In The Land Of Armadillos

Author : Helen Maryles Shankman
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2016-02-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781501115196

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In the Land of Armadillos by Helen Maryles Shankman Pdf

A radiant debut collection of linked stories from a two-time Pushcart Prize nominee, set in a German-occupied town in Poland, where tales of myth and folklore meet the real-life monsters of the Nazi invasion. 1942. With the Nazi Party at the height of its power, the occupying army empties Poland’s towns and cities of their Jewish populations. As neighbor turns on neighbor and survival often demands unthinkable choices, Poland has become a moral quagmire—a place of shifting truths and blinding ambiguities. Blending folklore and fact, Helen Maryles Shankman shows us the people of Wlodawa, a remote Polish town: we meet a cold-blooded SS officer dedicated to rescuing the creator of his son’s favorite picture book, even as he helps exterminate the artist’s friends and family; a Messiah who appears in a little boy’s bedroom to announce that he is quitting; a young Jewish girl who is hidden by the town’s most outspoken anti-Semite—and his talking dog. And walking among these tales are two unforgettable figures: the enigmatic and silver-tongued Willy Reinhart, Commandant of the forced labor camp who has grand schemes to protect “his” Jews, and Soroka, the Jewish saddlemaker and his family, struggling to survive. Channeling the mythic magic of classic storytellers like Sholem Aleichem and Isaac Bashevis Singer and the psychological acuity of modern-day masters like Nicole Krauss and Nathan Englander, In the Land of Armadillos is a testament to the persistence of humanity in the most inhuman conditions.

Author : Judith Jango-Cohen
Publisher : Lerner Publications
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0822536250

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Digging Armadillos by Judith Jango-Cohen Pdf

Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the nine-banded armadillo.

Author : Colleen M. McDonough,W. J. Loughry
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780806189215

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The Nine-Banded Armadillo by Colleen M. McDonough,W. J. Loughry Pdf

The word armadillo is Spanish for “little armored one.” This midsize mammal that looks like a walking tank is a source of fascination for many people but a mystery to almost all. Dating back at least eleven million years, the nocturnal, burrowing insectivore was for centuries mistaken for a cross between a hedgehog and a turtle, but it actually belongs to the mammalian superorder Xenarthra that includes sloths and anteaters. Biologists W. J. Loughry and Colleen M. McDonough have studied the nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) for more than twenty years. Their richly illustrated book offers the first comprehensive review of everything scientists know about this unique animal. Engaging both scientists and a broader public, Loughry and McDonough describe the armadillo’s anatomy and physiology and all aspects of its ecology, behavior, and evolution. They also compare the nine-banded armadillo with twenty or so other, related species. The authors pay special attention to three key features of armadillo biology—reproduction, disease, and habitat expansion—and why they matter. Armadillos reproduce in a unique and puzzling manner: females always give birth to litters of genetically identical quadruplets, a strategy not found in any other vertebrates. Nine-banded armadillos are also the only vertebrates except for humans known to contract leprosy naturally. And what about habitat expansion? The authors suggest that the armadillo’s remarkable spread across the southeastern United States may be the consequence of its most notable feature: a tough, protective carapace. Biologists, evolutionists, students, and all those interested in this curious creature will find The Nine-Banded Armadillo rich in information and insight. This comprehensive analysis will stand as the definitive scientific reference for years to come and a source of pleasure for the general public.

Author : Helen Maryles Shankman
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781501115219

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They Were Like Family to Me by Helen Maryles Shankman Pdf

A radiant debut collection of linked stories from a two-time Pushcart Prize nominee, set in a German-occupied town in Poland, where mythic tales of Jewish folklore meet the real-life monsters of the Nazi invasion.

Author : Bill Martin,Michael Sampson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2022-04-26
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1612545475

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Armadillo Antics by Bill Martin,Michael Sampson Pdf

Author : Darin A. Croft
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 586 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780253020949

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Horned Armadillos and Rafting Monkeys by Darin A. Croft Pdf

A thrilling guide to the Cenozoic mammals of South America, featuring seventy-five life reconstructions of extinct species, plus photos of specimens and sites. South America is home to some of the most distinctive mammals on Earth—giant armadillos, tiny anteaters, the world’s largest rodent, and its smallest deer. But the continent once supported a variety of other equally intriguing mammals that have no close living relatives: armored mammals with tail clubs, saber-toothed marsupials, and even a swimming sloth. We know of the existence of these peculiar species thanks to South America’s rich fossil record, which provides many glimpses of prehistoric mammals and the ecosystems in which they lived. Organized as a “walk through time” and featuring species from fifteen important fossil sites, this book is the most extensive and richly illustrated volume devoted exclusively to the Cenozoic mammals of South America. The text is supported by seventy-five life reconstructions of extinct species in their native habitats, as well as photographs of fossil specimens and the sites highlighted in the book. An annotated bibliography is included for those interested in delving into the scientific literature. “Well-written and easy for the nonspecialist to understand, this is also a most needed updating of this subject, much in the line of classic works such as Simpson’s The Beginning of the Age of Mammals in South America and Patterson and Pascual’s The Fossil Mammal Fauna of South America.” —Richard Fariña, coauthor Megafauna: Giant Beasts of Pleistocene South America “This handsome book, written by a leading expert in South American paleontology, is profusely illustrated with maps, time charts, color photographs of fossils, and exquisite life reconstructions. The book . . . will appeal to any individual, young and old alike, interested in the fossil record, as well as to students and scholars of paleontology who work in other parts of the globe.” —Choice

