Download or read book Elephant s Big Secret and 19 Other Fantastic Fables written by Wendy Maartens and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2021-10-06 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This cheerful collection contains 20 fantastic animal fables, each of which in a unique way includes valuable wisdom for children and how values can be applied in everyday life. Donkey’s Long Walk to Town conveys the message that one can never satisfy everyone. Bat, Bramble and Seagull Have a Meeting contributes to the idea that one should not only focus on what you lack, you should appreciate what you have. In Gnat Takes On Lion the wisdom is shared that no one is so invincible that you can never be defeated. Beetle Puts Eagle in His Place gives the courage that even if you are small there is always a way to stand up to a bully. These are just a few examples from this collection full of gifted, shy, cheerful, scared, angry and brave animals. What does Mrs Crab want to brag about? What is Elephant’s big secret? Did Hare outsmart the bullies? Don’t wait any longer to find out!
Download or read book Elephant Memories written by Cynthia Moss and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2012-08-06 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A style so conversational…that I felt like a privileged visitor riding beside her in her rickety Land-Rover as she showed me around the park." —The New York Times Book Review Cynthia Moss spent many years living in Kenya’s Amboseli National Park and studying the elephants there, and her long-term research has revealed much of what we now know about these complex and intelligent animals. In this book, she shares a more up-close and personal perspective, chronicling the lives of the elephant families led by matriarchs Teresia, Slit Ear, Torn Ear, Tania, and Tuskless, including a rare look at calves and their development. This edition is also updated with a new afterword, catching up on the families, covering current conservation issues, and “celebrating a species from which we could learn some moral as well as zoological lessons” (Chicago Tribune). “One is soon swept away by this ‘Babar’ for adults. By the end, one even begins to feel an aversion for people. One wants to curse human civilization and cry out, ‘Now God stand up for the elephants!’”—The New York Times “Moss speaks to the general reader, with charm as well as scientific authority…[An] elegantly written and ingeniously structured account.”—TheWall Street Journal “Any reader interested in animals will be captivated.”—Publishers Weekly
Download or read book The Elephant s Secret Sense written by Caitlin O'Connell and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-03-20 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While observing a family group of elephants in the wild, Caitlin O'Connell, a young field scientist, noticed a peculiar listening behavior. A matriarch she had been watching for months turned her massive head and lifted her foot off the ground. As she scanned the horizon, the other elephants followed suit, all facing the same direction. O'Connell soon made a groundbreaking discovery: the elephants were "listening through limbs," feeling the ripples of the earth's surface for approaching friends and enemies. Through their feet, toenails, trunks, and other, subtler modes of communication, these enormous animals were communicating to one another, demonstrating the vital importance of social relationships in their lives. Yet this grand revelation about the intelligence of wild animals is also a story of the relationship between humans and elephants as neighbors, vying for the same resources of an increasingly crowded continent. For when O'Connell was first contracted by the Namibian government to develop new methods to deter elephants from raiding villagers' crops, she was unprepared for what she would encounter -- political upheaval, tribal disputes, inhumane poachers, and a fundamentally ineffective approach to wildlife conservation. Despite these setbacks, she came to know and love each of the fascinating, unique elephants under her watchful eye, while at the same time witnessing a change in attitude and policy, providing hope for the elephant's future. An unforgettable journey of scientific discovery, The Elephant's Secret Sense takes you deep into the wilds of Namibia, from the tops of isolated, desert observation towers to the jaws and claws of ravenous lions to aerial expeditions and dusty highways, where the naturalists do their difficult work in a troubled land threatened by expanding human populations and unstable politics. Resonant with the powerful calls of the mysterious elephant, this is a story about the resilience of nature and the inspiring, astonishing, and often heartbreaking places where humans and wild animals come together.
Download or read book Baseball and Football Pulp Fiction written by Michelle Nolan and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2020-07-16 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first-ever volume focusing on sports pulp fiction devoted to America's two most popular pastimes of the 1935-1957 era--baseball and football--provides extensive detail on authors, along with examination of key plots, themes, trends and categories. Commentary relates the works to real-life baseball and football of the period. The history of the genre is traced, beginning with the debut of Dime Sport (later renamed Dime Sports), the first magazine from a major publisher to provide competition for Street & Smith's long-established Sport Story Magazine. Complementing the text is a complete catalog of fiction from the six major publishers who competed with S&S, also noting the cover themes for 1,054 issues.
