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41 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm
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English
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Recounts the true story of an African grey parrot who was the subject of a graduate student's scientific experiment on animal intelligence and who astonished everyone with its ability to add, understand concepts and speak hundreds of words.
3) Gray whales
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23 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 21 cm.
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English
4) Gray wolves
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English
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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to gray wolves. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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1 videodisc (approximately 120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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In this 2-part program, Jean-Michel Cousteau and his diving team observe the friendly and ferocious inhabitants of the deep. In Sharks at risk, they uncover the shocking story of the worldwide extermination of sharks and discover that sharks have more fear of humans that we do of them. Their decline and the threats to their survival are also examined. In Gray whale obstacle course, the team tracks Gray whales along the North American coast to the...
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270 pages ; 24 cm
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English
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A memoir of the author's life spent in the company of animals illuminates the universal experiences of loving, healing and losing beloved pets, describing some of the remarkable cases that shaped her career while sharing a veterinarian's perspectives into the many ways that animals change our lives.
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24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
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English
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"In Wolf or Coyote?, beginning readers will learn to spot the differences between these hunting mammals. Carefully leveled text relays what the animals look like and how they behave. Each page then asks readers to name which animal is shown in the photo. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page, making reading for learning interactive and fun. A See and Compare spread shows and labels each animal side by side, while a Quick Facts feature...
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
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English
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"Long considered by humans as a threat to livestock, wolves are hunted as pests. In particular, the gray wolf has been hunted almost to extinction in parts of North America. But these keystone predators help keep an ecosystem in balance. This book details reintroduction programs that have helped populations recover--yet they still occupy only 10 percent of their historic range." --
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xvii, 339 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 29 cm
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English
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"There is perhaps no population of U.S. carnivores better studied than the wolves of Yellowstone. These iconic predators were reintroduced to the park in 1995, having been hunted nearly to the brink of extinction. From 1995 to 1997, 41 wild wolves from Canada and northwest Montana were released in to the park, and in the intervening decades scientists followed their every move-from predation to mating to wolf-pup play. The Yellowstone reintroduction...
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English
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"An original and probing debut work of nonfiction by a brilliant new writer, rooted in her years-long quest to study the cultural legacy of the wolf In this enthralling, kaleidoscopic exploration of wolves both real and symbolic, Erica Berry weaves historic and scientific findings alongside criticism, journalism, and memoir to illuminate the strands of our cultural constructions of predator and prey, and what it means to navigate a world in which...
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272 pages ; 20 cm
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English
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"Ever sworn off alcohol for a month and found yourself drinking by the 7th? Think there's 'no point' in just one drink? Welcome! There are millions of us. 64% of Brits want to drink less ... Catherine Gray was stuck in a hellish whirligig of Drink, Make horrible decisions, Hangover, Repeat. She had her fair share of 'drunk tank' jail cells and topless-in-a-hot-tub misadventures. But this book goes beyond the binges and blackouts to deep-dive into...
15) Little Whale
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36 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
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English
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Little Whale is nervous about leaving the shallows of the warm, southern sea but Gray Whale gently guides her new baby as they migrate to the cool, rich waters of the north.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color map ; 25 cm.
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English
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"The sweet tale of Lakota, the shy wolf pup, is sure to touch the heart of any animal lover. Readers will marvel at Lakota's strength growing up as the lowest-ranking and frequently picked-on member of a wolf pack until he finally finds that supportive and nurturing friend he's always wanted. The book also introduces young readers to the need for conservation awareness: through Lakota's life story, readers will come to understand the many challenges...
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 27 cm
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English
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In 1995-96, twenty-three grey wolves were released in Yellowstone National Park where, due to over-hunting, there had been no wolves at all for almost seventy years. This reintroduction project was an overwhelming success. Over twenty years later we can still see the changes the grey wolves brought to Yellowstone National Park. Now that the elk graze higher ground, seedlings are growing tall, rivers are getting deeper as beavers return, and a lively...
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294 pages ; 23 cm
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English
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As the millions who choose to stay sober now know, the propaganda around drinking and sobriety is wonky. Sober doesn't feel stony, or cold. Retired wreckhead Catherine Gray is now in her eighth sober year and has learnt a damn sight more. This book enlists the help of experts and case studies, turning a curious, playful gaze onto provocative questions. Is alcohol a parenting aid? Why are booze and cocaine such a horse and carriage? Once an addict,...
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vii, 232 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 21 cm
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English
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This story of Alex, a famous African Grey parrot, documents his thirty-year relationship with his trainer and the ways in which his life has changed scientific understanding about language and thought.
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