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What Is a Bird?: An Exploration of Anatomy, Physiology, Behavior, and Ecology
by Scott McWilliams Julia A. Clarke Elizabeth MacDougall-Shackleton Scott MacDougall-Shackleton Frances Bonier Chad Eliason Tony D. WilliamsA large-format, beautifully illustrated look at the natural history of birdsThere are some 10,000 bird species in existence today, occupying every continent and virtually every habitat on Earth. The variety of bird species is truly astounding, from the tiny bee hummingbird to the large flightless ostrich, making birds one of the most diverse and successful animal groups on the planet. Taking you inside the extraordinary world of birds, What Is a Bird? explores all aspects of these remarkable creatures, providing an up-close look at their morphology, unique internal anatomy and physiology, fascinating and varied behavior, and ecology. It features hundreds of color illustrations and draws on a broad range of examples, from the familiar backyard sparrow to the most exotic birds of paradise. A must-have book for birders and armchair naturalists, What Is a Bird? is a celebration of the rich complexity of bird life.An absorbing and beautifully presented exploration of the natural history of birdsIntegrates physiological adaptations with ecology and behaviorFeatures a wealth of color photographs and explanatory figuresUses scanning electron microscope imagery to provide a rare close-up view of structures not normally visibleProvides insights into our complex relationship with birds, from our enduring fascination with them to the threats they face and the challenges of conservation
Por qué el leopardo tiene manchas (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level L #51)
by Katherine Mead Barry RockwellEl leopardo no siempre ha tenido manchas. ¿Cómo crees que las consiguió? NIMAC-sourced textbook
Why the Leopard Has Spots (Rigby Leveled Library, Level L #51)
by Katherine Mead Barry RockwellNIMAC-sourced textbook
If I Never Forever Endeavor
by Holly MeadeSafe inside his cozy nest, a young bird considers whether or not to give his new wings a try. What if he tries and the wings don’t work, and he flails, plummets, and looks foolish? Then again, what if his wings take him swooping and gliding, sailing and flying through a great big wonderful world? He’ll never know if he never endeavors. With the help of her bold, beautiful collage artwork, Caldecott Honor-winning artist Holly Meade offers a gentle nudge for hesitant fledglings of all ages and species to step out, to dare, to try . . . and to fly.
John Willy and Freddy McGee
by Holly MeadeTwo guinea pigs escape from their safe but boring cage and have an adventure in the tunnels of the family's pool table.
Il mio cane divenne un angelo
by Angel MeadowsSCOPRI COME TRASFORMARE IL TUO CANE IN UN ANGELO, OGGI! Molte persone portano a casa un cane, dal canile o da un allevatore, pensando sia una benedizione. Pensano di avere una piccola matassa di gioia che sembra una caramella di gelatina. Ma, raramente la vita resta in inalterata pace. Anche se ami il tuo cane più di chiunque altro, possono insorgere problemi, puoi essere frustrata, sopraffatta ed inziare a porti domande. Ogni giorno, le persone trovano difficoltà su come rapportarsi con il cane. Le cause possono essere problemi di comportamento, o iperattività, può essere dovuto ad una mancanza di obbedienza ai comandi, o perchè il padrone del cane non sa come iniziare l’addestramento. Non c’è da meravigliarsi se molte persone sono scoraggiate. Per decenni si sono sviluppate mala informazione e false teorie sull’educazione cinofila. Alcuni di questi metodi sono talmente pericolosi che hanno accresciuto l’aggressività dei cani. Non è colpa di nessuno, perchè i proprietari di cani stavano solo seguendo i suggerimenti incriminati, nella speranza di aiutare il proprio cane. Ma, non è nemmeno colpa dei cani, perchè