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Theodore E. White and the Development of Zooarchaeology in North America (Critical Studies in the History of Anthropology)
by R. Lee LymanTheodore E. White and the Development of Zooarchaeology in North America illuminates the researcher and his lasting contribution to a field that has largely ignored him in its history. The few brief histories of North American zooarchaeology suggest that Paul W. Parmalee, John E. Guilday, Elizabeth S. Wing, and Stanley J. Olsen laid the foundation of the field. Only occasionally is Theodore White (1905–77) included, yet his research is instrumental for understanding the development of zooarchaeology in North America. R. Lee Lyman works to fill these gaps in the historical record and revisits some of White’s analytical innovations from a modern perspective. A comparison of publications shows that not only were White’s zooarchaeological articles first in print in archaeological venues but that he was also, at least initially, more prolific than his contemporaries. While the other “founders” of the field were anthropologists, White was a paleontologist by training who studied long-extinct animals and their evolutionary histories. In working with remains of modern mammals, the typical paleontological research questions were off the table simply because the animals under study were too recent. And yet White demonstrated clearly that scholars could infer significant information about human behaviors and cultures. Lyman presents a biography of Theodore White as a scientist and a pioneer in the emerging field of modern anthropological zooarchaeology.
They All Saw a Cat
by Brendan WenzelThe cat walked through the world, with its whiskers, ears, and paws...<P><P> In this glorious celebration of observation, curiosity, and imagination, Brendan Wenzel shows us the many lives of one cat, and how perspective shapes what we see. When you see a cat, what do you see?<P> A 2017 Caldecott Honor Book
They All Saw a Cat
by Brendan WenzelThey All Saw A Cat — New York Times bestseller and 2017 Caldecott Medal and Honor BookThe cat walked through the world, with its whiskers, ears, and paws . . . In this glorious celebration of observation, curiosity, and imagination, Brendan Wenzel shows us the many lives of one cat, and how perspective shapes what we see. When you see a cat, what do you see?If you and your child liked The Girl Who Drank the Moon, Finding Winnie, and Radiant Child — you'll love They All Saw A Cat"An ingenious idea, gorgeously realized." —Shelf Awareness, starred review"Both simple and ingenious in concept, Wenzel's book feels like a game changer." —The Huffington Post
This is My Book!
by Mark PettThe author explains how to make a book with the help of a panda he has drawn—who has his own ideas about how to make a book.
This Is Not a Werewolf Story
by Sandra EvansA fresh, heartwarming, and fascinating debut that two-time Newbery Honor winner Gary Schmidt calls “a journey that every reader needs to go on.”This is the story of Raul, a boy of few words, fewer friends, and almost no family. He is a loner—but he isn’t lonely. All week long he looks after the younger boys at One Of Our Kind Boarding School while dodging the barbs of terrible Tuffman, the mean gym teacher.Like every other kid in the world, he longs for Fridays, but not for the usual reasons. The woods have secrets...and so does Raul. As soon as the other students go home for the weekend, Raul makes his way to a lighthouse deep in the heart of the woods. There he waits for sunset—and the mysterious, marvelous shapeshifting phenomenon that allows him to go home, too.
This Is Our Baby, Born Today
by Varsha BajajA baby is born and the world rejoices!With a loving mama, a trumpeting herd, curious cousins, and even some dancing peacocks heralding this little one&’s arrival, it is apparent that the joy and wonder a new baby brings is shared by all! Varsha Bajaj&’s lilting prose and Eliza Wheeler&’s enchanting scenes of a wide-eyed baby elephant and its smitten family celebrate the importance of family and community in every child&’s life. Set in the lush wilds of India, this is an endearing, beautifully illustrated tribute to little ones getting their first warm welcome to the world.
This River Beneath the Sky: A Year on the Platte
by Doreen PfostEach spring, formations of sandhill cranes crisscross the skies along Nebraska’s Platte River in one of the last great migratory spectacles on the North American continent. From across the globe, tens of thousands of visitors gather to witness a land transformed, “wild with birds.” But the central Platte River system is witness to even more than this wondrous annual event. It is also an abiding source of natural, agricultural, and economic life in three states as an icon of western history and as a place of wonder. In This River Beneath the Sky, Doreen Pfost seamlessly blends memoir and nature writing, tracking the Platte River valley for one calendar year, ushering readers through its diverse and changing landscape and the plants, animals, and humans that call the ecosystem home.From serving as a tour guide for visitors who come to see the sandhill crane migration to monitoring the population count on a bluebird trail, from exploring the human settlements surrounding the Platte River to wading the river with biologists, Pfost immerses herself in the rhythm and life of the area. Along with Pfost’s personal experiences of the river, she explores the river’s history, the land- and water-use choices that were made decades ago and their repercussions that must now be mitigated if cranes—and other species—are to survive and flourish, and the legislative and scientific efforts to preserve the diverse species and their essential habitat.
