Download or read book There s an Otter in My Water written by Edwin Padlan and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-11 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of whimsical and thought-provoking poems about the mind, body and soul.

Download or read book Ring of Bright Water written by Gavin Maxwell and published by David R. Godine Publisher. This book was released on 2016-04-15 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume weaves together the Scottish otter stories from Gavin Maxwell's three non-fiction books, Ring of Bright Water (1960), The Rocks Remain (1963), and Raven Meet Thy Brother (1969). Maxwell was both an extraordinarily evocative writer and a highly unusual man. While touring the Iraqi marshes, he was captivated by an otter and became a devoted advocate of and spokesman for the species. He moved to a remote house in the Scottish highlands, co-habiting there with three otters and living an idyllic and isolated life – at least for a while. Fate, fame, and fire conspired against this paradise, and it, too, came to an end, though the journey was filled with incident and wonder. Maxwell was also talented as an artist, and his sinuous line drawings of these amphibious and engaging creatures, and the homes they occupied, illustrate his story. This book stands as a lasting tribute to a man, his work, and his passion. It was received and has endured as a classic for its portrait not only of otters but also of a man who endured heartaches and disappointments, whose life embodied both greatness and tragedy. He writes with rare eloquence about his birth, his devotion to the beloved Scottish highlands, and the wildlife he loved, while refusing to ignore the darker aspects of his nature and of nature in its larger sense.

Download or read book Little Otter Learns to Swim written by Artie Knapp and published by Ohio University Press. This book was released on 2018-09-12 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this endearing and beautifully illustrated picture book, a baby river otter learns to swim, dive, and play in her natural habitat. Encouraged by her mother, the little otter soon sets out to explore on her own, quickly learning to escape shoreline predators and to find her way back to the security of home. From children’s author Artie Knapp and wildlife artist Guy Hobbs, Little Otter Learns to Swim is an entertaining and colorful tale for ages four and up. The story is followed by two pages of fun facts about river otters as well as information and resources from the River Otter Ecology Project.

Download or read book Otter Country An Unexpected Adventure in the Natural World written by Miriam Darlington and published by Tin House Books. This book was released on 2024-02-20 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Beguiling. The gentle and persistent search by Darlington sparkles.” —The Guardian A plan formed in my mind. I would explore the places in this land that hid my grail. I would spend a whole year or longer, if that’s what it took, wading through marshes, hiding between mossy rocks, paddling down rivers and swimming in sea lochs; recording my journey through the seasons as I searched for wild otters. Mysterious, graceful, and ever-clever, otters have captivated our imaginations, despite the fact that few people have encountered one in the wild. In Otter Country, celebrated nature writer Miriam Darlington captures the fascination she's had for these playful animals since childhood, and chronicles her immersive journey into their watery world. Over the course of a single year, Darlington takes readers on a winding expedition in pursuit of these elusive creatures—from her home in Devon, England, and through the wilds of Scotland, Wales, the Lake District, and the countryside of Cornwall. As she’s drawn deeper into wilder habitats, trekking through changing landscapes, seasons, and weather, Darlington meets biologists, conservationists, fishing and hunting enthusiasts, and poets—enriching her understanding, admiration, and awe of the wild otter. With each encounter, she reveals the scientific, environmental, and cultural importance of this creature and the places it calls home. Full of wonder, hope, and an abiding love for the natural world, Otter Country: An Unexpected Adventure in the Natural World is a beautiful and captivating work of nature writing, pursuing one of nature’s most endearing and endlessly fascinating creatures.

Download or read book Reading the Water written by Dave Hughes and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 1988 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reading the Water is a comprehensive sourcebook to the water needs of trout. It will teach you all you need to know about stream structure, trout food, and trout lies so that you can improve the time you spend on the stream by concentrating on the most likely places to find fish. Book jacket.

