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Animal Eyes
by Melissa StewartLike you, most animals have eyes. But how and what they see can be very different.
Animal Fact Animal Fable
by Seymour SimonDescribes common beliefs about animals and explains which are fact and which are fable.
Animal Facts: By the Numbers (By the Numbers)
by Steve JenkinsFrom the beloved Caldecott Honor-winning author of What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? comes another stunning, informative reader in the By the Numbers series. In this installment, Jenkins explores a wide range of facts and data about animals all over the world, some familiar, some new, but all fascinating!In this latest stunning, informative reader in Steve Jenkins's By the Numbers series, we dive deep into the world of animals and insects. From the smallest known species of snake to the sleepiest mammals, Animal Facts By the Numbers provides readers of all ages with the ultimate animal trivia knowledge.Illustrated with innovative infographs and beautiful full color art, these are books to pore over.
Animal Families
by Marilyn Woolley Keith PigdonMany animals live together in large family groups. They live together for protection. They look after one another. They teach the younger ones how to survive.
Animal Families (Introducing Living Things)
by Bobbie KalmanChildren love to read about different kinds of animal families. In this fascinating new book, simple text explains how animals behave toward their young in different and sometimes surprising ways, from fish and reptile mothers who leave their young to fend for themselves to male wolves and penguins who help raise their babies. Engaging photographs also show how mammal mothers teach their young survival skills and how some animals live together in groups.
The Animal Family
by Randall JarrellThis is the story of how, one by one, a man found himself a family. Almost nowhere in fiction is there a stranger, dearer, or funnier family--and the life that the members of The Animal Family live together, there in the wilderness beside the sea, is as extraordinary and as enchanting as the family itself.<P><P> Newbery Medal Honor Book
Animal Fathers (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 1)
by Alice McGintyNIMAC-sourced textbook
Animal Feeding And Nutrition
by Marshall Jurgens Kristjan Bregendahl Jozie Coverdale Stephanie HansenAuthors Marshall Jurgens and Kristjan Bregendahl have been joined by new authors Josie Coverdale and Stephanie Hansen to create the 11th edition of Animal Feeding and Nutrition. Animal Feeding and Nutrition is written in a clear and concise outline format, reducing the vast amount of reading sometimes necessary for complete coverage of feeding practices.
Animal Fiction in Late Twentieth-Century Canada (Palgrave Studies in Animals and Literature)
by Alice HiggsAnimal Fiction in Late Twentieth-Century Canada fulfils a vital contribution to the conversation surrounding animal representation as a point of continuity in national narratives and supports the idea that focusing on narratives of responsibility and care influences better relations with both non-human animals and across settler-Indigenous boundaries. Alice Higgs engages with on-going debates regarding reconciliation by demonstrating that it is imperative to critique settler colonial environmental frameworks and place autonomy back into Indigenous communities by bringing Indigenous practices of custodianship and relationality to bear more generally. This book also develops a number of conversations in animal studies in relation to the politics of representation. Higgs studies a range of canonical Canadian authors, demonstrating a progress across the period in which it is possible to identify the emergence of a literary pro-animal turn.
Animal Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland
by Sharon Jacksties Bea BaranowskaStories and animals have long travelled the same routes. Through our heritage of charming, quirky and profound tales, you will find yourself re-acquainted with Britain’s wondrous fauna. Find out how hedgehog ended up with spines and what makes him scuttle so fast, discover how pigs saved a prince from leprosy and why the wealthy lord was so intent on capturing the black fox. Sharon Jacksties’ wonderful book combines traditional stories, little-known zoological facts and true anecdotes to create a treasure trove of stories for animal lovers of every kind.
Animal Folklore: From Black Cats to White Horses
by Edward F. DolanFrom our earliest days, we have had a unique relationship with animals. We have made them deities, empowering them with magic. We have worked them, sharing our toil and sweat in the fields. We have nurtured them, holding the pain of the world at bay. And with this special bond has come folklore: words, phrases, beliefs, and stories that have always influenced our lives. Now, in this exciting compendium of bon mots, history, myths, and tales, you'll learn: The reasons why we hold black cats in superstitious awe Myths surrounding snakes, bats, spiders, and birds of the forest Comments, proverbs, rhymes, and beliefs about dogs and cats, field and barnyard animals, horses, woodland creatures, and insects The connections between horseshoes and good luck, geese and gold, animal bones and medical treatment, and more Animal expressions and their roots, such as "It's raining cats and dogs" and "He's like an elephant, he never forgets" And many more!
