retelling that includes eight pages of full-color images from the animated feature film! Lucky Prescott never really knew her late mother, Milagro Navarro, a fearless horse-riding stunt performer. Like her mother, Lucky isn&’t exactly a fan of rules and restrictions. When her aunt Cora moves them from their East Coast city to live in Miradero with Lucky&’s father, Lucky is decidedly unimpressed with the sleepy little town. She has a change of heart when she meets Spirit, a wild Mustang who shares her independent streak, and befriends two local horseback riders, Abigail Stone and Pru Granger. When a heartless horse wrangler plots to capture Spirit and his herd and auction them off to a life of captivity and hard labor, Lucky enlists her new friends and bravely embarks on the adventure of a lifetime to rescue the horse who has given her freedom, a sense of purpose, and who has helped Lucky discover a connection to her mother&’s legacy. © 2021 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Spirit Walker (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #2)
by Michelle PaverFrom the Publisher As the Moon of No Dark waxes large, the clans fall prey to a horrifying sickness. Fear stalks the Forest. No one knows the cause-and only Torak can find the cure. His quest takes him across the sea to the mysterious islands of the Seal Clan. Here, Torak battles an unseen menace and uncovers a betrayal that will change his life-forever.
Spirit Walker: Book 2 from the bestselling author of Wolf Brother (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #2)
by Michelle PaverA boy. A wolf. A legend of all time. The second book in the internationally bestselling WOLF BROTHER (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness) series by renowned author Michelle Paver. Thousands of years ago an orphan boy and his wolf cub challenge a demon bear that threatens to destroy their world for ever. With the help of the World Spirit, Torak destroys the bear, but his beloved Wolf is lost in the process. Yet Torak's quest is far from over. A strange sickness is threatening the Raven Clan and only the Seal Clan have the cure. Torak must face a lonely journey to the Seal Islands to find it, but what he stumbles upon there is far from what he was expecting. And all is not as it seems ... Audio edition also available, read by Sir Ian McKellen.
Spirit Walker: Book 2 from the bestselling author of Wolf Brother (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #2)
by Michelle PaverA boy. A wolf. A legend of all time. The second book in the internationally bestselling WOLF BROTHER (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness) series by renowned author Michelle Paver. Thousands of years ago an orphan boy and his wolf cub challenge a demon bear that threatens to destroy their world for ever. With the help of the World Spirit, Torak destroys the bear, but his beloved Wolf is lost in the process. Yet Torak's quest is far from over. A strange sickness is threatening the Raven Clan and only the Seal Clan have the cure. Torak must face a lonely journey to the Seal Islands to find it, but what he stumbles upon there is far from what he was expecting. And all is not as it seems ... Audio edition also available, read by Sir Ian McKellen.
Spirit Walker: Book 2 from the bestselling author of Wolf Brother (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #2)
by Michelle PaverA boy. A wolf. A legend of all time. The second book in the internationally bestselling WOLF BROTHER (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness) series by renowned author Michelle Paver. Audio edition read by Sir Ian McKellen.Thousands of years ago an orphan boy and his wolf cub challenge a demon bear that threatens to destroy their world for ever. With the help of the World Spirit, Torak destroys the bear, but his beloved Wolf is lost in the process.Yet Torak's quest is far from over. A strange sickness is threatening the Raven Clan and only the Seal Clan have the cure. Torak must face a lonely journey to the Seal Islands to find it, but what he stumbles upon there is far from what he was expecting. And all is not as it seems ...
Spirit Week Showdown (Peachy and Keen #2)
by Jason Tharp J. B. RoseThe second full-color, illustrated, hilarious title in the new chapter book series by illustrator Jason Tharp.It's spirit week at Happy Tails School and Purrfect9 magazine wants to get in on the fun. Gertie the unicorn wants to start a daily vlog profiling the week and Connie the Octopus thinks a prank channel will get more views. Editor-in-Chief Peachy decides whichever channel has the most total views by the end of the week will get to show their video at the big Pep Rally. It's Peachy and Gertie vs. Keen and Connie--may the best vlog channel win!
