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Astonishing Animals: Extraordinary Creatures and the Fantastic Worlds They Inhabit
by Tim Flannery Peter SchoutenFrom the authors of A Gap in Nature, a breathtaking visual adventure showcasing ninety of the world’s most astounding creaturesSumptuous birds of paradise, amazing soft-shell turtles, frogs that look like tomatoes, and terrifying fish (including the deep-water angler fish from Finding Nemo) are just some of the extraordinary creatures that can be found in Tim Flannery and Peter Schouten’s new book, Astonishing Animals.Superbly illustrated in lifelike full-color paintings, Astonishing Animals details ninety of the world’s most amazing animals from around the world. In this book you will find the Hairy Seadevil, the spectacular Sulawesi Naked Bat, and in the depths of the limestone caves in Slovenia, the Olm, a pink, four-legged, sightless salamander that lives for a hundred years. In fascinating vignettes, Flannery offers the true evolutionary tale of how each of these bizarre creatures came to look the way they do. Alongside each historical account is a stunning hand-painted color reproduction (life-size in the original painting) by Schouten.Filled with purple-faced apes, jagged-toothed dolphins, and antlered lizards, Astonishing Animals is a remarkable collection of the world’s most incredible creatures and the stories behind their remarkable survival into a modern age.
Astra
by Chris PlattForbidden to ride after her mother's death in a riding accident, thirteen-year-old Lily nurses her mother's beloved horse, Astra, back to health, hoping that someday Astra will win the Tevis Cup endurance race.
Astra
by Chris PlattRiding Astra makes Lily feel closer to her mom—even if Lily&’s dad blames horses for her mother&’s deathAt thirteen, Lily O&’Neil dreams of riding Arabian endurance horses in the Sierra Nevada foothills like her mom once did—before her fatal accident. Now, Lily&’s father has forbidden her from going near horses ever again—he&’s even sold her beloved pony, Domino. But Grams understands that horses are Lily&’s life, just like they were for her mom.Astra Atomica is Lily&’s favorite, a graceful gray Arabian mare with the potential to become a great champion. Lily&’s mom saw it too—she rode the spirited animal to several victories—and Lily knows that the freak accident wasn&’t Astra&’s fault any more than it was her mother&’s. Lily&’s secret dream is to ride Astra all the way to the Tevin Cup, like her mother had planned to do. If only she can make her father see how much her bond with Astra means to her, and how much riding meant to her mother.
Astrid and Apollo and the Cutest Canine Contest (Astrid and Apollo)
by V.T. BidaniaEight-year-old Hmong American twins Astrid and Apollo decide to enter their dog Luna in the Cutest Canine Contest. After all, she’s the cutest dog they know! But they discover that teaching Luna the tricks needed to compete in the contest might be “trickier” than they thought! With the help of a friend and little sister Eliana, they discover Luna is a fast learner—but that she’s also picked up some bad habits from another dog! On the day of the contest, will Luna dazzle or fizzle? Exploring themes of tradition and adventure, and showcasing a warm sibling relationship in a Hmong American family, Astrid and Apollo will charm young readers.
Astrocytes in (Patho)Physiology of the Nervous System
by Vladimir Parpura Philip G. HaydonThe goal of this book is to integrate information that has accumulated in recent years revealing the active role of astrocytes in physiological processing in the central nervous system and to use this as a basis for identifying pathological roles for these glial cells in the brain. Astrocytes, a subtype of glial cell, have long been neglected as active participants in intercellular communication and information processing in the central nervous system, in part due to their lack of the electrical excitability. However, astrocytes possess a diverse assortment of ion channels, neurotransmitter receptors, and transport mechanisms that enable astrocytes to respond to many of the same signals that act on neurons. Since astrocytes can detect chemical transmitters that are released from neurons and can release extracellular signals, there is an increasing awareness that they play physiological roles in regulating neuronal activity and synaptic transmission. Astrocytes also play critical roles during pathophysiological states of the nervous system.
