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by Diane Lee WilsonCan the railroad that is uniting America bridge the gap between two boys from different backgrounds?Shortly after the Civil War, Malachy laces on his father's boots and travels to the American West to work on the transcontinental railroad that will unite the country. In addition to the challenge of the physically grueling work, Malachy also has to adjust to working with Chinese men and boys, whom he views with suspicion and contempt. Despite everything, Malachy gets by with his love for his fierce new dog, Brina, and Blind Thomas, the most hardworking and loyal railroad horse around.But after a Chinese boy is blamed for stealing a bag of coins, Malachy begins to reconsider his prejudices--because Malachy is the real thief, and his conscience is uneasy. He begins to notice the many ways in which the Chinese workers are mistreated. And when real danger threatens, Malachy needs to find the courage to step up and do what's right.Diane Lee Wilson's atmospheric writing vividly depicts the western landscape of America in the 1860s, bringing readers alongside Malachy--and his beloved horse and dog--as he navigates a bumpy moral terrain, and discovers a friendship he never knew was possible.
Tracks and Signs of the Animals and Birds of Britain and Europe
by Lars-Henrik OlsenAn indispensable color-illustrated field guide to the tracks and signs of Europe's animals and birdsThis beautifully illustrated field guide enables you to easily identify the tracks and signs left by a wide variety of mammal and bird species found in Britain and Europe, covering behaviors ranging from hunting, foraging, and feeding to courtship, breeding, and nesting. Introductory chapters offer detailed drawings of footprints and tracks of large and small mammals, which are followed by sections on mammal scat, bird droppings, and the feeding signs of animals on food sources such as nuts, cones, and rose hips. The book then describes specific mammal species, providing information on size, distribution, behavior, habitat, and similar species, as well as more specific detail on tracks and scat. Distribution maps are also included.This indispensable field guide covers 175 species of mammals and birds, and features a wealth of stunning color photos and artwork throughout.Helps you easily identify the tracks and signs of a variety of mammals and birdsCovers 175 speciesIllustrated throughout with photos, drawings, and artworkIncludes informative descriptions of mammal species along with distribution maps
Tracks of a Panda
by Nick DowsonMother Panda holds her newborn cub gently in her giant paw. But as their bamboo patch begins to die, she knows she must take him on a dangerous journey, in search of fresh bamboo and a new home. This is a tender story of love and survival.
Trading Jeff and His Dog
by Jim KjelgaardYoung Jeff takes to the open road as an itinerant peddler in Pennsylvania in a series of adventures with his dog...
The Traditional Ecological Knowledge of the Solega
by Aung SiThis book covers the ethnobiology and traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) of the Solega people of southern India. Solega TEK is shown to be a complex, inter-related network of detailed observations of natural phenomena, well-reasoned and often highly accurate theorizing, as well as a belief system, derived from cultural norms, regarding the relationships between humans and other species on the one hand, and between non-human species on the other. As language-based studies are strongly biased toward investigations of ethno-taxonomy and nomenclature, the importance of studying TEK in its proper context is discussed as making context and encyclopedic knowledge the objects of study are essential for a proper understanding of TEK.
Traditional Mexican Agriculture: A Basis for Sustainable Agroecological Systems (Advances in Agroecology)
by Alba González JácomeThis long-needed book highlights how traditional Mexican agriculture has changed according to environmental, climatic, geographical, social and cultural conditions. Grounded in archaeological-historical data from interrelated research of various scientific disciplines, the book also draws on studies made by anthropologists of varied small-scale agricultural groups. Traditional Mexican Agriculture is the result of a holistic study of Mexican agriculture. It offers the reader a perspective of traditional agriculture in Mexico from social, cultural and ecological Anthropology, Ethnology, regional and environmental History, and Agroecology, to help obtain sustainable agroecology where human societies obtain better ways of life and a healthy and nutritious food system. The book further aims to recover ideas, management, and components of local knowledge of small-scale farmers. Pitched at university students and academics, as well as researchers and developers of agricultural matters, this book will be ideal reading at agrarian universities and related institutions. It provides a basis for future studies in sustainable agricultural systems in this region.
Traffic in the Sky: The Story of Yossi Leshem (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Purple #Level P)
by Carmen MoraisTraffic in the Sky: The Story of Yossi Leshem by Carmen Morais
The Tragic Sense of Life: Ernst Haeckel and the Struggle over Evolutionary Thought
by Robert J. RichardsA biography of the controversial German evolutionist Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919)
The Tragic Tale of the Great Auk
by Jan Thornhill<p>For hundreds of thousands of years Great Auks thrived in the icy seas of the North Atlantic, bobbing on the waves, diving for fish and struggling up onto rocky shores to mate and hatch their fluffy chicks. But by 1844, not a single one of these magnificent birds was alive. <p>In this stunningly illustrated non-fiction picture book, award-winning author and illustrator Jan Thornhill tells the tragic story of these birds that “weighed as much as a sack of potatoes and stood as tall as a preteen’s waist.” Their demise came about in part because of their anatomy. They could swim swiftly underwater, but their small wings meant they couldn’t fly and their feet were so far back on their bodies, they couldn’t walk very well. Still the birds managed to escape their predators much of the time … until humans became seafarers.</p>
The Trail (Scholastic Press Novels)
by Meika HashimotoAn exciting and deeply moving story of survival, courage, and friendship on the Appalachian Trail.Toby has to finish the final thing on The List.It's a list of brave, daring, totally awesome things that he and his best friend, Lucas, planned to do together, and the only item left is to hike the Appalachian Trail. But now Lucas isn't there to do it with him.Toby's determined to hike the trail alone and fulfill their pact, which means dealing with little things -- the blisters, the heat, the hunger -- and the big things -- the bears, the loneliness, and the memories.When a storm comes, Toby finds himself tangled up in someone else's mess: Two boys desperately need his help. But does Toby have any help to give?The Trail is a remarkable story of physical survival and true friendship, about a boy who's determined to forge his own path -- and to survive.
