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English
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Scientists have long counseled against interpreting animal behavior in terms of human emotions, warning that such anthropomorphizing limits our ability to understand animals as they really are. Yet what are we to make of a female gorilla in a German zoo who spent days mourning the death of her baby? Or a wild female elephant who cared for a younger one after she was injured by a rambunctious teenage male? Or a rat who refused to push a lever for
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Series
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle volume 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
From her upside-down house, the eccentric Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle issues to parents her marvelous cures for such common children's diseases as Won't-Put-Away-Toys-itis, Answerbackism, and Fighter-Quarrelitis.
Author
Publisher
Familius, LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
She is the Queen. The matriarch. She leads her daughters and their daughters. Inspiring text and striking illustrations follow the empowering journey of an elephant matriarch as she leads her family through the wilds of Africa. With facts about African elephants on every spread and a message that will encourage young girls to be the trailblazers of their generation, She Leads offers an incredible story and an unforgettable tribute to the strength...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
Hippos navigate by it, sloths keep in touch through it, dung beetles eat it... and most grownups would rather not to mention it. Meanwhile, scientists who study animal feces find out all sorts of things, such as how many insects a bat eats or just what technique a T. rex used to devour a triceratops 70 million years ago. However you look at it, poop is the quintessential prototype for recycling and probably the most useful stuff on earth. Take a peek...
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Language
English
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Description
"In the newest addition to the ever-popular and authoritative nonfiction Scientists in the Field series, the team behindThe Frog Scientist take you on a research trip to New Caledonia in the Pacific Ocean to follow crows in aviaries and in the wild while answering many thought-provoking questions like: "Can a crow outsmart a scientist?" Remarkably engaging narrative nonfiction coupled with beautiful photographs, this is a trip you won't regret booking!"--...
Author
Series
Sophie books (Rosemary Wells) volume 2
Publisher
Viking, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) Inc
Pub. Date
[2014?]
Language
English
Description
On her second birthday, Sophie gets up on the wrong side of the crib and behaves terribly until her grandmother has an inspiration.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Discover 22 safe and dog-friendly activities you can enjoy alongside your canine companion while exploring what makes Fido tick. Uncover the secrets behind how your pooch moves, drinks, stays warm, gets clean, cools off, and so much more.
12) The Santa trap
Author
Publisher
Peachtree Publishers
Pub. Date
2012, c2009
Language
English
Description
Bradley Bartleby has been very bad since the day he was born and finally gets what he deserves after turning his family's home into a fearsome trap for Santa, who has always given him nothing but socks.
13) Salmon
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Learn about the migration of salmon.
Publisher
James & Kenneth Publishers
Pub. Date
©2006
Language
English
Description
Based on the television series Dogs with Dunbar, this DVD series covers the elements of basic training, including basic commands, housetraining, walking on a leash, and dealing with problem behaviors such as digging, chewing, barking, and biting.
17) Tissue, please!
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
At school, dance rehearsal, and home Frog and his friends sniff when their noses run, until Frog's parents show him how much better it is to use a tissue.
19) Oh no, George
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
George tries hard to be good for Harris, his owner, but it is too difficult.
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