The Spineless Porcupine

Author : Say Yang
Publisher : Illumify Media Global
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1947360191

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The Spineless Porcupine by Say Yang Pdf

"If you could only choose one kind of life, what would you choose?" Pearson asked. "One with quills living like every other porcupine or one that's trailblazing a new path in the vast wilderness?" Mattie, the first porcupine born without any spines, is banished from her clan for being different. She's quickly picked up by the circus due to her commercial potential. At first, she loves the attention, but soon an emptiness grows deep within. That's when Pearson convinces her they belong in the wilderness instead of being enslaved under a ringmaster's control. Will her heartache finally end by escaping from the golden prison of performing, producing, and perfecting? Follow Mattie and Pearson's fantastical journey as they face their painful pasts only to discover their differences are their superpowers. It's an unforgettably rare story that speaks to every age because it's about what we all desire: to feel comfortable in our own skin.

Author : Megan McDonald
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780763691868

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Judy Moody and the Bucket List by Megan McDonald Pdf

Drumroll, please: Judy Moody is about to become a poop-scooping, hinny-riding, one-girl band extraordinaire as she takes on her very own Bucket List. Judy is visiting Grandma Lou one day when she accidentally finds an uber-mysterious list of activities — a Bucket List! Which gives Judy an idea: How rare would it be if she made her own way-official bucket list of all the things she wants to do—before she starts fourth grade? Pretty soon Judy is off and running trying to cross off all her items: learn to do a cartwheel, invent something rad, go to Antarctica (the real one), ride a horse—the list goes on. But what happens if Grandma Lou achieves everything on her list? Does that mean she’ll be ready to . . . kick the bucket?

Author : Leonard J. Gill
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781412040068

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Remembering the Regiment : the Experiences of a Kenya-born English Lad in the Continued Fight Against the Terrorism of the Mau-Mau Rebellion by Leonard J. Gill Pdf

Kenya settlers, of European extraction, performed enthusiastically in a variety of roles in the Emergency Forces: Serving in Kenya Regiment companies; serving as patrol commanders attached to the Kings African Rifles with African troops, and with British regiments as guides, tracker handlers and advisers; as District Officers with the Kikuyu Guard as leaders and instructors in military skills; as pseudo Mau-Mau terrorists; as policemen; as pilots with the Kenya Police Air Wing; as criminal investigation and intelligence officers. They participated with good humor and enthusiasm at all levels and gave their expertise freely. Many were extraordinarily effective and many served in isolation from their superior officers, who relied on their initiative. Generally, the Kenya Regiment personnel received the cooperation of the local African populace, who accepted them as disciplined, reliable troops, keen to rid the country of the scourge of terrorism. There was a mutual respect between the Africans and the settler soldiers and their cooperation in anti-terrorist operations strengthened the bonds of comradeship and widened understanding between the races. After eighteen months military service as a patrol commander in the field I had gained special skills. The Mau-Mau terrorists had suffered heavy losses from desertions as well as casualties. The dwindling numbers of hard-core terrorists remaining in the forests had to be hunted down and this necessitated increased hunting skills. I had learned tracking skill from Ngalu, but there were areas where my knowledge was weak. I was pleased when I was sent to the Tracker School at Nanuki. The instructors had been picked from Kenya Regiment personnel whose civilian jobs were with the Game Department and the National Parks. I felt sure, under their instruction my skills would be augmented.

Author : Anne E. Duggan Ph.D.,Donald Haase Ph.D.,Helen J. Callow
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1751 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2016-02-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781610692540

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Folktales and Fairy Tales [4 volumes] by Anne E. Duggan Ph.D.,Donald Haase Ph.D.,Helen J. Callow Pdf

Encyclopedic in its coverage, this one-of-a-kind reference is ideal for students, scholars, and others who need reliable, up-to-date information on folk and fairy tales, past and present. Folktales and fairy tales have long played an important role in cultures around the world. They pass customs and lore from generation to generation, provide insights into the peoples who created them, and offer inspiration to creative artists working in media that now include television, film, manga, photography, and computer games. This second, expanded edition of an award-winning reference will help students and teachers as well as storytellers, writers, and creative artists delve into this enchanting world and keep pace with its past and its many new facets. Alphabetically organized and global in scope, the work is the only multivolume reference in English to offer encyclopedic coverage of this subject matter. The four-volume collection covers national, cultural, regional, and linguistic traditions from around the world as well as motifs, themes, characters, and tale types. Writers and illustrators are included as are filmmakers and composers—and, of course, the tales themselves. The expert entries within volumes 1 through 3 are based on the latest research and developments while the contents of volume 4 comprises tales and texts. While most books either present readers with tales from certain countries or cultures or with thematic entries, this encyclopedia stands alone in that it does both, making it a truly unique, one-stop resource.

Author : Mark Elbroch
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 792 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2003-08-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780811743334

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Mammal Tracks & Sign by Mark Elbroch Pdf

Detailed track and trail data for 135 species with actual-size track illustrations.

