Lucky Leopards!

Lucky Leopards!
Author: Aline Alexander Newman
Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2014
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1426314574

Retells the stories of three animal rescues, including two orphaned leopards, a sea turtle, and a loon.

Animal Superstars

Animal Superstars
Author: Aline Alexander Newman
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2013
Genre: Animal behaviour
ISBN: 1426310919

Presents the stories of three incredibly talented animals, including a motocross daredevil dog, a groundhog weather wonder, and a rock star cat.

National Geographic Kids Chapters: Lucky Leopards

National Geographic Kids Chapters: Lucky Leopards
Author: Aline Alexander Newman
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2014-02-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1426316070

Based on the hit feature in National Geographic Kids magazine, we bring you Lucky Leopards, true and inspiring stories of daring animal rescues that will engage and enchant readers of all ages. Packed with full-color photography, and written in fun and lively prose that empowers readers to keep turning pages, these heart-warming stories will leave kids hungry for more of the animal "awwww" factor. National Geographic Kids Chapters picks up where the best-selling National Geographic Readers series leaves off. This new series offers young animal lovers, who are ready for short chapters with lively, true stories just right to carry in a backpack, share with friends, and read under the covers at night. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

The Black Leopard

The Black Leopard
Author: Will Burrard-Lucas
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2021-04-20
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1797203584

This inspiring book tells the story of a photographer's journey to find the mysterious black leopard. There are few creatures as gorgeous and elusive as the black leopard. In Africa, these magnificent cats are so rare as to be the stuff of legend. Will Burrard-Lucas's love for leopards began during his childhood in Tanzania and propelled him into a career as a wildlife photographer. In his quest to create intimate portraits of animals, he developed innovative technology, including a remotely controlled camera buggy and a high quality camera trap system for photographing nocturnal creatures. Then, one day in 2018, he heard about sightings of a young African black leopard in Kenya and with the help of people from the local community, he succeeded in capturing a series of high-quality photographs of the elusive cat. In this compelling and visually stunning book, Burrard-Lucas tells his story of creativity, entrepreneurship, and passion for wild animals, alongside awe-inspiring images of lions, elephants, and the black leopard itself. • STAR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER: Will Burrard-Lucas's passion for nature and expertise in camera technology have earned him coverage from National Geographic, The New York Times, and the BBC—and over 1 million fans enjoy his breathtaking work online. • NATURE'S HIDDEN WONDERS: Black leopards are individual animals in whom a gene mutation results in excess melanin and an elegant black coat. Most are found in Southeast Asia, where lush vegetation offers them camouflage. In the semiarid shrub lands of Africa, black leopards are extraordinarily rare. Burrard-Lucas's images—showing these beautiful creatures prowling their territory under cover of night—are vivid reminders of nature's hidden wonders. • INCREDIBLE STORY: This is an adventure story that takes place in remote and wild corners of Africa. It reveals Burrard-Lucas's devotion, vision, and innovation that led to him capturing photos that are not only incredibly rare, but also breathtakingly beautiful. Perfect for: • Aspiring and professional photographers • Photography buffs • Nature and animal lovers • Big cat enthusiasts • Conservationists • National Geographic readers • Fans of memoir and adventure stories • Travelers to Eastern and Southern Africa

Searching for the Snow Leopard

Searching for the Snow Leopard
Author: Shavaun Mara Kidd
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 440
Release: 2020-10-06
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1951627261

A stunning visual and personal journey in search of the iconic big cat, the snow leopard. The snow leopard, known as the ghost of the mountains, is an elusive predator that has captured the human imagination for eons. Yet, by nature secretive, living at altitudes of up to 19,000 feet in one of the world's harshest environments, it is notoriously difficult to see. Those lucky enough to encounter one speak of the experience as momentous, transformative, even spiritual. In this handsomely illustrated, eloquent book, published in partnership with the Snow Leopard Conservancy, world-renowned wildlife photographers, naturalists, and conservationists take the reader closer than most humans will ever get to knowing snow leopards and understanding why these beautiful big cats have for so long been considered the most mysterious of all. More than 130 breathtaking photographs—all taken in the wild, and none with camera traps—accompany personal narratives and anecdotes that convey the experience of learning to see; the patient pursuit, following the tracks and other sign for a momentary glimpse; an unexpected encounter; watching the predator hunt; a magical moment with a mother and her cubs. A special "seek and find" section challenges readers to spot the snow leopard—to discern camouflage from rock and snow. The text also relates the natural history of the snow leopard, its cultural significance and place in lore, its interactions with local peoples, and information about its conservation. Royalties from the sales of Searching for the Snow Leopard support the Snow Leopard Conservancy and its programs.

How the Leopard Changed Its Spots

How the Leopard Changed Its Spots
Author: Brian Goodwin
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 279
Release: 2020-09-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0691217807

Do genes explain life? Can advances in evolutionary and molecular biology account for what we look like, how we behave, and why we die? In this powerful intervention into current biological thinking, Brian Goodwin argues that such genetic reductionism has important limits. Drawing on the sciences of complexity, the author shows how an understanding of the self-organizing patterns of networks is necessary for making sense of nature. Genes are important, but only as part of a process constrained by environment, physical laws, and the universal tendencies of complex adaptive systems. In a new preface for this edition, Goodwin reflects on the advances in both genetics and the sciences of complexity since the book's original publication.

Never-Ending Activity Book: A Leap of Leopards

Never-Ending Activity Book: A Leap of Leopards
Author: Maggie Fischer
Publisher: Silver Dolphin Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-08-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781684123223

Solve this wild search-and-find again and again with the attached write-and-wipe pen! A leap of leopards, a pandemonium of parrots, a zeal of zebras—oh my! This search-and-find activity book is wild with fun animal group names and wacky scenes. Use the attached write-and-wipe pen to circle silly things as you find them and then erase them when you’re finished—it’s the activity that never ends!

Animal Friendship! Collection

Animal Friendship! Collection
Author: National Geographic Kids
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2015
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1426320221

Collects three previously published National Geographic children's chapter books featuring true stories about animal friends and the humans who love them.

The Unchangeable Spots of Leopards

The Unchangeable Spots of Leopards
Author: Kristopher Jansma
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2014-02-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0143125028

Winner of the Sherwood Anderson Foundation Fiction Award Honorable Mention for the PEN/Hemingway Award "F. Scott Fitzgerald meets Wes Anderson" (The Village Voice) in this inventive and witty debut about a young man’s quest to become a writer and the misadventures in life and love that take him around the globe—from the author of Why We Came to the City As early as he can remember, the narrator of this remarkable novel has wanted to become a writer. From the jazz clubs of Manhattan to the villages of Sri Lanka, Kristopher Jansma’s hopelessly unreliable—yet hopelessly earnest—narrator will be haunted by the success of his greatest friend and literary rival, the brilliant Julian McGann, and endlessly enamored with Evelyn, the green-eyed girl who got away. A profound exploration of the nature of truth and storytelling, this delightful picaresque tale heralds Jansma as a bold, new American voice.