Thornghost
by Tone AlmhjellFans of Gregor the Overlander and Five Kingdoms will love this alternate-realm fantasy full of heart-racing action Strange things are happening around Niklas Summerhill's home. A green-eyed beast is killing animals in the woods, and the nightmares that have haunted Niklas since his mother died grow more terrifying with every night. When the beast turns out to be a troll brought to life from his own games, Niklas knows he has to stop it. With the help of his lynx companion, Secret, he finds the source of the magic: a portal to another world. But this realm, once the home of peaceful animals, is also in danger. The evil Sparrow King is hunting down the few survivors from a devastating war, and a dark, blood-thirsty plant is infecting the valley. Niklas must try to save both worlds. But first he has to uncover the truth about his mother's last words: "I'm a Thornghost." From the author of The Twistrose Key comes a fantasy brimming with intriguing mystery, fast-paced action, and a cast of unforgettable human and animal characters.From the Hardcover edition.
The Three-Colour Drawing Book: Draw anything with red, blue and black ballpoint pens
by Sarah SkeateYou won't believe how much fun you can have with just three coloured ballpoint pens! This engaging and anarchic little book takes the art of doodling and drawing to new heights, using the most basic tools and only three colors: red, black & blue.The artistic explorer will discover how to make punky patterns, draw the most adorable animals, personalise their belongings, and summon up the cutest little characters-all with the pens that they already have at home. Combining step-by-step lessons in drawing with ingenious ways of decorating and doodling, The Three-Colour Drawing Book is a perfect for ballpoint mavericks of all ages.
Thunder and Shadow (Warriors: A Vision of Shadows #2)
by Erin HunterErin Hunter's #1 bestselling Warriors series continues in A Vision of Shadows #2: Thunder and Shadow.Nearly a moon has passed since Alderpaw returned from his journey to SkyClan's gorge, where he found the territory taken over by rogues. Now the same vicious cats that drove out SkyClan have traced Alderpaw's path back to the lake... and ShadowClan may be the next to fall.Full of epic adventure and thrilling intrigue, this fifth Warriors series is the perfect introduction for readers new to the Warriors world--while for dedicated fans, it's a long-awaited return to the era of Bramblestar's ThunderClan, after the events of Omen of the Stars.
The Tick-Tock Man
by James Hamilton Kersten HamiltonWally and Noodles are back to the business of scientific innovation--and fun. In London, they meet a young pickpocket named Dobbin who works for a mysterious criminal called the Tick-Tock Man. Soon they are racing through secret tunnels in a bid to help Dobbin's little sister. Can the brave boy-scientist and his loyal sidekick find the one person who can save her before it's too late? History and technology collide in this humorous series brimming with mad science.
TIME Animals and Your Health: The Power of Pets to Heal our Pain, Help Us Cope, and Improve Our Well-Being
by The Editors of TIMEOur history with pets goes a long way back. While it may not always be the happiest of tales, one thing is clear-- we need one another. In a story that has gone from adversarial to one of function, we now have come to view animals as healers. They do more than feed us and serve us; they help us grow socially, emotionally and spiritually. In this new Special Edition from TIME, we explore the many ways in which animals enrich our lives.Animals and Your Health covers many topics including emotional-support animals, which are popping up everywhere, and increasingly come in all shapes, sizes, and species to the science of animal healing--how do animals boost our health and happiness, and how do you measure the results? How do animals help connect us to other people, and help extend and enhance the lives of the elderly? They have been proven to help ease PTSD in the lives of suffering soldiers and veterans--what special qualities do they have that facilitate this? Readers will also delve into what every dog and cat owner wonders on an almost daily basis about their pet: "What are you thinking?" Covering animal friendships, animals in pop culture and so much more, Animals and Your Health will bring understanding to our long-standing relationship with the creatures that we share the planet with.
Time Traveling with a Hamster
by Ross WelfordBack to the Future meets The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time in this original, poignant, race-against-time story about a boy who travels back to 1984 to save his father's life. My dad died twice. Once when he was thirty-nine and again four years later, when he was twelve. On his twelfth birthday, Al Chaudhury receives a letter from his dead father. It directs him to the bunker of their old house, where Al finds a time machine (an ancient computer and a tin bucket). The letter also outlines a mission: travel back to 1984 and prevent the go-kart accident that will eventually take his father's life. But as Al soon discovers, whizzing back thirty years requires not only imagination and courage, but also lying to your mom, stealing a moped, and setting your school on fire--oh, and keeping your pet hamster safe. With a literary edge and tons of commerical appeal, this incredible debut has it all: heart, humor, vividly imagined characters, and a pitch-perfect voice.From the Hardcover edition.
