Download or read book The Last Flight of the Scarlet Macaw written by Bruce Barcott and published by Random House. This book was released on 2009-01-13 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The first time we came here I didn’t know what to expect,” she told me as we paddled upstream. “What we found just blew me away. Jaguars, pumas, river otters, howler monkeys. The place was like a Noah’s Ark for all the endangered species driven out of the rest of Central America. There was so much life! That expedition was when I first saw the macaws.” As a young woman, Sharon Matola lived many lives. She was a mushroom expert, an Air Force survival specialist, and an Iowa housewife. She hopped freight trains for fun and starred as a tiger tamer in a traveling Mexican circus. Finally she found her one true calling: caring for orphaned animals at her own zoo in the Central American country of Belize. Beloved as “the Zoo Lady” in her adopted land, Matola became one of Central America’s greatest wildlife defenders. And when powerful outside forces conspired with the local government to build a dam that would flood the nesting ground of the last scarlet macaws in Belize, Sharon Matola was drawn into the fight of her life. In The Last Flight of the Scarlet Macaw, award-winning author Bruce Barcott chronicles Sharon Matola’s inspiring crusade to stop a multinational corporation in its tracks. Ferocious in her passion, she and her confederates–a ragtag army of courageous locals and eccentric expatriates–endure slander and reprisals and take the fight to the courtroom and the boardroom, from local village streets to protests around the world. As the dramatic story unfolds, Barcott addresses the realities of economic survival in Third World countries, explores the tension between environmental conservation and human development, and puts a human face on the battle over globalization. In this marvelous and spirited book, Barcott shows us how one unwavering woman risked her life to save the most beautiful bird in the world. "Barcott’s compelling narrative is suspenseful right up to the last moment." –Publisher's Weekly "An engrossing but sad account of a brave and quirky champion of nature."–Kirkus “…A riveting account of one woman’s fight to save one of the last bastions of an endangered Species. . . Barcott writes of international politics, ecology and endangered species, and human relations with equal facility. This real page-turner of narrative nonfiction is hard to put down.” –Booklist

Download or read book Facts about the Scarlet Macaw written by Lisa Strattin and published by . This book was released on 2016-05-16 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Scarlet Macaw is a beautiful bird - and the colors are amazing!In this book you will learn some facts about the Scarlet Macaw and see some full color photographs too!This bird is an awesome pet as long as you have enough space to keep one comfortable!The paperback version has coloring pages for your child!

Download or read book Scarlet Macaws written by Devin Haines and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-22 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Die Scarlet Macaws Information and Facts on Scarlet Macaws the Complete Owner s Guide Including Breeding Lifespan Personality Cages Temperament written by Rose Sullivan and published by Ekl Publications. This book was released on 2013-12 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All the facts and information you want to know about Scarlet Macaws and more. A superb resource to answer all your questions, this book is a must have for anybody passionate about Scarlet Macaws which are also known as Red-and-yellow, Red-breasted or Red-yellow-and-blue Macaws. In a straightforward, no nonsense fashion, Rose Sullivan covers all aspects of caring for these wonderful parrots - including training, handling, health, housing, breeding, lifespan, personality, temperament, diet, suitability as pets, the equipment you need and responsibilities as an owner. The book is written in an easy to read and understandable style and is full of sound advice and answers to your questions - including some you didn't know you had!

Download or read book Macaws as Pets Macaw Parrot Facts Information Where to Buy Health Diet Lifespan Types Breeding Fun Facts and More a Complet written by Lolly Brown and published by Nrb Publishing. This book was released on 2016-11-14 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Macaws has a history that dates back to as early as 17th Century, they have been kept as pets for a very long time and was even associated with a person's morality as well as religious significance during ancient times. Macaws are known as the "dream birds," not only because of their brilliant crafted colors but also because of their larger-than-life personalities. They're great longtime companions, and for that you need some guidance on how to take care of them, raise them and possibly learn how to be like them as well as teach them to be like you! Fortunately, this ultimate guide will teach you on how to be the best Macaw owner you can be! Inside this book, you will find tons of helpful information about Macaws; their different species, how they live, how to deal with them and realize the great benefits of owning one! Macaw Parrot Facts & Information, where to buy, health, diet, lifespan, types, breeding, fun facts and more!

Download or read book Wind Riders Search for the Scarlet Macaws written by Jen Marlin and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hop aboard Wind Rider, a magical sailboat, with Max and Sofia, two kids trying to save the environment one problem at a time. Their second mission? Protecting majestic scarlet macaw chicks in the most biodiverse place on Earth, the Amazon rain forest. Max and Sofia are ordinary kids whose lives are changed when they discover an abandoned sailboat. They’re given the chance to make a real impact when the boat magically transports them to a different corner of the world to help other kids save their environment. Wind Riders: Search for the Scarlet Macaws is the second book in an illustrated chapter book series about Max and Sofia’s adventures tackling real world problems. Each story visits a new location and introduces a human-made problem endangering animals and the environment. With nature’s highest stakes and environmental activism baked into each book, as well as fun scientific facts included at the end, Wind Riders promises to be the chapter book series for newly independent readers who love nature documentaries and are hungry to learn about the world around them. There is beautiful two-color art throughout and an emphasis on collaborative problem-solving, compassion for the Earth and all its inhabitants, and friendship. Wind Riders is the perfect STEM chapter book series for fans of Magic Tree House, The Magic School Bus, and Zoey and Sassafras.

