Author: Realbuzz Studios,
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 1418578398
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
Mysterious new friend. Suki stumbles into the hi-tech lair of a mysterious figure who watches the beach buddies from afar. Meanwhile, new romances are blooming under the Orange County sun, and Scott gets a great job as a surf instructor. Chardonnay causes drama with the new girl, but can Suki keep the peace?
When Dolphins Fly (2)
Author: Realbuzz Studios,
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 1418578398
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
Mysterious new friend. Suki stumbles into the hi-tech lair of a mysterious figure who watches the beach buddies from afar. Meanwhile, new romances are blooming under the Orange County sun, and Scott gets a great job as a surf instructor. Chardonnay causes drama with the new girl, but can Suki keep the peace?
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 1418578398
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
Mysterious new friend. Suki stumbles into the hi-tech lair of a mysterious figure who watches the beach buddies from afar. Meanwhile, new romances are blooming under the Orange County sun, and Scott gets a great job as a surf instructor. Chardonnay causes drama with the new girl, but can Suki keep the peace?
Drunk Flies and Stoned Dolphins
Author: One R. Pagan
Publisher: BenBella Books
ISBN: 1950665607
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
From the cup of coffee that jumpstarts the day to dangerously addictive drugs, the recreational use of plants with psychoactive properties has a long history among humans. But, as with many things, it turns out that other animals got there first. From parrots to primates, consuming medicinal chemicals is an instinctive behavior that helps countless organisms fight infection and treat disease. But the similarities don't end there: Like us, many creatures also consume substances that have no apparent benefit . . . except for inducing intoxication. In fact, animals have been using drugs for recreational purposes since prehistoric times. We may even have animals to thank for the idea—legend says that coffee was discovered by observing the behavior of goats that had eaten it. In his previous book, Strange Survivors, author and biologist Oné R. Pagán introduced readers to some of the truly bizarre strategies animals use to survive in the cutthroat world of natural selection. Now, in Drunk Flies and Stoned Dolphins, he sheds light on the surprising cravings they indulge when it's time to unwind. In this book, you'll get an eye-opening glimpse into the mind-altering behavior of the non-human members of the animal kingdom, spanning insects to elephants—including the dolphin species that apparently likes to pass around an intoxicating pufferfish as if they were sharing a joint. Combining fascinating science with humor and enthusiasm, Pagán's latest is full of the kind of unforgettable stories and odd facts that you'll find yourself repeating to everyone you meet. From fruit fly happy hour to the evolutionary reasons behind nature's drugs, Drunk Flies and Stoned Dolphins takes you on a trip through the colorful world of animal intoxication—and along the way, explores what this science reveals about the surprising connections between all the world's creatures.
Publisher: BenBella Books
ISBN: 1950665607
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
From the cup of coffee that jumpstarts the day to dangerously addictive drugs, the recreational use of plants with psychoactive properties has a long history among humans. But, as with many things, it turns out that other animals got there first. From parrots to primates, consuming medicinal chemicals is an instinctive behavior that helps countless organisms fight infection and treat disease. But the similarities don't end there: Like us, many creatures also consume substances that have no apparent benefit . . . except for inducing intoxication. In fact, animals have been using drugs for recreational purposes since prehistoric times. We may even have animals to thank for the idea—legend says that coffee was discovered by observing the behavior of goats that had eaten it. In his previous book, Strange Survivors, author and biologist Oné R. Pagán introduced readers to some of the truly bizarre strategies animals use to survive in the cutthroat world of natural selection. Now, in Drunk Flies and Stoned Dolphins, he sheds light on the surprising cravings they indulge when it's time to unwind. In this book, you'll get an eye-opening glimpse into the mind-altering behavior of the non-human members of the animal kingdom, spanning insects to elephants—including the dolphin species that apparently likes to pass around an intoxicating pufferfish as if they were sharing a joint. Combining fascinating science with humor and enthusiasm, Pagán's latest is full of the kind of unforgettable stories and odd facts that you'll find yourself repeating to everyone you meet. From fruit fly happy hour to the evolutionary reasons behind nature's drugs, Drunk Flies and Stoned Dolphins takes you on a trip through the colorful world of animal intoxication—and along the way, explores what this science reveals about the surprising connections between all the world's creatures.
