Risultati Editore "Arbordale Publishing" in Letteratura e narrativa

From the "crocodile's dentist" to the "mongoose spa", Animal Partners takes a whimsical look at symbiotic relationships of animals large and small. Although many animals live in groups of the same kind, here you will learn how some animals form unique partnerships with different species. After all, don't we all need a little help from our friends?

Even powerful birds of prey can get sick or hurt. When that happens, animal helpers at raptor centers come to the rescue! Dedicated staff treats injured, sick, and orphaned animals. They return the birds to their native environments or find forever homes at education and raptor centers for those that can't survive in the wild. Follow along in this audio journal as staff and volunteers come together to care for these remarkable birds.

The sense of sight helps an animal stay safe from predators, find food and shelter, defend its territory, and care for its young. We can tell a lot about an animal from its eyes: whether it is predator or prey, whether it is more active during the day or night, and sometimes even its gender or age. Award-winning nature photographer and environmental educator Mary Holland shares fascinating animal eyes with listeners of all ages.

Participa en una aventura de nombres geométricos porque la familia de las Figura Geométricas decide el nombre del nuevo bebé. ¿Quién le propondrá el mejor nombre y quién lo verá desde el mejor ángulo?

La científica marina Ellen Prager nos presenta a unos animales fascinantes y extraños que utilizan su "mucosa" para poder sobrevivir en el océano.

Compara y contrasta estos animales polares.

Sigue la historia mientras Kali, el oso polar es rescatado y cuidado por sus trabajadores de cuidado de animales en el Zoológico de Alaska y el Zoológico de Buffalo.

Un recuento de la leyenda Chéroqui que explica cómo conseguimos el fuego y por qué ciertos animales son como son.

La plantita Margarita necesita el hábitat adecuado para crecer. La arena de la playa es muy blanda, la selva tropical es muy húmeda y el desierto es muy seco. ¿Encontrará el lugar perfecto para ella?

Los animales se mantienen frescos de dos maneras: jadeando y agitando las alas. Aprende cómo diferentes animales se adaptan a las calurosas temperaturas mientras se preguntan cómo los seres humanos se mantienen frescos en el verano.

¿Alguna vez los ocupadísimos castores se toman un descanso? Este diario fotográfico recopila los datos durante un año mientras ellos construyen su presa, cuidan a sus crías y recolectan comida antes que los meses de invierno comiencen de nuevo.

¿Dónde más te podrías quedar seco mientrasvisitas animales acuáticos provenientes de todoel mundo? Únicamente en un acuario puedeshacerlo mientras lo visitas y aprendes acerca detodos estos diferentes animales que son localesy exóticos. El personal del acuario los cuida y nosenseña acerca de estos animales, mientras trabajapara conservar y proteger a las especies que estánen peligro o en vías de extinción.

Mr. and Mrs. Shape are expecting a baby, but they are surprised when three arrive! The first is just like Mother Rhombus, the other just like Father Rectangle, but the third baby is a different shape. What should her name be? Go on a geometry naming adventure as all the shape family relatives weigh in. Will Cousin Triangle, Aunt Hexagon, or Grandma Rhombus have the right angle?

Snails and sea slugs use sea slime. But did you know that coral and clownfish need slime, too? Marine scientist Ellen Prager takes us deep into the sea to introduce us to fascinating and bizarre animals that use slime to capture their food, protect themselves from harm, or even move from place to place in their underwater environment.

Polar bears and penguins may like cold weather, but they live at opposite ends of the Earth. What do these animals have in common, and how are they different? You might see them near each other at a zoo, but they would never be found in the same habitats in the wild. Compare and contrast these polar animals.

Follow the rescue of orphaned polar bear Kali (pronounced Cully) from the Inupiat village of Kali (Point Lay in English) to the Alaska Zoo in Anchorage and to his new home at the Buffalo Zoo in New York with Luna, a female polar bear. This journey beautifully captures the remarkable development of the cub, who initially drinks from a baby bottle, sucks his paw for comfort, and sleeps with a "blankie" as he rapidly grows into the largest land carnivore on Earth.

Why are ravens black? Why do screech owl eyes look red in light? How did we get fire? You'll find the answers to those questions in this retelling of a Cherokee pourquoi folktale. The earth was cold and dark, but the animals could see fire coming from the tree on the island. They tried to fly or swim to the island to bring back the fire's heat and light. What happened to some of the animals? Which animal brought it back and how?

Daisylocks needs a home that is just right. She asks Wind to help her find the perfect habitat to spread her roots, and he accepts the challenge. Wind blows Daisylocks to the plain, the mountain, and the wetland. She objects to each place one by one - too cold, too hard, too wet. Daisylocks is not ready to give up! They try the humid rainforest and then the warm beach; those are not just right either. Will Wind find the perfect climate and soil for Daisylocks to place her roots and grow into a beautiful flower?

When summer heats up, animals find ways to stay cool. In A Cool Summer Tail, animals wonder how humans stay cool, too. Do they dig under the dirt, grow special summer hair, or only come out at night? This sequel to the popular A Warm Winter Tail features many of same animals but this time with their summer adaptations, offering an important "compare and contrast" opportunity.

Along a stream a dam pops out of the water. Beavers are busy at work! These aquatic mammals have unique traits that aid them in building the perfect lodge to raise young beavers and keep predators away. Do these beavers ever take a break? Follow along as they pop through the winter ice to begin the busy year of eating bark, building dams, and gathering food just in time for winter to come again.