Gathering of Animals
Author: William Bridges
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Published: 1974
Total Pages: 536
ISBN-13:
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A Zeal of Zebras
Author: Woop Studios
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 2012-06-22
Total Pages: 64
ISBN-13: 1452119791
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn embarrassment of pandas, a galaxy of starfish, a shiver of sharks...these are all collective nouns used to describe their groups. Woop Studios, acclaimed for their work on the Harry Potter movies, has illustrated these quirky phrases, creating a series of extraordinarily beautiful art that has been collected here for the first time. The colorful introduction to animals and the alphabet is accessible for young children, while the gorgeous, whimsical art and clever wordplay make it perfect for design-savvy parents and inspired gift givers. Longer than the standard picture book, with high design and production values, this is a volume readers will want on their coffee tables in addition to their child's bookshelf.
A Tower of Giraffes
Author: Anna Wright
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Published: 2015-11-03
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 1607349191
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA drove of pigs, a romp of otters, an ostentation of peacocks, and a tower of giraffes. . . . This clever book introduces young readers to some of the words we use to refer to animals in a group. The ink, watercolor, and fabric collage art is brightly colored and uniquely sets this fun book apart from the crowd. Each page presents information about an animal and its group behavior, such as how geese fly in a V-shape and honk to encourage the leaders, and that sometimes tens of thousand of flamingos meet up in one location. Young readers will have a great time and create a wellspring of new vocabulary words.
The Boke of Saint Albans
Author: Juliana Berners
Publisher:
Published: 1881
Total Pages: 234
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA Crash of Rhinos
Author: Greg Danylyshyn
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2016-01-05
Total Pages: 40
ISBN-13: 148143151X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWelcome to the wacky world of animal group names in this rollicking new picture book that’s perfect for anyone who ever wondered what to call a group of giraffes. A group of rhinos is called a crash, which happens sometimes in a flash. Honking their horns, always hurrying to arrive, with such poor eyesight they really shouldn’t drive Everyone has heard of a school of fish and a flock of birds, but did you know that a group of rhinos is called a crash? Parents and children will love sharing this hilarious and imaginative read-aloud filled with clever word play and bright illustrations that introduce readers to the surprising world of collective nouns used to name some of your favorite animal groups.
An Exaltation of Larks
Author: James Lipton
Publisher: Viking Adult
Published: 1991
Total Pages: 154
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA collection of "terms of venery," collective nouns. The origin of some of the terms is explained, and more than 250 of the terms are illustrated with engravings by Dürer and Grandville and others.
Animals That Live in Social Groups
Author: Bobbie Kalman
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Published: 2016-04-16
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780778727873
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOne of the biggest adaptations made by some animals is to live and work together as a group to ensure their survival. This intriguing book shows how social animals communicate and interact with members of their own species. Elephants, dolphins and orcas, monkeys, apes, lions, and wolves, educate their young, work together to find food, and take care of their group members. Smaller animals that work together in microsocieties include termites, ants, bees, and wasps. Students will have fun comparing their own social groups to those found in nature. Fascinating photographs accompany thought-provoking questions and activities.
A Float of Crocodiles
Author: Karlie Gambino
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Published: 2013-01-01
Total Pages: 26
ISBN-13: 1433981947
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCrocodiles are intelligent and social animals that communicate in many ways. A group of crocodiles in water is called a float, and a group on land is called a bask. They are masters at hiding in water and waiting for an unlucky animal to wander by. Readers discover many fun facts about what life is like in a group of crocodiles and see colorful, up-close photographs of the fierce reptiles in their natural habitat. Accessible text and a helpful graphic organizer allow readers to independently explore the fascinating lives of these amazing animals.
A Gaggle of Geese
Author: Philippa-Alys Browne
Publisher:
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 30
ISBN-13: 9781898000280
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSociality: The Behaviour of Group-Living Animals
Author: Ashley Ward
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2016-04-20
Total Pages: 286
ISBN-13: 3319285858
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe last decade has seen a surge of interest among biologists in a range of social animal phenomena, including collective behaviour and social networks. In ‘Animal Social Behaviour’, authors Ashley Ward and Michael Webster integrate the most up-to-date empirical and theoretical research to provide a new synthesis of the field, which is aimed at fellow researchers and postgraduate students on the topic.