Download or read book The Magnificent Book of Birds written by Weldon Owen and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-06-08 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This ... book will take you deep into the forest, far out to sea, and high into the air to discover the amazing birds that live there. From the majestic condor to the tiny bee hummingbird, this book captures a variety of birds .... See the dazzling quetzel, the lightning-fast peregrine falcon, the gigantic ostrich, and the incredible emperor penguin"--Back cover.

Download or read book Becoming Wild written by Carl Safina and published by Henry Holt and Company. This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2020 "In this superbly articulate cri de coeur, Safina gives us a new way of looking at the natural world that is radically different."—The Washington Post New York Times bestselling author Carl Safina brings readers close to three non-human cultures—what they do, why they do it, and how life is for them. A New York Times Notable Books of 2020 Some believe that culture is strictly a human phenomenon. But this book reveals cultures of other-than-human beings in some of Earth’s remaining wild places. It shows how if you’re a sperm whale, a scarlet macaw, or a chimpanzee, you too come to understand yourself as an individual within a particular community that does things in specific ways, that has traditions. Alongside genes, culture is a second form of inheritance, passed through generations as pools of learned knowledge. As situations change, social learning—culture—allows behaviors to adjust much faster than genes can adapt. Becoming Wild brings readers into intimate proximity with various nonhuman individuals in their free-living communities. It presents a revelatory account of how animals function beyond our usual view. Safina shows that for non-humans and humans alike, culture comprises the answers to the question, “How do we live here?” It unites individuals within a group identity. But cultural groups often seek to avoid, or even be hostile toward, other factions. By showing that this is true across species, Safina illuminates why human cultural tensions remain maddeningly intractable despite the arbitrariness of many of our differences. Becoming Wild takes readers behind the curtain of life on Earth, to witness from a new vantage point the most world-saving of perceptions: how we are all connected.

Download or read book Animals Go Vroom written by Abi Cushman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-08-24 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a nod to Richard Scarry, this inventive picture book surprises readers with every turn of the page! Hiss! Screech! Roar! It's a noisy day in Bumperville! But are the sounds what you think they are? That Honk! must surely be a goose. But turn the page and it's the taxi that a goose is driving! Using cleverly placed die-cuts, this inventive book hints at what is making the sound, but with each turn of the page, it's an eye-opening surprise and part of an unfolding story that is part guessing game and part giggle-inducing caper. Abi Cushman is the master of surprise and silliness in this absolutely delightful picture book.

Download or read book A Lifetime in Gal pagos written by Tui De Roy and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2020-07-21 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully illustrated and deeply personal chronicle of De Roy's lifelong connection with these spectacular islands Tui De Roy was a year old in 1955 when her family left Europe, boarding a banana boat bound for the Pacific to lead a different sort of life in Galápagos, one of self-sufficiency and living close to nature. She grew up on the islands and returned to them often over the next five decades. Discovering photography at a young age, she has dedicated her life to recording the islands' natural history in infinite detail. A Lifetime in Galápagos is De Roy's intimate portrait of one of the most spectacular places on Earth, presenting the wildlife and natural wonders of Galápagos as you have never seen them before. Featuring hundreds of breathtaking color photos, this stunning book guides you into labyrinthine mangroves to observe nesting herons, to misty cloud forests to glimpse flycatchers and orchids, high onto erupting volcanoes, and into the ocean to swim with hammerhead sharks. De Roy's lens provides up-close encounters with orca and sperm whales, colonies of iguanas, and the giant tortoises of Alcedo Volcano. She paints unforgettable portraits of her childhood in Galápagos—the islands at night under the stars of the Milky Way, sea lions at play and on the hunt, the diverse birdlife of Galápagos, and much more. Blending striking images with vivid prose, A Lifetime in Galápagos also discusses the threats that global warming and other environmental challenges pose to the archipelago's unique wildlife and fragile habitats.

Download or read book Facts about the Three Toed Sloth written by Lisa Strattin and published by . This book was released on 2016-08-08 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to learn about the Three Toed Sloth you will enjoy this book.Learn many interesting facts and see some beautiful photographs as the sloths are seen in their natural habitat.The gorgeous photographs will keep your child engaged from beginning to end.Included in the paperback version are some coloring pages for your child!

