Download or read book The One Legged Duckling written by Brenda Frazier Moore and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2018-12-11 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The little duckling had one leg. The farm animals and the farm caretakers tried to find the duckling a leg, but failed. A wise old owl appeared and found the right doctor with a leg and webbed foot for the duckling. The farm animals agreed to do jobs to pay for the duckling's leg. Afterward, they all were happy because the duckling could step, run, and play just as they could.
Download or read book Why Ducks Sleep on One Leg written by Sherry Garland and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Vietnamese folktale explaining why ducks sleep on one leg.
Download or read book The Three Legged Duck written by Debbie Brewer and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Franklin is different from all the other ducks. Born with three legs instead of two, he knows that he will never fit in with the other ducks on the pond. But when one of the ducklings gets into trouble, it is Franklin's unlikely gift that saves the day, and all the ducks learn that we are created in God's likeness and he has love and a purpose for each and every one of us. Join author Debbie Brewer for a lesson about diversity, friendship, and the inspiring power of The Three-Legged Duck.
Download or read book BirdNote written by BirdNote and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2018-03-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: an excellent gift for the would-be birder in your family. And even veteran birders will enjoy it.…I recommend this book to anyone who loves birds (or anyone you think should love birds)." –EcoLit Books This beautiful gift book features entertaining and informative essays from the popular public radio program, BirdNote, accompanied by gorgeous full-color illustrations throughout--an illuminating volume for bird and nature lovers across North America. Here are 100 of the best stories about our avian friends from the public radio show BirdNote, each brief essay illuminating the life, habits, or songs of a particular bird. > Why do geese fly in a V-formation? > Why are worms so good for you--if you're a robin? > Which bird calls, "Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you-all?" From wrens that nest in cactuses to gulls that have a strange red dot on their bills--these digestible and fascinating bird stories are a delightful window to the winged world.
Download or read book Fresh Eggs Daily written by Lisa Steele and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than ever, Americans care about the quality and safety of the food they eat. They're bringing back an American tradition: raising their own backyard chickens for eggs and companionship. And they care about the quality of life of their chickens. Fresh Eggs Daily is an authoritative, accessible guide to coops, nesting boxes, runs, breeding, feed, and natural health care with time-tested remedies. The author promotes the benefits of keeping chickens happy and well-occupied, and in optimal health, free of chemicals and antibiotics. She emphasizes the therapeutic value of herbs and natural supplements to maintaining a healthy environment for your chickens. Includes many "recipes" and 8 easy DIY projects for the coop and run. Full color photos throughout. The USDA's new study of urban chicken raising sees a 400% increase in backyard chickens over the next 5 years, driven by younger adults.
Download or read book Why Ducks Sleep on One Leg written by Sherry Garland and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Vietnamese folktale explaining why ducks sleep on one leg.
Download or read book Make Way for Ducklings written by Robert McCloskey and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1999-02-01 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Robert McCloskey's unusual and stunning pictures have long been a delight for their fun as well as their spirit of place."—The Horn Book Mrs. Mallard was sure that the pond in the Boston Public Gardens would be a perfect place for her and her eight ducklings to live. The problem was how to get them there through the busy streets of Boston. But with a little help from the Boston police, Mrs. Mallard and Jack, Kack, Lack, Nack, Ouack, Pack, and Quack arive safely at their new home. This brilliantly illustrated, amusingly observed tale of Mallards on the move has won the hearts of generations of readers. Awarded the Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children in 1941, it has since become a favorite of millions. This classic tale of the famous Mallard ducks of Boston is available for the first time in a full-sized paperback edition. Make Way for Ducklings has been described as "one of the merriest picture books ever" (The New York Times). Ideal for reading aloud, this book deserves a place of honor on every child's bookshelf. "This delightful picture book captures the humor and beauty of one special duckling family. ... McClosky's illustrations are brilliant and filled with humor. The details of the ducklings, along with the popular sights of Boston, come across wonderfully. The image of the entire family proudly walking in line is a classic."—The Barnes & Noble Review "The quaint story of the mallard family's search for the perfect place to hatch ducklings. ... For more than fifty years kids have been entertained by this warm and wonderful story."—Children's Literature
Download or read book Report written by Massachusetts. Commissioners on Fisheries and Game and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 880 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Sissy Duckling written by Harvey Fierstein and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-11-20 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elmer is not like the other boy ducklings. While they like to build forts, he loves to bake cakes. While they like to play baseball, he wants to put on the halftime show. Elmer is a great big sissy. But when his father is wounded by a hunter's shot, Elmer proves that the biggest sissy can also be the greatest hero. Acclaimed actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein has crafted a heartwarming story, based on his award-winning HBO animated special, about learning to embrace the special qualities we all possess. Henry Cole's gently humorous illustrations give it a new vitality. This eBook with audio is a story to share with all children, to help them understand that each one of them is unique and valuable.
