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The Manx Cat (Learning About Cats)
by Joanne Mattern Sherman RossDiscusses the history, development, habits, and care of Manx cats
The Many Troubles of Andy Russell
by David A. AdlerWhen some of his gerbils escape and he gets into trouble, fourth-grader Andy Russell worries about asking if a friend can move in with his family--especially when he learns that his mother is going to have another baby.
The Maple Festival (The Adventures of Sophie Mouse #5)
by Poppy GreenSophie Mouse is so excited to help her mother bake treats for Silverlake Forest’s big Maple Festival in the fifth book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse.It’s finally fall in Silverlake Forest, and that means it’s time for the annual Maple Festival! The animals have heard it is going to be the biggest one yet with games, rides and, of course, Lily Mouse’s famous maple-filled bake-stand. Sophie is delighted when her mother asks for her help baking the goodies for the festival. When they get there, Sophie runs off to play with her friends…until she notices that no one has come to her mother’s stand! Can she use some quick thinking and her artistic skills to draw customers in? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Adventures of Sophie Mouse chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
The Marine's Mission (Rocky Mountain Family #3)
by Deb KastnerThis marine doesn't want anyone's help …until an unlikely match changes his life. Wounded ex-marine Aaron Jamison always follows orders—and the assignment to take on a service dog is just that. Still, trainer Ruby Winslow is definitely barking up the wrong tree when she insists a beauty-parlor poodle is his perfect match. But Ruby and her clever canine are determined to melt the heart of this battle-hardened marine. And they'll teach him an unforgettable new trick—love. A ROCKY MOUNTAIN FAMILY NOVELFrom Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.Rocky Mountain Family
The Marine's Road Home: A Year With The Millionaire Next Door / The Marine's Road Home (match Made In Haven) (Match Made in Haven #8)
by Brenda HarlenHis travels are over, but his journey is just beginning…It takes a different kind of courage to open up to love.An explosion ended Jake Kelly’s military career. Now his days are spent alone on his ranch, and his nights are spent keeping his PTSD at bay. But the former marine’s efforts to keep the beautiful local bartender at a distance are thwarted by his canine companion. Every time he turns around, Molly is racing off to the Circle G looking for Skylar Gilmore. Maybe the dog knows that two hearts are better than one? From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Discover more true-to-life stories in the Match Made in Haven series by Brenda Harlen:Book 1: The Sheriff’s Nine-Month Surprise Book 2: Her Seven-Day Fiancé Book 3: Six Weeks to Catch a Cowboy Book 4: Claiming the Cowboy’s HeartBook 5: Double Duty for the Cowboy Book 6: One Night with the CowboyBook 7: A Chance for the RancherBook 8: The Marine’s Road Home
The Market in Birds: Commercial Hunting, Conservation, and the Origins of Wildlife Consumerism, 1850–1920
by Andrea L. SmalleyA fascinating look at how a commercial market for birds in the late nineteenth century set the stage for conservation and its legislation.Between the end of the Civil War and the 1920s, the United States witnessed the creation, rapid expansion, and then disappearance of a commercial market for hunted wild animals. The bulk of commercial wildlife sales in the last part of the nineteenth century were of wildfowl, who were prized not only for their eggs and meat but also for their beautiful feathers. Wild birds were brought to cities in those years to be sold as food for customers' tables, decorations for ladies' hats, treasured pets, and specimens for collectors' cabinets. Though relatively short-lived, this market in birds was broadly influential, its rise and fall coinciding with the birth of the Progressive Era conservation movement. In The Market in Birds, historian Andrea L. Smalley and wildlife biologist Henry M. Reeves illuminate this crucial chapter in American environmental history. Touching on ecology, economics, law, and culture, the authors reveal how commercial hunting set the terms for wildlife conservation and the first federal wildlife legislation at the turn of the twentieth century. Smalley and Reeves delve into the ground-level interactions among market hunters, game dealers, consumers, sportsmen, conservationists, and the wild birds they all wanted. Ultimately, they argue, wildfowl commercialization represented a revolutionary shift in wildlife use, turning what had been a mostly limited, local, and seasonal trade into an interstate industrial-capitalist enterprise. In the process, it provoked a critical public debate over the value of wildlife in a modern consumer culture. By the turn of the twentieth century, the authors reveal, it was clear that wild bird populations were declining precipitously all over North America. The looming possibility of a future without birds sparked intense debate nationwide and eventually culminated in the 1918 Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Scholars, environmentalists, wildlife professionals, and anyone concerned about wildlife will find this new perspective on conservation history enlightening reading.