A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles
Author: Sir James Augustus Henry Murray
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 1256
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 1256
Book Description
Dolphin and Snipe Aces of World War 1
Author: Norman Franks
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1782007261
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
This book focuses on the combat careers of the last of the famous Sopwith fighters to enter service during World War 1, the Dolphin and the Snipe, both of which were built on the strong scouting heritage of the Pup and Camel. The Dolphin featured the unique negative-staggered biplane wing arrangement, which provided the pilot with the best possible tactical view forward for seeking out his enemy. Used extensively on the Western Front, the Dolphin proved very effective in combat, with a substantial number of British aces scoring kills with the fighter. The Snipe was built as the successor of the highly successful Camel, and entered service with the fledgling Royal Air Force in the summer of 1918. As Norman Franks explores in this illustrated volume, although seeing just a few months of action before the Armistice, the Snipe nevertheless proved its superiority over virtually all other fighters.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1782007261
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
This book focuses on the combat careers of the last of the famous Sopwith fighters to enter service during World War 1, the Dolphin and the Snipe, both of which were built on the strong scouting heritage of the Pup and Camel. The Dolphin featured the unique negative-staggered biplane wing arrangement, which provided the pilot with the best possible tactical view forward for seeking out his enemy. Used extensively on the Western Front, the Dolphin proved very effective in combat, with a substantial number of British aces scoring kills with the fighter. The Snipe was built as the successor of the highly successful Camel, and entered service with the fledgling Royal Air Force in the summer of 1918. As Norman Franks explores in this illustrated volume, although seeing just a few months of action before the Armistice, the Snipe nevertheless proved its superiority over virtually all other fighters.
A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles
Author: James Augustus Henry Murray
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 1254
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 1254
Book Description
The Music of Dolphins
Author: Karen Hesse
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338113550
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
“This powerful exploration of how we become human and how the soul endures is a song of beauty and sorrow, haunting and unforgettable.” —School Library Journal (starred review) A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year An ALA Best Book for Young Adults A Book Links Best Book of the Year A New York Public Library Children’s Title for Reading and Sharing Mila becomes famous around the world when she is rescued from an unpopulated island off the coast of Florida. Years ago, Mila went missing from a boat crash, and she has been raised by dolphins from the age of four. Researchers teach Mila language and music. But she also learns about rules and expectations, about locked doors and broken promises, disappointment and betrayal. The more Mila finds out about what it means to be human, the more she longs for her home in the ocean . . . “As moving as a sonnet, as eloquently structured as a bell curve, this book poignantly explores the most profound of themes—what it means to be human . . . All together, a frequently dazzling novel.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Her mind and spirit shaped by the dolphins who raised her, a feral child views herself and her human captors from a decidedly unusual angle in this poignant story . . . A probing look at what makes us human, with an unforgettable protagonist.” —Kirkus Reviews “Mila’s rich inner voice makes her a lovely, lyrical character.” —VOYA Magazine
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338113550
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
“This powerful exploration of how we become human and how the soul endures is a song of beauty and sorrow, haunting and unforgettable.” —School Library Journal (starred review) A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year An ALA Best Book for Young Adults A Book Links Best Book of the Year A New York Public Library Children’s Title for Reading and Sharing Mila becomes famous around the world when she is rescued from an unpopulated island off the coast of Florida. Years ago, Mila went missing from a boat crash, and she has been raised by dolphins from the age of four. Researchers teach Mila language and music. But she also learns about rules and expectations, about locked doors and broken promises, disappointment and betrayal. The more Mila finds out about what it means to be human, the more she longs for her home in the ocean . . . “As moving as a sonnet, as eloquently structured as a bell curve, this book poignantly explores the most profound of themes—what it means to be human . . . All together, a frequently dazzling novel.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Her mind and spirit shaped by the dolphins who raised her, a feral child views herself and her human captors from a decidedly unusual angle in this poignant story . . . A probing look at what makes us human, with an unforgettable protagonist.” —Kirkus Reviews “Mila’s rich inner voice makes her a lovely, lyrical character.” —VOYA Magazine