An Animal for Alan
by Edward R. RicciutiQuoting from the book: Alan wants a pet animal, an animal that he can keep at home. When Alan and his father go for a walk in the country, Alan sees several wild animals that he wants to take home. But Alan learns on this walk, and later at the zoo, which wild animals must live in their natural habitats and which animals can be kept as pets. Woven into this lively, easy-to-read story are many interesting facts about animals, such as the way in which killdeer protect their young, why a fawn is usually safe during the first few days of its life, and why monkeys need the company of other monkeys. The sprightly drawings bring freshness and humor to Alan's experiences in his search for a pet.
Animal Friends (Little Golden Book)
by Garth Williams Jane Werner WatsonA beloved 1950s Little Golden Book about animal homes is back in print! In this sweet story about animal homes, a cat, a dog, a bird, a turtle, a bunny, a chick, and a squirrel all live together in a little house in the woods. They get along nicely when it comes to being quiet at nap time and keeping the house neat, but they just can't agree on what to eat! After a meeting by the fire, the animals come up with a solution--and soon they're all saying, "At last I've found the best home of all, the very best home for me."
Animal Friendships
by Anne Innis DaggResearch into social behaviour in animals has often focused on aggression, yet members of social species are far more likely to interact with each other in a positive way. Animal Friendships explores non-sexual bonding behaviours in a range of mammalian and avian species. Through analysis of factors which trigger and deepen friendships, Dagg uncovers a world of intricate and complex social interactions. These factors include sources of food, formation of coalitions, playdates for infants, mutual grooming and the apparent pleasure of simple companionship. Chapters cover different types of friendship: from those between two individuals, such as male-female or parent-offspring friendships, to those within family groups and even inter-species friendships. Not only does the book explore how and why friendships form, it also showcases the ingenious field techniques used by researchers enabling the reader to understand the scientific methodology. An invaluable read for both researchers and students studying animal social bonding.
The Animal Game
by Daniel E. BenderTracing the global trade and trafficking in animals that supplied U.S. zoos, Daniel Bender shows how Americans learned to view faraway places through the lens of exotic creatures on display. He recounts the public's conflicted relationship with zoos, decried as prisons by activists even as they remain popular centers of education and preservation.
The Animal Gazer
by Edgardo FranzosiniA poignant biographical novel about a WWI-era sculptor: “It’s difficult not to love the eccentric, fragile Rembrandt Bugatti and suffer alongside him” (The New York Times Book Review). The Animal Gazer is a hypnotic novel inspired by the strange and fascinating life of sculptor Rembrandt Bugatti, brother of the fabled automaker. With World War I closing in and the Belle Époque teetering to a end, Bugatti leaves his native Milan for Paris, where he encounters Rodin and casts his bronzes at the same foundry used by the French master. In Paris and then Antwerp, he obsessively observes and sculpts the baboons, giraffes, and panthers in the municipal zoos, finding empathy with their plight and identifying with their life in captivity. But as the Germans drop bombs over the Belgian city, the zoo authorities are forced to make a heart-wrenching decision about the fate of the caged animals, and Bugatti is stricken with grief from which he’ll never recover. Rembrandt Bugatti’s work is displayed in major museums around the world, and in this prize-winning novel, “an irresistible, elegantly conceived example of biographical fiction,” Edgardo Franzosini recreates the young artist’s life with lyricism, passion, and sensitivity (Library Journal). “The Animal Gazer takes you on a glorious journey into the heart of cosmopolitan Paris as you have never known it before. Through the life of Rembrandt Bugatti, a sculptor with the panache of his name, this lively, fast-paced narrative evokes an exceptional epoch in all its color and eccentric charm.” ―Nicholas Fox Weber, author of Le Corbusier: A Life
Animal Grace
by Mary Lou RandourAnimal Grace explores the human-animal relationship as a path to enlightenment. Randour calls for readers to examine how their lives intersect with members of other species and ensure that those interactions are based on compassion and respect.
Animal Gym (Little Golden Book)
by Tibor Gergely Beth Greiner HoffmanThe latest Little Golden Book Classic--with a funny, timeless school theme!This rollicking story explores just what would happen at school if elephants walked the balance beam, monkeys climbed all over the monkey bars, and tigers went up the rope! Some of the funniest scenes show the animals hitting the showers afterward--and hogging all the towels!
