Author: John Beckman
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805069044
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
Marking the debut of a young writer of enormous talent, "The Winter Zoo" is a sexy, hilarious novel of wayward young expatriates--and the difference between doing good and feeling good.
The Winter Zoo
Author: John Beckman
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805069044
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
Marking the debut of a young writer of enormous talent, "The Winter Zoo" is a sexy, hilarious novel of wayward young expatriates--and the difference between doing good and feeling good.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805069044
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
Marking the debut of a young writer of enormous talent, "The Winter Zoo" is a sexy, hilarious novel of wayward young expatriates--and the difference between doing good and feeling good.
The Zoo in Winter
Author: Polina Barskova
Publisher: Melville House Publishing
ISBN: 1935554263
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Opulent, playful and sensual, Polina Barskova's poems have earned her a reputation as the finest Russian poet under the age of 40. While steeped in Russian and classical culture, Barskova's work remains unmistakably contemporary, at once classic and edgy - always fresh, new and startling. This is the first English translation of this remarkable poet, collecting poems from seven earlier books as well as from her recent work. Dralyuk and Stromberg's superb translation perfectly renders the strange and intoxicating beauty of Barskova's poetry.
Publisher: Melville House Publishing
ISBN: 1935554263
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Opulent, playful and sensual, Polina Barskova's poems have earned her a reputation as the finest Russian poet under the age of 40. While steeped in Russian and classical culture, Barskova's work remains unmistakably contemporary, at once classic and edgy - always fresh, new and startling. This is the first English translation of this remarkable poet, collecting poems from seven earlier books as well as from her recent work. Dralyuk and Stromberg's superb translation perfectly renders the strange and intoxicating beauty of Barskova's poetry.
Snow Day at the Zoo
Author: Lauren Ranalli
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781733143318
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781733143318
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Christmas at the Zoo
Author: George White
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780979544118
Category : Christmas stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
All the animals are excited about a visit from Santa Claus in this amazing pop-up book!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780979544118
Category : Christmas stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
All the animals are excited about a visit from Santa Claus in this amazing pop-up book!
Milwaukee County Zoo
Author: Darlene Winter, Elizabeth Frank, and Mary Kazmierczak
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467112038
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
From the inception of the Milwaukee County Zoo at West Park in 1892, the citizens of Milwaukee have worked diligently to make it one of the finest zoos in the country. Their tireless effort and faith were rewarded. The zoo experienced many firsts, including the first polar bear born in captivity in North America, and was home to Samson, one of the largest gorillas in captivity. Throughout its history, the zoo also gained fame for innovative exhibit design. The zoo has flourished through the cooperation of Milwaukee County and the Zoological Society of Milwaukee. This public-private relationship has existed successfully since 1910.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467112038
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
From the inception of the Milwaukee County Zoo at West Park in 1892, the citizens of Milwaukee have worked diligently to make it one of the finest zoos in the country. Their tireless effort and faith were rewarded. The zoo experienced many firsts, including the first polar bear born in captivity in North America, and was home to Samson, one of the largest gorillas in captivity. Throughout its history, the zoo also gained fame for innovative exhibit design. The zoo has flourished through the cooperation of Milwaukee County and the Zoological Society of Milwaukee. This public-private relationship has existed successfully since 1910.
Hanna's Cold Winter
Author: Trish Marx
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781948959131
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Hanna was a hippopotamus in the Budapest zoo. Hanna and the other hippos thrived in the warm springs which flowed from the ground. One winter, however, it was so cold that the river froze. There was a war going on, and the people and animals were starving. But the people of Budapest made a plan to save their beloved hippos. This heartwarming story, based on a true incident that took place during World War II, is beautifully told by Trish Marx. Barb Knutson's charming illustrations magically evoke the faraway place and time.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781948959131
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Hanna was a hippopotamus in the Budapest zoo. Hanna and the other hippos thrived in the warm springs which flowed from the ground. One winter, however, it was so cold that the river froze. There was a war going on, and the people and animals were starving. But the people of Budapest made a plan to save their beloved hippos. This heartwarming story, based on a true incident that took place during World War II, is beautifully told by Trish Marx. Barb Knutson's charming illustrations magically evoke the faraway place and time.
