The Mythical Zoo

Author : Boria Sax
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781468316469

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A beautifully illustrated alternate taxonomy of the animal kingdom, based on mythology, literature, art, and other cultural realms: “Charming.” —ForeWord Sacred cows, wily serpents, fearsome lions, elegant swans, busy bees, and sly foxes—all are caricatures of the creatures themselves, yet they reflect not only how different cultures see the natural world around them but also how such cultures make use of their native animals. In this fun and thought-provoking book, historian and animal enthusiast Boria Sax argues for a classification of animals that goes beyond the biological to encompass a more meaningful distinction: tradition. From ants and elephants to tigers and tortoises, The Mythical Zoo weaves together a cross-cultural tapestry encompassing mythology, history, art, science, philosophy, and literature. The result is a beautifully illustrated, masterfully composed love letter to the animal kingdom.

Author : Boria Sax
Publisher : Abc-clio
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Animals
ISBN : UOM:39015053785757

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The Mythical Zoo by Boria Sax Pdf

"Students, scholars, storytellers, and animal lovers will turn to this handy and intriguing reference for information on literature, history, mythology, and the emerging discipline of anthrozoology. Suggested readings are featured with each entry. The volume also includes a detailed introduction, which provides a cultural overview, and a comprehensive index."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1943
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:762770527

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Tableaux anciens et modernes, aquarelles, dessins, gouaches anciens et modernes par ou attribués à Bibiena, Boucher, Bon de Boullongne... [et al.], gravures by Anonim Pdf

Author : Rosalie Shaw,Oliver Herford
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798695301267

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Mythological Zoo by Rosalie Shaw,Oliver Herford Pdf

Come face to face with popular mythical creatures from various cultures. Get immersed in the pages of this well-illustrated mythology poem book. You must be brave to embark on this adventure as each line of the poem takes you a step closer to a gruesome mythical being, and the stunning images can leave you petrified.

Author : Oliver Herford
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783752317503

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The Mythological Zoo by Oliver Herford Pdf

Reproduction of the original: The Mythological Zoo by Oliver Herford

Author : Oliver Herford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798583009763

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The Mythological Zoo by Oliver Herford Pdf

Oliver Herford is adept at pairing whimsical illustrations with humorous poetry, and The Mythological Zoo is no exception. Each of the 22 illustrations of classic mythological beasts is accompanied by a brief poetic verse. Medusa, Cerberus, the Chimera, the Phoenix, and the Centaur grace these pages, amongst many more.

Author : Sonya Hartnett
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-13
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780763656324

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The Midnight Zoo by Sonya Hartnett Pdf

Master storyteller Sonya Hartnett crafts a magical and moving fable about war and redemption . . . and what it means to be free. When the Germans attack their Romany encampment during World War II, Andrej and his younger brother, Tomas, flee through a ravaged countryside under cover of darkness, guarding a secret bundle. Their journey leads to a bombed-out town, where the boys discover a hidden wonder: a zoo filled with creatures in need of hope. Like Andrej and Tomas, the animals--wolf and eagle, monkey and bear, lioness and seal, kangaroo and llama-- have stories to share and a mission to reclaim their lives.

Author : Sam Bowring
Publisher : Pan
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Children's stories
ISBN : 0330424750

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The Zoo of Magical and Mythological Creatures by Sam Bowring Pdf

An imaginative and hilarious fantasy from an exciting new voice in children's literature.Twelve-year-old Zackary is the seventh son of the King and Queen of Solaris, and a most reluctant knight. He would rather put anchovies in the knights helmets or use his sword to cut sandwiches than learn courtly ways. In despair, the King and Queen assign him to the castle administrator, Barnabas, who sends him on an errand to the Zoo of Magical and Mythological Creatures, established by Zackary's grandfather.Mistaken for a job applicant, Zackary starts working at the zoo with the resident sorcerer, Acacia. Powerful magic is needed to control some of the extraordinary creatures in the zoo: from the Stymphalian birds of Greek mythology and the nine-headed hydra, to manticores from India and the squonks – Drufflefuster, Gobblesnocks, Snivelsnork and Grimelgrout. These are the ugliest, most endearing, little creatures that will be encountered in a children's book in 2009. But just as Zackary is settling in to his double life, a shadow is cast across the entire kingdom with the news that a strange creature is expected at the zoo – a creature which spreads evil and destruction in its path.

