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The Pig in a Wig
by Alan MacdonaldTHE HILARIOUS, HEARTWARMING story of a vain pig who loses confidence in her appearance only to have it restored in a surprising way. Peggoty loves to admire her reflection in the duck pond. She believes she is the prettiest, pinkest, most perfect pig in all the world. But one day, the woolly lambs--too young to have learned manners--tease her about her hairless head and body. A distressed Peggoty turns to the other barnyard animals for reassurance, but none can console her. A desperate attempt to fashion a wig for herself proves disastrous and humiliating. Only a chance eavesdropping on the farmer's wife cooing over her bald baby restores Peggoty's faith in her appearance. Young readers will be heartened by Peggoty's tenaciousness and spirit in this amusing and reaffirming story. Other books by this author are available in this library.
The Pig: A Natural History
by Richard LutwycheA comprehensive, richly illustrated introduction to the fascinating natural history of the pig, from prehistory to the present At any given time, there are around one billion pigs in the world; that's one for every seven of us. And where would we be without them? Prolific, ubiquitous, smart, adaptable, and providers of high-quality protein, pigs have been our companions since neolithic times, when they obligingly domesticated themselves, coming in from the wild to root around our waste pits. But it's not all about the bacon; today, bred in micro sizes, the resourceful pig has developed a whole new career as a popular pet. And thanks to genome mapping, we now know that the pig shares many common physiological features with humans, spurring the use of pig tissue and organs in medical research and surgery. Beautifully designed and illustrated, The Pig provides a snout-to-tail natural history of this important species, from the prehistoric "hell pig" to today's placid porker, covering the pig's evolution and domestication, anatomy and biology, behavior, role in human life and culture, and breeds. The book also features an engrossing and visually stunning photographic gallery of some thirty popular breeds from around the world, with essential information about each. Filled with surprising facts and insights, The Pig will delight anyone who loves these animals and wants to understand them better. Provides a comprehensive, richly illustrated introduction to the pig's evolution and domestication, anatomy and biology, behavior, role in human life and culture, and breeds. Features infographics, diagrams, and 250 stunning color photographs. Includes a beautiful photographic directory to some 30 popular breeds from around the world, with essential information about each
The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!
by Mo WillemsWhen a pigeon finds a delicious hot dog, he can hardly wait to shove the entire thing into his beak. But then ... a very sly and hungry duckling enters the scene and wants a bite. Who will be the more clever bird? Picture descriptions added.
The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! (Pigeon Ser.)
by Mo WillemsThe Pigeon must go to school, but frets about math, learning the alphabet, heavy backpacks, and what the teacher and other birds will think of him.
The Pigeon Loves Things That Go!
by Mo WillemsThis is the first book in a great series that all children will love.
The Pigeon Needs A Bath!
by Mo WillemsThe Pigeon is filthy! Do YOU think he should take a bath? The Pigeon really needs a bath! Except, the Pigeon's not so sure about that. Besides, he took a bath last month! Maybe. It's going to take some serious convincing to try and get the Pigeon to take the plunge.
The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!
by Mo WillemsThe Pigeon really, really, REALLY wants a puppy. Do you think it's a good idea? Read literary classics to your puppy, starting with these. Don't let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog! Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! The Pigeon has Feelings, Too! The Pigeon Loves Things That Go!
The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!
by Mo WilliemsPigeon says he wants a puppy, until he sees a big, hairy, slobbering one! The latest book in the best-selling "Pigeon" series is the funniest one yet.
The Pigs are Not All Right... (Tuskers #1)
by Duncan McGearyBarry had created a little piece of paradise in his southern Arizona backyard—until the javelinas came. His battle to rid his property of the wild pigs soon escalated into war. Too late, he realized these weren't ordinary animals. They were something new, something meaner and smarter. These pigs weren't just at war with him; they were at war with the human race. AND THE HUMANS WERE LOSING. McGeary says he was inspired by a "nature strikes back" theme. "We keep pushing nature and it's going to backfire on us someday. We are pushing into natural places, and the wildlife is either adapting or dying. My idea [with Tuskers] is that someday they are going to mutate or adapt in a way that is dangerous to humans." Tuskers is the first volume in Duncan McGeary's Wild Pig Apocalypse series.
The Pileated Woodpecker
by Seliesa PembletonImagine spending the day hanging from a tree, pounding your lips into the hard, rough bark. That's the life of a pileated woodpecker, whose specialized toes, tail, beak, and tongue make it well suited for life on the side of a tree. Once near extinction, the pileated woodpecker has learned to live closer to humans and is increasing in number. With its loud cackling, large size, and bright coloring, the pileated woodpecker stands out among North American woodland creatures. REMARKABLE ANIMALS books spotlight a variety of unusual animals. Each book focuses on one animal, describing its appearance, habitat, life cycle, and relationship with humans. Through vivid color photographs and an absorbing text, young readers will discover the behavior and features that make some animals truly remarkable.