Astronauts and Their Cats: At night, the space station is cat-shadow dark
by Anne HartAstronauts and Their Cats: A Mother and Daughter Astronaut Team, the Immortal Shape-Shifting Space Cats, Snifferu and Whiskers, keep Patches, the Kitten busy in the Intergalactic Cat Club. They make a rather different family household during the day. However, at night, the space station is cat-shadow dark, except for the human’s cats that mingle with the shape-shifting immortal space cats that prowl the corridors and live among the rows of computers. They are wannabee free cats who travel onboard the space shuttles. Some, unknown to the space program, aren’t even home-grown.
Astrosaurs 4 Book Set
by Various Artists Steve ColeExplore space with dynamic dinos in this set of four out-of-this-world adventures.It turns out that dinosaurs, despite their itty-bitty brains, were really pretty smart. They managed to escape the Earth in spaceships long before the meteors hit, and now travel among the stars of the Jurassic Quadrant, exploring new worlds, fighting evil, and keeping space safe.This eBook boxed set includes four stellar Astrosaur adventures: Riddle of the Raptors, The Hatching Horror, The Seas of Doom, and The Mind-Swap Menace.
At Home and Astray
by Philip HowellAlthough the British consider themselves a nation of dog lovers, what we have come to know as the modern dog came into existence only after a profound, and relatively recent, transformation in that country's social attitudes and practices. In At Home and Astray, Philip Howell focuses on Victorian Britain, and especially London, to show how the dog's changing place in society was the subject of intense debate and depended on a fascinating combination of forces even to come about.Despite a relationship with humans going back thousands of years, the dog only became fully domesticated and installed at the heart of the middle-class home in the nineteenth century. Dog breeding and showing proliferated at that time, and dog ownership increased considerably. At the same time, the dog was increasingly policed out of public space, the "stray" becoming the unloved counterpart of the household "pet." Howell shows how this redefinition of the dog's place illuminates our understanding of modernity and the city. He also explores the fascinating process whereby the dog's changing role was proposed, challenged, and confronted--and in the end conditionally accepted. With a supporting cast that includes Charles Dickens, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Thomas Carlyle, and Charles Darwin, and subjects of inquiry ranging from vivisection and the policing of rabies to pet cemeteries, dog shelters, and the practice of walking the dog, At Home and Astray is a contribution not only to the history of animals but also to our understanding of the Victorian era and its legacies.
At Home on the Prairie (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Vocabulary Readers #Leveled Reader: Level: 4, Theme: 6.3)
by Jesse David LynchA brief explanation of the prairies of the United States and the animals that live on them.
At the Dog Park
by Amy TaoDana is going to the dog park! Meet all of the dogs that are at the park and what makes them special. Do you know the different breeds that are at the park? Help Dana find them!
At the Grave of the Unknown Fisherman
by John GierachAt the Grave of the Unknown Fisherman is a journey through the year with America's finest fishing writer, John Gierach. The journey begins with an early spring expedition to Wyoming, where the dirt roads are still covered with a thin sheen of ice that quickly turns to mud underfoot. The conditions are so uninviting that everyone involved agrees they must be crazy to be fishing so early in the season. But, as Gierach observes, "nothing makes a fisherman happier than to have just proved that he must be crazy. " Gierach's fishing year ends with a winter fly-fishing trip in the Colorado Rockies, a time of year when, Gierach says, "it's still possible to have what seems like a whole river all to yourself. " Of course, the chances of catching any fish are small, a situation about which Gierach comments, "Anyone would go fishing thinking he'll catch something. It's when you go figuring you probably won't that you know you've crossed some kind of line. "In between, Gierach entertains us as always, mixing the one-liners about the fishing life with deeper insights into friendship, how we spend our time, and why nature still matters to us. At the Grave of the Unknown Fisherman contains Gierach's trademark blend of humor and acuity. Comparing trout and carp, he says, "If you wanted a fish that could sip white wine and discuss Italian poetry, you'd look for a trout. If you needed a ditch dug, you'd hire a carp. " Commenting on the value of a good map, he observes, "It seems like I've spent half my life trying to locate myself on maps, either just out of curiosity or to answer specific questions like Where the hell am I?' and 'How do I get out of here?' Gierach offers his opinions on the etiquette of sharing secret fishing spots, the ethics of lying to protect these spots, the secretive subculture of bamboo rods, and many other topics important to fishermen everywhere. Above all, however, Gierach understands that the real pleasure in fishing is greater than the sum of its accessories. He describes fish, mountain streams, birch thickets, and the joy of a beautiful day outdoors with a naturalist's eye and appreciation. And he understands fishing like the sage observer that he is: Fishing is one of the few ways I know of to let go of the past, forget about the future, and live in the moment. "Keenly observed and wryly recorded as always, John Gierach's latest book of fishing adventures and misadventures is sure to be enjoyed by anyone who fishes -- and everyone who wishes he fished more.
