Living Animals

The book titled ‘The Rainbow’ draws its name from one of the captivating stories within its pages. The collection encompasses a diverse range of themes, seamlessly blending realism with elements of fiction, each tale crafted to captivate and entertain. Some narratives dive deep into raw realism, exploring intricate family dynamics and personal struggles, while others take readers on journeys through profound psychological dilemmas, ensuring an engaging experience for all.

An exploration of the importance of bees in our world is offered through the author’s lyrical observations to his young sons, often with analogies between the insects and children, and always beautifully presented with unconditional love for them both.

L.M. Boston's thrilling and chilling tales of Green Knowe, a haunted manor deep in an overgrown garden in the English countryside, have been entertaining readers for half a century. In this volume, a strange friendship develops between a young Chinese refugee who is spending the summer at Green Knowe and a gorilla who escaped from the London Zoo.

What animals teach us about love. Brenda Peterson, author of the popular book, Wild Chorus, takes us on a moving, sometimes surprising journey of our more-than-human bonds with wild and domestic animals. Author interviewed by Almost Live! comedian, Tracey Conway, and her husky dog, Ella.

Our world runs on energy! But traditional fossil fuels are doing great damage to the environment, and they will eventually run out. How might solar, water, wind and geothermal power come to our rescue? Listeners can discover how different the world could look in the future with energy sources that are clean and renewable.

The exquisite and thought-provoking new book from the multi-award-winning, internationally best-selling creator of Lost and Found, Oliver Jeffers. Well, hello. And welcome to this planet. We call it Earth. Our world can be a bewildering place, especially if you've only just got here. Your head will be filled with questions, so let's explore what makes our planet and how we live on it. From land and sky, to people and time, these notes can be your guide and start you on your journey. And you'll figure lots of things out for yourself. Just remember to leave notes for everyone else....

Join author Denver Michaels as he delves into folklore and eyewitness accounts to learn the truth about these extinction escapees.

From author Diane E. B. Bray: "I began writing First Generation to teach children to be responsible for their pets. I wanted to show them that pets are living creatures deserving of proper care and respect. It developed into much more. First Generation is the story of great-great grandmother Annie, an iguana, who was brought to the United States from Mexico. It follows her capture, journey, and acclimation to her new home."

Are you ready to embrace a self-sufficient, eco-friendly lifestyle, even if you're starting from scratch? “The Essentials for Homesteading” is your gateway to success. Whether in a cozy apartment or a sprawling countryside, this practical guide will help you thrive without breaking the bank.

Join Stef P. Durham on a journey through the heart to delve deeper into the concepts discussed in Soulful Horsemanship. This audiobook is full of 49 heart-opening essays that will encourage you to build a stronger relationship with your horse. Challenge yourself to see a new perspective, communicate differently, and step into your authentic power to transform your riding and training.

Luck follows the long migration north to Siberia of a young sandhill crane rescued from a six-pack holder in the Texas marsh by the girl who names him. The Wolves Are Back covers the topic of the persecution, near-extinction, and ultimately, the restoration of wolves in the United States.

"Featuring intrepid girl detective Minnie and helpful cat assistant Max, this vocal adaptation of Giff's story concerns a hotly contested pigeon race and some mildly sinister goings-on. Reader Dana Lubotsky has precisely the right vocal quality, suggesting a touch of uncertainty here, a bit of brashness there. The length is perfect: long enough to develop realistic details yet short enough to hold young listeners' attention for the duration." (Booklist)

The first step in establishing a healthy, happy relationship with your dog is understanding why he behaves the way he does. This entertaining audio program � designed for all ages � will teach you about "dogs being dogs".

Transform Your Tiny Backyard into a Self-Sufficient Food Oasis (Even If You've Never Planted a Seed!) Are you sick and tired of relying on expensive, pesticide-laden produce from the supermarket? Do you dream of growing your own food, raising chickens, and living a more sustainable, self-sufficient lifestyle, but feel overwhelmed by the idea of starting? You're not alone. What if you could transform even the smallest backyard, patio, or balcony into a productive homestead? What if you could confidently grow your own vegetables, raise chickens for fresh eggs, and even learn to compost like a...

Join four children in a little boat as they discover the magnitude of The Mess That We Made. With rhythmic language and captivating language, this cumulative tale portrays the terrible impact of trash on the ocean and marine life, inspiring us to make changes to save our seas.

With guidance from Paul Owens, The Original Dog Whisperer, you'll learn compassionate training methods for even the most sensitive dogs. This revolutionary, humane, and logical approach to raising and teaching promises to make training your dog the most positive experience possible!

Sometimes we throw things away when we no longer want or need them. But what if they’re still good? A man named Nelson Molina wondered about this and did something about it. As a sanitation worker in New York City, Nelson saved more than forty-five thousand items from his garbage truck, including toys, musical instruments, and thingamajigs. He gave them new life and shared them with others at the Treasures in the Trash Museum.

Finding Home is a celebration of animals and their drive to survive no matter the odds - finding shelter in every nook and cranny on Earth, from the obvious to the unusual. With rich, vivid nonfiction storytelling, this is an essential collection for anyone fascinated by animals and the wild ways they live.

It starts off as a normal week for Rowena. A car full of stewed apples. A police call. A desperate struggle to keep Dad off national TV.

In 1992, two Russian moviemakers left a cryptic note for New Mexican writer Stephen Bodio at his local bar. It led him to Brighton Beach in Brooklyn, where he saw a film about the ancient breed of Central Asian sight hounds known as tazis. He would end up chasing these leads to Kazakhstan, where these beautiful dogs may have existed 6,000 years ago.