The Pinto Horse (Learning About Horses)
by Gail B. StewartAn introduction to the pinto horse, including its role in the settlement of the West and its fame in movies and rodeos.
The Pirate Captain's Cat (The Nine Lives of Furry Purry Beancat #1)
by Philip ArdaghA funny and charming NEW young fiction series from Philip Ardagh, bestselling author of The Gruntsseries andEddie Dickensadventures, and illustrated by Rob Biddulph, award-winning creator of Draw With Rob! Puuurfect for fans of Alex T. Smith, Pamela Butchart and Laura James. Meet Furry Purry Beancat – one EXTRAORDINARY cat with nine EXTRAORDINARY lives!Just like every other cat, Furry Purry Beancat loves a catnap. But unlike other cats, when Beancat wakes she ?nds herself about to embark on a whole new adventure!In this first book, join our furry (and purry!) heroine as she sets sail aboard a pirate ship, helping her captain and his shipmates fight a rival crew in an epic battle at sea! Can Furry Purry Beancat help save the day?LOOK OUT for the second Furry Purry adventure: The Railway Cat!
The Pirate Chase (Pirates of the Caribbean: Jack Sparrow #3)
by Rob KiddBefore the black pearl, there was a teenage stowaway named Jack Sparrow. . . . Jack and company are hot on the trail of the notorious pirate, Left-Foot Louis, who they believe is currently in possession of the Sword of Cortes. But chasing down a fierce seafarer is challenging, even for Jack's formidable crew. And to top it all off, newly appointed first mate Arabella has a personal score to settle with Louis, but doing so could jeopardize the entire mission!
The Pirate Pig
by Cornelia Funke Oliver Latsch Kerstin MeyerThe beloved and bestselling author of Inkheart brings imagination, adventure, and humor to a swashbuckling full-color chapter book! Who needs a treasure map when you have a pirate pig with a nose for gold? Stout Sam and his deckhand, Pip, find a pig washed up in a barrel on the beach. They want to keep her as a pet, but they soon realize Julie is no ordinary pig. She can sniff out treasure! What happens if Barracuda Bill, the greediest and meanest pirate who ever sailed the seas, hears about Julie's special talent? Cornelia Funke's charming and fun chapter books are available to an American audience for the very first time.From the Hardcover edition.
The Pirate and the Pig
by Frank RodgersStop that soppy snivelling!" yelled Billy Blackheart. "It's time for a dip!" Captain Peg-Leg Doubloon and Matey the pig are best friends. And best friends stick together - especially when the black-hearted crew of the Jolly Rotter decide to mutiny. A delightful and heart-warming tale of friendship and bravery.
The Pirates and the Peacock
by Pamela LoveWhen a young pirate buys a peacock instead of a parrot for his captain, the whole crew laughs. Will the peacock be a good addition to the crew? The crew of the Finicky Fin can’t catch a break when the new peacock seems to cause nothing but trouble, and now the ship is being attacked by a giant sea monster!
The Pit Bull Life: A Dog Lover's Companion
by Linda Lombardi Deirdre FranklinEverything you need to know about adopting, owning, and loving a pit bull All dogs are special, but living with a pit bull really is different. You know how loyal and lovable your dog is, but your life can be affected by the breed's undeserved reputation. The Pit Bull Life celebrates the everyday joys of owning a pit bull—from their boundless energy to their love of life—while providing helpful facts and strategies you need to counter unfair laws and policies you may face. You'll learn the history of how the pit bull got to where it is today and what you can do to help secure its future. You’ll also find practical advice about breed characteristics, how to find a good match, and how to communicate with your dog, along with inspiring stories of people who've devoted their lives to this very special dog.
The Place in the Forest
by R. D. LawrenceA number of years ago, R.D. Lawrence acquired a patch of Ontario wilderness, soon known as "The Place." Here Lawrence and his wife built a cabin and became immersed in studying the ways of the wild. "The Place" was home to a variety of wildlife, from black bears, wolves, beavers and raccoons through to hawks, snapping turtles and singing mice. Lawrence’s desire to learn, fuelled by his keen observation, led to his writing about and photographing life within his small corner of the forest – the result being a warm, witty account of change and survival in the natural world.
