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Tornadoes: Revised Edition
by Seymour SimonIn this updated and revised edition of Tornadoes, award-winning science writer Seymour Simon gives readers an in-depth look at these captivating and powerful storms through fascinating facts and stunning full-color photographs. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.Readers will learn all about tornadoes, from how they are first created to the destruction they leave behind.This updated edition includes:author’s notestunning full-color photographsglossaryindexa list of websites and additional reading sourcesSupports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.
Water: Hands-on Early-learning Science Activities: In The Water (Seymour Simon Science Ser.)
by Seymour SimonThis nonfiction photo essay picture book from award-winning science writer Seymour Simon explores the one thing on Earth we cannot live without: water!Learn all about the water cycle, the effect on our planet of rising ocean temperatures, how essential clean water is around the world, and more!This nonfiction picture book is packed with information and beautiful color photographs. Kids ages 6 to 10 looking for facts, whether for a report or just for fun, will find much to like in Water.Also includes:• author’s note• stunning full-color photographs• glossary• index• additional reading sourcesSupports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.
Whales (Smithsonian-science)
by Seymour SimonWhales are among the biggest creatures that have ever lived on our planet. Some whales grow bigger than one hundred feet long and can weigh as much as fifty cars or more. They are huge, majestic creatures, yet we rarely ever lay eyes on them. Acclaimed science writer Seymour Simon introduces you to one of the world's truly amazing animals. Lexile Measure: 950
Wolves
by Seymour SimonText and photographs present the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of wolves.
Behavioural Neuroscience
by Seán ComminsBrain and behaviour are intrinsically linked. Animals demonstrate a huge and complex repertoire of behaviours, so how can specific behaviours be mapped onto the complicated neural circuits of the brain?<P><P> Highlighting the extraordinary advances that have been made in the field of behavioural neuroscience over recent decades, this book examines how behaviours can be understood in terms of their neural mechanisms. Each chapter outlines the components of a particular behaviour, discussing laboratory techniques, the key brain structures involved, and the underpinning cellular and molecular mechanisms.<P> Commins covers a range of topics including learning in a simple invertebrate, fear conditioning, taste aversion, sound localization, and echolocation in bats, as well as more complex behaviours, such as language development, spatial navigation and circadian rhythms. Demonstrating key processes through clear, step-by-step explanations and numerous illustrations, this will be valuable reading for students of zoology, animal behaviour, psychology, and neuroscience.<P> Provides an introduction to brain, behaviour and neurons, drawing on examples from a wide range of behaviours and species from the simplest organisms to humans.<P> Offers step-by-step explanations of the mechanisms underlying various behaviours, helping students to understand complex neural processes.<P> A summary box at the end of each chapter poses open questions, stimulating further interest and encouraging readers to think about where their research might go next.
Book of Masks: More Than Just a Mask and More Than Just a Story.
by Shade JaloMany books have one story, one journey. For Book of Masks, however, not everything is as it seems. Though this is one book, there are five stories, five different journeys. Alex is a misunderstood kid, but so is Will, Brian, Hunter, and Danny. Each of them must find solutions to their issues and do so both through personal action and through the help of some mystical characters, including Father Christmas. With faith and magic, these kids will see beyond the darkness of their own pain and beyond their masks into the world around them. Whether you relate to the misunderstood, the misunderstanding, or the guiding friends of these stories; perhaps this book will help you to look beyond the masks. Not everything is black and white, good and evil. Sometimes there are shades of gray. Sometimes there is more than just a mask and more than just a story.
Between Two Dogs
by Shaina FishmanWith a camera and a bucket of treats, Shaina Fishman set herself up in a photo studio and watched puppies and their parents at play. The result is a wealth of delightful, irresistibly cute images: dogs laughing, playing, sneezing, yawning, and finally cuddling and going to bed. The lush, vivid photographs inside this book show a side of puppies that we’re usually not privy too--what they do when it’s just themselves and their parents. The images include dogs from a wealth of breeds, including golden retrievers, pugs, French bulldogs, dalmatians, and more! The dogs are big and small, young and old--some traditionally cute and a handful with a face that "only a mother could love” (and as you’ll see, she does!). And, as a bonus for readers, Fishman has included a model roster in the back of the book that reveals the names and ages of the puppies and their parents, and some of their favorite treats and activities, so readers can get to know them. There’s also a foreword from Shaina revealing her photography process and insider information on getting a finicky pet to smile. All photos inside are clear, crisp, and inviting--and without exception smile inducing. This is the perfect pick-me-up book: a treat for oneself as well as a gift destined to be cherished and returned to for a good laugh again and again
Gaff
by Shan CorreaPaul Silva lives in a magical place on a farm high in the hills of a lush, green Hawaiian island, where his disabled father raises, trains, and doctors to roosters intended for cockfighting. The family business sickens Paul, but it's the only way his family can continue to live in the place he loves. Eventually, he must realize that being a man goes beyond wielding the power to hurt people and animals, and meet the tests of making decisions in a real world, which is far from a paradise.