The Marlin's Fiery Eye and Other Tales from the Extraordinary World of Marine Fishes
by Joe E. MeiselThe Marlin's Fiery Eye and Other Tales from the Extraordinary World of Marine Fishes dives into the mystery and wonder of the daily lives of saltwater fishes. Joe E. Meisel introduces readers to the fascinating behaviors, remarkable adaptations, and complex life histories of the many species that call the oceans home.From the shallows, where penetrating sunlight encourages bright colors and extravagant patterns in fish, to the abyssal depths, where extreme conditions are countered in bizarre ways, this book illuminates the staggering diversity of ocean life. Discussions of unique characteristics and lifestyles are accompanied by narratives from scientists and fish lovers, with detailed illustrations throughout. Meisel also explores the challenges facing global fisheries today, connecting the book's featured species with questions and opportunities surrounding food demand, aquaculture, and sustainability.Each fish has a story to tell in The Marlin's Fiery Eye and Other Tales from the Extraordinary World of Marine Fishes, and through each story readers will discover an awe and a fascination for the oceanic inhabitants that we so rarely get to witness.
The Marmoset Brain in Stereotaxic Coordinates
by Xavier Palazzi Nicole BordierLaboratory-bred common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) have a natural lifespan in captivity in excess of 12 years, while their maximum longevity is more than 16 years. Due to its small size, its relatively easy adaptation to laboratory conditions, and neuroanatomical similarities with human species, this animal is considered to represent a convenient primate model for neurosciences and drug development. The Marmoset Brain in Stereotaxic Coordinates provides a comprehensive guide for those - both researchers and undergraduates - who are interested in the marmoset brain, tissue target characterization and comparative anatomy. The nomenclature and atlas presentation were inspired from existing reference brain atlases in other species, and the high quality of illustrations was achieved thanks to automated whole slide scanning.
The Marriage Rescue: Caribbean Escape With The Tycoon / The Marriage Rescue (the Stone Gap Inn) (The Stone Gap Inn #4)
by Shirley JumpCan a lost puppy lead to a place to belong?He didn’t want to fall in love. But he might have met the perfect wife!When a lost pup reunites Grady Jackson with his high school crush, he doesn’t expect to become engaged! Marriage wasn’t in dog groomer Beth Cooper’s immediate plans, either. But if showing off her brand-new fiancé makes her seriously ill father happy, how can she say, “I don’t”? Until Grady, a leap-before-he-looks kind of guy, proposes a more permanent temporary arrangement—one that could give them both a place to call home. New York Times Bestselling Author
The Marvellous Granny Jinks and Me (Granny Jinks #1)
by Serena HollyJoin Jada and Granny Jinks in this charming new series for readers aged 6+! Gorgeously illustrated throughout by Selom Sunu, and brimming with warmth, tricks and magic, this is the perfect read for fans of The Naughtiest Unicorn, Bad Nana and Wigglesbottom Primary! When Jada Jinks finds a box of magic tricks in her granny&’s flat, she uncovers her granny&’s SECRET dream of becoming a magician. Jada soon decides that she&’s going to help Granny Jinks fulfil her dreams, but one thing stands in her way – her dad, Jonny Jinks, who hates magic! Will Jada be able to help Granny Jinks pass the auditions for Dalton Green Magic Society, and will she learn some tricks of her own along the way? Inspired by the true story of Jenny Mayers – the first Black woman to be accepted into the Magic Circle. *Includes how-to magic tricks for you to try at home!* With themes of finding courage, making friends, managing relationships at home, school and in the community, this is a wonderful new series for readers aged 6 and up!
