Природа и животные
4082 кн.
Cats have beguiled writers for as long as fiction has existed. Our second anthology of cat stories includes feline fantasies, science fiction, mysteries, mythology, westerns, romances, memoirs, horror, and some pieces that just defy description—27 stories, 2 poems, and a play! <P> Included are: <P> INTRODUCTION: ALL CATS ARE GRAY…, by Robert Reginald<BR> THE CATS OF ULTHAR, by H. P. Lovecraft<BR> THE CAT WITH THE TULIP FACE, by A. R. Morlan<BR> THE STORY OF...
| Автор | George Zebrowski |
Ponyfee muss nur noch einmal schlafen, dann hat sie Geburtstag. Sie freut sich riesig auf das große Fest mit vielen Gästen und tollen Überraschungen. Doch plötzlich sind alle verschwunden und sie ist ganz allein im Schloss. Zusammen mit ihrem Pony Mondmädchen bricht die kleine Fee auf, um die anderen zu suchen. Eine abenteuerliche Reise voller Magie und geheimnisvoller Entdeckungen beginnt.
| Автор | Ксюша Ангел |
Welches Pony kann schon Wäsche aufhängen? Eigentlich gar keins. Doch als Lou mit ihrem Pony Lakritz für das große Reiterspiel probt, erlebt sie eine Riesenüberraschung. Noch größer ist allerdings das Staunen, als Mama aus dem Safaripark ein kleines Gorillababy mit nach Hause bringt. Klar, dass Lou den Kleinen unbedingt Lakritz vorstellen muss. Und bald stellt sich heraus: Zottelige Freunde haben es faustdick hinter den Ohren …
| Автор | Julia Boehme |
This exciting collection of traditional African folk tales introduces you to a host of interesting people and unusual animals. Eighteen authentic fables, recorded as they were told by tribal members of Nigerian and other cultures, range from the imaginative «Story of a Farmer and Four Hyenas» to an entertaining account of «The Man with Seven Dogs.»In «The Magic Crocodile,» you'll meet a reptile with very strange powers, while «The Boy in the Drum» teaches a valuable lesson in the importance...
| Автор | Группа авторов |
With his groundbreaking findings and extensive research, palaeontologist and dino hunter Dr Phil Currie challenges the very foundations of traditional dinosaur theories.Seventy million years ago the Mongolian desert was home to the world's biggest, most dangerous carnivores – 5 meters tall, 12 meters long and weighing over 4 tonnes, the Tyrannosaurs were the most formidable hunters to walk the earth. Now, new research emerges that threatens to challenge the foundation of many traditional...
| Автор | Josh Young |
Birds and bird lore provide a fascinating window onto our social and cultural history, and can tell us much about our changing relationship with the British landscape, our people and society.We Brits love our birds. They hold a special place in our hearts – whether it's the sound of birdsong on a spring morning, the sight of a Barn Owl hunting on a summer's evening, or a Robin perched on our garden spade. In this book, Stephen Moss focusses on some of our most beloved and charismatic birds. He...
| Автор | Stephen Moss |
Tales from the nation’s favourite storyteller about man’s best friend who will do anything to protect their loving owners.‘Shadow’:Aman and his mother live in war-torn Afghanistan. When a Western dog appears at the mouth of their cave, it soon becomes Aman’s constant companion, his shadow as he calls her. But life is becoming increasingly dangerous for Aman and his family…‘Cool!’:Michael Morpurgo’s inspiring new story of Robbie, a boy in a coma – victim of a car accident. Locked inside his own...
| Автор | Michael Morpurgo |
Ponyfee ist verzweifelt! Eine Hexe hat sich auf der Roseninsel eingeschlichen und Ponyfees Freundin Butterblume gefangengenommen. Wenn Ponyfee ihre Freundin wiedersehen will, dann muss sie das Einhorn ausliefern, verlangt die Hexe. Was soll Ponyfee bloß tun? Es gibt doch gar kein Einhorn auf der Roseninsel! Oder vielleicht doch?