The Trail Driving Rooster
by Fred GipsonThis story of the little red rooster Dick, who trails a herd of longhorns to Dodge City during the dusty days of the Old West, takes its place with stories of Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, Old Stormy, and John Henry as one of the classics that endears itself to young and old alike.
The Trail Home (Pine Hollow #2)
by Bonnie BryantAfter a near-fatal accident, the Pine Hollow girls are on the road to recoveryIt&’s been several weeks since the car accident that almost killed Callie Forester. Carole Hanson and Stevie Lake escaped with a few scratches, but Callie wasn&’t so lucky. Stevie and Carole feel responsible—especially since Stevie was the one at the wheel—and it doesn&’t help that Callie&’s brother, Scott, is blaming them too.With Lisa still in California, Carole&’s feelings for Ben becoming more complicated, Callie unable to ride, and Stevie wracked with guilt over the accident, the girls are beginning to wonder if it&’s too late to fix the summer—and their friendships.
The Trail Home (Pine Hollow #2)
by Bonnie BryantAfter a near-fatal accident, the Pine Hollow girls are on the road to recoveryIt&’s been several weeks since the car accident that almost killed Callie Forester. Carole Hanson and Stevie Lake escaped with a few scratches, but Callie wasn&’t so lucky. Stevie and Carole feel responsible—especially since Stevie was the one at the wheel—and it doesn&’t help that Callie&’s brother, Scott, is blaming them too.With Lisa still in California, Carole&’s feelings for Ben becoming more complicated, Callie unable to ride, and Stevie wracked with guilt over the accident, the girls are beginning to wonder if it&’s too late to fix the summer—and their friendships.
The Trail Home (Pine Hollow #2)
by Bonnie BryantCallie's on her way to recovery after the life-threatening accident. Stevie and Carole are focused on helping her. Stevie feels guilty; she was driving the car. Scott on the other hand seems to blame her. Meanwhile, Carole wants to know what Ben is hiding. Will it ruin their friendship? Will Lisa abandon her friends and continue having fun in California on her TV show?
The Trail Hound's Handbook
by Ellen EastwoodThe Trail Hound's Handbook aims to turn children on to nature and hiking by introducing them to the highly skilled, naturally enthusiastic trail guide that is the family dog. The book reinvents the hiking guidebook as a pet-focused, outdoor activity guide for children and their families. With a lighthearted voice and a slew of fun facts, the format provides immediate pay-off to the curious hiking novice and dog-loving kid, as well as valuable, common-sense skills to support a lifetime of outdoor adventure. The book's companion website, KidsHikeDogsHike.com invites young trail hounds to share their own dog-powered adventures with the world. Like the book, the website aims to keep the topic fun and dynamic, offering select news, and useful resource links, as well as fun, related videos and activities.
Trail Mates (Saddle Club #5)
by Bonnie BryantCarole, Stevie, and Lisa, the three members of The Saddle Club, are totally devoted to horses--and to each other. But for Carole, it seems as if there's not much she can count on except riding and the friendship of The Saddle Club. Ever since her mother died, Carole has urged her dad to go out on dates. But now she's afraid that he's getting serious with a woman whom she isn't ready to think of as a stepmother. Meanwhile, Carole's getting the last thing she needs: unwanted attention from a boy. Scott will do anything--even muck out the stables--to get near her. And Stevie and Lisa aren't much help. They're busy modeling for a riding catalog--and finding out that modeling's not all it's cracked up to be!
Trail of Danger (True Blue K-9 Unit)
by Valerie HansenWhat she forgot could kill herA heart-stopping True Blue K-9 Unit bookInjured by an attack she can’t remember, Abigail Jones knows someone’s after her, but she doesn’t know why or who. Now the man who rescued her, Officer Reed Branson, and his K-9 partner will shield her while she regains her memory. But unraveling the mystery surrounding Abigail leads to more questions than answers…and to a ruthless enemy who’s determined to take their lives.