Spirit: A Wild Adventure
by Meredith RusuThe first ever original, illustrated storybook featuring Lucky and her PALs! DreamWorks Spirit animated feature film coming to theaters June 4, 2021! Lucky Prescott's life is changed forever when she moves from her home in the city to a small frontier town and befriends a wild mustang named Spirit. Join her journey as she moves to Miradero and meets headstrong Pru, silly Abigail, and their horses, Chica Linda and Boomerang. DreamWorks Spirit © 2021 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Spirit Wolf: Spirit Wolf (Wolves of the Beyond #5)
by Kathryn LaskyFaolan, a wolf once doomed to die, struggles to fulfill his destiny as the leader of the wolves of Beyond.No one ever saw Faolan as a leader. Banished as a pup, he survived and returned as a gnaw wolf--the lowest member of the wolf pack. But Faolan wasn't meant to be a gnaw wolf. It's not just his strange, splayed paw, or his uncanny connection with the bears. There's something about Faolan that inspires certain wolves . . . and leaves others deeply suspicious. Now, with a dangerous threat on the horizon, the pack must make a choice. Will they trust the silver outsider with the task of leading? If Faolan can't fulfill his destiny, it could be the end of the wolves of the Beyond.
Spirits Adopted: Historical Cozy Mystery (A Daisy Gumm Majesty Mystery #20)
by Alice DuncanNewborn Found on Doorstep of Wealthy San Marino Homeowner in Spirits Adopted a Cozy Historical Mystery by Alice Duncan—1926, Pasadena, California—When Harold Kincaid's quiet morning is disrupted by the sound of a baby, in a basket on his very own doorstep, his first call is to Pasadena's least enthusiastic cook, most spirited spiritualist-medium, and long-time friend, Daisy Gumm Majesty.In between battling the kitchen (where even water seems to burn) and nurturing her own bun in the oven (seven months and counting!), Daisy now has a new role: baby crisis manager.The conundrum over what to do for the infant girl grows more complex as Daisy's detective husband Sam and their friends from the Salvation Army join the fray.Unraveling the mystery of the little girl on the doorstep leads to a rollercoaster ride through family dramas, societal snafus, and the occasional cooking catastrophe. Join in as Daisy juggles her mediumship, impending motherhood, and a baffling mystery that could only happen in Pasadena.Alice Duncan spent years avoiding what she knew she should be doing—writing—by professionally folk dancing instead. Eventually, her muse won the battle, and she’s been crafting engaging historical cozy mysteries ever since. Now a proud resident of Roswell, New Mexico, Alice enjoys the lack of smog and crowds while spoiling her beloved herd of wild dachshunds. Visit her at www.aliceduncan.net.Don’t miss a moment of the action with Daisy and her cadre of friends as they solve mysteries in 1920s Pasadena! Each story stands alone but is best enjoyed in order.1. Strong Spirits2. Fine Spirits3. High Spirits4. Hungry Spirits5. Genteel Spirits6. Ancient Spirits7. Spirits Revived8. Dark Spirits9. Spirits Onstage10. Unsettled Spirits11. Bruised Spirits12. Spirits United13. Spirits Unearthed14. Shaken Spirits15. Scarlet Spirits16. Exercised Spirits17. Wedded Spirits18. Domesticated Spirits19. Library Spirits20. Spirits Adopted21. Rosy Spirits
Spirits in the Stars (Seekers #6)
by Erin HunterOn the unforgiving Arctic Ice . . .United once again, Toklo, Lusa, Kallik, and Ujurak continue across the ice. Conditions are harsh and especially treacherous for the black bear and grizzly bears who are not used to the brutal cold, never-ending snow, and limited food. But the bears are certain now that they're on the right course, and with the stars still guiding them, they push forward.When they reach land at last, the group is overjoyed, but something is not right. The bears who live here are ill. What's wrong with them? What can the foursome do to help? Is aiding these strangers the ultimate goal of their quest? Ujurak just might hold the key to their mission in his paws, yet it's Lusa the new bears are especially interested in.Three young cubs, each from different backgrounds, and their mysterious shape-shifting companion have grown up together in their long and dangerous journey to save the wild. Now, when their task appears more difficult than ever, the bears must make a critical decision . . . and for one bear the path ends here.