quando si sentono vulnerabili o impauriti non hanno altro modo di proteggersi. Fortunatamente, puoi evitare lo scoraggiamento che hanno molte persone. Grazie a ricercatori che hanno devoluto i loro studi a favore del cane, abbiamo capito quali metodi di addestramento causano danni e quali aiutano sia umani che cani, con successo. Ora sappiamo che i branchi di lupi non sono costantemente in lizza fra loro per ogni situazione. I lupi sono famiglie che si prendono cura del branco. Allo stesso modo, tu ed il cane dovete prendervi cura l’uno dell’altro constantemente e creare un legame stretto. Cosa troverai in questo libro: L’importanza di educare il cane. Un addestramento con approccio positivo. Un metodo di addestramento che vi aiuterà a creare uno stretto legame e minimizzare l’aggressività
Mon chien est devenu un ange: Comment parler pour que votre chien écoute quelle que soit la race
by Angel MeadowsDÉCOUVREZ COMMENT VOTRE CHIEN PEUT DEVENIR UN ANGE DÈS MAINTENANT ! Beaucoup de gens ramènent un chien d’un refuge ou d’un éleveur en pensant que tout va être tout rose. Ils pensent qu’ils ont une boule de joie qui ressemble à un nuage sur pattes. Mais la vie en reste rarement au stade de l’innocence. Bien que vous aimiez votre chiot à la folie, vous êtes confronté à des problèmes, en proie à la frustration, dépassé par les événements et commencez même à vous remettre en question. Chaque jour, des personnes se demandent comment agir avec leurs chiens. Cela peut être à cause de problèmes de comportement fréquents comme de l’agressivité ou de l’hyperactivité, une volonté de ne pas obéir aux ordres, ou tout simplement que le tout nouveau protecteur ne sait pas par où commencer en termes d’éducation. C’est sans surprise : les gens sont perdus. Pendant des décennies, la mésinformation et les fausses théories se sont répandues sur l’éducation canine. Certaines de ces méthodes d’éducation sont tellement dangereuses qu’elles ont accentué les tendances agressives chez les chiens. Ce n’est la faute de personne, les propriétaires ne faisant que suivre ces conseils malavisés dans l’espoir d’aider leur chien. Ce n’est pas la faute du chien non plus, étant effrayé et vulnérable, il n’a d’autre option que de répondre à l’agression pour se protéger. Fort heureusement, vous pouvez éviter cette issue tragique. Grâce aux chercheurs qui ont consacré leurs carrières aux chiens, nous avons maintenant la connaissance nécessaire pour distinguer quelles méthodes vont mettre en échec et quelles méthodes vont être couronnées de succès, pour les humains comme pour les canidés. Nous savons maintenant que les meutes de loup ne sont pas constamment en train de se battre ni d’attaquer aux premiers signes de faiblesse. Les loups sont une famille qui s’entraide et prend soin de se
Transforme a su perro en un ángel: Cómo hablar para que su perro le escuche. Para todas las razas
by Angel Meadows¡DESCUBRA CÓMO PUEDE TRANSFORMAR A SU PERRO EN UN ÁNGEL HOY MISMO! Muchas personas traen a casa un perro recién salido del refugio o del criador pensando que es una bendición. Piensan que tienen un pequeño paquete de alegría que parece un osito de peluche. Pero la vida rara vez se queda en una fase de felicidad sin obstáculos. Aunque ame a su cachorro más que a nada, se encuentra con problemas, se frustra, se agobia y empieza a cuestionarse si tomó la mejor decisión al traerlo. Todos los días hay personas que luchan por no saber qué hacer con sus perros. Esto puede deberse a problemas de comportamiento comunes, como la agresividad o la hiperactividad, puede deberse a la falta de voluntad para cumplir órdenes importantes, o puede ser que el cuidador del perro no sepa por dónde empezar con el adiestramiento. No es de extrañar que tanta gente esté perdida,. Durante décadas, se han difundido información errónea y teorías falsas sobre el adiestramiento de perros. Algunos de estos métodos de adiestramiento son tan perjudiciales