Trail of Threats (Mountain Country K-9 Unit #6)
by Jessica R. PatchAn arsonist at large… A K-9 team in the line of fire. Single mom Sadie Owens&’s fear of being watched is confirmed when her home is set ablaze—while she and her son are trapped inside. Officer Rocco Manelli and his arson dog arrive in the nick of time to make a rescue. But as attacks persist, it&’s up to Rocco to keep Sadie and her three-year-old safe from a criminal with a lethal agenda. Can he keep a vengeful arsonist from scorching a deadly path through Elk Valley—before Sadie and her son become the next victims? From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Mountain Country K-9 Unit Book 1: Baby Protection Mission by Laura ScottBook 2: Her Duty Bound Defender by Sharee StoverBook 3: Chasing Justice by Valerie HansenBook 4: Crime Scene Secrets by Maggie K. BlackBook 5: Montana Abduction Rescue by Jodie BaileyBook 6: Trail of Threats by Jessica R. PatchBook 7: Tracing a Killer by Sharon DunnBook 8: Search and Detect by Terri Reed
Trail Ride (Saddle Club #99)
by Bonnie BryantLisa's on the trail ride of her life!Lisa Atwood and Carole Hanson are going to the Bar None Ranch to see their friend Kate. Of course, the Bar None means horses, but this year there's also a cool archaeological dig going on nearby, and the girls are frequent visitors to the site. They're having a perfect trip-and what better way to enjoy it than with a bareback midnight trail ride to watch a meteor shower? On the trail ride, Carole falls seriously ill, and Lisa has to leave her to get help. But there are other people out in the desert that night, and they don't want Lisa to go anywhere. Now Lisa must ride for her life-and Carole's.
Trail Ride Terror (Horseland #3)
by Eric Lewald Julia Lewald Annie AuerbachEveryone at Horseland ranch is getting ready for a trail ride and campout. But when Will inspects Chloe and Zoey's saddlebags, he finds hair dryers and MP3 players instead of camping equipment. To make matters worse, the girls can't believe that they have chores to do on this trip! Chloe and Zoey shirk their duties and don't put out the campfire completely. When a forest fire breaks out because of their carelessness, the girls learn a valuable lesson about responsibility!
Trail Riding
by Micaela MyersRecently updated and extended, Trail Riding joins the experience and enthusiasm of equestrian Micaela Myers with the wisdom of Horse Illustrated to bring this definitive guide to beginning trail riders. The book covers the fundamentals of America's #1 equestrian pasttime-from picking out the right gear and training your horse for the trail to planning your jaunt and learning proper trail manners. Complete with step-by-step instructions, countless tips, full-color photos, and an easy-to-use glossary, this guide takes the guesswork out of trail riding.
Trailblazers: A Life with Chimps (Trailblazers #3)
by Anita GaneriMeet history's game changers! This biography series is for kids who loved Who Was? and are ready for the next level.In July 1960, Jane Goodall went into the wilderness in Tanzania to study chimpanzees. For years she camped out with the chimps, observing their behavior and making amazing discoveries! Jane had always been fascinated by animals and knew she wanted to make learning more about them her life's work. Find out how this girl who loved animals became one of history's greatest trailblazers!Trailblazers is a biography series that celebrates the lives of amazing pioneers, past and present, from all over the world.
Trailer-Training Your Horse: Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-279
by Laura Harrison McBrideHow do you train a horse to get in and out of a trailer safely and calmly? With the renowned trailer-training method taught by the late Dr. Edwin Goodwin, long-time equine professor at the University of Maryland, it's simple.In Trailer Training Your Horse, journalist and equine enthusiast Laura Harrison McBride brings to publication for the first time the lessons and advice of Dr. Goodwin. The step-by-step training technique works quickly on green horses, it works fairly quickly on older horses that have already been led; and it works a bit more slowly on horse that have have negative trailering experiences. Most important, it works, almost without fail, and it can help your horse overcome fear, stubbornness, bad training, and bad handling.To accompany the training, you'll learn how to choose the right trailer, as well as how to prepare your horse for the trip and what supplies you need to make the trip as comfortable and stress-free as possible.
Trailering
by Jean Abernethy Micaela MyersEach book in the Horse Illustrated® Simple SolutionsTM series zeroes in on a common problem faced by horse owners and is the perfect fast-reading source of answers for every horse lover. For example, how do you best match your tow vehicle and your horse transport requirements to the many options available in horse trailers? What is the best technique to use when your horse does not want to walk into the trailer? Problems like this and many are solved in this new series!Horse owners need a ton of knowledge and tools to keep hayseed-size problems from ballooning into haystack-size ones. Each book in the Horse Illustrated® Simple Solutions series zeroes in on a common problem faced by horse owners and is the perfect fast-reading source of answers for every horse lover.
Trailering Your Horse: A Visual Guide to Safe Training and Traveling (Horsekeeping Skills Library)
by Cherry Hill Richard KlimeshProperly trailering your horse is an essential skill every horse owner needs to master. With clear text and detailed photography, Cherry Hill shows you how to choose an appropriate truck and trailer combination; train your horse to confidently enter and exit the trailer; and drive safely while pulling a loaded trailer. With tips on emergency equipment and caring for your horse en route, this guide has everything you need to know to create a safe and stress-free traveling experience for you and your horse.