At the Hand of Man
by Raymond BonnerDefying conventional wisdom even as it makes an impassioned plea for moral common sense, this book by an award-winning journalist sheds a new light on the history and politics of the African conservation movement. The book will anger and inspire anyone who cares about African wildlife and the people whose future is intertwined with the fate of these animals.
At the Heart of the Coral Triangle: Celebrating Biodiversity
by Alan J Powderham Sancia van der MeijThe Coral Triangle, straddling the confluence of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, harbours the greatest biodiversity of marine life on the planet. It is home to a wondrous variety, including 75% of the world's coral species and around 2500 species of fish. The biological and environmental diversity is driven by the volcanically active and complex geology of the so called 'Ring of Fire'. Habitats range from underwater slopes of volcanic black sand to extensive coral reefs in atolls and vast calderas. While clearly vulnerable to increasing global threats such as climate change, pollution and overfishing, the Coral Triangle currently features some the richest coral reefs in the world. With stunning photography supported by an engaging and accessible text, this book highlights and celebrates this biodiversity along with the underlying message that it needs our care and protection before it is too late.
At the Size Limit - Effects of Miniaturization in Insects
by Alexey A. PolilovThis book addresses microinsects, their structure and their differences from larger relatives. Moreover, it discusses structural changes that accompany extreme diminution in living organisms, evolutionary inventions that help insects to live in the microworld, and factors that limit the size of animals. It also takes a careful look at the potential benefits of the study of microinsects for solving biotechnological and fundamental scientific problems. Miniaturization is not only a trend in technology: it is also one of the trends in the evolution of life. Many of the problems modern engineers are still struggling with were solved by nature millions of years ago. The world of microscopic organisms, invisible to the naked eye, is all around us. Microinsects -- the extremely diverse range of miniature insects less than a millimeter long -- are one of the most intriguing components of this microworld. Having evolved to the size of unicellular organisms, the smallest insects managed not only to preserve their structural complexity, but also to evolve some novel features not found in larger insects.
At the Top of the Grand Staircase: The Late Cretaceous of Southern Utah (Life of the Past)
by Alan L. Titus and Mark A. LoewenThe Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is the location of one of the best-known terrestrial records for the late Cretaceous. Prior fieldwork confirmed the richness of the area, but a major effort begun in the new century has documented over 2,000 new vertebrate fossil sites, provided new radiometric dates, and identified five new genera of ceratopsids, two new species of hadrosaur, a probable new genus of hypsilophodontid, new pachycephalosaurs and ankylosaurs, several kinds of theropods (including a new genus of oviraptor and a new tyrannosaur), plus the most complete specimen of a Late Cretaceous therizinosaur ever collected from North America, and much more. The research documented in this book is rewriting our understanding of Late Cretaceous paleobiogeography and dinosaur phyletics. At the Top of the Grand Staircase: The Late Cretaceous of Southern Utah is a major stepping stone toward a total synthesis of the ecology and evolution of the Late Cretaceous ecosystems of western North America.
At the Zoo: Independent Reading Red 2 (Reading Champion #90)
by Jenny JinksIt's feeding time at the Zoo and all the animals are hungry! But where has Mum's picnic gone? Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.Independent Reading Red 2 stories are perfect for children aged 4-5 who are reading at book band 2 (Red) in classroom reading lessons.In this story, Mum and Fin take a picnic to the zoo, but by the time they look for their food, it's all gone!
