Author: Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 0743957792 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 35
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The clouded leopard is a shy and reclusive cat. This relative of lions and tigers is an endangered species. Their shy nature makes studying them difficult for zookeepers and scientists. Discover what makes them so special, and why they need our help. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this book builds students' literacy skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through each step of the engineering design process and is ideal for makerspace activities. The real-world examples give students insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve real-world problems. This book includes content that highlights every component of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art, and math, and offers STEAM career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. With dynamic images and intriguing text features to enhance the reading experience and build visual literacy, this book will capture students' attention while building college and career readiness. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan that specifically supports guided reading instruction.
Author: Idan Ben-Barak Publisher: ISBN: 1250175364 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 22
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From highly respected microbiologist Ben-Barak and Frost, the creator of the YouTube sensation Dumb Ways to Die, comes an ingenious, interactive book about the germs that occupy real estate on all of our bodies. Full color.
Author: Sue Weaver Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing ISBN: 1637412835 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 786
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· Extensive sections devoted to the seven major farm animals, including profiles of the most popular breeds and varieties · Detailed how-to chapters on the care, handling, feeding, health, and safety of each animal · Special chapters devoted to the breeding and raising of young animals · Recommendations for ways of capitalizing on your livestock's output, from selling eggs, milk, fiber, and so forth · Tips for troubleshooting potential problems and warding off diseases, parasites, and predators · New edition vetted and updated by Dr. Mark McConnon DVM, hobby farm professionals and veterinarians for the most up-to-date information available on the market for shelter, care, health, medicine, nutrition, behavior, marketing, and profit
Author: Sarah J. Robinson Publisher: WaterBrook ISBN: 0593193539 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 257
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A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.
Author: Cheryl K. Smith Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 0470633808 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 360
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Learn to raise goats and start reaping the benefits of owning these fun and useful animals Raising goats is a major part of human life (and survival) around the world. The movement has increased in popularity in recent years as consumers embrace a more sustainable lifestyle, reject commercialism, move to organic food options, and raise concerns about industrial agriculture practices. Raising Goats For Dummies provides you with an introduction to all aspects of owning, caring for, and the day-to-day benefits of raising goats. Breaks down the complicated process of choosing and purchasing the right goat breed to meet your needs and getting facilities for your goat set up. Provides in-depth information on proper grooming, handling, feeding, and milking Covers the basics of goat health and nutrition Offers tips and advice for using your goat to produce milk, meat, fiber, and more You'll quickly understand what makes these useful and delightful creatures so popular and gain the knowledge and skills to properly care for and utilize their many offerings with help from Raising Goats For Dummies.
Author: Melissa Stewart Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books ISBN: 1426337469 Category : Animal behavior Languages : en Pages : 116
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"From award-winning author Melissa Stewart comes the grossest journey through the animal world you'll ever take. From ants to zorillas, get ready to discover some seriously strange animal behaviors. Slurp up soupy insides with houseflies, spit sticky saliva to build nests with birds, and fend off predators with poop-flinging caterpillars and farting snakes. And that's just the tip of the dung pile! These yucky habits may seem surprising to us, but they're totally normal for these animals. In fact, their survival depends on them."--
Author: Ann Patchett Publisher: HarperCollins ISBN: 0063092808 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 320
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The beloved New York Times bestselling author reflects on home, family, friendships and writing in this deeply personal collection of essays. "The elegance of Patchett’s prose is seductive and inviting: with Patchett as a guide, readers will really get to grips with the power of struggles, failures, and triumphs alike." —Publisher's Weekly “Any story that starts will also end.” As a writer, Ann Patchett knows what the outcome of her fiction will be. Life, however, often takes turns we do not see coming. Patchett ponders this truth in these wise essays that afford a fresh and intimate look into her mind and heart. At the center of These Precious Days is the title essay, a surprising and moving meditation on an unexpected friendship that explores “what it means to be seen, to find someone with whom you can be your best and most complete self.” When Patchett chose an early galley of actor and producer Tom Hanks’ short story collection to read one night before bed, she had no idea that this single choice would be life changing. It would introduce her to a remarkable woman—Tom’s brilliant assistant Sooki—with whom she would form a profound bond that held monumental consequences for them both. A literary alchemist, Patchett plumbs the depths of her experiences to create gold: engaging and moving pieces that are both self-portrait and landscape, each vibrant with emotion and rich in insight. Turning her writer’s eye on her own experiences, she transforms the private into the universal, providing us all a way to look at our own worlds anew, and reminds how fleeting and enigmatic life can be. From the enchantments of Kate DiCamillo’s children’s books (author of The Beatryce Prophecy) to youthful memories of Paris; the cherished life gifts given by her three fathers to the unexpected influence of Charles Schultz’s Snoopy; the expansive vision of Eudora Welty to the importance of knitting, Patchett connects life and art as she illuminates what matters most. Infused with the author’s grace, wit, and warmth, the pieces in These Precious Days resonate deep in the soul, leaving an indelible mark—and demonstrate why Ann Patchett is one of the most celebrated writers of our time.
Author: Muriel P. Lee Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing ISBN: 1621870146 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 328
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A diminutive, lovable demon, the Norfolk Terrier is counted among the smallest of the terrier breeds, yet his personality and appeal, compared to dogs of any size, are matchless. An ideal choice for a pet companion, the Norfolk Terrier possesses a personable disposition that is less quarrelsome than that of other terriers and a clean bill of health, marked by a hardy constitution. This is a loyal and intelligent dog, perfectly suited for an active life in the city or country and a wonderful playmate for children. This Special Limited Edition, written by terrier expert and author Muriel P. Lee, provides a concise account of the breed’s history in England and the United States. The author also discusses the breed’s characteristics and breed standard, outlining the traits that make the Norfolk such a unique terrier. Owners will welcome the chapters on puppy care, including the selection of the puppy, rearing and training the young dog, home safety and precautions as well as house-training and obedience lessons. This comprehensive owner’s guide covers the topics vital to caring for and keeping Norfolk Terriers, including feeding, exercise, grooming, healthcare and much more. The chapter discussing preventive healthcare, written by Dr. Lowell Ackerman, is lavishly illustrated and replete with up-to-date, accurate information on selecting a veterinarian, inoculations and infectious diseases, spaying/ neutering, parasite prevention and more.
Author: Tim O'Brien Publisher: HarperCollins ISBN: 0547420293 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 259
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A classic work of American literature that has not stopped changing minds and lives since it burst onto the literary scene, The Things They Carried is a ground-breaking meditation on war, memory, imagination, and the redemptive power of storytelling. The Things They Carried depicts the men of Alpha Company: Jimmy Cross, Henry Dobbins, Rat Kiley, Mitchell Sanders, Norman Bowker, Kiowa, and the character Tim O’Brien, who has survived his tour in Vietnam to become a father and writer at the age of forty-three. Taught everywhere—from high school classrooms to graduate seminars in creative writing—it has become required reading for any American and continues to challenge readers in their perceptions of fact and fiction, war and peace, courage and fear and longing. The Things They Carried won France's prestigious Prix du Meilleur Livre Etranger and the Chicago Tribune Heartland Prize; it was also a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award.
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