| Автор | Ксюша Ангел |
Auf dem Mühlenhof ist nicht viel los. Doch dann ändert sich alles: Ein Reitstall sorgt für frischen Wind. Und Kathi muss zeigen, was in ihr steckt.
| Автор | Ксюша Ангел |
Insects are the most extreme organisms on Earth and, despite their diminutive size, they wield inordinate power. With the exception of the polar icecaps, every terrestrial ecosystem on earth is colonized by them, and they account for almost three-quarters of all named animals – that's one million species at the last count!This book is a celebration of the insect universe, exploring their amazing forms and functions, their fascinating behaviour and the enormous impact they have on our lives. With...
| Автор | Richard Jones |
A day-by-day account of Britain's wildlife seen through the eyes of leading Times columnist, Derwent May'Rooks are back round the nests in their tree-top rookeries. Many pairs have returned to the battered nests they used last year, and are repairing them energetically. The male flies in with a beakful of mud or a stick, and the female works it into the structure, to the accompaniment of much cawing by both of them, and also among their neighbours.' (from diary entry March 1st)Times A Year in...
| Автор | Derwent May |
An introductory guide to navigating your way around the night sky and identifying what you can see on any given night.Designed as a comprehensive introduction for the beginner and those who want to find out more, How to Identify the Night Sky covers everything that can be seen with the naked eye and binoculars, as well as what is visible using a small telescope.There are sections on how to observe and understand the objects that comprise the night sky, the moon, the movements of the stars and...
| Автор | Wil Tirion |
From leaping dolphins to boxing hares, soaring eagles to the beat of a million wings – the British Isles offer some of the richest and most varied wildlife encounters in Europe. But how do you pick the must-see events?Britain is one of the best wildlife spots in Europe and this is the best of the best – as voted for by a panel of naturalists from suggestions from the public via BBC TV, BBC local radio and the web.Nature’s Top 40: Britain’s Best Wildlife is a definitive top-40 list of the UK’s...
| Автор | Chris Packham |
Cashew is a young cow that grew up on a farm in Southern New Jersey with ambitions to fly. He has two good friends in the book that truly believe in him where the other farm animals didn't and would point and laugh at him. Cashew is determined to prove them wrong by teaching himself how to fly with the help of his two best friends, Rocky the farmer's son and Robbie Rooster.
| Автор | Dwayne Inc. Bowen |
A diverse and entertaining collection of writing examining and celebrating the British Countryside, from falconry to foraging and from the musings of a nighttime angler to tips for seasonal drinking.LANDStuart Maconie (Radio 2) on hill walking / Wainwright walksNick Small (CAUGHT BY THE RIVER regular) how to get nature into your garden, no matter how urban it isRichard King (Loops magazine editor) on the Winter Solstice and on the Summer SolsticeJohn Wright (www.wild-food.net/ on the basics of...
| Автор | Литагент HarperCollins USD |
Here’s a cool introduction to the sea world that your child will definitely love! This educational book discusses some of the most beautiful sea animals, along with some random facts beside them. Encourage your child to have a reading time, which will substitute the time spent playing digital games on gadgets. Let this be one of the books that will encourage a reading habit. Grab a copy today!
| Автор | Baby Professor |
This multicultural children's book is a classic Hawaiian story that both children and parents will love.A familiar sight in Hawaii is the giant banyan tree, its huge mass supported by roots growing down from the branches to the ground below. This engaging story of one such banyan tree—Aunty Pinau's Banyan Tree—begins when the Little Wind soils a clothesline full of clean laundry.Aunty Pinau sets out to buy a «wind catcher» and, to her little nephew Jo-Jo's...
| Автор | Helen Berkey |
One bright morning Minnie Moo and Mr T set off on an adventure to Little Village to warn all the anipals of the danger of their new neighbors. Having moved to the 3rd tree on the left the Hawk Family has taken over Little Village swooping down on any unsuspecting anipal taking them away to never to be seen again land. <br><br>Terrified the anipals are all in hiding too afraid to go outside. After a meeting with Mayor Floppy Ear, Mr T, Minnie Moo, the Little Villagers vote and decide...
| Автор | Magdalena Boone's VandenBerg |