What's New at the Zoo?
Author: Suzanne Slade
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 1607180588
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Travel through the zoo and learn about zoo animals through rhyme. Count up all of the animals you have seen. Includes section "For Creative Minds" with cards and activities.
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 1607180588
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Travel through the zoo and learn about zoo animals through rhyme. Count up all of the animals you have seen. Includes section "For Creative Minds" with cards and activities.
Construction Zoo
Author: Jennifer Thorne
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 0807512850
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Animals and trucks, two by two—it's party time at the Construction Zoo! It's a quiet morning at the zoo, until some strange new creatures roll in—trucks and bulldozers and wrecking balls! They're tumbling, digging, and roaring alongside the animals. Giraffe, rhino, the monkeys, and the tigers watch the new creatures and, soon, are playing with their new friends. It’s party time at the Construction Zoo! But...what happens when the construction is over? Will the party be over, too? The clever rhyming text and simple, bold art will appeal to both kids and their parents.
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 0807512850
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Animals and trucks, two by two—it's party time at the Construction Zoo! It's a quiet morning at the zoo, until some strange new creatures roll in—trucks and bulldozers and wrecking balls! They're tumbling, digging, and roaring alongside the animals. Giraffe, rhino, the monkeys, and the tigers watch the new creatures and, soon, are playing with their new friends. It’s party time at the Construction Zoo! But...what happens when the construction is over? Will the party be over, too? The clever rhyming text and simple, bold art will appeal to both kids and their parents.
It's a Wild Life: How My Life Became a Zoo
Author: Bud DeYoung
Publisher: Medallion Media Group
ISBN: 1605425451
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
Pursuing your passion includes a whole lot of crap. For Bud DeYoung, that’s about two hundred pounds a day! Since childhood, Bud had a passion for animals. As an adult, that passion led to the rescue of a bear who lived in his family’s house, then more animals crowding for space, until Bud eventually built an entire private zoo around his home in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Along the way, a regular visitor named Carrie joined her passion for animals with Bud’s. Together they now educate the public about animal conservation, battle the harsh winters and blazing summers, and daily dole out love to the hundreds of rescued animals in their care. Meanwhile, they teach by example how to make the world a better place while pursuing their passion. Welcome to the fascinating, heartwarming journey of one man, one woman, and an amazing cast of critters, whose stories will warm your soul. Welcome to the wild life of the DeYoung Family Zoo.
Publisher: Medallion Media Group
ISBN: 1605425451
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
Pursuing your passion includes a whole lot of crap. For Bud DeYoung, that’s about two hundred pounds a day! Since childhood, Bud had a passion for animals. As an adult, that passion led to the rescue of a bear who lived in his family’s house, then more animals crowding for space, until Bud eventually built an entire private zoo around his home in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Along the way, a regular visitor named Carrie joined her passion for animals with Bud’s. Together they now educate the public about animal conservation, battle the harsh winters and blazing summers, and daily dole out love to the hundreds of rescued animals in their care. Meanwhile, they teach by example how to make the world a better place while pursuing their passion. Welcome to the fascinating, heartwarming journey of one man, one woman, and an amazing cast of critters, whose stories will warm your soul. Welcome to the wild life of the DeYoung Family Zoo.
A Visit to the Zoo
Author: Rosalyn Clark
Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)
ISBN: 151243373X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Do you like to see animals up close and personal? If so, then the zoo is the place for you! From exotic animals to amazing marine life, the zoo is a great place for learning about animals and their habitats. Carefully leveled text and full-color photos bring the zoo to life. Critical thinking questions and a photo glossary supply readers with the basic building blocks for reading nonfiction.
Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)
ISBN: 151243373X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Do you like to see animals up close and personal? If so, then the zoo is the place for you! From exotic animals to amazing marine life, the zoo is a great place for learning about animals and their habitats. Carefully leveled text and full-color photos bring the zoo to life. Critical thinking questions and a photo glossary supply readers with the basic building blocks for reading nonfiction.