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What's Up in the Amazon Rainforest (What's Up)
by Ginjer L. ClarkeWhere in the world will you find 427 different types of mammals, 1,294 birds, 2,200 fishes, 378 reptiles, 428 amphibians, and about 1 million insects? The Amazon Rainforest, of course! Get lost in the largest rainforest in the world to climb trees that are 500 years old, swim with a pink dolphin, avoid the deadly poison dart frogs, and sleep with a troop of twenty howler monkeys. In What's Up in the Amazon Rainforest, you'll learn all about the plants and animals, as well as the people that live there and the habitat itself.
What's Up, Maloo? (Maloo and Friends)
by Geneviève GodboutMaloo the kangaroo has lost his hop. Can his friends help him find it again? This sweet picture book explores the idea of sadness and the importance of friendship through ups and downs.No other kangeroo can hop like Maloo! But one day Maloo's friends find him stepping instead of hopping. What's wrong, Maloo? His pals look for ways to help Maloo regain the spring in his step. With patience, support and a little "hop" from his friends, Maloo gets his bounce back.Simple text and adorable art convey the power of friendship over a gloomy mood in Geneviève Godbout's charming debut as both author and illustrator.
What's Up, Pup?: How Our Furry Friends Communicate and What They Are Saying
by Kersten HamiltonThis rollicking rhyming picture book by Kersten Hamilton, What's Up, Pup?, features lively illustrations from Lili Chin, and explores all the ways that dogs express themselves, perfect for pup lovers of all ages.Dogs are communicating with us all the time—even without words, they can tell us that they want to play, get scritches, or say I love you! From sniffers and ears to muzzles and rears, from tail wags to tongue flicks and everything in between…what is your pup trying to say? Maybe, if you watch very closely . . . you'll see your pup talk!
What's Up with Mike?: Cubbie Blue And His Dog Dot Book 2 (Cubbie Blue and His Dog Dot #2)
by Randa HandlerDerek, Chris, and Brian, three seven-year-old boys, befriend Derek's new neighbor, Mike, who is blind. Their special friend, Cubbie Blue, a three-inch-tall being with supernatural powers, and his minuscule dog, Dot, help the boys learn about Mike's limitations and needs. This important knowledge allows them to properly welcome Mike to the neighborhood. In turn, the boys help Cubbie escape from the evil soldiers trying to capture him, and he is saved by their bravery.
What’s up ZipZap?: Kind-in-a-Bind Series
by Kai LillyWhat’s Up ZipZap? is a heartwarming story of empathy and kindness towards all living beings. Chooti and Nanga learn that bugs that come into their home are just lost and need help finding their way back home. How will you help bugs find their way home? Read on to find out what Chooti and Nanga do to come up with a plan to safely catch and release the dragonfly that flew into their room. This experience teaches them the importance of treating all living beings with respect and care. Join Chooti and Nanga on their adventure as they catch bugs in their Bug Jar and learn to appreciate the value of all creatures, big and small. Find your own bug jar cover inside together with follow up activities for you to enjoy!
What's Wrong With Being a Skunk?
by Miriam SchleinFrom the book jacket: Did you know that despite his bad reputation, the skunk is really a playful, good-natured fellow? Did you know that skunks are so helpful to farmers that in one state they are protected by law? Did you know that one variety-the Spotted skunk-can climb trees? In this lively, informative book, young readers will discover some surprising things about an often misunderstood animal. They'll also learn when and how the skunk uses his famous protective weapon, who his enemies are, what he eats, where he sleeps, how he builds his home, what his mating habits are, and how baby skunks grow to adulthood. The author explains why skunks have stripes, and presents vivid descriptions of different types of skunks -the Striped skunk, the Spotted skunk, the Hog-Nosed skunk, and even an animal that looks and actslike a skunk but is not even a member of the same family. The delightful illustrations enliven the text and help to satisfy any young child's curiosity about one of our most common-and most unusual-animals. miriam schlein is the author of many children's books, including The Rabbit's World (published by Four Winds Press), Moon Months and Sun Days, The Big Cheese, and Go With the Sun. She lives in Westport, Connecticut. ray cruz has illustrated Horrible Hepzibah and Where Do I Belong? A native of New York City, Mr. Cruz received his art training at the Pratt Institute and Cooper Union in New York.
What's Wrong with My Hair?
by Satoshi KitamuraLionel is going to a party today, so he must do something about his bad hair. He finds a barber who has lots of crazy suggestions for hairstyles, from dandelion hair to octopus hair! Will Lionel find a style that suits him, and what will be the surprise ending?A head-sized hole in each page allows children to try out Lionel's hairstyles for themselves, and the back cover has instructions for how to create your own hairstyle.