Flight
Island of the Blue Dolphins
Author: Scott O'Dell
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0395069629
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
Far off the coast of California looms a harsh rock known as the island of San Nicholas. Dolphins flash in the blue waters around it, sea otter play in the vast kep beds, and sea elephants loll on the stony beaches. Here, in the early 1800s, according to history, an Indian girl spent eighteen years alone, and this beautifully written novel is her story. It is a romantic adventure filled with drama and heartache, for not only was mere subsistence on so desolate a spot a near miracle, but Karana had to contend with the ferocious pack of wild dogs that had killed her younger brother, constantly guard against the Aleutian sea otter hunters, and maintain a precarious food supply. More than this, it is an adventure of the spirit that will haunt the reader long after the book has been put down. Karana's quiet courage, her Indian self-reliance and acceptance of fate, transform what to many would have been a devastating ordeal into an uplifting experience. From loneliness and terror come strength and serenity in this Newbery Medal-winning classic.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0395069629
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
Far off the coast of California looms a harsh rock known as the island of San Nicholas. Dolphins flash in the blue waters around it, sea otter play in the vast kep beds, and sea elephants loll on the stony beaches. Here, in the early 1800s, according to history, an Indian girl spent eighteen years alone, and this beautifully written novel is her story. It is a romantic adventure filled with drama and heartache, for not only was mere subsistence on so desolate a spot a near miracle, but Karana had to contend with the ferocious pack of wild dogs that had killed her younger brother, constantly guard against the Aleutian sea otter hunters, and maintain a precarious food supply. More than this, it is an adventure of the spirit that will haunt the reader long after the book has been put down. Karana's quiet courage, her Indian self-reliance and acceptance of fate, transform what to many would have been a devastating ordeal into an uplifting experience. From loneliness and terror come strength and serenity in this Newbery Medal-winning classic.
Universal Dictionary of the English Language
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 1644
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 1644
Book Description
How Many Dolphins In a Pod?: Counting By 10's (Nature Numbers)
Author: Ruth Musgrave
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 133877137X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
K-2 math concepts include power of 10. Let's learn to count by 10 with sea creatures! Kids will learn the different combinations that add up to ten and how to count by tens as they explore the ocean and its dazzling array of sea creatures. Forty jellyfish, fifty reef fish, sixty corals, seventy manta rays help illustrate groups of 10 to aid kids in counting, building up to 100. Kids can count, then watch the playful dolphins surf the waves! ABOUT THE SERIES: In Nature Numbers, math is beautiful, recognizable, and all around us! Highly engaging pictures of animals and nature scenes, along with cool chalk illustrations, are used to introduce basic math concepts and encourage kids to see a world of numbers all around them.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 133877137X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
K-2 math concepts include power of 10. Let's learn to count by 10 with sea creatures! Kids will learn the different combinations that add up to ten and how to count by tens as they explore the ocean and its dazzling array of sea creatures. Forty jellyfish, fifty reef fish, sixty corals, seventy manta rays help illustrate groups of 10 to aid kids in counting, building up to 100. Kids can count, then watch the playful dolphins surf the waves! ABOUT THE SERIES: In Nature Numbers, math is beautiful, recognizable, and all around us! Highly engaging pictures of animals and nature scenes, along with cool chalk illustrations, are used to introduce basic math concepts and encourage kids to see a world of numbers all around them.