At Top Speed (Quartz Creek Ranch)
by Kiersi Burkhart Amber Keyser<p>For Ella, winning has always been the goal, and at Quartz Creek Ranch, she's pretty sure she'll ace horseback riding too. There's just one hitch in her plan: Figure Eight, the beautiful quarter horse she's paired with, won't listen to a word she says. <p>Struggling with Figure Eight could be the motivation Ella needs to control her ego and temper--especially when she's turned on to barrel racing. Figure Eight would be incredible at it, she knows. But quiet, sensitive Jordan is the only one on the ranch with time to teach Ella those high-speed turns. Suddenly Ella faces a new challenge on her road to success: figuring out how to be a good friend.</p>
At Top Speed (Quartz Creek Ranch)
by Amber J. Keyser Kiersi BurkhartFor Ella, winning has always been the goal, and at Quartz Creek Ranch, she's pretty sure she'll ace horseback riding too. There's just one hitch in her plan: Figure Eight, the beautiful quarter horse she's paired with, won't listen to a word she says. Struggling with Figure Eight could be the motivation Ella needs to control her ego and temper—especially when she's turned on to barrel racing. Figure Eight would be incredible at it, she knows. But quiet, sensitive Jordan is the only one on the ranch with time to teach Ella those high-speed turns. Suddenly Ella faces a new challenge on her road to success: figuring out how to be a good friend.
El ataque del Hombre Mosca de 15 metros (Hombre Mosca)
by Tedd ArnoldBuzz comes home from school to find that Fly Guy is 50 feet tall! WOW-ZAA!Luego de comerse un bocadillo de un cesto de basura radioactive, ¡Hombre Mosca crece hasta una altura de 15 metros! ¿Podran Buzz y el cientifico encontrar la manera de encogerlo antes que lo ataquen la policia y los militares?After grabbing a snack from a radioactive trash can, Fly Guy grows to 50 feet tall! Can Buzz and the scientist figure out how to shrink him before the police and military attack?
Atardecer: Los gatos guerreros - La nueva profecía VI
by Erin HunterPoco después de llegar a su nuevo hogar en el lago, Hojarasca Acuática recibe una ominosa profecía del Clan Estelar: «Antes de que haya paz, la sangre derramará sangre y el lago se tornará rojo.» Atardecer es la sexta y última entrega de «Los Gatos Guerreros | La Nueva Profecía». Mientras el clan todavía está recuperándose del ataque devastador de los tejones, Hojarasca Acuática teme que sus pesadillas se hagan realidad: algo terrible va a suceder. Al mismo tiempo, las sombras del pasado continúan al acecho. En lo más profundo del bosque, una figura acosa a Zarzoso en busca de venganza, lo que obligará al joven a luchar por mantenerse fiel a su grupo. Así pues, ante el siniestro camino que empieza a trazarse, ha llegado el momento de que ciertos guerreros tomen las decisiones que marcarán su destino... y el de todos los clanes. «La Nueva Profecía» es la segunda saga de «Los Gatos Guerreros», una serie que se ha traducido ya a 36 idiomas, lleva vendidos más de 30 millones de ejemplares en todo el mundo y ha permanecido durante más de dos años en la lista de grandes éxitos de The New York Times.
Atiska Ataska, Charlie's In Alaska: A Penquinagain Tale
by Anne Canterbury Glenda FieldWelcome to the land of the midnight sun. We'll take you on an exciting Alaska adventure with two colorful characters, Cheechako Charlie and Sourdough Sam. Charlie's called a cheechako because he is a newcomer to Alaska. He will soon discover that he has a lot to learn about this far away place. His cousin, Sam, an old experienced Alaskan, will greet Charlie with enthusiasm and encourage him to pursue his dreams while he is in Alaska. For Sam knows that it is best for Charlie to learn for himself the secrets that can only be uncovered through his own discoveries. We hope that as Charlie and Sam explore the Last Frontier, your own curiosity will grow and you will want to learn more about the forty-ninth state. So, grab your lucky hat and we'll meet you by the pond. Watch out for moose!
The Atlantic Forest: History, Biodiversity, Threats and Opportunities of the Mega-diverse Forest
by Marcia C. M. Marques Carlos E. V. GrelleThe Atlantic Forest is one of the 36 hotspots for biodiversity conservation worldwide. It is a unique, large biome (more than 3000 km in latitude; 2500 in longitude), marked by high biodiversity, high degree of endemic species and, at the same time, extremely threatened. Approximately 70% of the Brazilian population lives in the area of this biome, which makes the conflict between biodiversity conservation and the sustainability of the human population a relevant issue. This book aims to cover: 1) the historical characterization and geographic variation of the biome; 2) the distribution of the diversity of some relevant taxa; 3) the main threats to biodiversity, and 4) possible opportunities to ensure the biodiversity conservation, and the economic and social sustainability. Also, it is hoped that this book can be useful for those involved in the development of public policies aimed at the conservation of this important global biome.