The Christmasaurus
by Tom Fletcher Shane DevriesWhy settle for a pony or a puppy for Christmas when you could have a dinosaur? A rollicking adventure from singer-songwriter and YouTuber Tom Fletcher.Once upon a time--long, long ago, when dinosaurs roamed the Earth--an egg rolled away from its mother and landed in the ocean, where it froze solid and stayed peacefully for thousands of years. Then one day Santa and his elves discover the frozen egg, and Santa sits on it to see if it will hatch. But he can't guess what's inside. . . . A dinosaur!Meanwhile, a young boy named William Trundle has only ever wished for one thing for Christmas: a dinosaur! So when Santa accidentally gives William the real Christmasaurus instead of a stuffed replica, it's the BEST CHRISTMAS EVER! Until an evil man known as the Hunter decides a dinosaur will be the perfect addition to his collection. A wild and hilarious adventure ensues. An instant Christmas classic!
Horse Gone Silent
by Shane LedyardChampion show jumping horse, Calebo, delivers a divinely critical message of hope to the reader in his inspirational tale of perseverance and courage. The story follows the horse's life from the top of his sport to being moments from death by slaughter. Never sure of his ultimate fate, Calebo relies on his faith to give him strength on his incredible journey.
Alaska's Animals, You And I
by Shannon CartwrightAlaska's Animals shows how various animals are different, comparing things like noses, feet, tails and dwellings with colorful, detailed and clever close-up compositions. All illustrations are accompanied by Shannon Cartwright's lyrical verses that roll.
The Penguin of Ilha Grande: From Animal Rescue to Extraordinary Friendship
by Shannon EarleA man rescues a penguin off the coast of Brazil and finds a lifelong connection in this delightful true story about the power of friendship.When an oil-covered penguin washes up in Brazil, Seu João saves the penguin's life. Soon man and penguin are friends, and Dindim the penguin won't return to the wild. At last Dindim swims away, only to return four months later! For seven years, Dindim the penguin lived with Seu João in Brazil for eight months a year, disappearing for four months after his annual molting. Readers will enjoy discovering the wildlife of Brazil while learning about the impacts of oil spills and the importance of conservation. This inspiring, true account of real and unusual friendships is sure to win the hearts of nature and animal lovers alike.
Faux Pas: A 'paws And Pose' Pet Mystery (The Paws and Pose Mysteries #1)
by Shannon EspositoFlorida&’s only doggie-yoga instructor takes on a new sideline in sleuthing in this &“fun new addition to the pet cozy genre&” (Booklist). Doggie-yogi Elle Pressley just wants to teach her classes at Pampered Pup Spa & Resort and save enough money to move out of her crazy mother&’s house. Then the cuddly spirit of her late childhood dog, Angel, appears. As adorable as Angel is, Elle knows it&’s a bad omen. Sure enough, the next day one of her wealthy clients is found dead in a mud bath. Celeste had her enemies—especially the woman who stole her husband. But the clues are leading to Dr. Ira Craft, the Botox king of Moon Key island, whose frantic wife Hope happens to be Elle&’s best friend. Determined to clear Ira&’s name, if only for Hope&’s sake, Elle enlists the help of private investigator Devon Burke, whose Irish charm and devilish good looks make him easy to fall for. But someone is determined to stop Elle from uncovering the truth. And now that Devon&’s involved, it&’s not just Elle&’s life that&’s in danger. Her heart is too.
High Jinx (The Paws and Pose Mysteries #2)
by Shannon EspositoFlorida&’s only doggie-yoga coach and part-time sleuth is back to shake loose a Halloween curse and a killer in this &“quirky, charming&” mystery (Publishers Weekly). When doga instructor Elle Pressley&’s eccentric new Greek client tells her she&’s been cursed by the evil eye, Elle shrugs it off. The wealthy old woman is paying her an insane amount for a thirty-minute private puppy session, Elle&’s Pampered Pup Spa & Resort is booming, and her romance with sexy Irish PI Devon Burke is as hot as the Moon Key island sun. What curse? Then Elle is invited back to the client&’s mansion for a Halloween bash and finds a body hanging from the kitchen rafters. Elle thinks that it&’s much more than a scary prank gone wrong. With Devon distracted by new evidence in his parents&’ murder case, Elle and her seventy-pound bulldog mix, Buddha, have to tread the investigative waters themselves—and every new bit of bad luck along the way. While Elle&’s begins to wonder if she really is cursed. A very determined killer is going to make sure of it.
Kindred Spirit, Kindred Care
by Shannon Fujimoto NakayaPets are now considered family members, and at the same time, profound changes are taking place in veterinary medicine. Procedures formerly available only for people are now also options for animals, giving rise to both tougher decisions and higher costs. To help the millions of pet owners in the United States navigate this new landscape, veterinarian Shannon Fujimoto Nakaya carefully lays out the issues people may face when confronted with a pet's health crisis and considering whether to pursue a particular treatment. She shows how each decision involves understanding the medical condition, treatment options, and potential outcomes -- as well as one's own priorities and resources. The book explores the human-animal bond; healthy living and graceful aging; understanding diagnoses and options; managing needs and expectations; and more. Delivering much needed solace and guidance, it makes this uncharted territory more manageable for the many pet caretakers wanting to do the right thing for their loved ones.
