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Penguin's Egg
by Anna KempOn a frozen sea, where the snow falls fast, and the whirlwinds rage and storm,A rockhopper egg, in a stony nest, was lying safe and warm.Dad watched and waited, waited, watched, the night grew inky black, Then he fell into a sleep so deep, he didn't hear the . . . CRACKDaddy Penguin finds himself adrift in an unfamiliar world, and he must get home for his egg!From train to helicopter, hot-air balloon to limousine, Daddy Penguin hitches lifts with kindly folk - but will he be home in time?A race against time for Daddy Penguin in this rhyming delight
Peppa Pig: A Search and Find Book
by Peppa PigThere are over 200 things to spot in this search and find book! Peppa is going on a hide-and-seek adventure! Peppa's friends are too busy to stay and play so she takes the game to them!Can you help Peppa look for her friends? Visit the museum, the gym and the supermarket too. This is the perfect Peppa book to keep little ones entertained at home!There are lots more Peppa Pig books from Ladybird for you to enjoy including: The Big Tale of Little Peppa, Peppa's Big Race and many more.
Peppa Pig: A Search-and-Find Book (Peppa Pig)
by Peppa PigPeppa is going to the zoo! What will she find on her visit?From brilliant bugs to mischievous monkeys, join Peppa in this jam-packed search-and-find adventure.Perfect for keeping the biggest Peppa fans busy.Don't miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: Fun at the Zoo: Jigsaw Puzzle Book Peppa Pig: What's at the Zoo, Peppa? A Touch-and-Feel PlaybookPeppa Pig: Peppa's Great Dinosaur Hunt: A Lift-the-Flap Book
Peppa Pig Camping Trip: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader (Read It Yourself)
by Ladybird Peppa PigBased on the award-winning children’s series! Featuring everyone’s favourite little piggy, Peppa!Hooray! Let’s go on holiday! Join Peppa and her family as they set off on a campervan adventure. With expert Daddy Pig reading the map, surely nothing can go wrong . . .?Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.
Peppa Pig Daddy Pig's Office: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader (Read It Yourself)
by Ladybird Peppa PigBased on the award-winning children’s series! Featuring everyone’s favourite little piggy, Peppa!Peppa and George join Daddy Pig, Mrs Cat and Mr Rabbit to learn all about the world of work. See them stamp, print and draw in their busy, fun-filled day at the office!Peppa Pig Daddy's Office is from Developing Reader Level 2 and is ideal for readers aged from 5+ who can read short, simple sentences with help.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.
Peppa Pig Daddy Pig's Old Chair: Read It Yourself - Level 1 Early Reader (Read It Yourself)
by Ladybird Peppa PigBased on the award-winning children's series!Featuring everyone's favourite little piggy, Peppa! Madame Gazelle spots a leak in the school roof and needs to raise money to fix it. What will Peppa and Daddy Pig find to sell (and buy!) at the jumble sale?Peppa Pig: Daddy Pig's Old Chair is from Early Reader Level 1 and is perfect for children aged from 4+ who are taking their first steps beyond phonics.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.
Peppa Pig The Family Computer: Read It Yourself - Level 1 Early Reader (Read It Yourself)
by Ladybird Peppa PigBased on the award-winning children's series!Featuring everyone's favourite little piggy, Peppa! Peppa and George must be on their best behaviour so they can play on the computer once Mummy Pig finishes working. Can Daddy Pig come to the rescue when the computer breaks?Peppa Pig: The Family Computer is from Early Reader Level 1 and is perfect for children aged from 4+ who are taking their first steps beyond phonics.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.
Peppa Pig First Sleepover: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader (Read It Yourself)
by Ladybird Peppa PigBased on the award-winning children’s series featuring Peppa, George and all their friends! Featuring everyone’s favourite little piggy, Peppa!Snuggle down and join Peppa for her very first sleepover.It’s night-time and the grown-ups want peace and quiet, but it’s hard to keep the noise down when you’re having fun with your friends! Can Peppa, Zoe Zebra and the rest of the girls have a midnight feast without waking Daddy Zebra?Peppa Pig First Sleepover is from Developing Reader Level 2 and is ideal for readers aged from 5+ who can read short, simple sentences with help.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.
Peppa Pig Fun at the Fair: Read It Yourself - Level 1 Early Reader (Read It Yourself)
by Ladybird Peppa PigBased on the award-winning children's series!Featuring everyone's favourite little piggy, Peppa! Enjoy all the fun of the fair with Peppa Pig and her family. Who will win all the teddy bears and who will be scared on the rides?Peppa Pig: Fun at the Fair is from Early Reader Level 1 and is perfect for children aged from 4+ who are taking their first steps beyond phonics.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.
