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Author : Sy Montgomery
Release : 2006
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 419/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Quest for the Tree Kangaroo by : Sy Montgomery
Download or read book Quest for the Tree Kangaroo written by Sy Montgomery. This book was released on 2006. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher Description
Author : Sy Montgomery
Release : 2010-05-24
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 252/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Kakapo Rescue by : Sy Montgomery
Download or read book Kakapo Rescue written by Sy Montgomery. This book was released on 2010-05-24. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2011 Sibert Medal Winner On remote Codfish Island off the southern coast of New Zealand live the last ninety-one kakapo parrots on earth. These trusting, flightless, and beautiful birds—the largest and most unusual parrots on earth—have suffered devastating population loss. Now, on an island refuge with the last of the species, New Zealand’s National Kakapo Recovery Team is working to restore the kakapo population. With the help of fourteen humans who share a single hut and a passion for saving these odd ground-dwelling birds, the kakapo are making a comeback in New Zealand. Follow intrepid animal lovers Sy Montgomery and Nic Bishop on a ten-day excursion to witness the exciting events in the life of the kakapo.
Author : Susan Lendroth
Release : 2016-02-15
Genre : Juvenile Fiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 923/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Maneki Neko by : Susan Lendroth
Download or read book Maneki Neko written by Susan Lendroth. This book was released on 2016-02-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Japanese legend of Maneki Neko, the beckoning cat, who is a symbol of good luck and good fortune in many Asian countries. In a small Japanese village, a poor monk and his cat Tama live a simple life at the Kotoku Monastery. One day, a great storm passes through the village, and Tama is caught in the rain outside the temple. She waits under the eaves of a small shrine, cleaning her face and whiskers as best she can with her paw. A noble samurai is also passing through, and stops his horse under the cover of a large tree. But through the rain, what does he see? A cat with a raised paw, beckoning him forward? Curious, the samurai urges his horse forward. Just then, a bolt of lightning flashes and strikes the tree behind him, splitting it in two. The beckoning cat has saved his life. In his gratitude, the samurai brings riches to the small temple and the monk, who shares his wealth with the village. So goes the Japanese legend of Maneki Neko, the beckoning cat. And to this day, the cat with raised paw beckoning guests is a symbol of good luck and good fortune in many Asian countries.
Author : Pamela S. Turner
Release : 2008-08-06
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 773/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Gorilla Doctors by : Pamela S. Turner
Download or read book Gorilla Doctors written by Pamela S. Turner. This book was released on 2008-08-06. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of The Frog Scientist showcases the work of the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project in “an outstanding science nature title” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) Mountain gorillas are playful, curious, and protective of their families. They are also one of the most endangered species in the world. For years, mountain gorillas have faced the threat of death by poachers. Funds raised by “gorilla tourism”—bringing people into the forest to see gorillas—have helped protect them. This tourism is vital but contact between gorillas and people brought a new threat to the gorillas: human disease. The Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project is a group of scientists working to save the mountain gorilla population in Rwanda and Uganda. The gorilla doctors study the effects of human exposure, provide emergency care, and act as foster parents to an orphaned gorilla. “Excellent photographs prominently feature the scientists at work (predominantly women and people of color in scientific roles) as well as the photogenic gorillas.”—Horn Book, starred review “The author, who has a degree in public health, is especially successful in explaining how improving community public health benefits both gorillas and humans. Spectacular and appealing photos of gorillas, scientists and the Rwanda Preserve add even more appeal.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “The readable text records their efforts to treat the great apes in the field as they encounter poachers, meet with loss of habitat, and face their newest threat: human diseases that can cross species lines . . . The whole is accompanied by striking, full-color photographs and includes a list of other resources, a postscript, and an index.”—School Library Journal
Author : Julia Cooper
Release : 2017-08-01
Genre : Juvenile Fiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 509/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Paddy O’Melon by : Julia Cooper
Download or read book Paddy O’Melon written by Julia Cooper. This book was released on 2017-08-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
