Download or read book Fantastic Cat written by Andre Norton and published by iBooks. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of eighteen fantasy stories about cats, featuring stories by Elizabeth Ann Scarborough, Andre Norton, and others.
Download or read book Fantastic Cats written by Desmond Morris and published by Little Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating look at felines through the ages, Desmond Morris explores the lives of some of the most famous cats in history, as well as the famous people who doted on them.
Download or read book Fantastic Felted Cats written by Housetsu Sato and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An irresistible felting book for cat lovers! From playful tabbies to fierce black cats, this book shows you how to create felted felines in every shape and posture: crouching, preening, stretching, napping and ready to pounce! Master Japanese felting artist and teacher (and a great cat lover himself) Housetsu Sato shows you how to become an expert in capturing a cat's essential form and character--especially at the kitten stage, when they are full of surprises. In this book Sato teaches you how to: Form the basic shapes and cat body parts Create a variety of familiar cat poses and postures Add realistic textures and markings to the fur Give unique expressions to your cat faces Along the way, he shows you how to infuse your felted friends with a playful sense of "cattitude," including how to incorporate fur from your real kitties into your felted models. Detailed instructions and photos for each cat piece, fur texture and marking make these projects friendly even if you are new to felting. Printable full-size templates help you form the correct shapes and proportions, and brief lessons in cat anatomy help you make your felted cats truly lifelike. Photos showing variations on the poses and markings make it easy to envision your own cat's likeness emerging from your hands.
Download or read book The Dark Fantastic written by Ebony Elizabeth Thomas and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2020-09-22 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reveals the diversity crisis in children's and young adult media as not only a lack of representation, but a lack of imagination Stories provide portals into other worlds, both real and imagined. The promise of escape draws people from all backgrounds to speculative fiction, but when people of color seek passageways into the fantastic, the doors are often barred. This problem lies not only with children’s publishing, but also with the television and film executives tasked with adapting these stories into a visual world. When characters of color do appear, they are often marginalized or subjected to violence, reinforcing for audiences that not all lives matter. The Dark Fantastic is an engaging and provocative exploration of race in popular youth and young adult speculative fiction. Grounded in her experiences as YA novelist, fanfiction writer, and scholar of education, Thomas considers four black girl protagonists from some of the most popular stories of the early 21st century: Bonnie Bennett from the CW’s The Vampire Diaries, Rue from Suzanne Collins’s The Hunger Games, Gwen from the BBC’s Merlin, and Angelina Johnson from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter. Analyzing their narratives and audience reactions to them reveals how these characters mirror the violence against black and brown people in our own world. In response, Thomas uncovers and builds upon a tradition of fantasy and radical imagination in Black feminism and Afrofuturism to reveal new possibilities. Through fanfiction and other modes of counter-storytelling, young people of color have reinvisioned fantastic worlds that reflect their own experiences, their own lives. As Thomas powerfully asserts, “we dark girls deserve more, because we are more.”
Download or read book Why Cats are Assholes written by Liz Miele and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most people love cats. They’re fluffy, playful, and can be a joy to have as a companion. However, they can also be huge assholes. So what can you do? How do you deal with a roommate who always seems to be plotting to kill you? While we all love sharing adorable photos of kittens, these frisky felines are known more for marching to the beat of their own drum than abiding by the rules. From running around your home at two in the morning, knocking everything off your shelves, or taking up most of your bed, these furry critters can be immensely selfish and disrespectful to those who give them endless love and affection. Why Cats Are Assholes is up for such a challenge. From studying their history all the way back to ancient Egypt, comedian Liz Miele—the daughter of veterinarians—digests the cat psyche to try and understand why they do the things they do, and how we, as their loyal servants, can handle domestic bliss with them around. With the help of her cat Pasta, Miele breaks down the common behaviors of cats in an attempt to try and better understand their plan of attack (if there is one), as well as what we can do to better prepare ourselves. Whether you have one, two, or twelve fur babies, Why Cats Are Assholes is the ultimate guide to better understanding your pet’s behavior while taking back your home from these domesticated terrorists.