Peppa Pig Going Boating: Read It Yourself - Level 1 Early Reader (Read It Yourself)
by Ladybird Peppa PigBased on the award-winning children's series!Featuring everyone's favourite little piggy, Peppa! Join Peppa and her family and friends as they row, row, row their boats on a fun day out. Whose boat will make it back to Miss Rabbit first?Peppa Pig: Going Boating is from Early Reader Level 1 and is perfect for children aged from 4+ who are taking their first steps beyond phonics.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.
Peppa Pig Going on Holiday: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader (Read It Yourself)
by Ladybird Peppa PigBased on the award-winning children’s series! Featuring everyone’s favourite little piggy, Peppa!Up, up, and away . . . We’re off on holiday! Peppa and her family pack their bags and hop on a plane to an exciting destination for holiday fun! But Teddy ends up having adventures of her own! Will Peppa find her?Going on Holiday is from Developing Reader Level 2 and is ideal for readers aged from 5+ who can read short, simple sentences with help.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.
Peppa Pig Little Creatures: Read It Yourself - Level 1 Early Reader (Read It Yourself)
by Ladybird Peppa PigBased on the award-winning children's series!Featuring everyone's favourite little piggy, Peppa! Grandpa Pig's garden is full of vegetables, flowers, and lots of fascinating little creatures! Join Peppa and George as they discover the wonders that live in the garden.Peppa Pig: Little Creatures is from Early Reader Level 1 and is perfect for children aged from 4+ who are taking their first steps beyond phonics.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure
Peppa Pig: My Mummy is Amazing
by Peppa PigPeppa and her friends are celebrating their mummies at playgroup and share all the reasons their mummies are amazing!All their mummies are different and special in their own way but what is one thing they will all share?Peppa loves her amazing mummy. EVERYONE loves amazing mummies!Don't miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: Peppa's Favourite Nursery Rhymes: Tabbed Board BookPeppa Pig: Peppa's Magical Sticker Dress-Up BookPeppa Pig: Peppa's Great Dinosaur Hunt: A Lift-The-Flap Book
Peppa Pig: Peppa Goes to a Wedding (Peppa Pig)
by Peppa PigPeppa has been invited to Mr Bull and Mrs Cow's wedding. She has even been asked to be a bridesmaid!Join Peppa as she learns all about weddings, especially when things start to go wrong . . .Peppa loves weddings. EVERYONE loves weddings!Don't miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: Peppa's First Day at School: A Lift-the-Flap Picture BookPeppa Pig: Peppa's SeasonsPeppa Pig: My Mummy is Amazing
Peppa Pig Peppa's First Glasses: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader (Read It Yourself)
by Ladybird Peppa PigBased on the award-winning children’s series!Featuring everyone’s favourite little piggy, Peppa!Let’s go to the optician! Join Peppa as she has her very first eye test. Pedro Pony thinks Peppa needs glasses. Is he right?Peppa's First Glasses is from Developing Reader Level 2 and is ideal for readers aged from 5+ who can read short, simple sentences with help.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.
Peppa Pig Recycling Fun: Read It Yourself - Level 1 Early Reader (Read It Yourself)
by Ladybird Peppa PigBased on the award-winning children's series!Featuring everyone's favourite little piggy, Peppa! Join Peppa and her family on their fun day recycling their rubbish. You'll never guess what Miss Rabbit tries to recycle next...Peppa Pig: Recycling Fun is is from Early Reader Level 1 and is perfect for children aged from 4+ who are taking their first steps beyond phonics.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure
Peppa Pig School Bus Trip: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader (Read It Yourself)
by Ladybird Peppa PigBased on the award-winning children’s series!Featuring everyone’s favourite little piggy, Peppa!All aboard the school bus! Join Peppa and her classmates on a fun trip to the mountains, where they sing songs and see beautiful scenery along the way. What adventures are in store when they reach their destination? School Bus Trip is from Developing Reader Level 2 and is ideal for readers aged from 5+ who can read short, simple sentences with help.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.
