Minor Creatures
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Minor Creatures
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Author : Ivan Kreilkamp
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2018-11-07
Minor Creatures written by Ivan Kreilkamp and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-07 with Literary Criticism categories.
In the nineteenth century, richly-drawn social fiction became one of England’s major cultural exports. At the same time, a surprising companion came to stand alongside the novel as a key embodiment of British identity: the domesticated pet. In works by authors from the Brontës to Eliot, from Dickens to Hardy, animals appeared as markers of domestic coziness and familial kindness. Yet for all their supposed significance, the animals in nineteenth-century fiction were never granted the same fullness of character or consciousness as their human masters: they remain secondary figures. Minor Creatures re-examines a slew of literary classics to show how Victorian notions of domesticity, sympathy, and individuality were shaped in response to the burgeoning pet class. The presence of beloved animals in the home led to a number of welfare-minded political movements, inspired in part by the Darwinian thought that began to sprout at the time. Nineteenth-century animals may not have been the heroes of their own lives but, as Kreilkamp shows, the history of domestic pets deeply influenced the history of the English novel.
For Small Creatures Such As We
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Author : Sasha Sagan
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2019-10-22
For Small Creatures Such As We written by Sasha Sagan and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-22 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
"A charming book, ringing with the joy of existence." -- Richard Dawkins "This lyrical exploration of how we can find beauty in the natural world comes from the daughter of Carl Sagan . . . A wonderful gift for your favorite reader." --Good Housekeeping The perfect gift for a loved one or for yourself, For Small Creatures Such as We is part memoir, part guidebook, and part social history, a luminous celebration of Earth's marvels that require no faith in order to be believed. Sasha Sagan was raised by secular parents, the astronomer Carl Sagan and the writer and producer Ann Druyan. They taught her that the natural world and vast cosmos are full of profound beauty, that science reveals truths more wondrous than any myth or fable. When Sagan herself became a mother, she began her own hunt for the natural phenomena behind our most treasured occasions--from births to deaths, holidays to weddings, anniversaries, and more--growing these roots into a new set of rituals for her young daughter that honor the joy and significance of each experience without relying on religious framework. As Sagan shares these rituals, For Small Creatures Such as We becomes a moving tribute to a father, a newborn daughter, a marriage, and the natural world--a celebration of life itself, and the power of our families and beliefs to bring us together.
The Big Dreams Of Small Creatures
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Author : Gail Lerner
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2022-10-04
The Big Dreams Of Small Creatures written by Gail Lerner and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-04 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
From Black-ish writer and director Gail Lerner comes a whimsical and heartwarming tale where two unlikely allies band together to protect and defend the insect world from the worst enemy of all…humans. “What an enchanting and wondrous book for young readers.” —Jamie Lee Curtis, actress and bestselling children’s book author Ten-year-old Eden’s quiet life is upended when she saves a paper wasp nest from destruction and discovers, to her awe and amazement, that she and its haughty queen can talk to each other. This first conversation is the start of a grand adventure, leading Eden to The Institute for Lower Learning, a secret laboratory devoted to the peaceful coexistence of humans and insects. The Institute is more fantastic and idyllic than Eden could’ve imagined but hidden deep within its tunnels is an old secret that could spell the end for all insects on earth. Nine-year-old August, an aspiring actor and bullied fourth-grader, is looking for that very secret after a few disastrous encounters have left him wanting to squash every annoying bug into oblivion. After all insects are small—he is big. And if there is anything he’s learned from the bullies at school—it's that being bigger is what counts. But in the world of the Institute where insects have a place of their own, both Eden and August discover being bigger isn't necessarily better and sometimes the most courageous thing to do is to set out to make a new friend.
The Big Dreams Of Small Creatures
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Author : Gail Lerner
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2022-10-04
The Big Dreams Of Small Creatures written by Gail Lerner and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-04 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
From Black-ish writer and director Gail Lerner comes a whimsical and heartwarming tale where two unlikely allies band together to protect and defend the insect world from the worst enemy of all…humans. “What an enchanting and wondrous book for young readers.” —Jamie Lee Curtis, actress and bestselling children’s book author Ten-year-old Eden’s quiet life is upended when she saves a paper wasp nest from destruction and discovers, to her awe and amazement, that she and its haughty queen can talk to each other. This first conversation is the start of a grand adventure, leading Eden to The Institute for Lower Learning, a secret laboratory devoted to the peaceful coexistence of humans and insects. The Institute is more fantastic and idyllic than Eden could’ve imagined but hidden deep within its tunnels is an old secret that could spell the end for all insects on earth. Nine-year-old August, an aspiring actor and bullied fourth-grader, is looking for that very secret after a few disastrous encounters have left him wanting to squash every annoying bug into oblivion. After all insects are small—he is big. And if there is anything he’s learned from the bullies at school—it's that being bigger is what counts. But in the world of the Institute where insects have a place of their own, both Eden and August discover being bigger isn't necessarily better and sometimes the most courageous thing to do is to set out to make a new friend.