The Marvellous Granny Jinks and Me: Animal Magic! (Granny Jinks #2)
by Serena HollyJoin Jada and Granny Jinks in this charming new series for readers aged 6+! Gorgeously illustrated throughout by Selom Sunu, and brimming with warmth, tricks and magic, this is the perfect read for fans of The Naughtiest Unicorn and Wigglesbottom Primary!Granny Jinks and Jada have officially joined the Dalton Green Magic Society, but the fun has only just started! For their next trick, Granny Jinks and Jada will have to perform magic with the cheekiest assistant of them all – an animal! Will naughty Luna the cat learn her magic trick in time, and will Jada&’s best friend, Matilda, ever find the perfect pet for hers? Inspired by the true story of Jenny Mayers – the first Black woman to be accepted into the Magic Circle.*Includes how-to magic tricks for you to try at home!* With themes of finding courage, making friends, managing relationships at home, school and in the community, this is a wonderful new series for readers aged 6 and up!
The Marvelous Mongolian
by James AldridgeKitty Jamieson had never seen a horse like him--so square, powerful, and shaggy, with a mane that stood up like a toothbrush and an enormous head that resembled the drawings she'd seen of prehistoric horses. Even at first sight, she sensed how determined and undefeated the Mongolian was. The Marvelous Mongolian tells the story of Tachi, captured and sent from his rugged mountain home in Mongolia to a reserve in Wales for endangered species. But from the moment he angrily backs out of the trailer and gallops out of sight across the Welsh grasslands, Tachi follows only one impulse: escape. One night, he breaks through a stone wall, followed by the small mare pony intended to be his mate. Guided by the Mongolian's indomitable instinct to return home and his will to overpower any obstacle of nature or man, their flight together becomes an incredible journey across Europe and the Soviet Union, an adventure of ever-increasing suspense as the horses battle against storms and snow, the menace of gypsies and hunters, and the vigilance of scientists and police patrols. The Marvelous Mongolian is told through letters: letters exchanged by Baryut Mingha, a young Mongolian boy who discovered Tachi's herd, and Kitty Jamieson, a pretty Welsh girl who raised Tachi's mate on her grandfather's reserve. One by one, their letters, together with the letters of people who have seen the horses in France, Hungary, and other countries, weave a compelling story that James Aldridge, author of A Sporting Proposition, invests with all the drama and quiet economy of a master storyteller.
The Maryland Amphibian and Reptile Atlas
by Heather R. Cunningham and Nathan H. NazdrowiczThe definitive resource for finding, identifying, and conserving Maryland’s amphibians and reptiles.Naturalists, herpetologists, and ecologists alike agree that tracking herpetofauna is a challenging undertaking. Scientists are concerned about the decline of once-familiar species, but evidence has often been too anecdotal to support firm conclusions. To better understand the distribution of amphibians and reptiles in Maryland and forecast species' futures in a time of accelerated environmental threats, conducting a comprehensive statewide survey updating 1970s-era distribution maps seemed ideal. However, this endeavor was of an impossibly ambitious scope for scientists alone to tackle. Enter the Maryland Amphibian and Reptile Atlas project, comprising nearly a thousand dedicated citizen scientists who discovered and recorded the locations of herpetofauna throughout every corner of Maryland. In The Maryland Amphibian and Reptile Atlas, Heather R. Cunningham and Nathan H. Nazdrowicz present the findings of this massive undertaking. This definitive guide combines nearly 160 comprehensive new herpetological maps with historical distribution maps and in-depth species accounts. Color photos illustrate the natural history of the 89 species of frogs, salamanders, turtles, snakes, and lizards that call the state home. Essays discuss historical studies, the effects of Maryland's current climate, geology, and habitat diversity—and the myriad conservation issues these animals face. This richly detailed book represents a triumph of citizen science and the culmination of an intensive research partnership. It will appeal to both amateurs and professionals interested in herpetology, natural history, or ecology, as well as those with a special interest in Maryland's biodiversity.
