Download or read book Amazing Animals Who Changed the World written by Heidi Poelman and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2019-04-01 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the courage of Stubby the war dog to the empathy of Koko the gorilla, Amazing Animals Who Changed the World is a young child's first introduction to the incredible animals who taught us that you don't have to be big (or human) to make a difference. Simple text and adorable illustrations tell the contributions of nine animals who went down in history as interspecies heroes: Blossom the vaccine cow Stubby the war dog Cher Ami the carrier pigeon Winnie the friendly bear Simon the seacat Togo the sled dog Able and Baker the space monkeys Koko the signing gorilla
Download or read book Animals that Changed the World written by Keltie Thomas and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rats, through the diseases they carry, have probably killed more people than any war or natural disaster, and goats may have been the first to discover coffee. Among the more than 20 animals featured in this book are dogs, sheep, dolphins, silk moths and beavers, all of which have changed the course of history for better or for worse.
Download or read book Inventors Who Changed the World written by Heidi Poelman and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the ranging curiosity of Leonardo da Vinci to the dedication and sacrifice of Marie Curie, Inventors Who Changed the World is a young child's first introduction to the brilliant people who taught us the meaning of perseverance and innovation. Simple text and adorable illustrations tell the contributions of nine renowned inventors from around the world: Cai Lun, Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Thomas Edison, Orville and Wilbur Wright, Grace Hopper, Johannes Gutenberg, and Louis Pasteur. Inspire your own little inventor with the words of these inventive heroes who changed the world.
Download or read book WildLives written by Ben Lerwill and published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the illustrator of Herstory (a Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2018) comes a fascinating and touching book about fifty extraordinary animals that made human history! Discover these amazing true tales of wild and wonderful lives—animal lives, that is! We often read heroic stories of brave people who made their mark on history. But did you know there are some pretty courageous creatures in our world, too? This captivating collection gathers fifty heartwarming, surprising, and powerful true stories of animals around the world who displayed immense bravery, aided in groundbreaking discoveries, and showed true friendship. Featuring a range of animals—from heroes to helpers, adventurers to achievers, and many more—young readers will discover some of the most unforgettable animals of all time. Compelling and gorgeously illustrated, WildLives is the perfect introduction to some of the amazing animals whose wild lives have made history.
Download or read book 30 Animals That Share Our World written by InkThinkTank and published by Seagrass Press. This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of 30 "nonfiction minutes" -- short and engaging essays -- all about animals, written by today's award-winning children's nonfiction authors.
Download or read book Incredible Animals written by Lonely Planet, and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2014 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher* Don your camouflage gear and head into the wilderness to catch sight of the most intriguing creatures on Earth. Travel all across the globe - from the freezing Antarctic where you'll spot penguins and seals to the sizzling Serengeti where lions, elephants and giraffes roam the savannah. There are so many amazing animals to see! Aimed at readers aged 5 and up, this fun series lets kids lift the flap on scenes from around the world to see what's happening inside. Over 40 sturdy, easy to lift flaps, as well as search-and-find activities, will keep young readers coming back again and again! This title covers: Gauchos - Argentina, Park vet - Virunga National Park Congo, Rollerblading police - Paris France, Royal flying doctors - Australia, Sherpa guide - Himalayas, Actors & stunt people - Bollywood India, Park ranger - Yellowstone National Park USA Author: Lonely Planet About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places where they travel. TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) *#1 in the world market share - source: Nielsen Bookscan. Australia, UK and USA. March 2012-January 2013
Download or read book Animals That Change Color L2 National Geographic Readers written by National Geographic Kids and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2020-01-09 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, this new leveled reader dives into the amazing world of animals that change their appearance based on environment, the need to blend in to hunt or stay safe, and even their mood! Kids will learn all about the how and why of these amazing animal transformations"--
Download or read book 30 Animals That Made Us Smarter written by Patrick Aryee and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2022-05-12 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that mosquitoes' mouthparts are helping to develop pain-free surgical needles? Who'd have thought that the humble mussel could inspire so many useful things, from plywood production to a "glue" that can cement the crowns on teeth? Or that the design of polar bear fur may one day help keep humans warm in space? In everything from fashion to architecture, medicine to transportation, it may surprise you how many extraordinary inventions have been inspired by the natural world. In 30 Animals That Made Us Smarter, join wildlife biologist, TV host, and BBC podcaster Patrick Aryee as he tells stories of biomimicry, or innovations inspired by the natural world, that enrich our lives every day--and in some cases, save them.
Download or read book Amazing Animals of the World written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fifty Animals That Changed the Course of History written by Eric Chaline and published by Fifty Things That Changed the. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fascinating stories of the animals that changed civilizations.
Download or read book 125 True Stories of Amazing Animal Friendships written by Lisa Gerry and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2018 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "125 stories of unusual friendships between animals, for children"--
Download or read book Historical Animals written by Julia Moberg and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2015-02-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout history, animals have shaped the world as we know it. But rarely have they received the recognition they deserve. Until now. This inside look at history’s most famous animals features wacky verse, cool facts, historical stats, and zany cartoon art. Meet Alexander the Great’s horse Bucephalus, who was his battle companion for nearly 30 years. Learn about Mozart’s starling bird that helped him write music by singing along as he composed. Read about the Ethiopian goats that discovered the coffee bean, Marco Polo seeing dragons in China, and a dog named Boatswain that saved Napoleon’s life. From the cobra that killed Cleopatra to Cairo, the dog that helped hunt down Osama bin Laden, Historical Animals has these stories and more!
Download or read book 125 Animals That Changed the World written by National Geographic Kids (Firm) and published by National Geographic Children's Books. This book was released on 2019 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Stories of pets and other animals who became famous and did good deeds, for children."--
Download or read book The Really Amazing Animal Book written by Dawn Sirett and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents miscellaneous facts about a variety of animals.
Download or read book 125 True Stories of Amazing Animals written by National Geographic Kids and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Animals.
Download or read book Animals Black and White written by Phyllis Limbacher Tildes and published by Charlesbridge Publishing. This book was released on 1996-07-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phyllis Limbacher Tildes deftly delivers the pieces to put together these pattern puzzles. First take a peek at each black-and-white animal and read a short clue. Can you guess who it is? Turn the page and the answer is revealed in vivid color. Animal facts are included at the end.
Download or read book The Big Book of Animals of the World written by Ole Könnecke and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A large format board book of animals from all over the world, illustrated with charm and humor. Each spread in this big book focuses on a continent or ocean and features animals unique to that part of the world. Simple but charming, this is a great mix of world tour and day at the zoo, with plenty of room for spontaneous storytelling.