Peter Rabbit: inspired by Beatrix Potter's iconic character
by Rachel BrightPeter Rabbit, Beatrix Potter's world-famous creation, is hopping off on new adventures in this brand new picture book series created by bestselling creators, Rachel Bright and Nicola Kinnear.Peter is being a helpful bunny and looking after Jemima Puddle-duck's eggs one sunny spring day. Peter soon has to put his inventive brain to use when the eggs hatch and it's time to teach the little ducklings how to fly. But when bouncers, spinning hats and flying jumps don't work, will Peter learn that everyone learns at their own pace.This mischievous, little rabbit has been a favourite character for over 100 years and these new stories celebrate Peter's cheeky nature, adventurous spirit and never-ending curiosity in a truly modern way.Check out Head Over Tail and Hide and Seek to read more Peter Rabbit adventures!
Pharmacology in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia
by Turi Aarnes Phillip LerchePharmacology in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia A concise yet comprehensive and usable pharmacological resource for veterinary practitioners In Pharmacology in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia, a team of distinguished veterinary practitioners delivers a singular and comprehensive text dedicated to anesthetic drug pharmacology and drug interactions related specifically to anesthetic drugs in a veterinary setting. This concise, easily navigable reference combines information scattered throughout the academic literature and covers mechanisms of action of commonly used drugs in commonly encountered species, drug interactions, and clinical uses of anesthetic drugs. The volume explores drug metabolism, the effects of various drugs on organ systems, risks of adverse effects, as well as the impact of anesthesia on drugs, and the effects of drugs on anesthesia. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenomics in veterinary anesthesia Comprehensive explorations of veterinary regulatory concerns associated with anesthesia and analgesia for food animals Practical discussions of alpha-2 agonists and antagonists, phenothiazines, butyrophenones, benzodiazepines, and opioid agonists and antagonists Fulsome treatments of local anesthetics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, inhalants, and induction drugs Perfect for veterinary anesthesiologists and criticalists, internists, and surgeons, Pharmacology in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia will also earn a place in the libraries of private practitioners and veterinary technicians performing anesthesia as well as researchers using veterinary species as a model.
Pharmacology in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia
by Turi Aarnes Phillip LerchePharmacology in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia A concise yet comprehensive and usable pharmacological resource for veterinary practitioners In Pharmacology in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia, a team of distinguished veterinary practitioners delivers a singular and comprehensive text dedicated to anesthetic drug pharmacology and drug interactions related specifically to anesthetic drugs in a veterinary setting. This concise, easily navigable reference combines information scattered throughout the academic literature and covers mechanisms of action of commonly used drugs in commonly encountered species, drug interactions, and clinical uses of anesthetic drugs. The volume explores drug metabolism, the effects of various drugs on organ systems, risks of adverse effects, as well as the impact of anesthesia on drugs, and the effects of drugs on anesthesia. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenomics in veterinary anesthesia Comprehensive explorations of veterinary regulatory concerns associated with anesthesia and analgesia for food animals Practical discussions of alpha-2 agonists and antagonists, phenothiazines, butyrophenones, benzodiazepines, and opioid agonists and antagonists Fulsome treatments of local anesthetics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, inhalants, and induction drugs Perfect for veterinary anesthesiologists and criticalists, internists, and surgeons, Pharmacology in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia will also earn a place in the libraries of private practitioners and veterinary technicians performing anesthesia as well as researchers using veterinary species as a model.
Physical Rehabilitation for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses
by Mary Ellen Goldberg Julia E. TomlinsonPhysical Rehabilitation for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses A must-own guide for veterinary professionals specializing in physical rehab Physical rehabilitation is a vital aspect of veterinary medicine. A successful program of rehabilitation is one of the most important determinants of long-term patient outcomes after surgery or serious illness, and veterinary patients are no exception. Veterinary technicians and nurses specializing in physical rehabilitation therefore constitute a potentially critical component of any veterinary practice and/or care team. Physical Rehabilitation for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses provides a clear, accessible overview of this subject for prospective veterinary rehabilitation professionals. Brimming with insights stemming from both research and practical experience, and now updated to reflect a wave of new research since the first edition, this book promises to equip readers with the knowledge required to make themselves indispensable in veterinary practice. Readers of the second edition of Physical Rehabilitation for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses will also find: Practical tips and tricks connected to the role of a technician on a rehabilitation teamNew or updated coverage of subjects including canine fitness, shockwave protocols, underwater treadmill exercises, and many moreGuidance ideal for training programs and certifications from the most important institutes and technician schools Physical Rehabilitation for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is ideal as an introduction for prospective technicians and nurses, as well as a reference handbook for practicing veterinary technicians and nurses.