What's Wrong with My Pony? (Pony Pals #33)
by Jeanne BetancourtPam thought she was great with ponies, but when Lightning starts acting strange, she isn't so sure anymore.
What's Wrong With My Snake
by John Rossi Roxanne RossiWhat's Wong with My Snake? is one reptile care book from the highly acclaimed Advanced Vivarium Systems series. The AVS series, founded and guided by herpetocultural pioneer Philippe de Vosjoli, is the #1 series on reptile care. From choosing a pet to selecting a veterinarian to feeding, housing, breeding, and more, these books deliver the most helpful and up-to-date information available on popular reptiles and amphibians kept as pets.
What's Wrong with Yemi Owl
by Abbie SkyeAs every child knows, all stories should have a happy landing, and Yemi’s story is no exception. But even Wise Old Owls can get it wrong, sometimes… You can’t help but follow Yemi on her journey into the woods and share in her many adventures with the woodland creatures. The busy bees, swift robins and scurrying squirrels all take part in Yemi’s story of today. As in life, there is a greater force that helps bring this story to its landing. So do look inside to see, hear, and feel Yemi’s story.
What's Your Favorite Bug? (Eric Carle and Friends' What's Your Favorite #3)
by Eric CarleIn this companion to What's Your Favorite Animal? and What’s Your Favorite Color?, Eric Carle and fourteen other beloved children's book artists illustrate their favorite bugs and explain why they love them.Everybody has a favorite bug. Some like shiny, colorful beetles or busy ants or soft pale moths best. Others prefer spindly walking sticks or fuzzy caterpillars that turn into bright butterflies. With beautiful illustrations and charming personal stories, 15 children's book artists share their favorite bugs and why they love them. What's Your Favorite Bug? features words and pictures by: Eric CarleJoey ChouEric FanDenise FlemingEkua HolmesTim HopgoodMolly IdleBeth KrommesScott MagoonKenard PakMaggie RudyBritta TeckentrupBrendan WenzelTeagan WhiteEugene Yelchin- GODWIN BOOKS -
What's Your Favorite Favorite (Ballet Cat)
by Bob SheaBallet Cat and her cousin, Goat, try to outdo one another while putting on a show for their grandmother.
What's Your Sound, Hound the Hound?
by Mo WillemsJoin spunky Cat the Cat as she introduces the very youngest readers to her world, where a surprise is waiting in every book.
Wheel on the Chimney
by Margaret Wise BrownA story about storks and their home on the wheel of a chimney.
The Wheel on the School
by Meindert DejongWhy do the storks no longer come to the little Dutch fishing village of Shora to nest? It was Lina, one of the six schoolchildren who first asked the question, and she set the others to wondering. And sometimes when you begin to wonder, you begin to make things happen. So the children set out to bring the storks back to Shora. The force of their vision put the whole village to work until at last the dream began to come true.<P><P> Winner, 1955 Newbery Medal
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.
Whelks to Whales: Coastal Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest
by Rick M. HarboNewly revised and updated in 2010 with additional photographs and up-to-date names, this full-colour field guide to the marine life of coastal British Columbia, Alaska, Washington, Oregon and northern California is perfect for divers, boaters and beachcombers. It is a ready reference to more than 400 of the most common species, the fascinating local sponges, jellyfish, crabs, shrimp, barnacles, clams, snails, seals, fish, whales, sea algae and hundreds of other living things that can be observed and identified without being disturbed. The book is arranged for quick identification with colour-coded sections, full-colour photographs and comprehensive but concise information on size, range, habitat and facts of interest about each species. A glossary, checklist, reading list and full index are included.
When a Pet Dies
by Fred Rogers Jim JudkisExplores the feelings of frustration, sadness, and loneliness that a youngster may feel when a pet dies.
When a Wolf Is Hungry
by Christine Naumann-VilleminALA Youth Media Awards: 2018 Batchelder Honor Award WinnerA darkly humorous tale with a twist ending Edmond Bigsnout, lone wolf that he is, loves his solitary cabin in the woods. But lately he's been craving urban rabbit for dinner, so he travels into the city to catch one. Unfortunately, the rabbit has a lot of neighbors—who mistake Edmond for a kind and helpful resident! Perhaps Edmond can become a good neighbor, despite his bad intentions. Readers of all ages will devour this story about a wolf who decides that if you can't eat them, join them.Kirkus Best Picture Books of 2017 Cooperative Children's Book Center&’s "CCBC Choices 2018&”
When Agnes Caws
by Candace FlemingWhen eight-year old Agnes Peregrine, an accomplished birdcaller, travels with her mother to the Himalayas in search of the elusive pink-headed duck, she encounters a dastardly foe.