Download or read book The Cat s Cradle written by Elizabeth Encarnacion and published by Applesauce Press. This book was released on 2023-04-18 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn The Cat's Cradle, one of history's most popular children's games, with this easy-to-follow activity book perfect for unplugged fun at home, on the road, family game night, or wherever you go. Though we don't know which culture began playing string games--or when--we do know that the Cat's Cradle probably began in primitive times. Cat's Cradle was first acknowledged in the 1700s and, since 1888, over 2,000 patterns have been recorded. The Cat's Cradle: And 8 Other Fantastic String Games features: One extra-long continuous cat's cradle string, perfect for up to four players Eight classic string games like Cat's Cradle and Hand Catch, as well as string figures such as Witch's Broom, Parachute, Jacobs Ladder, and more Easy-to-follow instructions and pictures for every trick, twist, and tie, you'll be a string wizard in no time This timeless childhood game provides: Hours of fun entertainment for children ages 6-10 and nostalgia for the young at heart A great boredom buster, fidget trick, or object for restless hands Perfect gift for birthdays or holidays, stocking stuffer at Christmas, or basket filler for Easter Elizabeth Encarnacion is an author and book editor who specializes in books for kids and teens. Her books include Cat's Cradle & Other Fabulous String Figures, The Girls' Guide to Campfire Activities, and 3-D Doodle Book & Kit. She is also the programming director for Spells Writing Lab, a non-profit writing and tutoring center for children based in North Philadelphia.
Download or read book LIFE Cats written by The Editors of LIFE and published by Time Home Entertainment. This book was released on 2019-02-15 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cats, the new special edition from LIFE, takes an in-depth look at the world's most popular pet, the only domesticated animal that remains almost as wild as its ancient ancestors, which might explain why they rarely do what we want them to do or as we expect them to do. Cats looks at the history of the house cat, secrets of cat behavior, and what you've always wondered: what exactly do cats do all day long when we're away at work or at school? Plus, the historic animosity between cats and dogs-how much is true, how much is manufactured? We also look at "miracle cats," adoption success stories, and this special edition features lots of great pictures of (what else?) cats.
Download or read book Catacombs written by Anne McCaffrey and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2012-01-10 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The spacefaring Barque Cats are valued members of every vessel’s crew, thanks to their special bond with humans. Then Pshaw-Ra, a mysterious cat with highly advanced knowledge, gives the felines the power of telepathy. When panic over a virulent plague drives the government to exterminate animals, Pshaw-Ra guides the cats and humans of the starship Ranzo to safety on his home planet, Mau. But Pshaw-Ra has a hidden agenda. His ultimate goal? Mate the Barque Cats with their godlike counterparts who rule on Mau and create a superior race to conquer the universe. His plans, however, may be doomed by his daughters’ battle royal to become queen, by a suspicious Barque Cat with an equally curious human friend—and by something stirring deep beneath the city with a hunger to devour all life . . . and an undying hatred for cats.
Download or read book The Fat Cat Sat on the Mat written by Nurit Karlin and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2011-05-31 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This funny rhyming story starring a big orange tabby cat helps kids learn to read! Fat Cat Sat on the Mat is a proven winner—welcome at home or in the classroom—as it makes kids laugh. The fat cat sat on the mat. "Get off!" said the rat. But the fat cat just sat. Will the rat get the fat cat off the mat? Enjoy reading this silly story aloud for maximum effect! Find out if rat can get cat off the mat in this funny, phonetic Level One I Can Read that's perfect for kids learning to sound out words and sentences. With repeating sounds and words, beginning readers will grow their reading confidence as they laugh about the cat and the rat and their sibling-style squabble.
Download or read book Fantastic Cats written by Ruth Sanderson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-09-18 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 24 unique images of Fantastic Cats to color by illustrator Ruth Sanderson, plus a bonus selection of 12 repeated images, for a total of 36 cat pictures to color. The book contains a variety of styles, from simple patterned cat images to elaborate cats dressed in period clothing. A purrr-fect present for cat-loving family members and friends! The pictures are printed single-sided on 60lb. pure white paper. (Note: This paper takes colored pencils very well but is not as suitable for markers. If you do use them, be sure to put a sheet of paper under the page in case of bleed-through.) Visit Ruth's website for free sample downloads, plus links to her coloring tutorials and flip-throughs of all her coloring books on YouTube.
Download or read book Wet Cats written by Mario Garza and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2008-09 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring photographs from the Internet phenomenon Stuffonmycat.com, this compact board book contains hilarious images of two mortal enemies: cats and water. Full color.
Download or read book Cozy Cats Cottage Plc written by John Schroeder and published by Troubador Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2011 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dogs have masters, cats have staff. Dogs come when called, but cats take a message and get back to you! Angela Tillsworthy’s father was wheelchair bound. He was blind and deaf, but still had a sense of feel and a very alert and active mind. Sitting in a wheelchair day after day put him in a perpetual state of mental torture until one day, her cat jumped up into his lap, and put a permanent smile on his face. They became inseparable. Angela came to realise that the therapeutic power of cats had been considerably underestimated, until now. She formed a company, named it Cozy Cats Cottage plc and employed six cats of varying temperaments and breeds. The cats were then sent to various establishments where young or old needed specialist care. Meet Buckingham, Lily, Dexter, Miss Pretty, TC and Bathsheba, all star employees who find themselves in many weird and wonderful situations throughout the story, which are all mostly inspired by personal experience. This sincere and heartwarming adventure is beautifully illustrated by talented artist Kiran Ahmad and will appeal to animal lovers everywhere.
