Animals That Make Me Say Ewww! (National Wildlife Federation)

Animals That Make Me Say Ewww! (National Wildlife Federation)
Author: Dawn Cusick
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2016-03-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1623540631

That’s so gross! Presented in partnership with Ranger Rick and the National Wildlife Federation, prepare to be grossed out by an engaging and unique look at some of the more disgusting survival techniques from the animal kingdom. From blood-squirting reptiles to blood-sweating mammals to nose-picking primates, learn about some of the ickiest creatures in the animal kingdom and the amazing purposes served by their grotty behaviors. From cleanup to dinnertime to self-defense, each off-putting act is actually an aid to survival! Author Dawn Cusick and the National Wildlife Federation have compiled a volume as attractive as its subject is nasty.

Animals That Make Me Say Look Out! (National Wildlife Federation)

Animals That Make Me Say Look Out! (National Wildlife Federation)
Author: Dawn Cusick
Publisher: Charlesbridge
Total Pages: 83
Release: 2016-08-23
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1607349655

Hey! Look out! Sharp-eyed readers will need to keep their eyes peeled in this engaging look at how animals of all shapes and sizes blend in and survive in their native ecosystems. How do animals deal with danger? From crocodiles standing on their tails to great white sharks with their jaws wide open to well-camouflaged venomous snakes, prospective naturalists and conservationists will have a lot to look out for in this exploration of dynamic ecosystems and the animals that hide and hunt in them. Back matter includes glossary, curated reading list and a scavenger hunt.

Above and Beyond the Writing Workshop

Above and Beyond the Writing Workshop
Author: Shelley Harwayne
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 599
Release: 2023-10-10
Genre: Education
ISBN: 100384376X

When writing workshops first blossomed in classrooms, its hallmarks were genuine curiosity, individual choice, quality conversations, and engaging children's literature. A joyous hum of intention, creativity, and craft enlivened the school day. Today's teachers are often faced with a range of obstacles, as new initiatives are embraced, mandates handed down, and scripted programs are purchased. Sometimes teachers must sacrifice the original principles of the writing workshop and lose the creative venue they provide. Above and Beyond the Writing Workshop is filled with original writing challenges designed to bring back the spirit of the original writing workshop model and encourage teachers to enhance it with invention, innovation, and inspiration. Teaching creative writing is not only possible, but an important process in their instruction. Author Shelley Harwayne invites teachers to keep the workshop spirit alive by: Encouraging professional conversations on classroom ideas and methods between colleagues; Developing writing cues that allow young writers to be inquisitive, outspoken, and independent; Showing how high quality writing can make a difference; Offering an inspired and stimulating outlet for students to express their passions. Harwayne's book will help teachers encourage students to write the world around them, which can generate more critical thinking and make for a more well-rounded child.

Animals That Make Me Say Ouch! (National Wildlife Federation)

Animals That Make Me Say Ouch! (National Wildlife Federation)
Author: Dawn Cusick
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-10-14
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1623540429

For more than forty-five years, the National Wildlife Federation has been dazzling families with amazing images and stories. Get ready for some supersonic fun that will make you say OUCH! Discover talon strength in birds of prey, sharp claws in lions and pumas, chewing mouthparts in insects, venom in snakes, and toxins in frogs. More? You want more? How about skunks that eat bees, stinging cells in jellyfish, meerkats that eat scorpions, caterpillars with spines, badgers and bears that bite, and zebras that kick! This book celebrates amazing animal surprises from all over the world with one-of-a-kind photographs from the NWF archives.

Animals That Make Me Say Wow! (National Wildlife Federation)

Animals That Make Me Say Wow! (National Wildlife Federation)
Author: Dawn Cusick
Publisher: Charlesbridge
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-10-14
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1607346478

For more than forty-five years, National Wildlife has been dazzling families with amazing images and stories. Get ready for some supersonic fun that will make you say WOW! Discover jet propulsion in squid and dragonflies, camouflage in cuttlefish and katydids, photsynthesis in salmanders and sea slugs, vocal sacs in frogs, balance in giraffes and spider monkeys, and antenna fencing crickets. Want more? How about spiders that use air bubbles like gills, skunks that eat bees, sea slugs that steal stinging cells from jellyfish, bower birds that build sparking nests, and jawfish that brood eggs in their mouths! This book celebrates amazing animal surprises from all over the world in one-of-a-kind photgraphs from the NWF archives.

Get the Scoop on Animal Poop

Get the Scoop on Animal Poop
Author: Dawn Cusick
Publisher: Charlesbridge
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2013-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1607343444

Discusses animal droppings and their uses, importance, and meaning.

Animals Make Us Human

Animals Make Us Human
Author: Temple Grandin
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 355
Release: 2009
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0151014892

The author of "Animals in Translation" employs her own experience with autism and her background as an animal scientist to show how to give animals the best and happiest life.

Honey Badger Don't Care

Honey Badger Don't Care
Author: Randall
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2012-01-24
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1449419623

Never before has wildlife narration been this bold and this hilarious. More than 40 million people have viewed Randall’s honey badger video, “The Crazy Nastyass Honey Badger.” “It has no regard for anyone or anything—it just takes what it wants! What a little badass!” When viewing wildlife footage, who hasn’t thought at times, “Ewww! What the hell is that?!” Randall thinks it — and says so! In Honey Badger Don’t Care, Randall examines and humorously informs on a dozen crazy, nasty animals of the wild kingdom employing his unique style of telling it like it is! His wildlife writing is refreshingly honest. If an animal scares Randall, he’s not afraid to share. Unlike most nature writers, Randall doesn’t deliver the sugarcoated or drab description. He “goes there” and shares his true feelings with his audience. Because of this, his readers feel that they can relate. Randall loves animals—even the ones that terrify him. He may not agree with how these animals conduct themselves in the world, but Randall wants everyone to know who they are. Just as he introduced the world to the honey badger, the Jesus lizard, and others, so will Randall shed light on twelve bizarre and interesting animals. Designed with callouts, sidebars, and more than fifty photos, Honey Badger Don’t Care presents a wildlife book for adults—hilarious, irreverent, profane, yet charming, chatty, and informative. Don’t be stupid—buy this book!