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North To Adventure
by K. M. PeytonNick knows he wants to work on the crew of a ship, so when his uncle puts together a crew for the Nimbus to go north looking for the Puffin, which was lost years earlier, Nick becomes the most junior member of its crew. In the rough arctic seas and landscape, Nick and his eskimo friend Utak save the day and find out the truth about the Puffin.
River of the Sacred Monkey
by Dimitar KrustevAn authentic chronicle of wilderness river exploration in Central America, with a valid portrayal of the last remaining descendants of the vanishing Mayans.
The Hole in the Tree
by Jean Craighead GeorgeWho will be the king of the hole in the tree? A delightful book where two children find a hole in a tree and watch as it becomes larger through the occupation of successive animals. Starting with a small beetle who begins the hole and the progression to different insects, birds and other animals. Even the two children use the hole once he gets large enough through the progression.
The Mystery of the Great Swamp
by Marjorie A. ZapfA young boy and his family living on the edge of the Okefenokee Swamp, Jeb discovers a strange and scary island he had never seen before. One day Jeb and his dog go out fishing and searching for the mysterious island with its beautiful Emerald Lake. A strong storm pushes Jeb to a place he had never been before. In his journey to find his way back home he unlocks the mystery to the Emerald Lake and the island.
Folklore of American Weather
by Eric SloaneIn preparing this unusual book of American weather sayings and beliefs, Eric Sloane has made a painstaking effort to separate the true from the false, investigating origins and separating the many truly valuable pieces of weather lore from superstition, or what he calls "jackass jingles." As Mr. Sloane makes clear, folklore can be a very loose term used to cover a lack of knowledge of the very thing that folklore means: many things are passed off as folklore that are plain mistakes or inventions. Following general introductory remarks, Mr. Sloane has arranged his findings in an alphabetical folklore dictionary, enabling the reader to find readily the signs involving stars, wind, dew, rain, or whatever else he wishes. After each entry is a symbol indicating whether it is true (T), false (F), or possible (P). Thirty-five drawings by the author clarify and enhance the text of this entertaining and informative new book by America's favorite weather expert.
Travels in the Interior of America
by John BradburyInteresting notes about the country in early times.
Marvels & Mysteries of Our Animal World
by Reader'S DigestUnusual details of the known--and speculation about the unknown--lives and characteristics of more than 100 creatures that inhabit the earth. Explore the mysterious annual migration of the Monarch butterfly, read about the discovery of a fish thought to be extinct for millions of years, and find out so much more in this compilation of short easy-to-read articles from The Reader's Digest. An additional 200 animals, insects, fish and reptiles are briefly described in a special supplement that appears at the end of the book.
The World of the Gull (A Living World Book)
by David F. CostelloThe world of the gull extends from the barren Arctic wastes to the burning sands of Arabia, from the storm clouds of Tierra del Fuego to the farmlands of our own Great Plains. Equipped with extraordinary flying ability, intelligence, and an enviable digestion, gulls lead strange and wonderful lives. Born opportunists, they are completely adaptable, self-sufficient creatures, equally at home on land or sea-one of the few members of the animal kingdom able to drink both fresh and salt water. Unlike most other birds, gulls walk, fly, and swim with ease. These capabilities put them in touch with an unlimited variety of food-from cherries, mice, brine fly larvae, wheat, and steak bones to eggs, worms, and young ducks-and make them one of nature's most valuable scavengers. David Costello describes all aspects of the gulls' life cycle-their ritualistic courtship and nesting habits, the rearing of their young, colony formation, food finding, natural enemies, and their remarkable migrations over the face of the earth.
The World of the Bobcat (A Living World Book)
by Joe Van WormerCan anybody really "lick his weight in wildcats?" Never, says Joe Van Wormer in this magnificent photo-and- text study of Lynx rufus, better known as the bobcat, or wildcat. In fact, he says, it is extremely doubtful that a 200-pound man could handle the average bobcat, which weighs less than 20 pounds. The bobcat is an elusive and secretive creature, and although he often lives close to civilization, it is impossible to make any prolonged observation of him in the wild. Joe Van Wormer, however, has observed bobcats' dens and followed their trails. He has talked to many people who hunt or own them. He has known a number of domesticated bobcats and has encountered many wild ones, often with the treed cat crouching on one limb and himself, with camera, on another only six or eight feet away. What is the family unit of the bobcat? Where does he live and what does he eat? How does he feel about humans? About his cousin, the house cat? Who are his natural enemies? The informal text and breath-taking photographs are a revelation of the temperament, habits, and lives of these strikingly beautiful nocturnal creatures - whose yellowish eyes, it was once believed, could see through wood and stone.