Author : Gore Vidal
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011-02-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307784247

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Empire by Gore Vidal Pdf

Empire, the fourth novel in Gore Vidal's monumental six-volume chronicle of the American past, is his prodigiously detailed portrait of the United States at the dawn of the twentieth century as it begins to emerge as a world power. ------While America struggles to define its destiny, beautiful and ambitious Caroline Sanford fights to control her own fate. One of Vidal's most in-spired creations, she is an embodiment of the complex, vigorous young nation. From the back offices of her Washington newspaper, Caroline confronts the two men who threaten to thwart her ambition: William Randolph Hearst and his protégé, Blaise Sanford, Caroline's half brother. In their struggles for power the lives of brother and sister become intertwined with those of Presidents McKinley and Roosevelt, as well as Astors, Vanderbilts, and Whitneys--all incarnations of America's Gilded Age. ------"Mr. Vidal demonstrates a political imagination and insider's sagacity equaled by no other practicing fiction writer," said The New York Times Book Review. "Like the earlier novels in his historical cycle, Empire is a wonderfully vivid documentary drama." ------With a new Introduction by the author.

Author : Neil Hutton
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-17
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781796097054

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Dad's Poems by Neil Hutton Pdf

This book is a collection of nonsense rhymes and rhyming stories. The book is mostly written for the young audience but a couple poems are aimed at the older people with an environmental theme.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 766 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1932
Category : Photography
ISBN : PSU:000065805626

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American Photography by Anonim Pdf

Author : Sharon Chester
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 545 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781400865963

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The Arctic Guide by Sharon Chester Pdf

The definitive full-color field guide to Arctic wildlife The Arctic Guide presents the traveler and naturalist with a portable, authoritative guide to the flora and fauna of earth's northernmost region. Featuring superb color illustrations, this one-of-a-kind book covers the complete spectrum of wildlife—more than 800 species of plants, fishes, butterflies, birds, and mammals—that inhabit the Arctic’s polar deserts, tundra, taiga, sea ice, and oceans. It can be used anywhere in the entire Holarctic region, including Norway’s Svalbard archipelago, Siberia, the Russian Far East, islands of the Bering Sea, Alaska, the Canadian Arctic, and Greenland. Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, size, habitat, range, scientific name, and the unique characteristics that enable these organisms to survive in the extreme conditions of the Far North. A color distribution map accompanies each species account, and alternative names in German, French, Norwegian, Russian, Inuit, and Inupiaq are also provided. Features superb color plates that allow for quick identification of more than 800 species of plants, fishes, butterflies, birds, and mammals Includes detailed species accounts and color distribution maps Covers the flora and fauna of the entire Arctic region

Author : Dr Sloan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2023-01-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798887515885

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Porcupine Book by Dr Sloan Pdf

Porcupine Book is the second in a three-part series; Giraffe Book, Porcupine Book and Yak Book. Captivating creative minds of all ages, this book answers some of those questions about animals that have not yet been answered in a fun and imaginative way. Utilizing the alphabet as a guide to encourage imagination, the readers will be inspired by the joy found in Creator's mind as each animal is so uniquely designed. With a bit more "monkeying around," curiosity, patience, kindness, and quiet blend to make this a simple treasure of exploration. You will discover that with all that Creator makes, there are no mistakes.

Author : ouping guo
Publisher : ouping guo
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Animal Novel: Tiger Baby Golden Leaf by ouping guo Pdf

Author : Stanton L. Barnes
Publisher : Jossey-Bass
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2000-10-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 0130898163

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Amazing Animals! by Stanton L. Barnes Pdf

This resource gives classroom teachers and reading specialists 80 stimulating illustrated two-page animal stories and 80 illustrated two-page activity sheets for building students’ vocabulary, reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. The stories and activities are organized into four equal sections focusing on reading levels 3, 4, 5 and 6 and accompanied by “New Vocabulary” to introduce the pronunciation and meaning of new words and “Questions to Ask” to spark students’ curiosity and recall prior knowledge. Each section concludes with ten reproducible enrichment activities to further challenge students’ thinking skills followed by complete answer keys to all activities in that section.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Environmental policy
ISBN : UCSC:32106019337879

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Alternatives Journal by Anonim Pdf

"Canadian environmental ideas & action" (varies)

Author : Vivek Menon
Publisher : Hachette India
Page : 892 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2023-05-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9789393701909

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Indian Mammals by Vivek Menon Pdf

A fully updated edition of the bestselling guide to the mammals of India Covering the rich diversity of mammal species in India, from tigers, elephants, rhinoceros and whales to primates, rodents and bats, Indian Mammals is field-ready, illustrated and comprehensive in approach. Rigorously researched, Indian Mammals reflects a lifetime's work by Vivek Menon, one of India's leading authorities on Indian wildlife. Planned for easy reference, this compact guide is the essential resource for wildlifers of any age, including animal watchers, eco-tourists and active conservationists. * More than 440 species of both terrestrial and aquatic mammals with introductory pages on each order * Describes key identification features, biometrics, behaviour, social strategies, habitat and distribution * Over 1,000 carefully curated photographs and supplementary illustrations * 140-plus updated distribution maps * Colour tabs for sections to facilitate ease of use * Live-action field notes from the author

Author : Wayuphā Thotsa,Tossa Wajuppa
Publisher : Bucknell University Press
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Folk poetry, Thai
ISBN : 0838751393

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Phadaeng Nang Ai by Wayuphā Thotsa,Tossa Wajuppa Pdf

This first English translation of an Isan folk epic is both readable and faithful to the linguistic features of the Thai original. It is presented together with a thorough discussion of the historical background, explanatory material, and a glossary of Thai-Isan terms.