Tiny Cat
by Yoneo MoritaJust when it seemed pets couldn't get any more adorable, we discovered Tiny Cat. Direct from Japan, this is the sweetest--and smallest--pet around. It is size of a macaron, and its mischievous adventures in a full-size world are chronicled in the pages of this ebook. Animal lovers of any size will enjoy following along as Tiny Cat encounters everyday objects like a strawberry, a ball of yarn, a rubber ducky, and more. The resulting cuteness knows no limits!
Tiny Cat
by Yoneo MoritaJust when it seemed pets couldn't get any more adorable, we discovered Tiny Cat. Direct from Japan, this is the sweetest—and smallest—pet around. It is size of a macaron, and its mischievous adventures in a full-size world are chronicled in the pages of this ebook. Animal lovers of any size will enjoy following along as Tiny Cat encounters everyday objects like a strawberry, a ball of yarn, a rubber ducky, and more. The resulting cuteness knows no limits!
Tiny Dog
by Yoneo MoritaJust when it seemed pets couldn't get any more adorable, we discovered Tiny Dog. Direct from Japan, this is the sweetest--and smallest--pet around. It is the size of a macaron, and its mischievous adventures in a full-size world are chronicled in the pages of this ebook. Animal lovers of any size will enjoy following along as Tiny Dog encounters everyday objects like a strawberry, a ball of yarn, a rubber ducky, and more. The resulting cuteness knows no limits!
Tiny Dog
by Yoneo MoritaJust when it seemed pets couldn't get any more adorable, we discovered Tiny Dog. Direct from Japan, this is the sweetest—and smallest—pet around. It is the size of a macaron, and its mischievous adventures in a full-size world are chronicled in the pages of this ebook. Animal lovers of any size will enjoy following along as Tiny Dog encounters everyday objects like a strawberry, a ball of yarn, a rubber ducky, and more. The resulting cuteness knows no limits!
Tiny Goes to the Movies (Tiny)
by Cari MeisterIt's movie night in the park!Tiny and Eliot love summer. They play ball, swim, and go see a movie in the park. But when a cat appears onscreen during the film, Tiny doesn't know it isn't real. He barks and runs around, making a huge mess—and stealing the show!
Tiny Saves the Day (Tiny)
by Cari MeisterTiny just wants to be friends with the neighbor cat, Kiki, but Kiki has no interest. Tiny brings her a toy, then he brings her a treat. Nothing works. But when Kiki gets stuck in a tree, Tiny gets the chance to win her over for good. Beginning readers will be proud to read this relatable friendship story all by themselves.
Los tipos malos en el ataque de los zombigatitos (tipos malos, Los #4)
by Aaron BlabeyIn this hilarious illustrated chapter book series, bad guys are doing good deeds... whether you want them to or not!¡Es un apocalipsis de gatitos zombis!¿¡¿Podrán los Tipos Malos salvar el mundo de los monstruos maulladores del malvado Dr. Mermelada?!? Necesitarán la ayuda de la astuta agente Zorra, un pantanoso antídoto secreto y la abuela más peleona, más desdentada y más hambrienta de los alrededores. ¡Prepárate para ver pelos volando!It's a zombie kitten apocalypse!Can the Bad Guys save the world from evil Dr. Marmalade's meowing monsters?!? They'll need help from foxy Agent Fox, a swampy secret zombie antidote, and the feistiest, toothiest, hungriest granny around. Get ready to watch the fur fly!
