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The Lipizzaner Horse (Learning About Horses)
by Charlotte WilcoxThe history, physical characteristics, and the abilities of the Lipizzaner horse.
The Little Ant and the White Bird (Into Reading, Level D #40)
by Debbie Croft Dale NewmanNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Little Bear Book
by Anthony BrowneBack by popular demand! A little white bear and his magic pencil make wonderful things happen in this early work from celebrated author illustrator Anthony Browne. As a bear strolls through the forest, he meets a lonely gorilla, a noisy crocodile, a lion, and even an elephant. They all look as if they are missing something, so the bear steps in to save the day, using his magic pencil to draw just what they are looking for. Originally published in 1988, this enchanting story by a picture-book master is available again for a brand-new audience.
The Little Bird Who Couldn't Fly
by Carrie JohnstoneHave you ever questioned your own incredible worth? Felt the pangs of loneliness and sadness? If so, this book is a beacon of hope just for you. Embark on an inspiring journey with Billy, a little bird who has yet to realize his own amazingness. As Billy ventures through life’s challenges, he uncovers the profound power of love and friendship. These forces not only conquer fear but also illuminate the path to achieving our dreams. Join Billy in this heartwarming tale and discover, just as he does, the strength that lies in companionship and self-belief.
The Little Black Dog Has Puppies (Little Black Dog Series)
by J. B. Spooner Terre Lamb SeeleyAnyone who's been to the island of Martha's Vineyard knows the Black Dog. A stray that was adopted by Captain Bob Douglas, skipper of the beautiful topsail schooner Shenandoah, she became one of the greatest sea dogs in New England history. Today her profile can be found on T-shirts, hats, and umbrellas across the country. Now comes a third book about the Black Dog and her many exploits. From finding treasure to rescuing baby kittens, stories about the Black Dog have always entertained us. Her latest adventure is her best one yet, as the captain discovers that his faithful companion is expecting puppies! And not just any puppies, but a new, special island breed to become known as the Vineyard Whitefoot. It's a heartwarming tale for all those who fell in love with the Black Dog.
The Little Blue-Eyed Vampire from Hell
by Richard EllisSeek out the mysterious vampire squid on a stunning journey into the ocean's depths with leading marine conservationist Richard Ellis Renowned marine conservationist Richard Ellis gives a fascinating account of the vampire squid. Named Vampyroteuthis infernalis ("the vampire squid from Hell") by its nineteenth-century discoverer because of its sinister appearance, it is neither a vampire nor a true squid, and lives in the deep ocean where few humans ever catch sight of it. A unique, stunning creature, it is sometimes called a "living fossil," and it can light up or turn inside out at a moment's notice. Ellis's narrative of the vampire squid's history, evolution, and characteristics is brought into context by his broad knowledge of other squid, octopus, and marine species. More than thirty dazzling images illustrate the book. The Little Blue-Eyed Vampire from Hell is an exhilarating journey into the ocean's abyss, boldly illuminating one of the earth's most elusive creatures.
The Little Book for Cat Mums: Tips, Activities and Inspiration for the Ultimate Cat Lover
by Charlie EllisThey’re furry, they’re purry, and they’re the ultimate cuddly companion. This cat-pendium of epic purr-portions celebrates your feline to the fullest with trivia and puzzles, quotes and crafts, care tips and nifty ways to make your kitty happy. Dedicated to our favourite pawed pals, this little book is a must-have for any cat parent.
The Little Book for Dog Mums: Tips, Activities and Inspiration for the Ultimate Dog Lover
by Charlie EllisWhen you’re a dog parent you know that life just isn’t complete without your canine companion by your side. Packed with trivia and puzzles, quotes and crafts, care tips and even tricks to teach your dog, this trusty little book is a celebration of all things canine – perfect for anyone whose best friend has four legs, a wet nose and a wagging tail.