Download or read book Scarlet Macaw As Pet For Starters written by Leanne Hazel and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-29 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HOW TO COMPLETELY CARE FOR SCARLET MACAW AS A PET(ITS HOUSING, BEHAVIOUR AND FACTS ) There's nothing flashier than a scarlet macaw, making it a popular large bird among fanciers and novices alike. It's not unusual for someone to begin his or her pet bird journey with a scarlet, though this bird is often not a great choice for the novice. The scarlet is just so gorgeous and filled with personality, it's tough for someone with a few extra bucks in their pocket to refuse.The scarlet ranges in size from 32 to 39 inches in length, and is primarily red, as its name implies, with a band of yellow in the center of the wings, followed by a band of blue leading to the flight feathers. In some birds, there may be a band of green where the yellow meets the blue. Some people confuse the scarlet and the green-winged macaw, though there are prominent differences. The green-winged, in general, is a much larger bird and has a large band of green on the wing. The primary difference, however, is in the face - the scarlet has a naked face, and the green winged macaw has tiny red lines of feathers circling down from the eyes onto the face patch. Both birds have a similarly colored beak, a black lower mandible and a horn-colored upper mandible (with a little bit of black where the two parts of the beak meet).In this Guide, you'll be learning everything that you need to know about Scarlet Macaw in order to care for one as a pet.GRAB YOURS NOW by clicking BUY NOW

Download or read book Every Day Birds written by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2016-02-23 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young readers get an introduction to twenty different types of birds, with breathtaking paper-cuts by newcomer Dylan Metrano! "Chickadee wears a wee black cap.Jay is loud and bold.Nuthatch perches upside-down.Finch is clothed in gold."Young readers are fascinated with birds in their world. Every Day Birds helps children identify and learn about common birds. After reading Every Day Birds, families can look out their windows with curiosity--recognizing birds and nests and celebrating the beauty of these creatures!Every Day Birds focuses on twenty North American birds, with a poem and descriptions written by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater and beautiful paper-cuttings by first-time picture book illustrator Dylan Metrano. Interesting facts about each bird are featured in the back of the book.

Download or read book The Photo Ark written by Joel Sartore and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2017 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book of photography represents National Geographic's Photo Ark, a major cross-platform initiative and lifelong project by photographer Joel Sartore to make portraits of the world's animals -- especially those that are endangered. His message: to know these animals is to save them. Sartore intends to photograph every animal in captivity in the world. He is circling the globe, visiting zoos and wildlife rescue centers to create studio portraits of 12,000 species, with an emphasis on those facing extinction. He has photographed more than 6,000 already and now, thanks to a multi-year partnership with National Geographic, he may reach his goal. This book showcases his animal portraits: from tiny to mammoth, from the Florida grasshopper sparrow to the greater one-horned rhinoceros. Paired with the prose of veteran wildlife writer Douglas Chadwick, this book presents an argument for saving all the species of our planet.

Download or read book Scarlet Macaw written by Raymond Jason and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-19 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All the facts and information you want to know about Scarlet Macaws and more. A superb resource to answer all your questions, this book is a must have for anybody passionate about Scarlet Macaws which are also known as Red-and-yellow, Red-breasted or Red-yellow-and-blue Macaws. In a straightforward, no nonsense fashion, Rose Sullivan covers all aspects of caring for these wonderful parrots - including training, handling, health, housing, breeding, lifespan, personality, temperament, diet, suitability as pets, the equipment you need and responsibilities as an owner. The book is written in an easy to read and understandable style and is full of sound advice and answers to your questions - including some you didn't know you had!

Download or read book National Birds of the World written by Ron Toft and published by Bloomsbury Natural History. This book was released on 2014-12-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Birds are one of the most popular and visible forms of all wildlife and are inextricably linked with the development of human cultures all around the world. Over the years some of the most eye-catching species of bird have been officially or unofficially adopted by countries as symbols of their national identity; there are now almost 100 national birds spanning every imaginable group from condors to parrots, trogons to frigatebirds. Both a comprehensive listing and guide book, National BIrds provides a range of information from species data to how these birds have been used and abused through the ages. It recounts tales of how they came to be adopted and presents a wide range of official and cultural contexts where they appear from feathers in tribal costumes to stamps and currency.

Download or read book The Large Macaws written by Joanne Abramson and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This monumental reference book includes 25 chapters written by 37 international experts. The 552 page, 9 x 12 format hardbound book contains 350 color photographs, over 70 illustrations & a matching ribbon bookmark. In use by aviculturists, pet bird owners, veterinarians, conservationists, ornithologists, teachers, & librarians in over 60 countries. REVIEWS: "Plates & other art work are of high quality; the index appears to be very complete & useful. Highly Recommended. General; undergraduate through faculty."--CHOICE. "The amount of information is quite breathtaking...The colour reproduction & photography is of an amazingly high standard rarely seen in other literary works...Because of the amount of knowledge this book provides & the quality of production...it is a bargain at $170.00 & can be thoroughly recommended."--JUST PARROTS MAGAZINE. "Seldom is a book written with so much comprehensive material that reaches such a diversified audience...Subjects are not skimmed over but given with accuracy & from every viewpoint that is known...it will be the most comprehensive book on large macaws ever written."--WATCHBIRD MAGAZINE. "A beautifully crafted hardcover book...A number of worthwhile macaw books have come on the market during the past few years, but this book rises above the rest."--BIRD TALK MAGAZINE. Raintree Publications, P.O. Box 1338, Fort Bragg, CA 95347. Order Toll Free: 1-800-422-5963. Tel. 1-707-964-4380, FAX: 1-707-964-1868. E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.upatsix.com/raintree.