Download or read book Secret Atlanta A Guide to the Weird Wonderful and Obscure written by Jonah McDonald and published by Reedy Press LLC. This book was released on 2020-03-15 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What’s really inside Atlanta’s sealed Crypt of Civilization? Where can you experience a midnight costume party or get your hair cut at a museum? And is there really an elephant graveyard in the city? Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction, and Secret Atlanta is the right book to prove this over and over again. Beyond the standard Atlanta tourist attractions, visitors and natives will find a city full of secrets—in the history, art, culture, nature, and places that are just plain weird. Tour the most hidden spots in the metro area, or see the famous sites through a new lens. You’ll find the answers to common questions, like why there are so many streets named “Peachtree.” Don’t miss Atlanta’s more uncommon quirks too, such as the story behind the clergy parking spaces at one local bar. Whether you’re a lifelong Atlantan or a first-time visitor, local writer Jonah McDonald will help you marvel at Atlanta’s most obscure oddities. His adventures through the city might sound too interesting to be true—but you couldn’t even make this stuff up if you tried.
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Download or read book Elephant Secret written by Eric Walters and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-08-28 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Each plotline has something in it to challenge readers . . . Cliffhangers and elephants will keep readers engaged”—from the award-winning author (Kirkus Reviews). We Bought a Zoo meets Jurassic Park in a gripping story featuring the evergreen appeal of human-animal friendships and set in an elephant sanctuary, about a thirteen-year-old girl, a cast of elephants, and a surprising new arrival—a woolly mammoth. Sam was born and raised in an elephant sanctuary. When a beloved elephant dies giving birth, Sam develops a connection with baby Woolly—who isn’t actually an elephant but was cloned from woolly mammoth DNA. And the billionaire genius behind the cloning experiment will stop at nothing to protect his investment. Smart, determined, and loving, Sam stands up to this powerful adversary to protect the sanctuary and her herd. In the best tradition of child-animal friendship stories, Elephant Secret explores the strong and complex bond between Sam and her elephants while offering a fascinating, authentic glimpse into elephant—and human—behavior. “Walters’ depiction of the bond that exists between Sam and her elephants is captivating. The elephants, who are presented as majestic and intelligent creatures with humanlike characteristics and rich emotional lives, will leave readers awestruck.” —School Library Journal “Walters interweaves his beautiful family story with a thorough description of elephant behavior—their intellect, compassion, and loyalty—and factual scientific possibilities of cloning an extinct species . . . A must-read for anyone with an interest in elephants and their welfare.” —Booklist “Walters packs in numerous details about these magnificent and highly intelligent creatures while raising complex ethical questions regarding humans’ relationship with animals.” —Publishers Weekly
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Download or read book Travel the Well Known Secret written by Mindi S. Johnson-Eluwole and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-04-29 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mindi S Johnson-Eluwole was just like everyone else, until one day she sold her house, her car and gave away her worldly belongings to fulfill her life's dream to backpack around the world. Seven years and 117 countries later, she is ready to share the "secret" of travel with you. She will take you through a series of humorous travel stories and help to prepare you for what you can expect in the crazy world of backpacking. Follow her on her amazing adventures and get ready to learn how you can do it, too!
Download or read book Fiction Folklore Fantasy Poetry for Children 1876 1985 Titles awards written by Beverly Lamar and published by New York : Bowker. This book was released on 1986 with total page 1174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Complete Works of Nathaniel Hawthorne Novels Short Stories Poetry Essays Letters and Memoirs Illustrated Edition written by Nathaniel Hawthorne and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-06 with total page 9357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nathaniel Hawthorne's compilation 'The Complete Works of Nathaniel Hawthorne' showcases his versatility as a writer, including his most famous novels such as 'The Scarlet Letter' and 'The House of the Seven Gables', as well as lesser-known works like his short stories, poetry, essays, letters, and memoirs. Hawthorne's literary style is characterized by intricate symbolism, exploration of moral and psychological themes, and deep psychological insight into his characters. This collection provides a comprehensive look into the literary context of 19th-century American literature, with Hawthorne's works reflecting the anxieties and conflicts of his era. The inclusion of illustrations adds a visual element to enhance the reader's experience of Hawthorne's rich imagination. Nathaniel Hawthorne drew inspiration for his stories from his Puritan ancestors, his own experiences growing up in Salem, Massachusetts, and his observations of human nature and society. His background in Transcendentalism and Romanticism heavily influenced his writing, as he delved into the darker aspects of the human soul. For readers interested in exploring the depths of American literature and delving into the complexities of human morality and psychology, 'The Complete Works of Nathaniel Hawthorne' is a must-read. This collection offers a comprehensive insight into one of America's most renowned literary figures and provides a rich tapestry of stories and poems that continue to captivate readers to this day.
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Download or read book If I Ran the Zoo written by Dr. Seuss and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1950 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gerald tells of the very unusual animals he would add to the zoo, if he were in charge.
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