Animal Habitats: The Best Home of All
by Nancy PembertonA simple introduction to the different kinds of homes of different kinds of animals.
Animal Handling and Physical Restraint
by C. ChastainKey features: Stresses safety in handling, restraint, and containment of animals Covers handling and restraint of all domestic and common tamed animals and provides information on normal animal behavior and welfare Discusses how to recognize signs in animals of poor handling and containment Reviews zoonotic disease risks to animal handlers, particularly from normal-appearing animals, and how to avoid transmission of disease Features over 200 informative line drawings for clarity and simplicity of illustration Explains how to tie useful knots and hitches and when to use them for restraint Includes basic ethical considerations and legal liabilities of animal handling and containment Presents steps to prevent animal escapes, barn fires, and problems with transport Authored by an experienced veterinary educator in clinical medicine for veterinarians, veterinary students, pre-veterinary students, veterinary technicians and technologists, animal scientists, and animal owners Proper handling and restraint are essential to the welfare of captive animals, allowing them to be examined, groomed and treated in ways that contribute to their optimum quantity and quality of life. The aim of the book is to prepare future or current veterinarians and veterinary technologists, technicians/nurses, and assistants to be able to handle animals more safely and gain the confidence of animals and their owners. In turn, they will be able to instruct owners in proper animal handling methods, reducing the risk of physical injury or mutual infectious diseases. Throughout the book, the author emphasises that each animal is an individual and each handling environment provides its own advantages and disadvantages: handling an animal safely, humanely and efficiently requires practical knowledge of the species’ normal behaviour. This is explored in detail in each of the species-based chapters, which cover proper handling of domestic household and laboratory animals, as well as farm and ranch animals where safe handling aids the producer in both humane practice and greater profitability. After reading this book, the practitioner or student will be versed in the most basic part of the art of veterinary medicine: the safe handling of animals.
Animal Happiness: Moving Exploration of Animals and Their Emotions - From Cats and Dogs to Orangutans and Tortoises
by Vicki Hearne Elizabeth Marshall ThomasA New York Times Notable Book of 1994! Highly respected author, philosopher, and animal trainer Vicki Hearne offers a treasure trove of animal anecdotes, all written in her unique and poetic style. Through entertaining stories about cats, horses, an ornamental carp, a scorpion, and tortoises, Hearne focuses on how each of these various creatures experiences happiness in its own special way. She takes issue with Ludwig Wittgenstein on lions and language, discusses the naming of pets, and considers the process of mourning a loved dog's death.
Animal Hats
by Mimi MonqueA little girls wears a progression of animal hats that change year by year.
Animal Healing with Australian Bush Flower Essences
by Marie MatthewsCarefully researched and comprehensive, this reference gives extraordinary insights into the emotional world of animals and explores the healing powers of Australian Bush Flower Essences. Providing practical hints for keeping creatures fit and happy as well as dealing with health and behavior problems, this helpful guide offers naturopathic remedies that are both safe and time saving. Exploring a variety of case studies, particular Australian Bush Flower Essences are recommended to support sound management, balanced diet, and exercise by stabilizing the energy that is essential for the well-being of animals. While this handbook focuses primarily on dogs, cats, horses, and birds, more exotic creatures are covered in the Repertory of Symptoms section offered at the close.
Animal Health At The Crossroads: Preventing, Detecting, And Diagnosing Animal Diseases
by Committee on Assessing the Nation's Framework for Addressing Animal DiseasesThe confirmed case of "mad cow" disease (BSE) in June 2005 illustrates the economic impact of disease outbreaks, as additional countries closed their markets to U.S. beef and beef products. Emerging diseases also threaten public health--11 out of 12 of the major global disease outbreaks over the last decade were from zoonotic agents (that spread from animals to humans). Animal Health at the Crossroads: Preventing, Detecting, and Diagnosing Animal Diseases finds that, in general, the U.S. animal health framework has been slow to take advantage of state-of-the-art technologies being used now to protect public health; better diagnostic tests for identifying all animal diseases should be made a priority. The report also recommends that the nation establish a high-level, authoritative, and accountable coordinating mechanism to engage and enhance partnerships among local, state, and federal agencies, and the private sector.
Animal Health (Third Edition)
by Nancy S. Jackson William J. Greer James K. BakerAnimal Health provides basic information on animal health and disease prevention. The responsibility for animal health rests first and foremost in the hands of the owner.