Mountain Pony and the Elkhorn Mystery: Mountain Pony #4 (Famous Horse Stories)
by Henry V. LaromAn old prospector has died,and his rumored wealth is nowhere to be found. Judging from the number of mysterious visitors on Andy Marvin's newly acquired ranch, there are a lot of people who think the treasure is buried there. When Andy and Sally learn the secret of the first elkhorn tie slide, a dangerous race begins. Older boys and girls will welcome this new Mountain Pony novel, and read with special excitement the vivid, frightening scenes of the great forest fire which isolates the holders of the last clue. All of the original characters are here, with a newcomer to the series too, the exuberant little white terrier puppy named Pocket.
Pekan the Shadow
by Rutherford MontgomeryPEKAN THE SHADOW is a wildlife story laid in the Rocky Mountains of the West. It is the story of a boy who believes that any wild creature, even a killer like the fisher, is entitled to live his life in the only way he knows, by hunting. How to keep his friend the fisher from raiding his father's trapline poses a problem for young fourteen-year-old Terry Carter. For Pekan regards the trap baits of fresh meat as a good source of food in the deep winters when all wildlife battles for survival. He not only springs empty traps and eats the bait, but will devour any trapped animal he finds as well. Pekan survives both the deadly set gun and the snares with which Terry's father Long Joe attempts to rid himself of his unwelcome trapline guest, and what Pekan learns provides Terry with a way of protecting his father's traps. Eventually a bond of friendship forms between Terry and Sheba, the pet cougar that he raised from a kitten, and Pekan the Shadow.
The World of the Otter (Living World Book)
by Ed ParkEver wondered how those otters on the river bank are so playful, what do they eat, where do they live, how do they survive the winter? In this book by naturalist Ed Park, who has studied otters for years, you will find the answers to these questions and get to know the clowns of the river bank more closely.
The Sorrel Stallion: The Horse That Came Home (Famous Horse Stories)
by David GrewHere is the story of an American "Black Beauty." Instead of the English countryside and London streets, we have the Idaho range country and timberlands for the background of this western stallion's adventures. Sorrel, named for his color, is born in the spring on the great range that borders the Clearwater. His first contact with man is pleasant enough, but all too soon he is captured, to escape with Pinto, his mate, to roam the range wild and free as the wind that sweeps down from the snow-capped mountains. But the day comes when Sorrel is recaptured and his gallant spirit almost broken to the saddle and the plow. Stolen by prospectors who sell him to the Forest Rangers, Sorrel endures long years of exciting adventure and grueling toil with the Rangers. During a terrible forest fire, Sorrel, now old and broken, makes his way south through the Clearwater Canyon, and back to the ranch he fled from but never forgot, there to live in comfort for the rest of his days.
Dolphins as They Are
by Rutherford MontgomeryCompanion to the gods and good-luck charm of sailors, the dolphin is one of the most remarkable animals in the world. Although a familiar sight to mariners for over two thousand years, man is just now beginning to unravel the fascinating whys and wherefores of this animal's unique and almost human behavior. Stimulating, amusing, accurate, and lucid, this survey covers the complete panorama of the dolphin's history, its biological functions, and its present valuable role as a research tool. Here are entertaining stories of faithful friendships between man and dolphin, recorded even in Roman times; descriptions of the dolphin's habitat, its physical structure, family life, amazing swimming activities, and mysterious forms of communication; and an account of the promising and absorbing results of current investigations on dolphins being conducted at various research centers on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs, Dolphins As They Are offers an intriguing and detailed glimpse into the world of one of nature's most affectionate, intelligent, and fascinating animals.