The Place of Tides
by James Rebanks“The Place of Tides feels like, not only a modern classic, but one we very much need right now.” –George Saunders From perhaps the preeminent nature writer of our time and the acclaimed author of Pastoral Song and The Shepherd’s Life, a magical work of nonfiction in which James Rebanks reflects on a life-changing summer spent on a remote island off the coast of Norway, where his only companion was an old woman who practiced the ancient tradition of collecting eiderdown from birds that nest on this remarkable landscape each year.We are all in need of lights to follow.One afternoon many years ago, James Rebanks met an old woman on a remote Norwegian island. She lived and worked alone on a tiny rocky outcrop, caring for wild Eider ducks and gathering their down. Hers was a centuries-old trade that had once made men and women rich but had long been in decline. Still, somehow, she seemed to be hanging on.Back at home, Rebanks couldn’t stop thinking about the woman on the rocks. She was fierce and otherworldly—and yet strangely familiar. Years passed. Then, one day, he wrote her a letter, asking if he could return. Bring work clothes, she replied, and good boots, and come quickly: her health was failing. And so he travelled to the edge of the Arctic to witness her last season on the island.This is the story of that season. It is the story of a unique and ancient landscape, and of the woman who brought it back to life. It traces the pattern of her work from the rough, isolated toil of bitter winter to the elation of the endless summer light, when the birds leave behind their precious down for gathering, like feathered gold.Slowly, Rebanks begins to understand that this woman and her world are not what he had previously thought. What began as a journey of escape becomes an extraordinary lesson in self-knowledge and forgiveness.
The Planet, the Portal, and a Pizza
by Wendy Mass Nora Raleigh BaskinMystery and adventure collide in this humorous and heartfelt multiverse adventure from beloved, award-winning authors Wendy Mass and Nora Raleigh Baskin. Twelve-year-old Piper&’s life has always been unusual: her parents are clockmakers whose inventions are anything but ordinary, and she&’s the only kid she knows with a robotic talking dog. But her life takes a turn for the truly bizarre when she discovers her parents are in jeopardy and the key to saving them is a book full of strange equations. When Raisa and Lev travel through the portal to Piper&’s world, Raisa can finally prove that her mother&’s multiverse project worked. Now, she just needs the book containing her mother&’s equations to get back to her world…if only she can find it! As Raisa and Piper adventure to the bounds of the multiverse, they&’ll need to discover their place in the world if they ever want to find their way back home.
The Plant-Based Dog Food Revolution: With 50 Recipes
by Mimi Kirk Lisa KirkPlant- based dog food is the latest revolution in caring for our tail- wagging friends Eating organic, quality food has become a major priority in promoting healthy lifestyles of many humans, which begs the question—why don’t we apply this same practice to feeding our dogs? Commercial dog food is full of additives, fillers, and other processed ingredients which can have negative impacts on a dog’s overall health. From mother-daughter duo Mimi and Lisa Kirk comes this eye-opening guide to feeding dogs a healthy, plant-based diet made of ingredients that are not only pet safe, but also human grade. Lentils, sweet potatoes, quinoa, kale, herbs and spices—all of these healthy human favorites have their place in the dog bowl! With dozens of Fido- approved recipes, The Plant-Based Dog Food Diet provides quick and easy basic meals and treats, an overview of what dogs need to stay healthy, and tips on food prep and storage.
The Playful Little Dog (G&D Vintage)
by Jean Horton BergDiscover a treasure trove of beautifully illustrated books with our series, G+D Vintage! Featuring books from our Wonder Books line originally published in the 1940s, 50s, and 60s, there's something for every reader in these timeless stories with classic illustrations.The Biggers&’ building in the city no longer welcomes dogs, so they decide it&’s time to move out—Archie, their Boston Terrier, is too important to them! They soon find out about a big, mean dog in their new neighborhood, so Mr. Biggers builds a fence. But when Archie meets the neighboring dog, they become fast friends. Sometimes dogs can teach people a lesson in getting along!
The Playful Panda (Zoe's Rescue Zoo Ser.)
by Amelia Cobb Sophy WilliamsWhen Great-Uncle Horace brings back lost and homeless animals from his travels around the globe, it falls to Zoe, and her mum the zoo vet, to settle them into their new home. She's good at this, because she can understand what they say and talk to them, too. But that's a secret! In the third book in the series, panda twins arrive at the zoo. How will Zoe tell them apart? Because one is sooo naughty, that's how.
The Playful Puppy (Little Animal Ark #1)
by Ben M. BaglioMandy's friend, Peter, has a new puppy, called Timmy. Mandy thinks Timmy is adorable ... but he chews things he shouldn't! Can Mandy help to find Timmy a less naughty game to play?