que han provocado tendencias agresivas en los perros. Esto no es culpa de nadie, ya que los dueños del perro sólo seguían consejos malintencionados con la esperanza de ayudar a su perro. Pero tampoco es culpa del perro, ya que está asustado y es vulnerable, y siente que no tiene otra opción que actuar para protegerse. Afortunadamente, se puede evitar este triste desenlace al que han llegado muchas personas. Gracias a los investigadores que han dedicado su carrera a los perros, ahora entendemos qué métodos de adiestramiento causan daño y cuáles tienen éxito para ayudar tanto a los humanos como a los caninos. Ahora sabemos que las manadas de lobos son grupos viciosos que se pelean constantemente y atacan ante cualquier signo de debilidad. Los lobos son familias que se cuidan y se ayudan mutuamente. De la misma manera, usted y su perro pueden ayudarse mutuamente en su día a día, estrechando con
Treinamento de Cães: Como Falar Para que Seu Cão Escute, Para Todas as Raças
by Angel MeadowsMuitas pessoas trazem para casa um cão recém-saído do abrigo ou criador pensando que é uma bênção. Acham que têm um pacote de alegria que parece um ursinho de pelúcia. Embora você possa amar seu cachorro mais que tudo, você se depara com problemas, fica frustrado, sobrecarregado e começa a se questionar. Todos os dias, as pessoas se frustram por não saber o que fazer com seus cães. Pode ser devido a problemas de comportamento, como agressão ou hiperatividade, por causa da falta de vontade de cumprir comandos ou pode ser que o cuidador do cão não saiba por onde começar o treinamento. Não é de se admirar que tantas pessoas estejam perdidas. Por décadas, desinformação e falsas teorias se espalharam sobre o treino de cães. Alguns desses métodos de treinamento são tão prejudiciais que estimulam tendências agressivas nos cães. Não é culpa de ninguém, já que os donos do cão estavam apenas seguindo conselhos mal recebidos na esperança de ajudar seu cão. Mas também não é culpa do cão, pois ele está com medo e vulnerável - ele sente que não tem outra opção a não ser agir para se proteger. Felizmente, você pode evitar esse triste resultado que ocorre com muitas pessoas. Devido aos pesquisadores que dedicaram suas carreiras aos cães, agora entendemos quais métodos de treinamento causam danos e quais são bem-sucedidos em ajudar tanto humanos quanto caninos. Agora sabemos que matilhas de lobos são grupos cruéis que estão constantemente lutando e atacando a qualquer sinal de fraqueza. Os lobos são famílias que cuidam e ajudam uns aos outros. Da mesma forma, você e seu cão podem se ajudar diariamente, com um maior vínculo a cada dia. O que você encontrará neste livro: A importância de treinar seu cão. Abordagem de treinamento positiva. Método de treinamento que fortalece seu vínculo enquanto diminui a agressão. Como o treinamento pode diminuir comportamentos pro
Amelia Sparklepaw: Book 6 (Magic Animal Friends Early Reader #6)
by Daisy MeadowsThe much-loved series from the creator of Rainbow Magic - abridged for younger readers and illustrated in full colour!Welcome to a magical world where animals talk and play - just like you and me!Best friends Jess and Lily love all animals. But when they follow a mysterious golden cat into Friendship Forest - a place where animals live in tiny cottages and sip dandelion tea at the Toadstool Cafe - their animal friends suddenly become much more magical!Tiny kitten Amelia Sparklepaw is planning a party. Can the girls stop Grizelda the witch from ruining it?
Amelia Sparklepaw's Party Problem: Special 2 (Magic Animal Friends #2)
by Daisy MeadowsWelcome to a magical world where animals talk and play - just like you and me!In this BUMPER SPECIAL, Jess, Lily, and little kitten Amelia Sparklepaw are getting ready to celebrate Goldie's birthday - but wicked witch Grizelda has other plans! Can Lily, Jess and Amelia stop Grizelda and give Goldie the best birthday party ever?
