Our Animal Neighbors

Our Animal Neighbors
Author: Matthieu Ricard
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2020-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1611807239

Winner of the Moonbeam Children's Animals/Pets Non-Fiction Gold Medal! A story about the fundamental connection between animals and people and how we can treat all of Earth's creatures with compassion and empathy. Furry polar bears, playful sea otters, slow sloths, prickly porcupines, and slimy snakes are just a few of the many animals we share our world with. And even though we might not look the same or have the same needs as our animal neighbors, we have more in common with them than we might think. Our Animal Neighbors introduces children to the importance of treating all animals with the care and compassion they deserve. We all want to experience love, safety, and respect and this book is the first step to instilling those values at an early age. This planet is our home, and we should all be free to live a prosperous life regardless of whether we have hands, hooves, scales, or fur. “A serious message delivered with humor, simplicity, and charm makes this book an excellent purchase for families that value open-ended discussions. Also a good resource for classrooms and libraries that welcome diverse opinions and points of view.”—School Library Journal

Wild Animal Neighbors

Wild Animal Neighbors
Author: Ann Downer
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books ™
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2017-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1512453064

What would you do if you found an alligator in your garage? Or if you spotted a mountain lion downtown? In cities and suburbs around the world, wild creatures are showing up where we least expect them. Not all of them arrive by accident, and some are here to stay. As the human population tops seven billion, animals are running out of space. Their natural habitats are surrounded—and sometimes even replaced—by highways, shopping centers, office parks, and subdivisions. The result? A wildlife invasion of our urban neighborhoods. What kinds of animals are making cities their new home? How can they survive in our ecosystem of concrete, steel, and glass? And what does their presence there mean for their future and ours? Join scientists, activists, and the folks next door on a journey around the globe to track down our newest wild animal neighbors. Discover what is bringing these creatures to our backyards—and how we can create spaces for people and animals to live side by side.

Animals as Neighbors

Animals as Neighbors
Author: Terry O'Connor
Publisher: Animal Turn
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2013
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

For thousands of years, humans have categorized animals as either domestic or wild. And yet, around the world, a more nuanced relationship exists, that of commensal animals, species that have adapted to our homes, our towns, and our artificial landscapes, finding ways to gain benefit from our activities and so becoming an important part of our everyday lives. A fascinating investigation, this text draws on archaeological records to explore human-animal relations.

Wild Neighbors

Wild Neighbors
Author: Humane Society of the United States
Publisher: Fulcrum Group
Total Pages: 276
Release: 1997
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

Homeowners' guide to dealing with wild animals that focuses on "nonlethal conflict resolution." Discusses 32 mammals, birds, and reptiles, giving each creature's natural history, public health concerns, problems and solutions, and additional sources.

A Dog Named Chilli

A Dog Named Chilli
Author: Mark Chartrand
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2021-01-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 164913150X

A Dog Named Chilli: My New Home By: Mark Chartrand Join a dog named Chilli on his greatest adventure yet! Recently being adopted by a loving couple, Chilli meets a ton of new friends, and with new friends comes a wild journey! Chilli and his friends encounter fights, love, and a quest on self –discovery. Being a story for children, Chilli teaches kids that we come across people who may not be like us, but we can learn from each other. The adventure of Chilli and his friends teaches young ones how to deal with bullies, loyalty, and standing up for your friends.

Who Do I Look Like?

Who Do I Look Like?
Author: Lundgren
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2011-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1612366457

Emergent Readers Learn How Some Offspring Look Similar To Their Parents While Others Do Not.

Animal Talk

Animal Talk
Author: Tim Friend
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2005-02-09
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780743201582

If animal behavior is mostly instinctual, why do animals need to communicate? Is it possible that there is a universal language spoken and understood by all animals on earth, including humans? Do barks, growls, rumbles, chirps, yips, and meows have communicative meanings? "No matter what species," writes acclaimed science journalist Tim Friend, "we're all concerned with the same topics of conversation -- sex, real estate, who's boss, and what's for dinner." In Animal Talk, Friend draws upon years of field research, interviews with preeminent scientists, and lively personal anecdotes to find out how our animal neighbors communicate and what their languages mean. From bird calls to whale songs, laughing hyenas to rattling snakes, an elephant cry in the jungle to the bark of a Chihuahua in his own backyard, Friend tells the grand story of animal communication through the sounds, stripes, scents, and signals of the animals themselves.

Welcome to the Neighborwood

Welcome to the Neighborwood
Author: Shawn Sheehy
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-03-10
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0763665940

In this stunning pop-up book, meet seven animal builders and see how their unique skills help them survive—and to live together in harmony in the neighborwood. At the edge of the forest a spider spins her web, while nearby, a hummingbird uses strands of spider silk to build her nest. These are just two of the many animals who live side by side, sharing the resources they need to construct homes, traps, or places to store food. From award-winning artist Shawn Sheehy comes an up-close look at the architectural masterpieces of the animal world, featuring an array of beautiful, lifelike pop-ups originally crafted with handmade paper. The earthy exploration culminates in a breathtaking final spread showing all the neighborwood creatures together.

How Do Animals Communicate?

How Do Animals Communicate?
Author: Sara Howell
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2015-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 168048009X

Introduce young readers to the myriad ways in which the assorted members of the animal kingdom communicate. The means of animal communication turn out to be as intriguing and varied as the content that is being communicated, from mating signals and announcements regarding location and food availability to warning alarms and simple tokens of affection and protectiveness. Echolocation, pheromones, bioluminescence, scent marking, tail wagging, nuzzling, the elephant s trumpet, the honeybee s waggle dance, and more all get their due in this brief, but surprisingly comprehensive, volume. Perfect for animal lovers and whisperers, while also a useful resource for life science units."

How Do Animals Change?

How Do Animals Change?
Author: Bobbie Kalman
Publisher: Bobbie Kalmans Leveled Readers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780778795933

Learn about different animals that hatch from eggs, and the various changes they undergo throughout their lives.