The Marzipan Pig
by Russell Hoban Quentin BlakeWho but Russell Hoban could weave a tale of life's pleasures and pain around a candy pig? And who but Quentin Blake could make the most poignant of stories so lighthearted and delightful? In this episodic picture book by an inimitable author-illustrator duo, a fantastic chain of events is triggered by the unacknowledged fall of a marzipan pig behind the sofa. We meet in quick succession a heartsick mouse, a lonely grandfather clock, an owl in love with a taxi meter, a worker bee, a fading hibiscus flower, a mouse who greets the dawn dancing, and finally a boy who guesses at the true relations between things. Appealing to the unsentimental yet sensitive nature of children, The Marzipan Pig is exquisitely attuned to the bittersweet wonder of life and to the sentience of all beings.
The Math Adventurers: Learn About Time (The Math Adventurers)
by Sital Gorasia ChapmanJoin two friendly and funny robots, Beep and Boots, as they learn all about time and discover that math is everywhere they look.Beep and Boots are looking forward to a day out at the zoo, especially getting to see their favorite animal – the giraffe. But they have to keep an eye on the time else they&’ll miss feeding time! It&’s all too easy to get distracted by lions, tigers, and tasty snacks – 15 minutes here, half an hour there! Pretty soon, Beep and Boots realize they might be late. Will they make it to the giraffe enclosure in time? This fun and educational math book for children features: - A fun and engaging introduction to telling the time for children aged 5-7.- Lively illustrations and rhyming text that brings the characters and math topics to life.- Key math topics including shapes, time, measurements, division, and fractions – all essential learning for this age group.- Illustrations that are in a non-gendered color palette, making the traditionally male subject relatable for all genders.- A relatable storyline for young readers, encouraging them to look for math in their homes and environments, and seeing how, often without even knowing it, they use math everyday.Characterful illustrations and rhyming text bring Beep and Boots to life. Children aged 5–7 will love seeing the adventures the robot duo go on and will learn key mathematical concepts concerning time in a gentle, fun way, including telling the time and hours, minutes, and seconds. Questions at the end of the book reinforce learning and encourage kids to look at the math they can see in the world around them.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there?The Math Adventurers series uses everyday scenarios to show how math is all around us, making this difficult subject more accessible. If you loved The Math Adventurers: A Day at the Zoo, then you&’ll love The Math Adventurers: Chip and Christine Build a Friendship!
The Maxims of Manhood Presents ManLibs: Fill-in Fun for REAL (adjective) Men
by Max BiggsNot to be confused with Mad Libs-those lame things kids do-ManLibs was created by guys for guys. You still fill in the blanks, but there's no need to watch your mouth; in this case, words that make your girlfriend cringe earn you extra points.Based on the original Maxims of Manhood, here's your chance to make your own rules for the situations every real man needs to know how to handle, such as:Keeping an empty urinal between you and the next guyProperly ordering a steakKeeping one-night stands classySlapping another guy on the ass Add booze and you've got a great way to kill time between games.
The Mayor of Central Park
by AviOscar Westerwit, a squirrel who loves baseball and Broadway musicals, fights back when a gangster rat named Big Daddy Duds and his thugs move uptown in the year 1900, invade Central Park, and evict Oscar and his animal friends from their homes.
The Maze (Dinotopia Series)
by Peter DavidA gripping tale about the search for a legendary Raptor. To find him, seekers must survive a dangerous underground maze.
The Maze Book
by Heather A. Bimonte-NelsonThis vibrant collection delivers a laboratory roadmap of testing cognition in the rodent. While rodents and mazes are the main center and focus of this book, many aspects in the field of learning and memory are discussed and detailed, spanning from the molecular to the human, with every chapter delivering a comprehensive review of historical milestones in order to provide context for past discoveries, new findings, and future studies. Didactic foundations, operational definitions, and theory, as well as practical experimental and apparatus set-up, data analysis, and interpretation instructions are included in the first part of the book, while part two contains step-by-step protocols, troubleshooting, and tips from experts in the field. Authoritative and inspirational, The Maze Book: Theories, Practice, and Protocols for Testing Rodent Cognition serves as a detailed and practical manual for scientists wishing to implement these tools in their laboratories and for scholars interested in this powerful field.