The Little Book of Axolotl Wisdom: Live Your Life Like the World's Weirdest, Cutest Salamander
by Jessica AllenA Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
The Little Book of Bees: A Pocket Guide to the Wonderful World of Bees
by Vicki VrintDiscover the fascinating story of these marvels of nature. Learn about their beehaviours, why they are under threat and how they are essential to our existence. From tips to help identify different species to bee habitats and folklore, this is the ideal companion for any bee lover looking to protect the future of our furry little friends.
The Little Book of Bees: A Pocket Guide to the Wonderful World of Bees
by Vicki VrintDiscover the fascinating story of these marvels of nature. Learn about their beehaviours, why they are under threat and how they are essential to our existence. From tips to help identify different species to bee habitats and folklore, this is the ideal companion for any bee lover looking to protect the future of our furry little friends.
The Little Book of Beetles (Little Books of Nature #2)
by Arthur V. EvansA charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world&’s beetlesPacked with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and original color artwork, The Little Book of Beetles is an accessible and enjoyable mini reference about the world&’s beetles, with examples drawn from across the globe. It fits an astonishing amount of information in a small package, covering a wide range of topics—from anatomy, diversity, and reproduction to habitat and conservation. It also includes curious facts and a section on beetles in myths, folklore, and modern culture from around the world. The result is an irresistible guide to the amazing lives of beetles.A beautifully designed pocket-size book with a foil-stamped cloth coverFeatures some 140 color illustrations and photosMakes a perfect gift
The Little Book of Big What-Ifs
by Renata LiwskaWhat if your imagination runs wild? New York Times bestselling creator Renata Liwska explores &“what if&” scenarios from silly to serious, examining the curiosities of everyday life and celebrating the power of imagination. Ideal for children 3-7 who are stuck inside or learning to cope with new uncertainties, The Little Book of Big What-Ifs is perfect for fans of I Wish You More and The Quiet Book. Every day is filled with opportunities to wonder . . . what if? In this charming book of big questions for little readers, New York Times bestselling creator Renata Liwska explores scenarios that span the spectrum from silly to serious, gently examining both the anxieties and curiosities of everyday life. Wondering what might happen helps expand our imaginations, whether the options are humorous or thought-provoking—or both! So: what if . . . you turned the page?
The Little Book of Bob: Everyday wisdom from Street Cat Bob
by James BowenThe new book from James and street cat Bob. 'One thing I've known about Bob from the very beginning is that he possesses a wisdom that is unusual, even in cats. In the decade since we met he's grown even wiser in my eyes. This book is a collection of the insights I've gained during my years with Bob.' In the spring of 2007, busker James Bowen came across an injured ginger tom cat in the hallway of his shelter in north London. What he didn't know was that this would be the start of a friendship that would turn both their lives around, and lead to A Street Cat Named Bob, the international bestseller that tells the story of their friendship. The Little Book of Bob is a collection of the wisdom James has learnt from Bob throughout the years, as they go through thick and thin together. From the power of friendship to staying calm and finding the joys in a simple life, let Bob be your guide on how to navigate the ins and outs of life like a wise street cat.(P)2019 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
The Little Book of Bob: Everyday wisdom from Street Cat Bob
by James BowenThe new book from James and street cat Bob. 'One thing I've known about Bob from the very beginning is that he possesses a wisdom that is unusual, even in cats. In the decade since we met he's grown even wiser in my eyes. This book is a collection of the insights I've gained during my years with Bob.' In the spring of 2007, busker James Bowen came across an injured ginger tom cat in the hallway of his shelter in north London. What he didn't know was that this would be the start of a friendship that would turn both their lives around, and lead to A Street Cat Named Bob, the international bestseller that tells the story of their friendship. The Little Book of Bob is a collection of the wisdom James has learnt from Bob throughout the years, as they go through thick and thin together. From the power of friendship to staying calm and finding the joys in a simple life, let Bob be your guide on how to navigate the ins and outs of life like a wise street cat.(P)2019 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