When an Elephant Falls in Love
by Davide Cali Alice LottiFrom the bestselling author of I Didn't Do My Homework Because... comes an irresistible meditation on the quest for connection. When an elephant falls in love, he does many foolish things. He hides when the elephant-object of his affection is around. He writes dozens of letters that he will never send. And he tries to be healthy, but ends up finishing the cheesecake. This soulful book is at once relatable and revealing, a reminder that love is worth striving for, and that the very best things in life will come to those who wait. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which looks almost identical to the print edition.
When an Elephant Falls in Love
by Davide Cali Alice LottiFrom the bestselling author of I Didn't Do My Homework Because... comes an irresistible meditation on the quest for connection. When an elephant falls in love, he does many foolish things. He hides when the elephant-object of his affection is around. He writes dozens of letters that he will never send. And he tries to be healthy, but ends up finishing the cheesecake. This soulful book is at once relatable and revealing, a reminder that love is worth striving for, and that the very best things in life will come to those who wait.
When Animals Die: Examining Justifications and Envisioning Justice (Animals in Context)
by Katja M. Guenther Julian Paul KeenanA groundbreaking collection that explores human–animal relations and deaths with depth and hopeWhen Animals Die is an innovative collection of essays that delves into the intricate and uneasy dynamics between humans and other-than-human animals, particularly concerning animal deaths, which are predominantly caused by humans. This groundbreaking book brings together prominent scholars from various disciplines to address the challenging field of animal death studies, incorporating perspectives from social sciences, humanities, biological sciences, and perspectives from beyond academia.The collection explores profound questions about the experience of animal death for both animals and humans. It examines how humans rationalize animal deaths and utilize deceased animals, and sheds light on the interconnectedness of animal death with issues like race, colonialism, gender, capitalism, and other systems of inequality that humans have established and perpetuated.By confronting these pertinent issues, When Animals Die seeks to deepen our awareness of the relationship between animal death and humanity’s involvement in it. While grappling with the reality of humans’ impact on the earth, the collection offers hope for an alternative future that does not entail the mutual destruction of human and other-than-human animals.
When Animals Dream: The Hidden World of Animal Consciousness
by David M. Peña-GuzmánA spellbinding look at the philosophical and moral implications of animal dreamingAre humans the only dreamers on Earth? What goes on in the minds of animals when they sleep? When Animals Dream brings together behavioral and neuroscientific research on animal sleep with philosophical theories of dreaming. It shows that dreams provide an invaluable window into the cognitive and emotional lives of nonhuman animals, giving us access to a seemingly inaccessible realm of animal experience.David Peña-Guzmán uncovers evidence of animal dreaming throughout the scientific literature, suggesting that many animals run “reality simulations” while asleep, with a dream-ego moving through a dynamic and coherent dreamscape. He builds a convincing case for animals as conscious beings and examines the thorny scientific, philosophical, and ethical questions it raises. Once we accept that animals dream, we incur a host of moral obligations and have no choice but to rethink our views about who animals are and the interior lives they lead.A mesmerizing journey into the otherworldly domain of nonhuman consciousness, When Animals Dream carries profound implications for contemporary debates about animal cognition, animal ethics, and animal rights, challenging us to regard animals as beings who matter, and for whom things matter.
When Animals Rescue: Amazing True Stories about Heroic and Helpful Creatures
by Belinda RecioA Collection of True Tales of Animal Empathy and Altruism that will Inspire Us to Reflect on Our Own Human Nature What do stories about humpback whales protecting a biologist from a shark, a pride of lions rescuing a girl from kidnappers, gorillas working together to dismantle poacher snares, a parrot warding off an attacker in a park, a chimpanzee consoling a human, and an elephant trying to rescue a baby rhino tell us about animal nature? And what might they suggest about our very own human nature? Until just a few decades ago, there were only a few animals reported to behave empathetically and altruistically. More recently, the list of species who have been observed behaving in compassionate, helpful, and caring ways has grown exponentially, ranging from rats to elephants. Rescued by a Whale presents dozens of astonishing and heart-warming stories about animals, such as chickens, horses, dolphins, and wolves, who engage in acts of helpful kindness. During a time in history when studies show that human empathy is decreasing, our knowledge about animal empathy is increasing. These true tales of heroism, kindness, and compassion suggest that we have far more in common with other animals than we once believed and provocatively suggest that what&’s best about our human natures just might be our animal natures.