Complete Tracker
Complete Tracker

Author: Len McDougall

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2012-04-03

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 0762785594

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Few experiences are more thrilling than watching unsuspecting wild animals go about their business in a natural environment. The ultimate triumph comes when you've tracked down an animal on its own terms, on its own turf. The Complete Tracker is a concise, thorough guide to the tracks, signs, and habits of North America’s most popular species of wildlife. Readers learn the secrets of a master tracker, assembling a clear picture from tracks, scat, and other signs, that enable them to answer questions such as, Was it a dog or a wolf? Fox or coyote? Did it pass by yesterday or an hour ago? The Complete Tracker also provides information about how to get close to animals—everything from bobcats to beavers, marmots to moose—by knowing the details of their habits and a master-tracker’s tips on avoiding detection. More than 150 line drawings show tracks of sixty different species of wildlife under a great variety of terrain conditions. The book also includes maps, charts, and diagrams. This new edition is expanded with new chapters on peccaries, dogs, cats, armadillos, birds, reptiles, and amphibians, and enhanced with full color photos throughout making it an invaluable resource for hikers, nature lovers, and outsdoorsmen everywhere.

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Report

Author: Maryland State Horticultural Society

Publisher:

Published: 1910

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13:

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And That’S the Truth!
And That’S the Truth!

Author: Carl W. McClure

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2012-09-18

Total Pages: 720

ISBN-13: 9781475950601

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And Thats the Truth! Meaningful fiction to stimulate your mind and nurture your soul is a treasury of short fiction stories. Most of the narrators in Part One are animals talking about themselves. You learn how dozens of animals live, eat, and survive through dialogue and description. Look, too, for inanimate objects to spring to life and talk about themselves: a houseplant, a stop sign, a dollar bill, and others. Part Two gives you traditional fictional stories with lively characters and believable or not-so-believable storylines. All of the stories leave you with a nugget of wisdom or a bit of a chuckle. Sprinkled throughout Part Two are a few short articles of general interest non-fiction. Whether you read the stories in order or at random, you will come away enriched with inspirational and encouraging accounts that stimulate your mind and nurture your soul.

Bannertail
Bannertail

Author: Ernest Thompson Seton

Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand

Published: 2023-08-16

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13:

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"Bannertail" is a captivating novel written by Ernest Thompson Seton. This engaging story follows the adventures of a young raccoon named Bannertail as he navigates the challenges and wonders of the natural world. Bannertail, the main character, is a spirited and curious raccoon who embarks on a journey of discovery. Set against the backdrop of the wilderness, the novel explores Bannertail's encounters with various animals, his interactions with fellow raccoons, and his quest for survival in the face of danger and adversity. Throughout his journey, Bannertail learns valuable lessons about the importance of adaptability, resourcefulness, and the interconnectedness of all living creatures. As he faces both natural and human-made challenges, Bannertail's determination and courage shine through, making him a relatable and endearing protagonist. Ernest Thompson Seton's vivid descriptions and detailed observations of the animal kingdom bring the story to life, allowing readers to immerse themselves in Bannertail's world. The novel not only entertains but also imparts important messages about respect for nature, the environment, and the need for coexistence among different species. "Bannertail" is a timeless tale that captures the beauty and complexity of the wilderness and celebrates the resilience of animals as they navigate the ever-changing landscape of their habitat. With its engaging narrative and rich character development, the novel is sure to captivate readers of all ages and inspire a deeper appreciation for the natural world.

Outwitting Squirrels
Outwitting Squirrels

Author: Bill Adler

Publisher: Chicago Review Press

Published: 2014-04-01

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1613749414

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Bird-loving Americans share a common problem: squirrels! These fast, greedy, incredibly crafty, fluffy-tailed rodents pillage birdfeeders before owners’ very eyes. For 25 years, Outwitting Squirrels has been leading the charge to help bird lovers defend their feeders. This classic defense manual for the besieged birder has been fully updated to deal with the more tech-savvy twenty-first-century squirrel. It provides 101 cunning strategies, both serious and hilarious, for outsmarting these furry, but not so cute, creatures. Adler discusses the different bird personalities and the best seed to attract them. He rates birdfeeders based upon how squirrel-proof, or squirrel-vexing, they are and discusses creative antisquirrel structures and devices. Spooker poles, Perrier bottles, baffled fishing line, Teflon spray, Vaseline, water bombs, cayenne pepper, and Nixalite—the author has tried them all, and here he regales intrepid bird feeders with his squirrel-thwarting adventures and misadventures.

Math Exchanges
Math Exchanges

Author: Kassia Omohundro Wedekind

Publisher: Stenhouse Publishers

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 1571108262

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Traditionally, small-group math instruction has been used as a format for reaching children who struggle to understand. Math coach Kassia Omohundro Wedekind uses small-group instruction as the centerpiece of her math workshop approach, engaging all students in rigorous "math exchanges." The key characteristics of these mathematical conversations are that they are: 1) short, focused sessions that bring all mathematical minds together, 2) responsive to the needs of the specific group of mathematicians, and 3) designed for meaningful, guided reflection. As in reading and writing workshop, students in math workshop become self-directed and independent while participating in a classroom community of learners. Through the math exchanges, students focus on number sense and the big ideas of mathematics. Teachers guide the conversations with small groups of students, mediating talk and thinking as students share problem-solving strategies, discuss how math works, and move toward more effective and efficient approaches and greater mathematical understanding. Although grounded in theory and research, Math Exchanges: Guiding Young Mathematicians in Small Group Meetings is written for practicing teachers and answers such questions as the following: How can I use a math workshop approach and follow a certain textbook or set of standards? How should I form small groups? How often should I meet with small groups? What should I focus on in small groups? How can I tell if my groups are making progress? What do small-group math exchanges look like, sound like, and feel like?