Author : Robert Zamenhof
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0997894156

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The Adventures of Armadillo Baby and Annabelli by Robert Zamenhof Pdf

The Adventures of Armadillo Baby and Annabelli is a whimsical collection of animal stories about a pair of brother and sister armadillos who live in a land of warm sand and pyramids. They are friends with local animals, like Seflagori the camel and Noseberry the anteater, but learn the hard way that they must be wary of certain other characters, like Elvis and Montmorency the Syrian crocodiles, Horatio the Hawk, and Rexi the angry water reed, as well as of certain humans, like Captain Fat-Face Shutemup and his communications officer Sparky Blabberon.

Author : Judith Jango-Cohen
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 076141617X

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Armadillos by Judith Jango-Cohen Pdf

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of armadillos.

Author : Conrad J. Storad
Publisher : Bobolink Media
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1891795082

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Don't Ever Cross That Road by Conrad J. Storad Pdf

Presents a class of young armadillos being taught armadillo facts, and why they should never cross a road.

Author : Lawrence David
Publisher : Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : PSU:000046078490

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The Land of Hungry Armadillos by Lawrence David Pdf

Gus won't share crayons and paper with his little sister, Wendy. So, after being sent to his room, Gus angrily wishes upon a star for his very own drawing supplies. A creature named Zub appears, ready to grant Gus his wish for the right trade. Why not Wendy? Zub gladly hands Gus his own crayons and paper. In the morning Wendy is nowhere to be found. No longer angry, Gus remembers the deal he made and knows he must get his sister back. So begins Gus's journey to the land of hungry armadillos--where Zub rules, poor Wendy is most unhappy, and Gus realizes that selfish actions can have bad consequences. . . .

Author : Juan Carlos Alonso (Graphic designer)
Publisher : Animal Journal
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2017-05-22
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781633221963

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Animal Journal: Land Mammals of the World by Juan Carlos Alonso (Graphic designer) Pdf

From the rainforests of the Amazon to the plains of Africa, Land Mammals of the World guides you on an exploration of the world's most fascinating mammals.

Author : Eddie Wilson,Jesse Sublett
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2017-04-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781477314166

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Armadillo World Headquarters by Eddie Wilson,Jesse Sublett Pdf

“Eddie’s story is by turns hilarious, informative, and the living spirit of its age. . . . [He] piles the most unlikely anecdotes on top of one another, creating a land of enchantment and an order of chemically altered consciousness that rescues an era I’d thought not so much lost as forgotten. Not only am I thrilled I’ve read this story and wish I was in it, I wish I’d written it.” —Dave Marsh, from the foreword “The Armadillo World Headquarters . . . was one of the most exciting, and remained one of the most exciting, places in the United States for the years that it was in operation. I saw a little of everything at the Armadillo, and it was one of the great experiences of my life.” —Ann Richards, from the author’s preface On August 7, 1970, Eddie Wilson and a band of hippies threw open the doors of Armadillo World Headquarters, and the live music capital of the world was born in Austin, Texas. Over its ten-year lifespan, the Armadillo hosted thousands of high-profile musicians—Willie Nelson, Frank Zappa, Bruce Springsteen, Taj Mahal, AC/DC, Charlie Daniels, the Ramones, Roy Buchanan, and Bette Midler, to name a random few. The Armadillo helped define the Austin lifestyle, culture, and identity, setting the stage for successors such as the SXSW music festival, PBS’s Austin City Limits, and the ACL festival, which have made Austin an international destination for music fans. In this rollicking memoir, Eddie Wilson tells the behind-the-scenes story of the Armadillo from the moment he first peered into a derelict National Guard armory building and knew that destiny had found him. He vividly describes how two previously clashing groups—rednecks and hippies—came together at the Armadillo, enjoying a new blend of country music and rock that spawned a many-named movement: cosmic cowboy, progressive country, and redneck rock, among others. Wilson also reveals the struggles and creative solutions that kept the doors open, the angels who provided timely infusions of cash, the janitors and carpenters who maintained the Dillo, and the artists who created iconic poster art. Extensively illustrated with candid photographs and music posters, Armadillo World Headquarters recounts the story of this legendary venue as no other book can.

Author : Amanda Harman
Publisher : Grolier, Incorporated
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0717259587

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Armadillos by Amanda Harman Pdf

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of armadillos.

Author : William Berryman Scott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 816 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1937
Category : Mammals
ISBN : UOM:39015065413992

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A History of Land Mammals in the Western Hemisphere by William Berryman Scott Pdf

Author : Marilou Reeder
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781683358558

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Willow the Armadillo by Marilou Reeder Pdf

A heartfelt story that celebrates picture books and reminds us real heroes come in all shapes and sizes Willow the Armadillo loves picture books. More than anything, she wants to be the hero in a picture book of her very own. She knows that achieving her dream will take a lot of work, so she studies hard at Picture Book Academy and signs up for many auditions. But she just can’t seem to land a leading role! After one last heartbreaking rejection, she heads to the library for some peace and quiet, and instead finds . . . chaos! And that’s when Willow discovers something even better than being a hero in a book.