Atlantic Seashore: A Field Guide to Sponges, Jellyfish, Sea Urchins, and More (Peterson Field Guides #Vol. 24)
by Kenneth L. GosnerExplore the shore with this beautifully illustrated nature guide! Using the renowned Peterson Identification System, this easy-to-use guide, sponsored by the National Audubon Society, the National Wildlife Federation, and the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, is the perfect companion for exploring the seashore. More than one thousand illustrations, arranged according to visual similarities, show plant and animal species of the Atlantic Coast from the Bay of Fundy to Cape Hatteras. This guide includes information on how to locate each species by geographic range, tidal range, tidal level, season, topography, and climate.
Atlas de dinosaurios (DK Where on Earth? Atlases)
by DKViaja a través del tiempo para descubrir dónde vivían los dinosaurios y cómo era nuestro planeta en el pasado. Esta enciclopedia para niños de más de 9 años te invita a explorar el mundo de los dinosaurios, de los reptiles marinos y de otras muchas criaturas que habitaron la Tierra hace millones de años. A través de impresionantes imágenes generadas por computadora, da vida a cada una de estas especies y ofrece descripciones detalladas de su aspecto físico y de los lugares que habitaron. Además, incluye muchos datos y diagramas basados en los últimos descubrimientos científicos que lo convierten en el regalo perfecto para los más curiosos. Pasa las páginas de este increíble atlas de dinosaurios y encuentra:-Descripciones y explicaciones sobre más de 40 criaturas de la prehistoria, acompañadas de impactantes imágenes en 3D y contextualizadas en el período en que existieron: Triásico, Jurásico, Cretácico...-Mapas que muestran la Tierra primitiva y dónde se ubicaría cada continente en la actualidad.-Cada capítulo se centra en un continente y los dinosaurios que lo habitaron.-Recreaciones digitales de escenarios de la vida cotidiana de los diferentes dinosaurios y animales prehistóricos.¡Enfréntate a un tiranosaurio en Norteamérica, escóndete de las garras de los velociraptors en el desierto de Gobi o atraviesa la tundra de Siberia para ver a un mamut! Observa el mundo prehistórico desde una perspectiva nueva y distinta con Atlas de dinosaurios y otras criaturas prehistóricas, un libro ilustrado imprescindible en la colección de los pequeños expertos en paleontología. Journey back in time and discover where dinosaurs roamed in this special children’s atlas, exploring each continent.Stare down a T-Rex in North America. Watch out for Velociraptors’ slashing claws in the Gobi Desert. Trek across the Siberian tundra and discover a woolly mammoth. This innovative book uses impressive computer-generated imagery to make every dinosaur come to life. This fascinating dinosaur book for kids has maps of early Earth and more than 40 profiles of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals. Children aged 9+ can explore the world of dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures through brand-new maps and incredible artworks based on the latest scientific research, revealing fossils and stories on every map!This dinosaur atlas for children offers: -A breakdown of each continent by chapter, showing where dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals appeared at a given time.-A connection of each dinosaur to a period – Triassic, Jurassic, or Cretaceous.-Specially commissioned maps and 3D locator globes link the prehistoric world to the present day.-Vivid double-page features show dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals in dynamic scenes.Dinosaur Atlas reveals the prehistoric world in a fresh, new atlas approach and is an essential addition to the library of every young dinosaur expert.
Atlas for the Diagnosis of Tumors in the Dog and Cat
by Anita R. Kiehl Maron Brown Calderwood MaysAtlas for the Diagnosis of Tumors in the Dog and Cat is a diagnostic tool for determining if samples are abnormal and defining the cause of the abnormality, with 386 clinical images depicting normal and abnormal results, the book begins by describing specific types of neoplasia. Offers a brief overview of the methods used to produce a diagnosis and prognosis from a biopsy tissue sample Pairs photographs of biopsy samples with photomicrographs of cells obtained via fine needle aspirate Includes a useful chapter covering sample handling, staining, and shipping