Download or read book Opossum Opposites written by Gina Gallois and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-22 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever felt misunderstood? We've all been in that uncomfortable spot where we thought, "If only they knew the real me, things would be different."Opossums deserve an extreme reputation makeover. They've been called dumpster divers, disease-ridden trash cats and worse! These lovable, gentle creatures are simply shy, introverted spirits who avoid the spotlight, but as cleaner-uppers, they are essential to our ecosystem. Opossum Opposites fosters empathy and kindness for the misunderstood among us with engaging rhymes and whimsical illustrations.

Download or read book Opossum Opposites written by Gina E Gallois and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Opossum Opposites is a rhyming children's book that fosters empathy and environmental awareness through the lens of a unique & misunderstood animal. This book is intended for children ages three to eight, but is sure to be enjoyed by readers of all ages.

Download or read book Appleblossom the Possum written by Holly Goldberg Sloan and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-08-02 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fans of E.B. White and Dick King-Smith will adore this heartwarming and funny animal adventure by the award-winning author of New York Times Bestseller Counting by 7s Mama has trained up her baby possums in the ways of their breed, and now it’s time for all of them—even little Appleblossom—to make their way in the world. Appleblossom knows the rules: she must never be seen during the day, and she must avoid cars, humans, and the dreaded hairies (sometimes known as dogs). Even so, Appleblossom decides to spy on a human family—and accidentally falls down their chimney! The curious Appleblossom, her faithful brothers—who launch a hilarious rescue mission—and even the little girl in the house have no idea how fascinating the big world can be. But they're about to find out! With dynamic illustrations, a tight-knit family, and a glimpse at the world from a charming little marsupial's point of view, this cozy animal story is a perfect read-aloud and a classic in the making.

Download or read book Opossum Disco written by Gina Gallois and published by . This book was released on 2022-02-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered, what the forest creatures do,when you're sleeping in your bed, dreaming all night through?A family of opossums will be going out tonight.Let's discover what they do when stars are shining bright.

Download or read book Mama Opossum s Misadventures written by Gina Gallois and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-22 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Benefits of Being an Octopus written by Ann Braden and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An NPR Best Book of 2018! Some people can do their homework. Some people get to have crushes on boys. Some people have other things they've got to do. Seventh-grader Zoey has her hands full as she takes care of her much younger siblings after school every day while her mom works her shift at the pizza parlor. Not that her mom seems to appreciate it. At least there's Lenny, her mom's boyfriend—they all get to live in his nice, clean trailer. At school, Zoey tries to stay under the radar. Her only friend Fuchsia has her own issues, and since they're in an entirely different world than the rich kids, it's best if no one notices them. Zoey thinks how much easier everything would be if she were an octopus: eight arms to do eight things at once. Incredible camouflage ability and steady, unblinking vision. Powerful protective defenses. Unfortunately, she's not totally invisible, and one of her teachers forces her to join the debate club. Even though Zoey resists participating, debate ultimately leads her to see things in a new way: her mom’s relationship with Lenny, Fuchsia's situation, and her own place in this town of people who think they're better than her. Can Zoey find the courage to speak up, even if it means risking the most stable home she's ever had? This moving debut novel explores the cultural divides around class and the gun debate through the eyes of one girl, living on the edges of society, trying to find her way forward.

Download or read book Opossums Misunderstood Critters written by Dr. Richard A. NeSmith and published by Applied Principles of Education & Learning. This book was released on 2020-09-16 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone has their unique and adorable favorite wildlife animal. Few choose the opossum. BUT you are reading this, so you really need to consider the opossum!It is a misunderstood animal that serves a vital role in the forest ecosystem. Opossums seldom win beauty contests, but upon reading about their special "superpowers," you are going to learn and earn a greater respect and admiration for them. There are many misconceptions people have about opossums. This book will walk you through them and give you a better understanding of these misunderstood marsupials (the only marsupials in North America).

Download or read book My First Book of Funny Animals National Wildlife Federation written by National Wildlife Federation and published by Charlesbridge Publishing. This book was released on 2015-02-10 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring spectacular images straight from the vaults of the National Wildlife Federation, these should be the very first books to introduce children to animals from around the world. Every photo shows these creatures in their natural habitats. Each books in the series carries the logo and name of the National Wildlife Federation. These are not just board books, but the first books that any toddler will love and adults will enjoy reading. Each full page spread is a story by itself. See the lions arguing but the walrus can’t bear to watch. The baby sea lion wants to play and the organgutan wants to play too. The chipmunk tells the polar bear to stop, and the polar bear does. Fantastic photos of wildlife combined with funny comments to make these a new kind of board book.

Download or read book Her Captain s Heart written by Lyn Cote and published by Steeple Hill. This book was released on 2008-12-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nothing is impossible—as far as idealistic schoolteacher Verity Hardy is concerned. The lovely widow is certain teaching freed slaves in a Virginia town torn apart by the Civil War will help heal bitterness and old wounds. But she's finding that the school's cynical builder, Matthew Ritter, has little reason to have faith in her—or anything else. An ex-Union captain, Matt has seen more than his share of destruction. And the threats he's getting about the school are almost enough to make him give up. But Verity's spirit and courage inspire him to fight once again for what he believes in—and to show her they can reach their dreams together….

Download or read book Skimbleshanks written by T. S. Eliot and published by Faber & Faber. This book was released on 2016-06-03 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wonderful new picture book version of one of T. S. Eliot's most popular cat poems from a timeless magical partnership.We must find him or the train can't start!All aboard as Skimbleshanks, the Railway Cat, stars in the third picture-book pairing from Arthur Robins and T. S. Eliot's Old Possum's cats, set on the Night Mail train where Skimble won't let anything go wrong.To sit alongside other classics such as The Gruffalo, The Tiger Who Came to Tea, and Spot.'Beautifully illustrated to bring the poem to life.' Independent'A fabulous way to introduce young readers to poetry.' Huffington Post

Download or read book Possum Magic written by Mem Fox and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1983 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two Australian possums go in search of the magic that will make the invisible one of them visible.

