I Parrot

Author : Deb Olin Unferth
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-01
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781936787654

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I, Parrot by Deb Olin Unferth Pdf

"[Unferth's] language is sly and bitterly funny, matched in mood by Haidle’s monochromatic, inkwash–style artwork, which plays up the story’s whimsy as well as its sadness." —The New York Times Book Review Daphne is willing to risk everything to get her son back. Surreal, funny and deeply affecting, I, Parrot is the tale of mother, a son, forty–two endangered parrots, and a fierce search for redemption and a "freer world." When Daphne loses custody of her son, she is willing to do whatever it takes to get him back—even if it means enlisting the help of the wayward love of her life, a trio of housepainters, a flock of passenger pigeons, a landlady from hell, a super–sized bag of mite–killing powder, and more parrots than she knows what to do with. I, Parrot, by acclaimed author Deb Olin Unferth with stunning illustrations by artist Elizabeth Haidle, dips into the surreal with poignancy and humor. In this riveting, funny, and tragic graphic novel, Daphne must risk everything. Her quest is ultimately a tale about civilization’s decline, the heartbreak of extinction, and the redemption found in individual revolution. “A lovingly crafted world of gray, at once complex and weightless.” —Roman Muradov, author of Lost and Found

Author : Stephanie Spinner
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-09
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780307975676

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Alex the Parrot: No Ordinary Bird by Stephanie Spinner Pdf

In 1977, graduate student Irene Pepperberg walked into a pet store and bought a year-old African grey parrot. Because she was going to study him, she decided to call him Alex--short for Avian Learning EXperiment. At that time, most scientists thought that the bigger the brain, the smarter the creature; they studied great apes and dolphins. African greys, with their walnut-sized "birdbrains," were pretty much ignored--until Alex. His intelligence surprised everyone, including Irene. He learned to count, add, and subtract; to recognize shapes, sizes, and colors; and to speak, and understand, hundreds of words. These were things no other animal could do. Alex wasn't supposed to have the brainpower to do them, either. But he did them anyway. Accompanied by Meilo So's stunning illustrations, Alex and Irene's story is one of groundbreaking discoveries about animal intelligence, hard work, and the loving bonds of a unique friendship.

Author : Mattie Sue Athan
Publisher : B.E.S. Publishing
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0764110306

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Guide to a Well-behaved Parrot by Mattie Sue Athan Pdf

wners can overcome parrot problems such as screaming, biting, and feather chewing with this invaluable reference. Here too is expert information on feeding, bathing, communicating, proper equipment, plus safe interactions with children and other pets. Twenty-eight full-color photos and line drawings.

Author : Chris McKimmie
Publisher : Ford Street Publishing
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2019-08-27
Category : Boys
ISBN : 1925804291

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I NEED a Parrot by Chris McKimmie Pdf

But what does a parrot need?A book about wanting and needing what a child wants and what a wild bird needs.

Author : Devin Scillian
Publisher : Sleeping Bear Press
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781634709248

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Memoirs of a Parrot by Devin Scillian Pdf

Join a brilliant, but stubborn, parrot as he endures the banality of the pet store before being purchased by an equally insufferable young man. But while things between parrot and owner get off to a rocky start, the delights of having a pet (or human) bring them both around in the end. From author Devin Scillian and illustrator Tim Bowers of the Memoirs series, this is sure to please fans new and old.

Author : Sally Blanchard
Publisher : PBIC Incorporated
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Education
ISBN : CORNELL:31924097772556

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Sally Blanchard's Companion Parrot Handbook by Sally Blanchard Pdf

Author : Katie Haworth
Publisher : Templar Publishing
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-26
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781783706617

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Petunia Paris's Parrot by Katie Haworth Pdf

Petunia Paris has everything she could possibly want, from a swimming pool to a bicycle with its very own chauffeur. When she requests a parrot for her fifth birthday, a parrot is what she gets. The problem is, Petunia Paris's parrot doesn't do what Petunia Paris wants it to . . . A hilarious story with a moral, brought to life with classic and witty illustrations by Jo Williamson. Katie Haworth is an exciting new talent fresh to the UK from New Zealand, where she was picture book editor at Penguin Books. As well as writing, Katie also works as a senior editor for a children's publisher. Jo Williamson is an up and coming new talent, also published by Scholastic. She illustrates mostly by hand, in pencil or paint.

Author : Catherine A. Toft,Timothy F. Wright
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2015-11-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780520962644

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Parrots of the Wild by Catherine A. Toft,Timothy F. Wright Pdf

"Parrots of the Wild is an exhaustive compendium of information about parrots, from their evolutionary history to their behavior to present-day conservation issues. A must-have for anyone interested in these amazing creatures." —Irene M. Pepperberg, Professor at Harvard University and author of Alex & Me: How a Scientist and a Parrot Discovered a Hidden World of Animal Intelligence—and Formed a Deep Bond in the Process "If you like parrots then you'll love this book. From their evolutionary past to their modern-day love lives, Parrots of the Wild presents a suitably captivating read. I thought I knew a lot about parrots--until I delved into these pages." —Tony Juniper, author of What Has Nature Ever Done for Us? and Spix’s Macaw: The Race to Save the World’s Rarest Bird Parrots of the Wild explores recent scientific discoveries and what they reveal about the lives of wild parrots, which are among the most intelligent and rarest of birds. Catherine A. Toft and Tim Wright discuss the evolutionary history of parrots and how this history affects perceptual and cognitive abilities, diet and foraging patterns, and mating and social behavior. The authors also discuss conservation status and the various ways different populations are adapting to a world that is rapidly changing. The book focuses on general patterns across the 350-odd species of parrots, as well as what can be learned from interesting exceptions to these generalities. A synthetic account of the diversity and ecology of wild parrots, this book distills knowledge from the authors’ own research and from their review of more than 2,400 published scientific studies. The book is enhanced by an array of illustrations, including nearly ninety color photos of wild parrots represented in their natural habitats. Parrots of the Wild melds scientific exploration with features directed at the parrot enthusiast to inform and delight a broad audience.

