Meet the Peacock

Meet the Peacock
Author: Suzanne Buckingham
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2008-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1435849388

The first thing we think of when we think of peacocks is their dazzling tail. Students will learn that these beautiful feathers are not really the tail of the peacock, though. Plus, they will find out everything they ever wanted to know about these exotic birds—from their habitat to what they eat to how many eggs they lay.

Bees, Snails, & Peacock Tails

Bees, Snails, & Peacock Tails
Author: Betsy Franco
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008-08-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781416903864

Come explore the hidden shapes and patterns in nature. The peacock's flashy tail is a masterpiece of color and shape. A buzzing beehive is built of tiny hexagons. Even a snake's skin is patterned with diamonds. Poet Betsy Franco and Caldecott Honor winner Steve Jenkins bring geometry to life in this lively, lyrical look at the shapes and patterns that can be found in the most unexpected places.

Peacocks

Peacocks
Author: Megan Borgert-Spaniol
Publisher: Bellwether Media
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1612117473

The male peacockÕs brilliance lies in his train of feathers. When he finds a potential mate, he fans out his train to impress her with his bright and shiny plumage. As far as females are concerned, the flashier the better! Young readers will be fascinated by the showy way of the male peacock.

A Peacock in the Land of Penguins

A Peacock in the Land of Penguins
Author: BJ Gallagher
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Total Pages: 187
Release: 2015-01-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 162656244X

This classic pioneering book provides keen insight into workplace diversity. With new tips, tools, and strategies for peacocks and penguins alike, your organization will flourish and take flight! Through the story of Perry the Peacock and his fine feathered friends, authors BJ Gallagher and Warren H. Schmidt bring to life the challenges of birds of different feathers who struggle to be successful in the conformity-minded Land of Penguins. Their travails illuminate the challenges of creating a pluralistic corporate culture in which the talent, energy, and commitment of all employees are fully engaged. People who have new ideas that differ from business as usual are often ignored or criticized for the very thing that makes them valuable: their originality and creativity. This unique book helps organizations break out of "penguin thinking” in order to tap into and leverage the creativity of diversity. Learn how to cultivate an organizational culture in which new ideas can flourish and innovation can take flight.

The Wacky World of Peafowl

The Wacky World of Peafowl
Author: Dennis Michael Fett
Publisher: Dennis Fett
Total Pages: 86
Release: 1990-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780961778910

Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring (Scholastic Gold)

Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring (Scholastic Gold)
Author: Angela Cervantes
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2018-03-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 133815933X

A new novel from Angela Cervantes that uses the story of Frida Kahlo to help readers discover the true power of heritage, art, and family. A room locked for fifty years.A valuable peacock ring.A mysterious brother-sister duo.Paloma Marquez is traveling to Mexico City, birthplace of her deceased father, for the very first time. She's hoping that spending time in Mexico will help her unlock memories of the too-brief time they spent together. While in Mexico, Paloma meets Lizzie and Gael, who present her with an irresistible challenge: The siblings want her to help them find a valuable ring that once belonged to beloved Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Finding the ring means a big reward -- and the thanks of all Mexico. What better way to honor her father than returning a priceless piece of jewelry that once belonged to his favorite artist! But the brother and sister have a secret. Do they really want to return the ring, or are they after something else entirely?

Three Hens and a Peacock

Three Hens and a Peacock
Author: Lester L. Laminack
Publisher: Holiday House
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2017-04-18
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1561459976

A hilarious read-aloud favorite about some foolish farm animals who decide to trade roles—and discover just how hard it is to do someone else's job, from award-winning author Lester L. Laminack and celebrated illustrator Henry Cole. The Tuckers' farm is a peaceful place where everyone has a job and no one complains. That is, until a hapless peacock falls off the back of a passing truck and stirs things up. Soon, customers are flocking to the farm to see what all the fuss is about. But the hens don't like the newcomer getting attention while they do all the hard work. When a wise old hound sees the problem, he helps orchestrate a job swap. What follows is the riotous tale of three hens who get in way over their feathered heads, and one very distressed peacock who just can't figure out how to lay an egg. Lester L. Laminack has created a comical look at envy, finding your strength, and what happens when we underestimate the value of others' work. Henry Cole's delightful illustrations heighten the story's humor and will have readers of all ages laughing out loud.

The Black Peacock

The Black Peacock
Author: Rachel Manley
Publisher: Cormorant Books
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2017-10-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1770865098

Friends since attending university in Jamaica, Lethe and Daniel have long realized they would never be good for each other. But Lethe is Daniel's muse, and theirs is a connection that proves unbreakable as they spend the next thirty years crisscrossing the Caribbean and travelling the world in search of work, love, and home. Now, Daniel has become an internationally renowned prize-winning poet, and Lethe aspires to be a writer in her own right. His invitation to her to join him at an isolated retreat, Peacock Island, gives them both a chance to reflect on the life they've shared. The debut novel by Governor General's Literary Award-winning author Rachel Manley, The Black Peacock is the story of two unforgettable characters, adrift on the ever-changing tides of the Caribbean, who are united by something less than passion but more than love.

Adventures in Needlework

Adventures in Needlework
Author: Jessica Aldred
Publisher: GMC Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781861088956

This is a book of bright and funky designs that shows how stitching has become seriously stylish. The unique projects bridge the gap between craft & interior design and progress in difficulty throughout. These UK authors have produced a stunning book that will appeal to both beginning and experienced stitchers.

Peacock

Peacock
Author: Howard Mills
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2010-06-03
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780521148306

Dr Mills' critical study examines the life and times of Thomas Love Peacock (1785-1866).