Raccoon

Author : Daniel Heath Justice
Publisher : Reaktion Books
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781789144253

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Raccoon by Daniel Heath Justice Pdf

Masked bandits of the night, raiders of farm crops and rubbish bins, raccoons are notorious for their indifference to human property and propriety. Yet they are also admired for their intelligence, dexterity, and determination. Raccoons have thoroughly adapted to human-dominated environments—they are thriving in numbers greater than at any point of their evolutionary history, including in new habitats. Raccoon surveys the natural and cultural history of this opportunistic omnivore, tracing its biological evolution, social significance, and image in a range of media and political contexts. From intergalactic misanthropes and despoilers of ancient temples to coveted hunting quarry, unpredictable pet, and symbols of wilderness and racist stereotype alike, Raccoon offers a lively consideration of this misunderstood outlaw species.

Author : Samuel I. Zeveloff
Publisher : Smithsonian Institution
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2013-07-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781588343833

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Raccoons by Samuel I. Zeveloff Pdf

The word raccoon is drawn from the Native American Algonquian language. Their term arakun roughly translates to “he who scratches with his hands.” Anyone who has found a raccoon rummaging around in a once securely closed trash container can attest to how skillful raccoons are with their front paws. In fact, they have four times as many sensory receptors in their forepaw skin as they do in their hindpaws, a ratio similar to that of human hands and feet. Samuel Zeveloff explores this trait and much more in his accessible natural history of raccoons. Written with the general reader in mind, Raccoons presents detailed information on raccoon evolution, physical characteristics, social behavior, habitats, food habits, reproduction, and conservation, as well as their relationship with humans and many other topics. The section on distribution and subspecies focuses on the raccoon’s current range expansion, and the material on their cultural significance demonstrates this mammal’s unique status in different North American cultures.

Author : Samuel I. Zeveloff
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0774809647

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Raccoons by Samuel I. Zeveloff Pdf

Raccoons presents detailed information on raccoon evolution, physical characteristics, social behavior, habitats, food habits, reproduction, and conservation, as well as their relationship with humans and many other topics. The section on distribution and subspecies focuses on the raccoon's current range expansion, and the material on their cultural significance demonstrates this mammal's unique status in different North American cultures.

Author : K. M. Kostyal
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0870446770

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Raccoons by K. M. Kostyal Pdf

Photographs and text introduce the physical characteristics and habits of the raccoon.

Author : Virginia Loh-Hagan
Publisher : My Early Library: My Favorite
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1534100180

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Raccoon by Virginia Loh-Hagan Pdf

The My Favorite Animal series lets the earliest readers explore the animal kingdom. Raccoon examines the characteristics and habitat of the masked mammal in a simple way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index.

Author : Thornton W. Burgess
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2023-10-20
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4066339542174

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The Adventures of Bobby Coon by Thornton W. Burgess Pdf

In "The Adventures of Bobby Coon," Thornton W. Burgess continues to captivate readers with his enchanting tales. Bobby Coon, a clever raccoon, takes center stage as Burgess weaves a narrative of adventure and discovery. Set in the picturesque Green Forest, this book combines entertainment with lessons about the animal kingdom and the importance of resourcefulness.

Author : Lesley-Anne Green
Publisher : Tundra Books
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2018-06-19
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781101917961

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Fox and Raccoon by Lesley-Anne Green Pdf

The first in a new picture book series featuring sweet felted creatures and a little village you won't soon forget! Welcome to Juniper Hollow! Meet Fox and Raccoon. They are best friends. They live next door to each other, and they spend every day together. Except for today! Fox is so busy she doesn't have time to play. But never fear -- Raccoon is here to help! He mails letters, goes to the fruit stand, picks up some yarn and even buys some sugar. But Fox is STILL busy. Will she ever have time to stop and play with him? As it turns out, she has a surprise up her sleeve . . . Lesley-Anne Green's endearing felted animals and adorable detailed sets create a world that readers will want to come back to again and again.