Author : Alan Bond,Judy Diamond
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226248783

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Thinking Like a Parrot by Alan Bond,Judy Diamond Pdf

People form enduring emotional bonds with other animal species, such as dogs, cats, and horses. For the most part, these are domesticated animals, with one notable exception: many people form close and supportive relationships with parrots, even though these amusing and curious birds remain thoroughly wild creatures. What enables this unique group of animals to form social bonds with people, and what does this mean for their survival? In Thinking like a Parrot, Alan B. Bond and Judy Diamond look beyond much of the standard work on captive parrots to the mischievous, inquisitive, and astonishingly vocal parrots of the wild. Focusing on the psychology and ecology of wild parrots, Bond and Diamond document their distinctive social behavior, sophisticated cognition, and extraordinary vocal abilities. Also included are short vignettes—field notes on the natural history and behavior of both rare and widely distributed species, from the neotropical crimson-fronted parakeet to New Zealand’s flightless, ground-dwelling kākāpō. This composite approach makes clear that the behavior of captive parrots is grounded in the birds’ wild ecology and evolution, revealing that parrots’ ability to bond with people is an evolutionary accident, a by-product of the intense sociality and flexible behavior that characterize their lives. Despite their adaptability and intelligence, however, nearly all large parrot species are rare, threatened, or endangered. To successfully manage and restore these wild populations, Bond and Diamond argue, we must develop a fuller understanding of their biology and the complex set of ecological and behavioral traits that has led to their vulnerability. Spanning the global distribution of parrot species, Thinking like a Parrot is rich with surprising insights into parrot intelligence, flexibility, and—even in the face of threats—resilience.

Author : Don Stap
Publisher : Knopf Publishing Group
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Nature
ISBN : UTEXAS:059173023340793

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A Parrot Without a Name by Don Stap Pdf

An account of the work of two ornithologists in the Peruvian rainforest.

Author : Katherine Rawson
Publisher : Arbordale Publishing
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780976494393

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If You Were a Parrot by Katherine Rawson Pdf

Imaginative pictures illustrate how young readers would look and act if they had the same physical characteristics and behaviors as parrots.

Author : Michael Steven Smith,Debby Smith
Publisher : OR Books
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1682193136

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Parrot Tales by Michael Steven Smith,Debby Smith Pdf

Charlie Parker is an African Grey Parrot. He entered the life of the Smith family three decades ago when they first encountered him in a downtown Manhattan bird shop and found him so irresistible, they had to bring him home. Charlie is many things in the Smith family, articulating them all in an astonishingly diverse and colorful vocabulary. He can be demanding, squawking imperiously "Clean my cage" or "Want some water." He can be very direct, warning an aggressive business associate who had been yelling at Debby "I'm going to kick your ass, you sonofabitch" He can be mischievous, making meowing noises to a neighbor's confused dog in the elevator. He is a survivor, who ended up recovering on an IV after the collapse of the World Trade Center filled the Smiths neighboring apartment with toxic dust. He is often the entertainer, with a songbook that extends across the opening bars of "Home on the Range" and "The Yellow Rose of Texas." Most of the time he is affectionate, as when he hangs upside down against the side of the cage and asks for his tummy to be tickled. In hearing Charlie's tales in this charming book, we come to realize that parrots are intelligent, sociable and loving creatures, to an extent that, as the renowned avian scientist Professor Irene Pepperberg insists in her introduction, they cannot meaningfully be owned by humans but should rather be enjoyed as companions.

Author : Fiona Watt
Publisher : THAT'S NOT MY (R)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08
Category : Board books
ISBN : 1474992102

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That's Not My Parrot... by Fiona Watt Pdf

An exciting new title in the best-selling touchy-feely series Join five colourful parrots in this jungle-themed addition to the UK's favourite touch-and-feel baby book series, That's not my....Babies and toddlers will delight in the bold illustrations and touching the fuzzy, furry, smooth and soft fabric patches on each page. That's not my... books are designed to be shared and support sensory and language development. Don't forget to spot the little white mouse as they explore this sturdy board book, perfect for little hands.DID YOU KNOW...? One That's not my... book is sold every minute in the UK! With over 60 titles to choose from, there's a That's not my... book for everyone.

Author : Barbara Heidenreich
Publisher : TFH Publications
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Parrots
ISBN : CORNELL:31924105519908

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The Parrot Problem Solver by Barbara Heidenreich Pdf

When not properly trained and socialized, parrots are prone to developing behavioral problems, including aggression and self-mutilation. Many parrot owners face these problems and need guidance on how to solve them. This book offers practical advice on how to understand, prevent, and correct aggressive beavhior in parrots.

Author : Penny Olsen
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781486302994

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Night Parrot by Penny Olsen Pdf

For well over a century, the Night Parrot lured its seekers into Australia's vast, arid outback. From the beginning it was a mysterious bird. Fewer than 30 specimens were collected before it all but disappeared, offering only fleeting glimpses and the occasional mummified body as proof of its continued existence. Protected by spinifex and darkness, the parrot attained almost mythical status: a challenge to birdwatchers and an inspiration to poets, novelists and artists. Night Parrot documents the competitiveness and secrecy, the triumphs and adventures of the history of the bird and its followers, culminating in the recent discovery of live birds at a few widely scattered locations. It describes what we are now unravelling about the mysteries of its biology and ecology and what is still left to learn. Complemented by guest essays, illustrations and photographs from a wide variety of sources, this book sheds light on Australia's most elusive bird.