Amy Snowycoat's Daring Dive: Book 20 (Magic Animal Friends #20)
by Daisy MeadowsBest friends Lily and Jess are in the magical land of Friendship Forest for a Swimming Gala. But the beautiful Shimmer Lake is slowly rising... and won't stop! Can the girls and shiny seal pup Amy Snowycoat defeat wicked witch Grizelda before the Sapphire Isle is flooded completely?
Anna Fluffyfoot Goes for Gold: Special 6 (Magic Animal Friends #6)
by Daisy MeadowsAn enchanting series full of adorable animals, magic and friendship - from the creator of RAINBOW MAGIC, the UK's bestselling series for girls aged 5-7.In the magical land of Friendship Forest, the animals are getting ready for a sports day! But wicked Grizelda wants to spoil everyone's fun. Can best friends Lily and Jess help super-cute kitten Anna Fluffyfoot stop the witch's horrible plans, before the special day is ruined?
Ava Fluffyface's Special Day: Book 27 (Magic Animal Friends #27)
by Daisy MeadowsWelcome to a magical world where animals talk and play - just like you and me!Join Lily and Jess at Spelltop School, where they learn all about the magic of Friendship Forest. But when lessons are disrupted by a mysterious spell, the girls must work together to find out what's happening. Can gorgeous kitten Ava Fluffyface help them figure it out before it's too late?An enchanting series full of adorable animals, magic and friendship - from the creator of RAINBOW MAGIC, the UK's bestselling series for girls aged 5-7.
Bella Tabbypaw: Book 4 (Magic Animal Friends Early Reader #4)
by Daisy MeadowsThe much-loved series from the creator of Rainbow Magic - abridged for younger readers and illustrated in full colour!Welcome to a magical world where animals talk and play - just like you and me!Best friends Jess and Lily love all animals. But when they follow a mysterious golden cat into Friendship Forest - a place where animals live in tiny cottages and sip dandelion tea at the Toadstool Cafe - their animal friends suddenly become much more magical!Goldie has invited Lily, Jess and kitten Bella Tabbypaw for a sleepover! The girls can't wait to spend a night in Friendship Forest, but brave little Bella decides to go exploring on her own - with the Boggits! Lily and Jess must head into the tunnels underneath the forest to find her, but will Grizelda the witch get there first?
Bella Tabbypaw in Trouble: Book 4 (Magic Animal Friends #4)
by Daisy MeadowsWelcome to a magical world where animals talk and play - just like you and me!Best friends Jess and Lily love all animals. But when they follow a mysterious golden cat into Friendship Forest - a place where animals live in tiny cottages and sip dandelion tea at the Toadstool Cafe - their summer holidays suddenly become much more magical! Goldie has invited Lily, Jess and kitten Bella Tabbypaw for a sleepover! The girls can't wait to spend a night in Friendship Forest, but brave little Bella decides to go exploring on her own - with the Boggits! Lily and Jess must head into the tunnels underneath the forest to find her, but will Grizelda the witch get there first?
Bertie Bigroar Finds his Voice: Three adventures in one! (Magic Animal Friends #8)
by Daisy MeadowsAn enchanting series full of adorable animals, magic and friendship - from the creator of RAINBOW MAGIC, the UK's bestselling series for girls aged 5-7.Welcome to a magical world where animals talk and play - just like you and me!Best friends Jess and Lily love all animals. But when they follow a mysterious golden cat into Friendship Forest - a place where animals live in tiny cottages and sip dandelion tea at the Toadstool Cafe - their animal friends suddenly become much more magical!Join Lily and Jess as they make a very special friend - Bertie Bigroar the lion cub! Little Bertie has a big heart, but can be shy sometimes. Can the girls help Bertie be brave like his big brothers, and together defeat the wicked witch Grizelda?