The Little Book of Bob: Everyday wisdom from Street Cat Bob
by James BowenThe little audiobook of wisdom from James and street cat Bob. 'One thing I've known about Bob from the very beginning is that he possesses a wisdom that is unusual, even in cats. In the decade since we met he's grown even wiser in my eyes. This book is a collection of the insights I've gained during my years with Bob.' In the spring of 2007, busker James Bowen came across an injured ginger tom cat in the hallway of his shelter in north London. What he didn't know was that this would be the start of a friendship that would turn both their lives around, and lead to A Street Cat Named Bob, the international bestseller that tells the story of their friendship. The Little Book of Bob is a collection of the wisdom James has learnt from Bob throughout the years, as they go through thick and thin together. From the power of friendship to staying calm and finding the joys in a simple life, let Bob be your guide on how to navigate the ins and outs of life like a wise street cat.(P)2019 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
The Little Book of Bob: Life Lessons from a Street-wise Cat
by James Bowen"An international phenomenon" –Library JournalFrom the New York Times bestselling author of A Street Cat Named Bob comes an uplifting book of wisdom and advice from the most street-savvy cat of them all.In spring of 2007, street busker James Bowen found an injured orange tabby in the hallway of his shelter home in North London. Their friendship changed both of their lives and led to the internationally bestselling book A Street Cat Named Bob. But fame hasn't gone to James or Bob's heads. In Bob, James found a model for friendship, steadfastness, balance, and joy that we can all apply to our own lives. The Little Book of Bob is a heartfelt and wholesome book about how to be kinder to ourselves and kinder to the world around us. Cats are amazing creatures, as all animal lovers know. Tender and wise, this is a little book with a big heart.
The Little Book of Butterflies (Little Books of Nature #1)
by Andrei Sourakov Alexandra A. SourakovA charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world&’s butterfliesPacked with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and original color artwork, The Little Book of Butterflies is an accessible and enjoyable mini reference about the world&’s butterflies, with examples drawn from across the globe. It fits an astonishing amount of information in a small package, covering a wide range of topics—from anatomy, diversity, and reproduction to habitat and conservation. It also includes curious facts and a section on butterflies in myths, folklore, and modern culture from around the world. The result is an irresistible guide to the amazing lives of butterflies.A beautifully designed pocket-size book with a foil-stamped cloth coverFeatures some 140 color illustrations and photosMakes a perfect gift
The Little Book of Dinosaurs (Little Books of Nature)
by Rhys CharlesA charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of dinosaursPacked with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any dinosaur lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and original color artwork, The Little Book of Dinosaurs is an accessible and enjoyable mini-reference. It fits an astonishing amount of information in a small package, covering a wide range of topics—from dinosaur diversity and social behaviors to their extinction and rediscovery. It also includes curious facts and a section on dinosaurs in myths, folklore, and popular culture from around the globe. The result is an irresistible guide to the amazing world of dinosaurs.A beautifully designed pocket-size book with a foil-stamped cloth coverFeatures some 140 color illustrations and photosMakes a perfect gift
The Little Book of Dog Care: Expert Advice on Giving Your Dog Their Best Life
by Ace Tilton RatcliffAn essential guide to caring for your dog, filled with expert-backed tips and nuggets of advice to help every dog-owner understand what their canine companion needs in order to be happy and healthy.In the Little Book of Dog Care, life-long dog lover and deathcare veterinary practice owner Ace Tilton Ratcliff delivers a must-have primer for every dog parent. What should you do when your dog is scared during a thunderstorm? How can you make clipping their nails less miserable? When do they like to eat? What can&’t you feed them? Endless questions, expert-certified answers. Thoughtfully divided into chapters that focus on a specific aspect of care, from sleeping to grooming and beyond, these tips and tricks are applicable to any breed of dog. By the last page, every dog owner will better understand what their dog might be feeling—and how to best assist, using your enviable opposable thumbs.