Small Creatures And Ordinary Places
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Author : Allen M. Young
language : en
Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Press
Release Date : 2000-11-07
Small Creatures And Ordinary Places written by Allen M. Young and has been published by Univ of Wisconsin Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-11-07 with Nature categories.
Small Creatures and Ordinary Places reveals to us the beauty and value of hornets, bats, katydids, mice, cicadas, and other tiny dwellers in our own backyards. Young, a renowned expert on butterflies and cicadas of the American tropics, records in these charming essays his keen observations of the natural world as he walks through an urban woods near the Lake Michigan shore, or sits on his deck facing his backyard, or gazes at a field of corn stubble in autumn. He invites us to venture into our own yards, neighborhood parks, fields, and forests and pause there . . . to look and to listen. Small creatures have unique and interesting stories to tell us, Young points out. Their brief life cycles illustrate the intricate workings of a bigger clock driving the seasons, and they dominate the larger web of life in which humans are but a strand. Far too often they are ignored, taken for granted, reviled, or misunderstood. Even now, Young writes, as we move into a new millennium as a species and the technological pace of our existence further quickens, we can gain much from appreciating nature close at hand, despite how steadily it is being pushed aside.
Small Creatures
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Author : Neil West
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
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Small Creatures written by Neil West and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
Small Creatures Wide Field
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Author : John Mortara
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-04-01
Small Creatures Wide Field written by John Mortara and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-01 with categories.
This is an exciting and beautiful interactive story. Twitter length stories leave you with two options to continue. Jump around this colorful story. One story called "Invade" runs throughout the book, but you'll also find yourself on rickety bridges, in abusive relationships, analyzing literature with dragons, and printing some pages to fold into paper airplanes. This book has something to say about America.
The Book Of Tiny Creatures
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Author : Nathalie Tordjman
language : en
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
Release Date : 2021-02-16
The Book Of Tiny Creatures written by Nathalie Tordjman and has been published by Princeton Architectural Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-16 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
In the air, on the ground, and in the water, incredible tiny creatures are all around us! They may be small, but they live remarkable lives. The Book of Tiny Creatures introduces young learners to spiders, butterflies, worms, snails, and even the world's heaviest insect, the Little Barrier Island giant weta. This fun-filled book teaches children fascinating facts through interactive quizzes, detailed seek-and-find scenes, and hands-on activities, like how to make a snail terrarium. A great first STEM read, The Book of Tiny Creatures reveals the wonder of how these creatures grow, reproduce, form communities, and more.
It S Tough To Be Tiny
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Author : Kim Ryall Woolcock
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Release Date : 2022-09-13
It S Tough To Be Tiny written by Kim Ryall Woolcock and has been published by National Geographic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-13 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Step inside the marvelous world of micro monsters and learn all about the hidden talents of some of the smallest creatures out there! "An appealing reminder that mighty things come in small packages." —Kirkus Reviews “Compelling material and an energetic tone will draw readers in. This illustrated celebration of small but mighty and sometimes ferocious creatures is recommended for general purchase.” —School Library Journal "Packed with fascinating facts and amazing illustrations. Kids will love to read this time and time again!" —Megan Clendenan, author of FRESH AIR, CLEAN WATER: OUR RIGHT TO A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT Being tiny is tough! You can’t reach the highest shelf where the cookie jar sits, and the big kids always steal your lunchtime snacks. Don’t get me started on going to theme parks, you can never get on the rides and you’re always told to have an adult present for everything you do. But what if I told you that being small didn’t suck at all? But was in fact really, really cool. Focus your eyes on the world of micro animals and learn what it's like to be so small. Discover how these tiny creatures stay safe, or hunt for their lunch. Zoom in on their superpowers, like having the ability to shoot microscopic darts, spring-loaded jumps which take them to incredible heights or the amazing ways in which tiny hunters defend themselves from much bigger creatures. Maybe it's not so tough to be tiny after all!
Tiny Terrors
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Author : Ginjer L. Clarke
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2022-07-05
Tiny Terrors written by Ginjer L. Clarke and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-05 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Learn about the smallest and scariest creatures in the world in this photographic nonfiction leveled reader perfect for kids interested in real-life animals that can do unbelievable things! Did you know that the blue dragon sea slug is the length of a paperclip but can store deadly jellyfish venom in its body for use against predators? Or that the golden poison dart frog is only an inch long, but its skin holds enough poison to kill ten people? These tiny terrors don't have to be big to be deadly! With simple language and vivid photographs, Tiny Terrors!: The World's Scariest Small Creatures is perfect for emerging readers curious about the natural world and the terrifying but incredible creatures that live within it.