Download or read book Cosmic Cats and Fantastic Furballs written by Mary A. Turzillo and published by WordFire +ORM. This book was released on 2022-03-20 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Curl up with a cat and a book. A full litter of stories—science fiction, fantasy, and mystery—all cats, every page. A dying pet gets a new life through cybernetics—but will his humans accept a robocat? Defrosted kittens run amok. Chocolate kitties from Mars change from delicious treats to something a little different. A Siamese detective fingers—or paws—a burglar. An alien furball lands on a cat-hater’s doorstop. A kitten’s gift to the Christ child gets rejected, but that’s not the end of this cat’s journey. A sphynx pussyfoots through a wormhole and finds his soulmate on the other side, narrowly escaping death. A fisherman crosses a tiger kami and is transformed into a legend. Angels dye a kitten purple and give it wings, but these do not serve it well when it plunges to Earth in the path of a speeding eighteen wheeler. And, in a Nebula nominee, an extinct cat is revived from ancient fossil material and innocently rampages in a rural Ohio township. A fun page-turner for fans of felines!
Download or read book Cat s Cradle Other Fantastic String Figures written by Elizabeth Encarnacion and published by Applesauce Press. This book was released on 2010-02-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kids and adults around the world have been playing cat’s cradle and other string games for hundreds of years. Now, instructions to make many of the most popular string pictures are collected in this exciting package that includes a colorful loop of string and a DVD that explains how to form these images from string. The informative book includes: • A brief, entertaining history of string figures • Basic information about how to get started, including how to make your own loop of string, how to use the instructions, and some common starting positions and moves • A progression of popular string figures, from easiest to more difficult, including Cup and Saucer, the Eiffel Tower, a Fishing Spear, Jacob’s Ladder, Lightning, the full Cat’s Cradle series, and several simple but impressive tricks & catches • Step-by-step illustrations
Download or read book The Fabulous Snobby Cats of Heavenly Hills written by Lynne Westwood and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2007-09 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We Snobby Cats definitely live up to our cat curiosities. We get into mishaps and situations that only true friendship, trust, loyalty, and love can get us out of. Discover the goals, ambitions, and accomplishments of us sophisticated cats and see how we follow our hearts and make our dreams come true.
Download or read book Shakespeare Cats written by Susan Herbert and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2004-03-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For this book of cats in costume, Susan Herbert turns from masterpieces of fine art to masterpieces of theater. Painting in her familiar and highly popular style, this imaginative artist presents an irresistible array of well-known characters in the great Shakespearean plays, from the tragic Romeo and Juliet to the mischievous Titania, from the beautiful Cleopatra to the roguish Falstaff. In thirty-two entrancing paintings, Susan Herbert opens up an unsuspected world of Shakespeare interpreted by cats with all their winning ways. Her many devoted admirers will find this collection full of the charm and humor of her earlier books; and newcomers to her art will be surprised and enchanted by the finesse she brings to this portrait gallery of cats in unusual guises. 32 color illustrations.
Download or read book Good Housekeeping 1 001 Amazing Science Facts written by Good Housekeeping and published by Hearst Home & Hearst Home Kids. This book was released on 2023-08-22 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do bees sleep? Can rocks bend? Discover the amazing answers to questions like these in this science fact-packed treasure trove for kids age 8 to 12! Join the experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute and get stoked about science! Discover incredible info about awesome animals, our exceptional planet Earth, exciting chemical reactions, extraordinary engineering, and more in this fun-filled, fact-packed book for budding scientists. Packed with hundreds of dynamite color photos and illustrations, hands-on STEAM activities, quizzes, and tons of cheeky jokes, this boredom-busting gift book provides young readers with a close-up look at the science all around us. Chapters cover super topics that kids love from animals to nature and Earth science to engineering and technology. Inside you’ll find: Dig deep to explore Earth from the inside out, from what’s going on deep below our feet, to why geysers erupt, and if we drink the same water as the dinosaurs did. Go inside the human body to learn how your eyes see, what happens to food after you eat it, and about the organ which is like a balloon. Investigate our natural world and find out if there are more trees or stars, how a coral reef grows from a tiny animal, and how freezing ice and fiery volcanoes are related. Travel back in time and check out why scientists study dinosaur poop. Then blast off into space to see how stars are born and innovations that will help people travel to Mars. Look at the animal kingdom, from your fellow primates like chimpanzees to insects with killer instincts (and you’ll even get to find out which ones have the grossest gassy habits…ewww.) With the expert (and sometimes wacky!) science information kids crave, this ultimate book of answers is the perfect classroom resource or gift for the casual browser and the fact-obsessed budding young scientist.
