"Memphis, Tennessee, 1936. The five Foss children find their lives changed forever when their parents leave them alone on the family shantyboat one stormy night. Rill Foss, just twelve years old, must protect her four younger siblings as they are wrenched from their home on the Mississippi and thrown into the care of the infamous Georgia Tann, director of the Tennessee Children's Home Society. South Carolina, Present Day. Avery Stafford has lived...
"Description: England, 1932: Grace Hamblin is growing up on the beautiful estate of the Marquiss and Marchioness of Penselwood. The beekeeper's daughter, she knows her place and her future - that is until her father dies and leaves her alone. Her childhood friend Freddie has recently become her lover, and she is thankful when they are able to marry and take over her father's duties. But there is another man who she just can't shake from her thoughts...
This enhanced book, in celebration of Groundwood's 35th anniversary, includes a read-aloud feature of the story narrated by Marie-Louise Gay.
Caramba is a sweet, shy cat who bravely accepts that he is different, and then discovers his own special talent.
Award-winning author and illustrator Marie-Louise Gay, best known for her Stella and Sam books, brings us an endearing character in Caramba, a sweet, shy cat who bravely accepts that he is different,...
Examines how scientists and zoos around the world are managing wild and captive big cats like panthers, cheetahs, tigers, and lions by radio tracking, scat examination, zoo breeding programs, and habitat conservation.
Describes the physical characteristics, habits, natural environment, and interrelationship with people of the jaguar and discusses what is being done to preserve it from extinction.
In this new 2021 high-definition program, learn all about big cats. What are the biggest of the big cats? What are the fastest of the big cats? What are the big cats of Africa, Asia and the Americas? What is a "pride?" How much food does a Mountain Lion need each day to survive? How can we protect big cats from extinction? The answers to these questions and more are covered in depth with detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video that reinforce...
This children's animal book has everything you'll need to know about big cats, including lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards, and cheetahs. Find out how big cats hunt, learn about cat myths and legends, discover where big cats live, and how they move. Packed with information, photographs, and colorful illustrations, DK findout! Big Cats is the ultimate kids cat book.
Publisher Annotation: With grace, guile, and unstoppable power, big cats are admired for their speed and strength. Although they are related to house cats, these magnificent creatures are nothing like our pets!
In this completely updated edition of Big Cats, award-winning writer Seymour Simon celebrates the grace and power of lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, cheetahs, pumas, and snow leopards. Readers will learn all about how they hunt, care for their young, and rest in their varied natural habitats. This updated edition includes: Author's note Stunning full-color photographs Glossary Index Additional reading sources Supports the Common Core Learning Standards,...
During a terrible drought in which there is nothing to eat, Man prepares a magic herb that results in Giraffe's long neck so he can reach the high leaves on the trees and a grumpy Rhino, who arrives too late for the magic.