Download or read book The Diary of a Goose Girl written by Kate Douglas Wiggin and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-04-05 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: The Diary of a Goose Girl by Kate Douglas Wiggin
Download or read book The Duckling Who Waddled with a Wobble written by Sandy Rucinski and published by Strategic Book Publishing. This book was released on 2010-12 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mother and Father Duck, along with their eight little ducklings, live in the woodlands near a river. Each evening, they eat dinner provided by a kind little lady who feeds them whole kernel corn. One night, while the ducks are sleeping, a storm strikes and lightning hits a nearby tree. A branch falls on the leg of Paddles, one of the young ducklings, pinning him underneath. His whole family comes to the rescue! At Father Duck's command, the seven little ducklings free their brother. When Mother Duck asks Paddles if he's all right, he says his leg now wobbles when he walks. Mother Duck assures him that as long as he can walk, he'll be all right. Anyone now watching the little ducklings can pick out Paddles and know that he's special. He's just like the other ducklings, except Paddles is now The Duckling Who Waddled With a Wobble. This delightful children's book shows how family members help each other, and how all living creatures can make a difference, even little ladies who spread corn for ducks. The book proves that anyone can overcome a handicap, if you look at it as something that makes you special. Sandy Rucinski is a retired teacher and author of The Story of Jesus...According to Tobin.As to her new book, she explains, I had been feeding corn to ducks while I lived along the Fox River in Green Bay, Wisconsin. I'm the 'kind little lady' in the story. It was because of a real Paddles or duckling who wobbled when he waddled that the story came to be. Publisher's website: http: //www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TheDucklingWhoWaddledWithAWobble.htm
Download or read book The Annotated Hans Christian Andersen written by Hans Christian Andersen and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2008 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrates the stories told by Denmark's perfect wizard and re-envisions Andersen as a writer who casts his spell on both children and adults. It will captivate readers with annotations that exlore the rich social and cultural dimensions of the 19th century.
Download or read book Glorious French Food written by James Peterson and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2012-02-29 with total page 770 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the James Beard award--winning author of Sauces-a new classic on French cuisine for today's cook His award-winning books have won the praise of The New York Times and Gourmet magazine as well as such culinary luminaries as chefs Daniel Boulud, Jeremiah Tower, and Alice Waters. Now James Peterson brings his tremendous stores of culinary knowledge, energy, and imagination to this fresh and inspiring look at the classic dishes of French cuisine. With a refreshing, broadminded approach that embraces different French cooking styles-from fine dining to bistro-style cooking, from hearty regional fare to nouvelle cuisine-Peterson uses fifty "foundation" French dishes as the springboard to preparing a variety of related dishes. In his inventive hands, the classic Moules à la marinière inspires the delightful Miniature Servings of Mussels with Sea Urchin Sauce and Mussel Soup with Garlic Puree and Saffron, while the timeless Duck à l'orange gives rise to the subtle Salad of Sautéed or Grilled Duck Breasts and Sautéed Duck Breasts with Classic Orange Sauce. Through these recipes, Peterson reveals the underlying principles and connections in French cooking that liberate readers to devise and prepare new dishes on their own. With hundreds recipes and dazzling color photography throughout, Glorious French Food gives everyone who enjoys cooking access to essential French cooking traditions and techniques and helps them give free reign to the intuition and spontaneity that lie in the heart-and stomach-of every good cook. It will take its place on the shelf right next to Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking.
Download or read book The Diary of a Goose Girl written by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-08-30 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
Download or read book The Phantom of Witch s Tree written by Mark Lunde and published by Untreed Reads. This book was released on 2018-07-25 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: October 1912 Deputy Matt Hargreaves is assigned to serve a warrant miles from home, but a simple mission soon goes tragically wrong, and a father and child lay dead. Consumed with guilt, Hargreaves flees from the carnage and begins a downward spiral leading to gut-wrenching hallucinations and a strange passage through an alternate reality. At the same time, Jody Simms is transporting a prisoner. As they pass through an abandoned mining site with a grim history, Simms spills a sick fantasy to his prisoner before realizing his now-revealed secret could destroy him. There’s only one answer to his dilemma: a loaded pistol in a box under the seat. Not far away, a train is crossing the badlands. Among the passengers is Rachel Adler, a stubborn young woman who has spent her childhood in an insane asylum. Now, she has fled Montreal high society and is determined to see the Old West. Her precognitive mother has warned Rachel that a demonic force awaits her in the wilderness, and Rachel’s rail journey will soon lead her to a devil of a man with a plan of his own. So begins The Phantom of Witch’s Tree, a novel that shatters all the shoot-’em-up conventions of the traditional western as it shifts seamlessly between dark fantasy, horror and the supernatural, unleashing a wild ride through an Old West never before experienced.
Download or read book Life Histories of North American Wild Fowl written by Arthur Cleveland Bent and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1987-01-01 with total page 718 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Copious details on behavior, plumage, nesting and migratory habits, field marks, much more.
Download or read book Life Histories of North American Wild Fowl written by Arthur Cleveland Bent and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
