The Ant and the Peacock

The Ant and the Peacock
Author: Helena Cronin
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 510
Release: 1991
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780521457651

This book is a success story. It explains two long-running puzzles of the theory of natural selection. How can natural selection favour those, like the ant, that renounce tooth and claw in favour of the public-spirited ways of the commune? How can it explain the peacock's tail, flamboyant and a burden to its bearer; surely selection would act against useless ornamentation? Helena Cronin's enthralling account blends history, science and philosophy in a gripping tale that is scholarly, entertaining and eminently readable. The hardback edition was selected by Nature as one of the best scientific books in 1992. Also the New York Times chose it as one of their best books of 1992. The author divides her time between the Philosophy Department at the London School of Economics and the Zoology Department at Oxford.

The Spooky Tail of Prewitt Peacock

The Spooky Tail of Prewitt Peacock
Author: Bill Peet
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1979-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780395281598

When Prewitt's tail feathers grow to resemble a monstrous face, the other peacocks banish him from the flock.

Flora and the Peacocks

Flora and the Peacocks
Author: Molly Idle
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 22
Release: 2016-05-10
Genre:
ISBN: 1452140693

The darling, dancing Flora is back, and this time she's found two new friends: a pair of peacocks! But amidst the fanning feathers and mirrored movements, Flora realizes that the push and pull between three friends can be a delicate dance. Will this trio find a way to get back in step? In the third book featuring Flora and her feathered friends, Molly Idle's gorgeous art combines with clever flaps to reveal that no matter the challenges, true friends will always find a way to dance, leap, and soar—together.

The Evolution of Anisogamy

The Evolution of Anisogamy
Author: Tatsuya Togashi
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2011-04-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1139500821

Darwin identified the existence of separate male and female gametes as one of the central mysteries of evolutionary biology. 150 years later, the question of why male gametes exist remains an intriguing puzzle. In this, the first book solely devoted to the evolution of anisogamy, top theorists in the field explore why gamete dimorphism characterizes nearly all plants and animals. Did separate male and female gametes evolve as a result of competition, or does anisogamy instead represent selection for cooperation? If disruptive selection drove the evolution of anisogamy, with male gametes focused on search and fusion, and female gametes provisioning the new zygote, why do some algal species continue to produce gametes of a single size? Does sperm limitation, or escape from infection, better explain the need for extremely small, highly mobile sperm? Written by leaders in the field, this volume offers an authoritative and cutting-edge overview of evolutionary theory.

No Such Things

No Such Things
Author: Bill Peet
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1983
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780395395943

Describes in rhyme a variety of fantastical creatures such as the blue-snouted Twumps, the pie-faced Pazeeks, and the fancy Fandangos. "Peet introduces a hilarious array of characters reminiscent of those who inhabit Dr. Seuss's books." -- Booklist

Aesop's Fables

Aesop's Fables
Author: Aesop
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions
Total Pages: 210
Release: 1994
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781853261282

A collection of animal fables told by the Greek slave Aesop.

Darwinism

Darwinism
Author: Helena Cronin
Publisher: Picador
Total Pages:
Release: 1915-06-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9780330485098

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.

Randy's Dandy Lions

Randy's Dandy Lions
Author:
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 52
Release: 1964
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780395274989

Five talented lions suffer from stage fright and are unable to perform their circus act. A new lion-tamer is hired.

Zella, Zack and Zodiac

Zella, Zack and Zodiac
Author: Bill Peet
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1989-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780395522073

A zebra named Zella adopts and cares for a baby ostrich, who has hatched all alone. When Zella gives birth to a rather awkward baby, the now-grown ostrich saves the zebra colt from a lion and protects him until he is on his own.