Author : Bob Mullan,Garry Marvin
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0252067622

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Zoo Culture by Bob Mullan,Garry Marvin Pdf

Why do people go to zoos? Is the role of zoos to entertain or to educate? In this provocative book, the authors demonstrate that zoos tell us as much about humans as they do about animals and suggest that while animals may not need zoos, urban societies seem to. A new introduction takes note of dramatic changes in the perceived role of zoos that have occurred since the book's original publication. "Bob Mullan and Garry Marvin delve into the assumptions about animals that are embedded in our culture. . . . A thought-provoking glimpse of our own ideas about the exotic, the foreign." -- Tess Lemmon, BBC Wildlife Magazine "A thoughtful and entertaining guided tour." -- David White, New Society "[An] unusual and intriguing combination of historical survey, psychological enquiry, and compendium of fascinating facts." -- Evening Standard

Author : Oliver Herford
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2018-01-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0267101163

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The Mythological Zoo (Classic Reprint) by Oliver Herford Pdf

Excerpt from The Mythological Zoo Would cause each separate hair to stand On end and sway and writhe and spit, She couldn't do a thing with it. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Leo Ruickbie
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1472136446

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The Impossible Zoo by Leo Ruickbie Pdf

'Leo Ruickbie's impeccably-written The Impossible Zoo is a menagerie like no other, as its exotic inhabitants are fabulous in every sense of the word. So for anyone who has ever wished that dragons and unicorns were real, for anyone who believes that they are, and for anyone who peruses bestiaries with unbridled joy, this magical, mystical, and truly memorable book is definitely for you - and for me!' Dr Karl Shuker, author of A Manifestation of Monsters HERE BE DRAGONS! Here you will find the things that once made the woods wild and the nights to be feared; that made ancient map-makers write, 'Here be Dragons'. The Impossible Zoo is a biology of the supernatural - a study of the life of things that never lived. This world of mermaids and unicorns, now confined to fantasy, but once believed to exist, is a world of the imagination that still affects us today. Wonderfully illustrated throughout, it also provides sources as a guide to further study and exploration. 'For anyone who has ever wished that dragons and unicorns were real, this magical, mystical and truly memorable book is definitely for you - and for me!' Dr Karl Shuker, author of A Manifestation of Monsters 'Ruickbie's level of scholarship is impressive and he presents his conclusions with great literary skill in readable and attractive prose. The results are truly fascinating. Very highly recommended.' Revd Lionel Fanthorpe, FRSA, author and President of the Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena

Author : Gerry Griffiths
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1925840085

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Cryptid Zoo by Gerry Griffiths Pdf

As a child, rare and unusual animals, especially cryptid creatures, always fascinated Carter Wilde. Now that he's an eccentric billionaire and runs the largest conglomerate of high-tech companies all over the world, he can finally achieve his wildest dream of building the most incredible theme park ever conceived on the planet...CRYPTID ZOO. Even though there have been apparent problems with the project, Wilde still decides to send some of his marketing employees and their families on a forced vacation to assess the theme park in preparation for Opening Day. Nick Wells and his family are some of those chosen and are about to embark on what will become the most terror-filled weekend of their lives-praying they survive. STEP RIGHT UP AND GET YOUR FREE PASS... TO CRYPTID ZOO

Author : Judy Sierra
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780375868474

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ZooZical by Judy Sierra Pdf

When the winter doldrums arrive at the zoo, a very small hippo and a young kangaroo decide to stage a "ZooZical," a show to display their singing, dancing, acrobatic, and other talents to the people of Springfield.

Author : Erik Masterson
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-30
Category : Zombies
ISBN : 1478356162

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The Curse of the Zombie Zoo by Erik Masterson Pdf

Abby Pruitt and her brothers, Philip and Sam, discover an abandoned zoo in the woods. A zoo where the dead find no rest and myth and magic mingle with the real world. The Pruitt children are drawn to the forgotten zoo of Forest Heights that is host to the undead animals and people that died there so long ago. An ancient curse holds them all to this place. They make friends among the undead at the zoo, and they discover that old grudges and mysteries linger long after death. Disarray and upheaval quickly follow the children to the abandoned zoo and things go horribly wrong before the curse is broken.From summer vacation to the snow days of Christmas Philip, Sam, and Abby do their best to help their undead friends at the zoo...even if it means letting them go forever.

Author : Anita Yasuda
Publisher : ABDO Publishing Company
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781629682570

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Jade Emperor: A Chinese Zodiac Myth by Anita Yasuda Pdf

The Chinese people often told stories that taught the listener about their culture. In this zodiac myth, the emperor names the years of the zodiac after the animals who win a race. The Chinese zodiac myth is retold in this brilliantly illustrated Chinese Myth. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Short Tales is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.