Walt Disney's Cougar: A Fact-Fiction Nature Story (Walt Disney's Animal Adventures)
by Rutherford MontgomeryThe twin cougar cubs, Tawny and Chimbica, blinked in the spring sunshine at the entrance of the den they shared with their mother. They could not know that in the mountain wilderness that lay before them they would one day play a desperate game of life and death with a man whose rifle and trained team of hunting dogs had brought down many a marauding cougar . . . including their own father. Charlie Winters, the State Hunter, charged with protecting the lives and property of ranchers and sheepherders did not foresee that he would soon be matching wits with two snarling cougars among the jagged ridges of the high country. At the camp of a lonely sheepherder, the paths of hunter and hunted cross at last. The ensuing chase moves with breathtaking speed to a climax as sudden as a rifle’s crack, followed by the promise of new life and new adventure. The young reader will thrill to this fast-moving tale of life in the high wilderness, where nature’s never-ending struggle draws heightened excitement from the grandeur of its setting.
A Woman's Journey Round the World: From Vienna to Brazil, Chili, Tahiti, China, Hindostan, Persia, and Asia Minor
by Ida PfeifferThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
In the Shadow of Man
by Jane van Lawick-GoodallJane Goodall's first popular account of her studies of the chimpanzees of the Gombe Stream area near Lake Tangyinika in Africa.
Fire-Hunter
by Jim KjelgaardSet in the days of saber-tooth tigers and woolly mammoths, Hawk, the chief spear-maker of his tribe, is abandoned by his people after he recklessly breaks the tribe's rules. He joins forces with a young woman, Willow, who has also been abandoned by the tribe when she is unable to travel, after suffering injuries during a wild dog attack. Together, these two outcasts courageously meet the savage wilderness with new ideas and weapons. The story is adventure-packed while it also explores how prehistoric humans might well have made some key innovations and discoveries by "thinking outside the box."
Recreational Vehicle Cookbook
by Charlotte DawsonIn her RECREATIONAL VEHICLE COOKBOOK Charlotte Dawson has collected some of the favorite recipes of fascinating people she and her husband have met on their travels throughout the United States. While most of the recipes lend themselves beautifully to recreational cooking because of their simplicity they are far from commonplace. Molasses pie, Sabattus stew, swamp cabbage, corn custard, Johnny Johnson's chili concoction and recipes from the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Hatteras Volunteer Fire Department are only a sampling of the many, many unusual recipes you will find between theese covers. Mrs. Dawson has organized her cookbook into regions of America. Represented are New England, the Middle Atlantic States, Southeast, Pacific Northwest and the Southwest. Also included are a host of recipes that are delicious just about everywhere.
Whitetails: Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation
by Erwin A. BauerRevered by hunters and nonhunters alike, the whitetailed deer is the most abundant and best known deer in the world. Unlike most wildlife that roamed the Americas before European colonization, the whitetail now thrives in greater numbers and over a much wider range than it inhabited when the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock. Like no other book before, "Whitetails" features extensive coverage of the species' extraordinary range in maps and outstanding photographs capturing deer in diverse habitats. Reflecting the Bauers' twenty-five years of intensive study and interest, the text presents the full scope of current information on whitetailed deer in seven parts including evolution, behavior, ecosystem, and related species. One section closely follows a year in the animal's life cycle. Another focuses on perhaps the most fascinating aspect of the whitetail-their antlers. In addition to the Bauers' intensive research, their anecdotes and personal observations are included.
Tim's Mountain
by Rutherford MontgomeryLittle Tim and Big Tim agreed that their shack high on the slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains in California was the finest place in the world to live. Big Tim liked the easy living the woods provided, and Little Tim loved to roam the mountain meadows and thickets, learning the ways of the wild creatures—shy blacktail deer; crafty cougars; smart, fun-loving spotted skunks; and rapier-taloned hawks —who lived there. But the two Tims disagreed about Nubbin, the baby raccoon Little Tim found in a tree stump and brought home for a pet. To Big Tim, Nubbin was just another critter for the pot, or possibly a chance to earn a little cash money to buy a pig. He couldn’t understand Little Tim’s feeling for his clever pet, and secretly he thought the boy was sort of chicken-hearted. So when he sold the raccoon as a lure for Katy Drew’s hunting party, neither he nor anyone else on the mountain was prepared for Little Tim’s fury or for the bold action he took to retrieve his pet.