The Little Book of Goat Yoga: Find Your Farmyard Flow
by Lainey MorseForget Downward-facing Dog - there's a new kid on the block.Follow Romeo, Poppy, Annie and their gang of furry friends as they experience the joys of yoga. You'll see that goats always find a way to help humans in their practice, whether that's simply by lying on the mat underneath them or jumping onto their back mid-pose. The Little Book of Goat Yoga brings the goat yoga experience straight to you. It features a gentle sequence for you to try at home, divided into three sections: Connect, to help you reconnect with yourself and deal with stress; Engage, to strengthen your core; and Restore, to relax your body and mind. Don't worry if you don't own a goat - you can always try out the sequence with a dog, cat or any other four-legged companion! The essence of goat yoga is to enjoy the practice and experience the combined benefits of animal therapy and yoga. It is quite possibly the cutest way to get fit!'It turns out doing sun salutations alongside these smart, social animals is an effective distraction from the stress of everyday life.' - Publishers Weekly'Goat yoga has got legs. So much so, that it's leapt over the Atlantic and onto Countryfile segments and is even a storyline in the Archers.' - Telegraph
The Little Book of Goat Yoga: Poses and Wisdom to Inspire Your Practice
by Lainey MorseIntroducing the fun, furry fitness sensation: goat yoga!Lainey Morse didn't set out to start a fitness craze, but she got one when her yoga-instructor friend asked her if she could hold a yoga class on Lainey's farm. The appeal was immediately apparent, with word spreading quickly and waitlist developing almost overnight. Now, Lainey has people traveling from every corner of the globe -- from Iceland to Australia -- to experience goat yoga where it all began. If you don't have goat yoga in your city just yet, this book offers a delightful "armchair goat yoga" experience, complete with adorable photos of Lainey's goats (each of which has a big personality and will be profiled in the book) and a gentle yoga sequence you can do with or without hooved friends.
The Little Book of Horse Racing
by Anne HollandDo you know what the oldest horse race in Britain is, where the term ‘gee-gee’ comes from, or who is credited with bringing racing to Ascot? Fact-packed but light-hearted in style, this reliable reference book and quirky guide reveals little-known facts, details of classic races, famous riders, racing records, amusing anecdotes and criminal goings-on. A compendium of the fascinating, strange and entertaining, The Little Book of Horse Racing can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about this ancient sport.
The Little Book of Lore for Cat Lovers: A Complete Curiosity of Feline Facts, Myths, and History (Little Books of Lore)
by Deborah RobertsonQuench your kitty curiosity and discover the answers to all these vital questions and more in this must-have for any cat owner!Who composed the Cat&’s Fugue inspired by the sound of his cat walking across the keys of the piano?What is ailurophilia?In which country do people believe that the souls of the departed live in the bodies of cats before moving on to the next life?When were cats worshipped as gods?Why did Edward Lear, composer of the Owl and the Pussycat, have two houses, one in Italy and the other in England, that were exactly the same?How did a cat single-handedly wipe out an entire animal species?
The Little Book of Lore for Dog Lovers: A Compendium of Doggone Facts, History, and Legend (Little Books of Lore)
by Mary Frances BudzikFull of incredible canine capers, tales of doggy derring-do, and plenty of puppy facts, this dog-o-pedia is essential reading for dog lovers everywhere! You'll learn tantalizing trivia and tidbits about all sorts of dogs, breeds, characters, and more! Find out the answers to these questions: Who are the most famous dog trainers in Hollywood, having trained Lassie, Toto, and Old Yeller, among many others?What is the name of Yale&’s bulldog mascot?Where does the proverb, &“The best thing about a man is his dog,&” come from?When did Laika (or Muttnik as she was known in the U.S.) become the first dog to be shot into orbit?Why did Drew Barrymore deed her house to her Labrador Flossie?How do dogs detect cancer in humans?