The Maze of Bones: (the 39 Clues, Book 1) (The 39 Clues #1)
by Rick RiordanThe first book in the #1 bestselling phenomenon sends readers around the world on the hunt for the 39 Clues!Minutes before she died Grace Cahill changed her will, leaving her decendants an impossible decision: "You have a choice - one million dollars or a clue."Grace is the last matriarch of the Cahills, the world's most powerful family. Everyone from Napoleon to Houdini is related to the Cahills, yet the source of the family power is lost. 39 Clues hidden around the world will reveal the family's secret, but no one has been able to assemble them. Now the clues race is on, and young Amy and Dan must decide what's important: hunting clues or uncovering what REALLY happened to their parents.
The Mbambi That Had No Ears and Other Congo Stories
by Anna GoertzenA children's book of Christian allegorical stories written by a Congo missionary. Some stories to enjoy: A Small Bird and A Leopard, A Turtle and the Lightning, Munungi the Rat Helps His Enemy, and The Foolish Monkey.
The McNifficents
by Amy MakechnieA senior Miniature Schnauzer employed as a very distinguished nanny has his paws full trying to prove he&’s still the dog for the job in this sweet and rambunctious middle grade novel that&’s The Secret Life of Pets meets The Vanderbeekers series.Every day, Lord Tennyson the Miniature Schnauzer does his very best to care for the six McNiff children and keep them from destroying their pink New England farmhouse—and the rest of the town for that matter. But when summer vacation brings the kids home together all day, his chaos-containing skills are put to the ultimate test. Baby Sweetums is still refusing to walk, nap, or listen to anyone; Ezra is trying to keep a snake as a secret pet; Annie and Mary&’s fighting is worse than ever; and Pearl and Tate are scared of just about everything. And when a particularly tempting trio of baby chicks arrives at the house, even Lord Tennyson finds he can&’t stay on his best behavior. As the chaos begin to spiral out of hand, though, something truly awful happens: Mr. and Mrs. McNiff seem to be considering getting &“a real nanny&” to care for their big brood! Can Lord Tennyson get the McNiffs&’ hijinks under control and teach them to behave before the summer&’s out? Or will this most unusual nanny find himself out of a job and back in the doghouse?
The Me Book
by Tibor Gergely Jean TymmsMy ears are for listening, wiggling, and holding up eyeglasses. Can you wiggle your ears?Playful animals demonstrate the active things kids can do! Children will love imitating the animals' movements as they play along with this board book.
The Me Tree
by Ashley BeloteFrom author-illustrator Ashley Belote comes a hilarious story of a bear who has had it with living with roommates. But when he finally finds his own tree ("just for me!"), he discovers that this perfect house may be home to a number of uninvited guests.Designed to engage early readers, this story combines charming characters with simple text, lively illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor to help boost kids' confidence and create lifelong readers!Bear just wants a tree for himself. No roommates, no guests, just sweet solitude. So he packs up his things, finds a great listing for a spacious tree, and moves in. At first, it's perfect. Just what he wanted. But he soon realizes that his tree might not be just for him... in fact, there seem to be quite a few residents of this tree. Will Bear learn how to share his Me Tree? With hilarious text and illustrations by Ashley Belote, The Me Tree is a story about the ups and downs, sorrows and joys of living together--and finding community even when you're really, really not looking for it. With full-color illustrations on every page, this humorous story is perfect for kids just beginning to read on their own. The early vocabulary and amusing illustrations make reading easy and fun! Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.
The Meanest Hound Around
by Bill Wallace Carol WallaceAfter being abandoned, Freddie helps a mild-tempered dog named Spike escape from a cruel junkyard owner and the two manage to survive on their own until they find a loving home.