Author : J. Angelique Johnson
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2010-12
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781429661942

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Raccoons by J. Angelique Johnson Pdf

"Simple text and full-color photos explain the habitat, life cycle, range, and behavior of raccoons"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Sterling North
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1990-02-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781101660492

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Rascal by Sterling North Pdf

A Newbery Honor Book Celebrating 50 years of a beloved classic! Nothing's surprising in the North household, not even Sterling's new pet raccoon. Rascal is only a baby when Sterling brings him home, but soon the two are best friends, doing everything together--until the spring day when everything suddenly changes. Rascal is a heartwarming boyhood memoir that continues to find its way into the hearts of readers fifty years later. This special anniversary edition includes the book's classic illustrations restored to their original splendor, as well as a letter from the author's daughter, and material from the illustrator's personal collection. "Everyone should knock off work, sit beneath the nearest tree, and enjoy Rascal from cover to cover."—Chicago Tribune

Author : Kristin Petrie
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2015-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781629693613

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Raccoons by Kristin Petrie Pdf

Check out the rascally raccoon! As part of the Backyard Animals series, this book introduces the unique features of this wild animal. The text covers this mammal's habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, diet, and defenses. Also included are a range map and a body diagram. In the sky or on the ground, backyard animals are all around! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Author : Kevin Coolidge
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12-11
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0692592555

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The Totally Ninja Raccoons Meet Bigfoot by Kevin Coolidge Pdf

In The Totally Ninja Raccoons meet Bigfoot, our protagonists discover they are not meant to be ordinary bandits, but rather carry the potential to be something extraordinary, ninjas. In this origin story, the Ninja Raccoons begin their ninja training, and meet their first potential employer--Gypsy the Cat. Gypsy sends the Raccoons on their first mission, to capture the elusive Bigfoot. Things aren't what they seem to be. Bigfoot isn't the monstrous beast, as he's been portrayed. Gypsy isn't the benign employer. Cats want to take over the world. The Totally Ninja Raccoons learn that sometimes you have to choose your own path if you want to choose your destination.

Author : Randall Goodgame
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 19 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781535972512

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The Society of Extraordinary Raccoon Society by Randall Goodgame Pdf

Welcome to a tour of the SOERS’s secretive society, where sneaky, lock-picking raccoons have learned to change their ways. Now they happily give their things to others, singing and feasting along the way, as they follow the wisdom of 2 Corinthians 9:6–7 on how to be a cheerful giver. Even when Slugs & Bugs music isn’t playing, old and new friends of the brand can now enjoy its witty world and biblical wisdom. The SOERS are favorite characters from the Slugs & Bugs songs, and these new picture books explore their world and their fun message about giving. Go to bhkids.com to find this book's Parent Connection, an easy tool to help moms and dads (or anyone else who loves kids) discuss the book's message with their child. We're all about connecting parents and kids to each other and to God's Word.

Author : Daniel Heath Justice
Publisher : Reaktion Books
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781780233833

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Badger by Daniel Heath Justice Pdf

Fierce, menacing, and mysterious, badgers have fascinated humans as living animals, abstract symbols, or commercial resources for thousands of years—often to their detriment. With their reputation for determined self-defense, they have been brutalized by hunters and sportsmen, while their association with the mythic underworld has made them idealized symbols of earth-based wisdom and their burrowing habits have resulted in their widespread persecution as pests. In this highly illustrated book, Daniel Heath Justice provides the first global cultural history of the badger in over thirty years. From the iconic European badger and its North American kin to the African honey badger and Southeast Asian hog badger, Justice considers the badger’s evolution and widespread distribution alongside its current, often-imperiled status throughout the world. He travels from natural history and life in the wild to the folklore, legends, and spiritual beliefs that badgers continue to inspire, while also exploring their representation and exploitation in industry, religion, and the arts. Tracing the complex and contradictory ways in which this fascinating animal endures, Badger will appeal to anyone interested in a deeper understanding of these much-maligned creatures.

Author : Beatriz Hausner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Human-animal relationships
ISBN : 1927040485

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Enter the Raccoon by Beatriz Hausner Pdf

Author : Chronicle Books
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Board books
ISBN : 1452170800

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Baby Raccoon: Finger Puppet Book by Chronicle Books Pdf

"Simple text follows a baby raccoon throughout the day, from play time to bedtime"--