Fire and Ice: Fire and Ice (Spirit Animals #4)
by Shannon HaleThe adventure continues in this fourth book in the New York Times bestselling series.Strange things are happening at the frozen edge of the world. Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan have crisscrossed Erdas in their quest to stop the ruthless Conquerors. Only the four of them, supported by the gifts of their legendary spirit animals, have the power to defeat an evil takeover. While chasing down a lead in the cold North, the heroes arrive at a quiet village where not everything is as it seems. Rooting the truth out of this deceptively beautiful place won't be easy-and the team is already out of time. The Conquerors are right behind them.
Pound for Pound: A Story of One Woman's Recovery and the Shelter Dogs Who Loved Her Back to Life
by Shannon KoppThe brave, inspiring story of one woman's recovery from a debilitating eating disorder, and the remarkable shelter dogs who unexpectedly loved her back to life.“The dogs don’t judge me or give me a motivational speech. They don’t rush me to heal or grow. They sit in my lap and lick my face and make me feel chosen. And sometimes, it hits me hard that I'm doing the exact thing I say I cannot do. Changing.”Pound for Pound is an inspirational tale about one woman’s journey back to herself, and a heartfelt homage to the four-legged heroes who unexpectedly saved her life.For seven years, Shannon Kopp battled the silent, horrific, and all-too-common disease of bulimia. Then, at twenty-four, she got a job working at the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA, where in caring for shelter dogs, she found the inspiration to heal and the courage to forgive herself. With the help of some extraordinary homeless animals, Shannon realized that her suffering was the birthplace of something beautiful. Compassion.Shannon’s poignant memoir is a story of hope, resilience, and the spiritual healing animals bring to our lives. Pound for Pound vividly reminds us that animals are more than just friends and companions—they can teach us how to savor the present moment and reclaim our joy. Rich with emotion and inspiration it is essential reading for animal lovers and everyone who has struggled to change.
Miss Kitty Mystery (Adventures of Callie Ann, Book #4)
by Shannon Mason LeppardBook 4 in The Adventures of Callie Ann chapter book series for young readers. When Callie's cat disappears, will anyone discover where Miss Kitty has gone? Picture descriptions added.
Sparkles, No Sparkles
by Shannon McNeillAdorable animals go for a glittering night at the theater in this hilarious picture book, a perfect read-aloud tale for very young readers.A frog has no sparkle.A poodle has no sparkle.A pigeon has no sparkle.Not to worry! A cape has sparkle, a crown has sparkle and boots have sparkle.Some wily animals decide to hit the stage, leaving the actors without costumes. After the animals get their moment in the spotlight, chaos ensues . . . but luckily there are some chicks with sparkle to save the day.
Wheels, No Wheels
by Shannon McNeillAdorable barnyard animals go for a joyride in this hilarious tale, perfect for very young readers and fans of Little Blue Truck. A llama has no wheels. A turtle has no wheels. A cat has no wheels. Not to worry! A skateboard has wheels, a tractor has wheels and a bike has wheels. Some wily farm animals decide to go for a ride, leaving the farmer without her wheels. After the animals go and go and go and go, chaos ensues . . . but luckily there are some truck driving chicks to save the day.
Gold: A Tall Tale
by Shannon Nicole WellsChildren's story about a family of giants who go west to California to look for gold.
Carnival Chaos (Cutiecorns #4)
by Shannon PenneyPuppypaw Island is barking with excitement for the first annual Cutiecorn Carnival and Talent Show! All different kinds of Cutiecorn animals are traveling to Puppypaw Island to celebrate. Everyone is excited to make new friends, but Twinkle can see that not all animals are alike and there might be some trouble coming. Can she use her seeing magic to calm the chaos?
Game Day (Cutiecorns)
by Shannon PenneyMeet the Cutiecorns, adorable puppies with magical horns who get into all kinds of enchanting adventures.Puppy magic to the rescue!It’s time for some pawsome fun at Cutiecorn Academy! The pups will get to race, dress up in wacky fur, and best of all… play in the first ever CutieBowl. Sparkle, Glitter, and Twinkle are having a barking great time, but Flash’s magic isn’t working the way she wants it to. Can she figure out why before game day?
Heart of Gold (Cutiecorns #1)
by Shannon PenneyMeet the Cutiecorns, adorable puppies with magical horns who get into all kinds of enchanting adventures.Sparkle can't believe her puptastic luck! It's finally time for the Cutiecorns to learn how to use their special magic. And Sparkle's mom has given her a golden locket to mark the big day. But before the ceremony, the locket is stolen! Can the Cutiecorns put their horns together to find the thief before it's too late?
Purrfect Pranksters (Cutiecorns)
by Shannon PenneyMeet the Cutiecorns, adorable puppies with magical horns who get into all kinds of enchanting adventures.Puppypaw Island is being pranked, and Flash doesn't like it one bit! Someone has ruined the pups magic lesson and tried to sabotage movie night. When the prankster goes too far, Flash decides to take matters into her own paws. Can the Cutiecorns catch the joker and stop the chaos before Puppypaw Island is turned snout-side down?