Author: Alyce L. Miller
Publisher: Reaktion Books
ISBN: 1780235577
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
Solitary, nocturnal creatures, skunks generally go about their business unnoticed. But then there’s that thing they do . . . and oh, boy, when they do it, no one can ignore them. But there’s far more to skunks than their stench, and with this beautifully illustrated entry in Reaktion’s Animal series, Alyce Miller gives these furry scavengers their due. More than being unappreciated, skunks, Miller reveals, have a long history of persecution: killed off as smelly nuisances, they have also been hunted for their fur and, yes, their unique musk, which has found a perhaps unexpected use in perfume. Moving from nature to culture, Miller delves into the long line of skunks that have played parts in literature, film, and folklore, from the antics of Pepe Le Pew to the role of skunks in Native American spiritual beliefs. As growing urban wildlife populations bring humans and skunks ever closer, Miller’s book will help us understand—and appreciate—these beautiful, intriguing, and wholly distinct animals.
The Humane Gardener
Author: Nancy Lawson
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1616896175
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1616896175
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.
The Biology of the Striped Skunk
Author: B. J. Verts
Publisher: Urbana : University of Illinois Press
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Publisher: Urbana : University of Illinois Press
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Kitten's Spring
Author: Eugenie Fernandes
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN: 1554531470
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
A young kitten explores the wilderness as other animals celebrate spring. On board pages.
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN: 1554531470
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
A young kitten explores the wilderness as other animals celebrate spring. On board pages.
Skunked!: Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet
Author: Jacqueline Kelly
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1627798684
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
Callie helps her little brother care for two abandoned baby skunks, while trying to keep the skunks hidden from their mother.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1627798684
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
Callie helps her little brother care for two abandoned baby skunks, while trying to keep the skunks hidden from their mother.
Skunk
Author: Alyce L. Miller
Publisher: Reaktion Books
ISBN: 1780235577
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
Solitary, nocturnal creatures, skunks generally go about their business unnoticed. But then there’s that thing they do . . . and oh, boy, when they do it, no one can ignore them. But there’s far more to skunks than their stench, and with this beautifully illustrated entry in Reaktion’s Animal series, Alyce Miller gives these furry scavengers their due. More than being unappreciated, skunks, Miller reveals, have a long history of persecution: killed off as smelly nuisances, they have also been hunted for their fur and, yes, their unique musk, which has found a perhaps unexpected use in perfume. Moving from nature to culture, Miller delves into the long line of skunks that have played parts in literature, film, and folklore, from the antics of Pepe Le Pew to the role of skunks in Native American spiritual beliefs. As growing urban wildlife populations bring humans and skunks ever closer, Miller’s book will help us understand—and appreciate—these beautiful, intriguing, and wholly distinct animals.
Publisher: Reaktion Books
ISBN: 1780235577
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
Solitary, nocturnal creatures, skunks generally go about their business unnoticed. But then there’s that thing they do . . . and oh, boy, when they do it, no one can ignore them. But there’s far more to skunks than their stench, and with this beautifully illustrated entry in Reaktion’s Animal series, Alyce Miller gives these furry scavengers their due. More than being unappreciated, skunks, Miller reveals, have a long history of persecution: killed off as smelly nuisances, they have also been hunted for their fur and, yes, their unique musk, which has found a perhaps unexpected use in perfume. Moving from nature to culture, Miller delves into the long line of skunks that have played parts in literature, film, and folklore, from the antics of Pepe Le Pew to the role of skunks in Native American spiritual beliefs. As growing urban wildlife populations bring humans and skunks ever closer, Miller’s book will help us understand—and appreciate—these beautiful, intriguing, and wholly distinct animals.
Economic Value of North American Skunks
Author: David Ernest Lantz
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Skunks
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Skunks
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Farmers' Bulletin
The Secret Life of the Skunk
Author: Laurence Pringle
Publisher: Boyds Mills Press
ISBN: 1635923484
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Discover the secret behaviors of a notoriously stinky mammal--the skunk--by following a family as the kits grow from infancy to adulthood. The celebrated Secret Life series continues with a determined mother skunk and her five kits. Young readers will learn about their hidden lives as the skunk kits grow and explore their world, escape predators, and hunt for food. Here is a story of family and survival packed with science terminology, depictions of skunk behavior, and information about skunks' habitats, diets, and sounds. And stunning illustrations invite readers to get closer than they ever could in reality to these skunks' secret lives.
Publisher: Boyds Mills Press
ISBN: 1635923484
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Discover the secret behaviors of a notoriously stinky mammal--the skunk--by following a family as the kits grow from infancy to adulthood. The celebrated Secret Life series continues with a determined mother skunk and her five kits. Young readers will learn about their hidden lives as the skunk kits grow and explore their world, escape predators, and hunt for food. Here is a story of family and survival packed with science terminology, depictions of skunk behavior, and information about skunks' habitats, diets, and sounds. And stunning illustrations invite readers to get closer than they ever could in reality to these skunks' secret lives.
Waterfowl Populations and Breeding Conditions, Summer 1954
Author: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Waterfowl
Languages : en
Pages : 836
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Waterfowl
Languages : en
Pages : 836
Book Description
The Face of the Fields
Author: Dallas Lore Sharp
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
By Dallas Lore Sharp is a work of natural history that invites readers to explore the wonders of the outdoors. Discover the beauty of natural history through the vivid descriptions and observations of the author. Whether you're a nature enthusiast or simply appreciate outdoor literature, this book provides a captivating journey through the natural world.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
By Dallas Lore Sharp is a work of natural history that invites readers to explore the wonders of the outdoors. Discover the beauty of natural history through the vivid descriptions and observations of the author. Whether you're a nature enthusiast or simply appreciate outdoor literature, this book provides a captivating journey through the natural world.