Physical Rehabilitation for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses
by Mary Ellen Goldberg Julia E. TomlinsonPhysical Rehabilitation for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses A must-own guide for veterinary professionals specializing in physical rehab Physical rehabilitation is a vital aspect of veterinary medicine. A successful program of rehabilitation is one of the most important determinants of long-term patient outcomes after surgery or serious illness, and veterinary patients are no exception. Veterinary technicians and nurses specializing in physical rehabilitation therefore constitute a potentially critical component of any veterinary practice and/or care team. Physical Rehabilitation for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses provides a clear, accessible overview of this subject for prospective veterinary rehabilitation professionals. Brimming with insights stemming from both research and practical experience, and now updated to reflect a wave of new research since the first edition, this book promises to equip readers with the knowledge required to make themselves indispensable in veterinary practice. Readers of the second edition of Physical Rehabilitation for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses will also find: Practical tips and tricks connected to the role of a technician on a rehabilitation teamNew or updated coverage of subjects including canine fitness, shockwave protocols, underwater treadmill exercises, and many moreGuidance ideal for training programs and certifications from the most important institutes and technician schools Physical Rehabilitation for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is ideal as an introduction for prospective technicians and nurses, as well as a reference handbook for practicing veterinary technicians and nurses.
Piping Hot Bees and Boisterous Buzz-Runners: 20 Mysteries of Honey Bee Behavior Solved
by Thomas D. SeeleyA biologist&’s up-close account of how he and fellow biologists cracked long-standing puzzles about honey bee behaviorPiping Hot Bees and Boisterous Buzz-Runners takes readers inside a world seldom seen even by beekeepers, shedding light on twenty of the most compelling mysteries of honey bee behavior.Thomas Seeley has devoted a lifetime to the study of honey bees and their colonies, unraveling the secrets of these wondrous insects in a career spanning six decades. In this book, he weaves illuminating personal stories with the latest science, explaining such mysteries as how worker bees function as scouts to choose a home site for their colony, furnish their home with beeswax combs, and stock it with brood and food while keeping tens of thousands of colony inhabitants warm and defended from intruders. Along the way, he shares the experiences that drew him to these studies, the small observations that led to big breakthroughs, and the sense of excitement that came with probing each mystery.Richly illustrated, Piping Hot Bees and Boisterous Buzz-Runners provides a rare look at how a singularly passionate scientist and his colleagues deciphered the pipings, shakings, and puzzling tremble dances of honey bees, and how this journey of scientific discovery continues to shape our understanding of these remarkably intelligent and vitally important insects.
Piping Hot Bees and Boisterous Buzz-Runners: 20 Mysteries of Honey Bee Behavior Solved
by Thomas D. SeeleyA biologist&’s up-close account of how he and fellow biologists cracked long-standing puzzles about honey bee behaviorPiping Hot Bees and Boisterous Buzz-Runners takes readers inside a world seldom seen even by beekeepers, shedding light on twenty of the most compelling mysteries of honey bee behavior.Thomas Seeley has devoted a lifetime to the study of honey bees and their colonies, unraveling the secrets of these wondrous insects in a career spanning six decades. In this book, he weaves illuminating personal stories with the latest science, explaining such mysteries as how worker bees function as scouts to choose a home site for their colony, furnish their home with beeswax combs, and stock it with brood and food while keeping tens of thousands of colony inhabitants warm and defended from intruders. Along the way, he shares the experiences that drew him to these studies, the small observations that led to big breakthroughs, and the sense of excitement that came with probing each mystery.Richly illustrated, Piping Hot Bees and Boisterous Buzz-Runners provides a rare look at how a singularly passionate scientist and his colleagues deciphered the pipings, shakings, and puzzling tremble dances of honey bees, and how this journey of scientific discovery continues to shape our understanding of these remarkably intelligent and vitally important insects.
Plains Vizcachas: Biology and Evolution of a Peculiar Neotropical Caviomorph Rodent
by Luciano Luis Rasia Claudio Gustavo Barbeito Francisco AcuñaThe plains vizcacha (Lagostomus maximus) is a remarkable rodent of the Neotropic given several peculiar aspects of its biology, some of them quite unique among rodents or even among mammals. This book gathers specialists studying plains vizcachas from very different approaches, including paleontology, systematics, morphology, physiology, development and conservation. It is divided in two Parts, 1) Evolutionary History, and 2) Morphology, Development and Physiology. It will surely be a required reading for any researcher working with caviomorph rodents, mastozoology of the Neotropics or internal anatomy and physiology of mammals.