Download or read book Flight of the Puffin written by Ann Braden and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-08-30 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One small act of kindness ripples out to connect four kids in this stirring novel by the author of the beloved The Benefits of Being an Octopus. Libby comes from a long line of bullies. She wants to be different, but sometimes that doesn’t work out. To bolster herself, she makes a card with the message You are amazing. That card sets off a chain reaction that ends up making a difference in the lives of some kids who could also use a boost—be it from dealing with bullies, unaccepting families, or the hole that grief leaves. Receiving an encouraging message helps each kid summon up the thing they need most, whether it’s bravery, empathy, or understanding. Because it helps them realize they matter—and that they're not flying solo anymore.

Download or read book Opossums to the Rescue written by Gina Gallois and published by . This book was released on 2021-08-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mama Opossum awakens to count her 10 sleeping babies - but wait! Eleven? That can't be right! A baby mouse has snuggled in with the joeys. She must be lost. Young readers are invited to join the Opossum Family in their quest to find Baby Mouse's family by comparing her features to the animals they meet. Does Baby Mouse have long ears like rabbits? Strong claws like moles? A flickering tongue like a snake? Each page is a new adventure as families and classes can discuss similarities and differences between the different animals they see. Children can also seek and find a different tiny hidden creature on each page: beetles, ladybugs, snails, fish, etc. Opossums to the Rescue stands on its own, but is also the sequel to Mama Opossum's Misadventures, where Mama finds her missing babies with different nocturnal animals in the forest. In the end, when all of her babies are safely back home, she wakes up the next evening to discover Baby Mouse has joined her family. Opossums to the Rescue is also available in French: Les opossums à la rescousse. Opossum Opposites is the first book in the Awesome Opossum Stories series and is a book of nonfiction, all about the lives and habits of opossums. Opossum Opposites is available in English, French and Spanish.

Download or read book The Marriage of Opposites written by Alice Hoffman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling author of The Dovekeeperscomes a love story about one of history's most captivating 'invisible' women: Rachel, the mother of Impressionist painter Camille Pissarro. Growing up on the idyllic island of St Thomas in the early 1800s, Rachel dreams of life in faraway Paris. Rachel's mother, a pillar of their tight-knit refugee community of Jews who escaped the European Inquisition, has never forgiven her daughter for refusing to live by the rules. But Rachel's fate is not in her own hands: in order to secure the future of her father's business, she is married off to a widower with three children. When her husband dies suddenly and his handsome nephew Frédéric arrives from France to settle the estate, Rachel seizes control of her life, beginning a defiant, passionate love affair that sparks a scandal affecting her entire family, including her favourite son, Camille Pissarro, who will one day become a founder member of the Impressionists and one of history's greatest artists. Set in a world of lush, exquisite beauty, The Marriage of Oppositesshows Alice Hoffman at the height of her considerable powers. The marriage of Rachel and Frédéric is an unforgettable story of an extraordinary woman and her forbidden love. Praise for Alice Hoffman's The Dovekeepers: 'Beautiful, harrowing . . . A major contribution to twenty-first-century literature' Toni Morrison 'Hoffman reminds us with every sentence that words have the power to transport us to alternate worlds, to heal a broken heart, and to tie us irrevocably to the people we love' Jodi Picoult 'A book as monumental as its subject, magical, moving . . . A genuine masterpiece' Daily Mail

Download or read book The Day Glo Brothers written by Chris Barton and published by Charlesbridge Publishing. This book was released on 2021-12-07 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A discovery that made the world a brighter place! Joe and Bob Switzer were very different brothers. Bob was a studious planner who wanted to grow up to be a doctor. Joe dreamed of making his fortune in show business and loved magic tricks and problem-solving. When an accident left Bob recovering in a darkened basement, the brothers began experimenting with ultraviolet light and fluorescent paints. Together they invented a whole new kind of color, one that glows with an extra-special intensity—Day-Glo. This cover reproduction is not printed with Day-Glo colors. The actual book, however, is printed using three Day-Glo colors: Saturn Yellow, Fire Orange, and Signal Green.

Download or read book The Popol Vuh written by Lewis Spence and published by New York : AMS Press. This book was released on 1908 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Confessions of a Sociopath written by M.E. Thomas and published by Crown. This book was released on 2013-05-14 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The memoir of a high-functioning, law-abiding (well, mostly) sociopath and a roadmap—right from the source—for dealing with the sociopath in your life. “[A] gripping and important book . . . revelatory . . . quite the memorable roller coaster ride.”—The New York Times Book Review As M.E. Thomas says of her fellow sociopaths, “We are your neighbors, your coworkers, and quite possibly the people closest to you: lovers, family, friends. Our risk-seeking behavior and general fearlessness are thrilling, our glibness and charm alluring. Our often quick wit and outside-the-box thinking make us appear intelligent—even brilliant. We climb the corporate ladder faster than the rest, and appear to have limitless self-confidence. Who are we? We are highly successful, noncriminal sociopaths and we comprise 4 percent of the American population.” Confessions of a Sociopath—part confessional memoir, part primer for the curious—takes readers on a journey into the mind of a sociopath, revealing what makes them tick while debunking myths about sociopathy and offering a road map for dealing with the sociopaths in your life. M. E. Thomas draws from her own experiences as a diagnosed sociopath; her popular blog, Sociopathworld; and scientific literature to unveil for the very first time these men and women who are “hiding in plain sight.”