Charlotte Waggytail Learns a Lesson: Book 25 (Magic Animal Friends #25)
by Daisy MeadowsWelcome to a magical world where animals talk and play - just like you and me!In the land of Friendship Forest, there is a very special school, where all the animals learn the secrets of magic. Lily and Jess can't wait to visit - but when they get there, something doesn't seem right... Can little puppy Charlotte Waggytail help the girls save Spelltop School from witchy magic?An enchanting series full of adorable animals, magic and friendship - from the creator of RAINBOW MAGIC, the UK's bestselling series for girls aged 5-7.
Chloe Slipperslide's Secret: Book 11 (Magic Animal Friends #11)
by Daisy MeadowsWelcome to a magical world where animals talk and play - just like you and me!Mean witch Grizelda has used her horrid magic on poor Chloe Slipperslide. Now the little otter can't help being naughty - and starts hiding all the shiny things in Friendship Forest!Can Lily and Jess find all Chloe's favourite things and break the spell?
Daisy Tappytoes Dares to Dance: Book 30 (Magic Animal Friends #30)
by Daisy MeadowsAn enchanting series full of adorable animals, magic and friendship - from the creator of RAINBOW MAGIC, the UK's bestselling series for girls aged 5-7.Best friends Lily and Jess are excited to be going to a musical show in Friendship Forest! But when they get there, the wicked witch Grizelda puts a curse on the place, knocking everything out of sync. Can adorable fawn Daisy Tappytoes help Friendship Forest regain its rhythm?
Ella Snugglepaw's Big Cuddle: Book 28 (Magic Animal Friends #28)
by Daisy MeadowsWelcome to a magical world where animals talk and play - just like you and me!Far away in Friendship Forest, Lily and Jess are working hard at the magical Spelltop School. But behind all the enchanted fun, there is dark magic brewing ... and the girls think they know where it's coming from... Can cuddlesome koala Ella Snugglepaw help them save the school once and for all?An enchanting series full of adorable animals, magic and friendship - from the creator of RAINBOW MAGIC, the UK's bestselling series for girls aged 5-7.
Ellie Featherbill: Book 3 (Magic Animal Friends Early Reader #3)
by Daisy MeadowsWelcome to a magical world where animals talk and play - just like you and me!Best friends Jess and Lily love all animals. But when they follow a mysterious golden cat into Friendship Forest - a place where animals live in tiny cottages and sip dandelion tea at the Toadstool Cafe - their animal friends suddenly become much more magical!On their first adventure in Friendship Forest, can the two friends rescue adorable baby bunny Lucy Longwhiskers from the wicked witch Grizelda?
Ellie Featherbill All Alone: Book 3 (Magic Animal Friends #3)
by Daisy MeadowsWelcome to a magical world where animals talk and play - just like you and me!Best friends Jess and Lily love all animals. But when they follow a mysterious golden cat into Friendship Forest - a place where animals live in tiny cottages and sip dandelion tea at the Toadstool Cafe - their summer holidays suddenly become much more magical!It's Ellie Featherbill's birthday, and she's having a party at her houseboat home on Willowtree River. But Grizelda has a wicked plan to poison the river, and orders the Boggits to steal the Featherbills' barge - with Ellie still on board! Can Lily and Jess save the little duckling and stop the Boggits?
Emily Prickleback's Clever Idea: Book 6 (Magic Animal Friends #6)
by Daisy MeadowsWelcome to a magical world where animals talk and play - just like you and me!It's a beautiful day in Friendship Forest, and Goldie has invited Lily and Jess to the Rushy River boat race!But when wicked witch Grizelda sends her sand dragon to turn the Prickleback family to stone, it's up to the girls and Emily Prickleback to find a way to change them back and save the river!
Emma Littleleap Takes a Chance: Book 23 (Magic Animal Friends #23)
by Daisy MeadowsLily and Jess are on a trip to Magic Mountain, where all of Friendship Forest's magic is made. But horrid Grizelda keeps trying to get in the way of the animals' important jobs! Can tiny goat Emma Littleleap help return the power to Magic Mountain before it's too late?