Readers will love exploring the world of baby foxes. This narrative follows kits from the time the litter is birthed in the den until the day the young foxes are ready to start families of their own. Children may not know that some foxes can climb trees or that foxes like to sleep during the day and hunt at night. Packed with vibrant photographs of these adorable baby animals in the wild, readers will be intrigued and will want to learn more by using the further information sections.
Jake McGowan-Lowe is a boy with a very unusual hobby. Since the age of 7, he has been photographing and blogging about his incredible finds and now has a worldwide following, including 100,000 visitors from the US and Canada. Follow Jake as he explores the animal world through this new 64-page book. He takes you on a world wide journey of his own collection, and introduces you to other amazing animals from the four corners of the globe. Find out what a cow's tooth, a rabbit's rib and a duck's quack look like and much, much more besides.
Tucked away in Siberia, there are furry, four-legged creatures with wagging tails and floppy ears that are as docile and friendly as any lapdog. But, despite appearances, these are not dogs—they are foxes. They are the result of the most astonishing experiment in breeding ever undertaken—imagine speeding up thousands of years of evolution into a few decades. In 1959, biologists Dmitri Belyaev and Lyudmila Trut set out to do just that, by starting with a few dozen silver foxes from fox farms in the USSR and attempting to recreate the evolution of wolves into dogs in real time in order to witness the process of domestication. This is the extraordinary, untold story of this remarkable undertaking. Most accounts of the natural evolution of wolves place it over a span of about 15,000 years, but within a decade, Belyaev and Trut’s fox breeding experiments had resulted in puppy-like foxes with floppy ears, piebald spots, and curly tails. Along with these physical changes came genetic and behavioral changes, as well. The foxes were bred using selection criteria for tameness, and with each generation, they became increasingly interested in human companionship. Trut has been there the whole time, and has been the lead scientist on this work since Belyaev’s death in 1985, and with Lee Dugatkin, biologist and science writer, she tells the story of the adventure, science, politics, and love behind it all. In How to Tame a Fox, Dugatkin and Trut take us inside this path-breaking experiment in the midst of the brutal winters of Siberia to reveal how scientific history is made and continues to be made today. To date, fifty-six generations of foxes have been domesticated, and we continue to learn significant lessons from them about the genetic and behavioral evolution of domesticated animals. How to Tame a Fox offers an incredible tale of scientists at work, while also celebrating the deep attachments that have brought humans and animals together throughout time.
A 2020 Newbery Honor Recipient! Christian McKay Heidicker, author of the Thieves of Weirdwood trilogy, draws inspiration from Bram Stoker, H. P. Lovecraft and Edgar Allan Poe for his debut middle-grade novel, a thrilling portrait of survival and an unforgettable tale of friendship. "Clever and harrowing." —The Wall Street Journal "Into the finest tradition of storytelling steps Christian McKay Heidicker with these highly original, bone-chilling, and ultimately heart-warming stories. All that’s needed is a blazing campfire and a delicious plate of peaches and centipedes.” —Kathi Appelt, Newbery Award honoree and National Book Award finalist The haunted season has arrived in the Antler Wood. No fox kit is safe. When Mia and Uly are separated from their litters, they discover a dangerous world full of monsters. In order to find a den to call home, they must venture through field and forest, facing unspeakable things that dwell in the darkness: a zombie who hungers for their flesh, a witch who tries to steal their skins, a ghost who hunts them through the snow . . . and other things too scary to mention. Featuring eight interconnected stories and sixteen hauntingly beautiful illustrations, Scary Stories for Young Foxes contains the kinds of adventures and thrills you love to listen to beside a campfire in the dark of night. Fans of Neil Gaiman, Jonathan Auxier, and R. L. Stine have found their next favorite book. A Booklist 2019 Editors' Choice Selection
With their bushy tails and pointed snouts, red foxes look like their larger wolf cousins. But, unlike wolves, they have gorgeous red-and-white fur. In addition to being incredibly cute, these foxes are finely tuned hunting machines. They have an excellent sense of smell and are always ready to pounce, even as tiny pups! In this coming-of-age introduction to red foxes, readers will see how these pups grow up to become adult foxes. The lively text, colorful pages, and exquisite photos are sure to delight and engage emergent readers.
A close relative of dogs, baby foxes are soft, cuddly, and just as cute as their canine friends. Until they are ready for life on their own, they wrestle and tumble around the den mom and dad have made. Play with these energetic cuties in this informational title for emergent readers.
Have you ever spotted a fox and wondered where it was going? Or perhaps you want to know what all the commotion was about when they woke you up the other night with their ear-piercing screams? Or maybe you just want to know how you can tell if these elusive mammals have visited your back garden when you werenât looking? The Secret Life of Foxes contains everything you need to know (and everything you didnât know that you needed to know!) about these beautiful opportunists. From identifying the various species of fox found around the world to learning about their anatomy and super sharp senses, as well as finding out more about our relationship with them â both past and present â get ready to become a fox expert with every page you turn. The Secret Life of Foxes is for anyone who wants to learn and understand more about the animals we share this fragile planet with â especially the creatures we are able to spot a little closer to home. With useful tips on how to help the foxes near you and lots of other ways in which you can show your support, thereâs so much to learn that you wonât want to put this book down for a single second.
Her friends are bossing life - is she being left behind? 25-year-old Cleo is happy enough. She likes her job in the fish and chip shop in the North West seaside town where she grew up. But her world has become very small - all her friends couldn’t wait to leave home and are off, apparently crushing life. They have shiny careers and creative side-hustles, while she is still living with her mum and dad. But when she learns that her dream childhood boyfriend is coming back to town for a party in three months, she decides she needs to start adulting to win him. But what does being a grown-up really mean? And can she become one in three months? A funny, life-affirming romcom perfect for fans of Emily Henry, Beth O’Leary and Mhairi McFarlane Praise for Jennifer Joyce: ‘Jennifer Joyce has created a marvellous novel that not only entertained me but consumed my every waking moment. When I was not reading, I was wondering how the characters were getting on!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘A wonderful slow burn romance, full of quirky and loveable characters, a thoroughly entertaining read.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘This book is bursting with humour, warmth and a cast of awesome characters.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘Really managed to tick all of my boxes for a great and entertaining read.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘Joyce creates characters that you’ll love dearly and want to have a pint with, and of course horrible ones that would make you pull your hair out in anger if they were part of your life. They feel real, and everything feels heartfelt and genuine as their lives unfold before you.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘Tons of laughs, fantastic characters, surprises, and plenty of heart.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘This book was soooo adorable. I didn’t want to put it down.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘Finally a well-written, funny, honest and romantic book that gives all it promised! Good characters with real flaws, excellent language and believable plot. Very worth the read.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