Download or read book Otter written by Daniel Allen and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2020-05-11 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although rarely seen in the wild, the otter is admired for its playful character and graceful aquatic agility, fixed in the popular imagination through books and films such as Tarka the Otter and Ring of Bright Water. This is just a small part of its story, however: throughout history, the otter has been hunted for its fur and to prevent it from killing fish. Featuring numerous images from nature and culture, as well as examples from folklore, sports, and literature, this wide-ranging book also explores the movement against otter hunting, and the ongoing efforts promoting otter conservation. A fittingly lively study of its subject, Otter offers a new way of thinking about this much-loved but endangered animal.

Download or read book Emmet Otter s Jug Band Christmas written by Russell Hoban and published by Doubleday Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2017-10-24 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate Christmas with the inspiration for the beloved Jim Henson film — in print after over 40 years. In 1977, when Jim Henson debuted the now-classic film Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas, few knew it was based on a story written and illustrated by Russell and Lillian Hoban, creators of Bread and Jam for Frances and other treasured children's books. With an enduring score by the great Paul Williams, the movie remains a holiday tradition in homes across America. Now the book that started it all is back in print, in a beautiful gift edition that will thrill Muppets fans young and old. Inspired by the classic tale "The Gift of the Magi," the story begins in a poor country cottage, as Emmet Otter dreams of buying Ma a piano for Christmas, while Ma dreams of buying Emmet a guitar. When a village talent contest is announced, both imagine their dreams coming true. But what they don't imagine finding is their real reward — the power of love, family, and hope in hard times. It is a story that reaches into a reader's heart and reminds us all that fortune favors the brave. A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year "[A] welcome reissue of the Hobans' 1971 story . . . Colorful illustrations of the close-knit animal community contain plenty of warmth." —The Horn Book

Download or read book Tarka the Otter written by Henry Williamson and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2014-07-17 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The classic story of an otter living in the Devonshire countryside which captures the feel of life in the wild as seen through the otter's own eyes.

Download or read book Illustrated Sporting Dramatic News written by and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Fur News and Outdoor World written by and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 986 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book A History of the Earth and Animated Nature With Numerous Notes from the Works of the Most Distinguished British and Foreign Naturalists Illustrated Etc written by Oliver Goldsmith and published by . This book was released on 1859 with total page 702 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Nature Notes written by and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Complete Angler Edited by Edward Jesse Esq To which are Added Papers by Henry G Bohn written by Izaak Walton and published by . This book was released on 1876 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book I Love Animal Stories written by Beatrix Potter and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2020-07-27 with total page 3249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: e-artnow presents to you this meticulously edited collection of cute and cuddly animal tales for your little ones:_x000D_ The Tale of Peter Rabbit (Beatrix Potter)_x000D_ The Tale of Benjamin Bunny (Beatrix Potter)_x000D_ The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies (Beatrix Potter)_x000D_ The Tailor of Gloucester (Beatrix Potter)_x000D_ Adventures of Peter Cottontail (Thornton Burgess)_x000D_ Mother West Wind Series (Thornton Burgess)_x000D_ The Burgess Bird Book for Children (Thornton Burgess)_x000D_ The Burgess Animal Book for Children (Thornton Burgess)_x000D_ The Velveteen Rabbit (Margery Williams)_x000D_ Uncle Wiggily's Adventures & Other Tales (Howard R. Garis):_x000D_ Uncle Wiggily's Adventures_x000D_ Uncle Wiggily and Old Mother Hubbard_x000D_ Uncle Wiggily's Squirt Gun_x000D_ Uncle Wiggily in Wonderland_x000D_ Uncle Wiggily's Travels_x000D_ Uncle Wiggily's Fortune_x000D_ Uncle Wiggily's Auto Sled_x000D_ Uncle Wiggily in the Woods_x000D_ Little Bun Rabbit (L. Frank Baum)_x000D_ Mother Goose in Prose (L. Frank Baum)_x000D_ Lulu's Library (Louisa May Alcott)_x000D_ The Jungle Book (Rudyard Kipling)_x000D_ The Second Jungle Book (Rudyard Kipling)_x000D_ Just So Stories (Rudyard Kipling)_x000D_ The Call of the Wild (Jack London)_x000D_ White Fang (Jack London)_x000D_ Black Beauty (Anna Sewell)_x000D_ The Story of Doctor Dolittle (Hugh Lofting)_x000D_ The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle (Hugh Lofting)_x000D_ Doctor Dolittle's Post Office (Hugh Lofting)_x000D_ The Story of a Nodding Donkey (Laura Lee Hope)_x000D_ The Story of a Stuffed Elephant (Laura Lee Hope)_x000D_ The Nutcracker and the Mouse King (E. T. A. Hoffmann)_x000D_ The Panchatantra (Vishnu Sharma)_x000D_ Aesop Fables_x000D_ Russian Picture Fables for the Little Ones_x000D_ The Russian Garland: Folk Tales