Titans (Scholastic Press Novels)
by Victoria ScottA young girl rides in a mechanical horse race to save her family in this action-packed “mind-blowingly intense” tale (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).Ever since the Titans appeared in her Detroit neighborhood, Astrid Sullivan’s world has revolved around the mechanical horses. It’s not just the thrill of the race. It’s the engineering of the horses themselves and the way they’re programmed to seem so lifelike. The Titans are everything that fascinates Astrid, and nothing she’ll ever touch.She hates them a little, too. Her dad lost everything betting on the Titans. And the races are a reminder of the gap between the rich jockeys who can afford the expensive machines and the working-class friends and neighbors of Astrid’s who wager on them.But when Astrid’s offered a chance to enter an early model Titan in this year’s derby, well, she decides to risk it all. Because for a girl from the wrong side of the tracks, it’s more than a chance at fame or money. Betting on herself is the only way she can see to hang on to everyone in the world she cares about.Praise for Titans“Right from the start, Scott commands attention with a simple yet compelling premise, which tackles topics of privilege and class as it entertains. Cinematic, but with real heart at its core, it’s a thrilling SF update to the classic ‘girl and her horse’ tale.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review“Scott balances excitement, tension, risk, and athleticism successfully.” —Bulletin, starred review“The refreshing lack of romantic subplot allows for greater focus on Astrid’s goals, as well as her relationship with family and friends, and the end result is a solid, exciting story about a determined girl faced with difficult circumstances.” —Booklist
To Catch a Cat: How Three Stray Kittens Rescued Me
by Heather GreenA heartfelt, funny memoir about how a kitten rescue project changed one cynic's life... Journalist Heather Green was finally putting down roots: in shiny, buzzing Manhattan. She loved her work and threw herself into sixty-hour weeks--once walking into a subway pole, getting a concussion, and still going to the office. Her new boyfriend Matt lived across the river in a New Jersey town that had none of the glamour of New York. She liked Matt--a lot--yet she wasn't sure what to make of weekends in gritty, dilapidated Union City. But things changed the summer morning Heather discovered a beautiful stray cat and her three black-and-white kittens in Matt's neighbor's backyard. When she made eye contact with one of the kittens, she felt something she'd never felt before. She and Matt had to save the little animals. Because if they didn't, who would? The crazy world of cat rescue soon drew Heather in. As she and Matt worked together to figure out how to trap, tame, and find homes for their foundlings, she began to question the life she had back in Manhattan. This is the story of how three furry beings taught one woman about love, community, and what truly matters in life.From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Toad: The Disgusting Critters Series (Disgusting Critters)
by Elise GravelShe's good for the environment... and she's disgusting!Distinctive trait: WartsFood preference: Bugs and wormsSpecial talent: Eating her own skinDisgusting? Yes, but fun, too!The Toad is the next installment of the Disgusting Critter series. Hilarious illustrated non-fiction about toads perfect for beginning readers. Although silly and off-the-wall, The Toad contains factual information that will both amuse and teach at the same time.
ToastHampton: How to Summer in Style
by Katie SturinoA delightful and colorful high-fashion romp featuring Toast, the world’s first supermodel dog.She’s graced the pages of the New York Times and Us Weekly, and has appeared on Good Morning America and the Today show. She’s starred in designer Karen Walker’s advertising campaign, and pens her own weekly column in PeopleMagazine: Pets. Her jet-setting friends include Karlie Kloss, Reese Witherspoon, Jane Lynch, and, of course, her Internet celebrity dad, The Fat Jew. She has hundreds of thousands of fans following her every move on Instagram. She’s Toast, the puppymill rescue Cavalier King Charles Spaniel whose toothless grin and ever-present tongue have become today’s hottest style sensation.Now, fans can enjoy their favorite fashionista canine in ToastHampton, a collection of divine photographs that capture Toast shaking her auburn fur as she models big-name brands in the tony Hamptons.Whether she’s lounging on the sand, frolicking through a seaside meadow, dipping her paws in the sparkling sea, or striking one of her famous poses, Toast always sports the unique, sophisticated style that has melted fans’ hearts worldwide . . . and keeps them begging for more.
Todo sobre canarios
by Gianni Ravazzi Elisabetta Gismondi* Los canarios alegran la casa, no sólo con el canto, sino también con sus resplandecientes colores, que van desde el amarillo azafrán hasta el rojo escarlata, del anaranjado más tenue a los colores más inesperados. Este libro le enseñará a reconocer las principales razas y a apreciar las innumerables y sorprendentes variedades cromáticas. * Encontrará aquí valiosos consejos referentes al arte de criar canarios, de domesticarlos para el canto, de cuidarlos, etc. * Además, podrá aprender a interpretar los mensajes que se esconden tras las distintas formas de cantar, las actitudes del cuerpo, las posiciones del pico y de las alas. Pero también aprenderá a reconocer en seguida un canario enfermo y a proporcionarle los cuidados más adecuados. * Y para los que estén interesados en la cría de estas bonitas criaturas, no faltan informaciones útiles sobre la genética, los híbridos, las exposiciones oficiales y los criterios de juicio que le permitirán acceder a secretos reservados a los especialistas. Elisabetta Gismondi, licenciada en ciencias de la producción animal, ha sido secretaria de la Asociación Lombarda de Ornicultores y ocupado el cargo de vicepresidenta de la Agrupación Regional Lombarda y el de fotógrafa oficial de la federación y de la revista Italia Ornitológica. Ha colaborado durante años con revistas del sector como experta en ornitología; ha escrito numerosas monografías especializadas y ha ganado muchos títulos, entre los que se encuentran el Campeonato Lombardo y el Italiano. Gianni Ravazzi, ornitólogo, colabora y es autor de diversas monografías para Editorial De Vecchi, destacando, entre otras, Loros y periquitos, Pájaros domésticos, Pájaros exóticos domésticos, El jilguero, Los inseparables y Jilgueros-luganos-verderones-pinzones.