Download or read book The Water Babies written by Charles Kingsley and published by Standard Ebooks. This book was released on 2023-11-08T18:46:57Z with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uneducated and regularly mistreated by his master, his filth only matched by his moral and spiritual baseness, Tom is a typical Victorian chimney sweep. While on a special job at a noble’s estate, prejudice pins a crime on him and he flees in fear of retaliation. The chase eventually takes him to a stream in which he bathes for the first time and, doing so, finds himself reborn as a water-baby. Now a denizen of the fairy world, so close yet so alien to ours, Tom begins a journey of moral and spiritual growth. Through the teachings of the fairies, he is made aware of the consequences of his own cruelty and ignorance, for which he learns to own up to, and ultimately understands the importance of doing as he would be done by. This is the premise of The Water-Babies, a children’s book written by Charles Kingsley in 1863. As a man of the cloth who wrote children’s fiction with a taste for science, Kingsley bears similarities to Lewis Carroll, whose Alice’ Adventures in Wonderland would be published two years after The Water-Babies. But while Carroll eschewed didacticism, Kingsley embraced it. Kingsley had a clear moral purpose in writing his book. Like many of his contemporaries, he believed in the importance of providing children with a moral education—the nature thereof being often in contention. In particular, Kingsley clashed with the American author Samuel Goodrich, who was contemptuous of fantasy and insisted that children be given only facts and taught to reach objective truth through empirical means. Kingsley, in opposition, held that children need a balanced manner of apprehension: limiting them to mere facts would not automatically provide them with the insight and critical thinking needed to produce anything useful. Fantasy adds an element of wonder to education, allowing children to engage and play with ideas, and opening their minds to various, sometimes unconventional, inferences. Goodrich is lampooned in the book as Cousin Cramchild; the consequences of his methods are shown through vegetable children who are “all heads and no bodies”: full of information yet lacking in wisdom and unable to do anything at all. Kingsley also had a scientific interest in writing his book. A well-rounded moral education, he thought, required an alliance of faith and science, something he understood as a clergyman. In The Water-Babies, he explores the harmony between faith and science, using fantasy and humor to illustrate his views and introduce children to the scientific method as well as Darwin’s theory of evolution through natural selection. But The Water-Babies is not just a work of whimsy for children. Like Carroll, Kingsley imparts darkness into his work. While he is careful not to shock his intended audience, adults can easily pick up that the water-babies were once children who died from abuse or neglect. Tom leaves his dirty husk behind so his true self can finally be free to wander and wonder, to learn and grow, to find in the afterlife as a fairy what he had been denied in life as a human—a fulfillment of the Christian promise. Under the playfulness of the tale lie the horrors of the Industrial Revolution that forced so many into child labor. Kingsley’s outrage, however, didn’t go unheard: The Water-Babies became a bestseller, echoing the sentiment of other reformers. The Chimney Sweepers Regulation Act, which aimed to improve the conditions of chimney sweeps, passed a year after the book’s publication. It is no exaggeration to say that Kingsley, through his book, helped to make a difference for many children and young men. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.