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The Great Escape
by Megan RixThe Great Escape is a gripping and heartwarming story for 9+ readers about three pets who are separately from their beloved owners in Second World War London, fleeing to the countryside to survive.Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo's War Horse and Lauren St John.BUSTER is a lively Jack RussellTIGER is a feisty white and ginger tomROSE is a faithful Collie Robert and Lucy Edwards love their pets more than anything; but the threat of the Second World War forces them to flee to Devon - leaving their animals behind. And as the air raid sirens sound over London, the frightened animals are sent to be put down.Buster, Tiger and Rose make a daring escape but with danger at every turn, can the trio make it across the country as it prepares for battle - and cheat death for the second time?Praise for Megan Rix:'If you love Michael Morpurgo, you will enjoy this' Express 'A moving tale told with warmth, kindliness and lashings of good sense that lovers of Dick King-Smith will especially appreciate' The Times'Every now and then a writer comes along with a unique way of storytelling . . . Meet Megan Rix . . . her novels are deeply moving and will strike a chord with animal lovers.' LoveReadingAbout the author:Megan Rix lives in England with her husband, and their adorable dogs, Traffy and Bella. Also available by Megan Rix:The Great Escape, The Victory Dogs.www.meganrix.com
The Great Fire Dogs
by Megan RixLondon 1666 - A terrible plague has swept through the city and people live in fear of animals carrying the disease.Woofer is a loveable stray who works in the palace kitchen and Tiger Lily is the pampered pet spaniel of King Charles II. They come from very different worlds but this hasn't stopped them becoming the best of friends and looking out for each other. When Woofer finds himself in trouble he has to escape the palace grounds and Tiger Lily isn't far behind him.It's not long before a new danger emerges - a great fire is sweeping across London destroying everything in its path. Can these two brave dogs survive the blazing fire and make their way to safety?
The Great Gran Plan
by Elli WoollardThe pig lives in a house in the middle of the wild wood.But inside the wild wood there's a bad wolf - and this hungry wolf wants a little pig for dinner! But a house made of bricks is hard to blow down, so instead of gobbling Pig, Wolf moves to plan B: gobbling Red Riding Hood's poor defenceless grandma! But his despicable plan is soon uncovered and Pig decides to rescue Gran! Will this plucky pig make it in time? A fabulously funny twist on two classic fairy tales: Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Little Pigs. The Great Gran Plan is the first book by an exciting picture book pairing: the uniquely talented author and poet, Elli Woollard and best-selling illustrator, Steven Lenton.
The Great Hamster Getaway
by Lou CarterRaffleton Grey is as BORED as a hamster can be. He wants to go to the fair – but he's STUCK in his cage.There's only one thing for it . . . Get ready for the most exciting HAMSTER GETAWAY in history!Freedom means new friendships and tasty ice cream and fairground rides. But as night falls, things begin to get a bit scary. Perhaps home isn't so bad after all – especially if you have a new friend by your side . . .This hilarious rhyming adventure is perfect for reading (and laughing!) out loud – a fun-packed summertime getaway that's irresistible to readers both big and small!
The Great Kitten Cake Off
by Anna WilsonEllie Haines despairs of her family. Her younger brother is so desperate to be on TV he's tried everything from sending films of his hamster to SpringwatchLive to auditioning Mum for Looking Good Naked (urgh!). Mum appears to be going through some kind of midlife crisis and Dad's bad 'yolks' have reached alarming new 'egg-stremes'.The only bright spots in Ellie's life are her naughty kitten, Kitkat, and her best mate, Mads. But when Mads and Ellie apply for The Junior Cake Off, their friendship soon starts to crumble. It doesn't help that the gorgeous Ted Watson has caught Mads's eye, too . . . Can Ellie win back her best mate, or will their friendship go up in smoke?
Great Plains: America's Lingering Wild
by Michael ForsbergThe Great Plains were once among the greatest grasslands on the planet. But as the United States and Canada grew westward, the Plains were plowed up, fenced in, overgrazed, and otherwise degraded. Today, this fragmented landscape is the most endangered and least protected ecosystem in North America. But all is not lost on the prairie. Through lyrical photographs, essays, historical images, and maps, this beautifully illustrated book gets beneath the surface of the Plains, revealing the lingering wild that still survives and whose diverse natural communities, native creatures, migratory traditions, and natural systems together create one vast and extraordinary whole. Three broad geographic regions in Great Plains are covered in detail, evoked in the unforgettable and often haunting images taken by Michael Forsberg. Between the fall of 2005 and the winter of 2008, Forsberg traveled roughly 100,000 miles across 12 states and three provinces, from southern Canada to northern Mexico, to complete the photographic fieldwork for this project, underwritten by The Nature Conservancy. Complementing Forsberg’s images and firsthand accounts are essays by Great Plains scholar David Wishart and acclaimed writer Dan O’Brien. Each section of the book begins with a thorough overview by Wishart, while O’Brien—a wildlife biologist and rancher as well as a writer—uses his powerful literary voice to put the Great Plains into a human context, connecting their natural history with man’s uses and abuses. The Great Plains are a dynamic but often forgotten landscape—overlooked, undervalued, misunderstood, and in desperate need of conservation. This book helps lead the way forward, informing and inspiring readers to recognize the wild spirit and splendor of this irreplaceable part of the planet.
Great Plains: America's Lingering Wild
by Michael ForsbergThe Great Plains were once among the greatest grasslands on the planet. But as the United States and Canada grew westward, the Plains were plowed up, fenced in, overgrazed, and otherwise degraded. Today, this fragmented landscape is the most endangered and least protected ecosystem in North America. But all is not lost on the prairie. Through lyrical photographs, essays, historical images, and maps, this beautifully illustrated book gets beneath the surface of the Plains, revealing the lingering wild that still survives and whose diverse natural communities, native creatures, migratory traditions, and natural systems together create one vast and extraordinary whole. Three broad geographic regions in Great Plains are covered in detail, evoked in the unforgettable and often haunting images taken by Michael Forsberg. Between the fall of 2005 and the winter of 2008, Forsberg traveled roughly 100,000 miles across 12 states and three provinces, from southern Canada to northern Mexico, to complete the photographic fieldwork for this project, underwritten by The Nature Conservancy. Complementing Forsberg’s images and firsthand accounts are essays by Great Plains scholar David Wishart and acclaimed writer Dan O’Brien. Each section of the book begins with a thorough overview by Wishart, while O’Brien—a wildlife biologist and rancher as well as a writer—uses his powerful literary voice to put the Great Plains into a human context, connecting their natural history with man’s uses and abuses. The Great Plains are a dynamic but often forgotten landscape—overlooked, undervalued, misunderstood, and in desperate need of conservation. This book helps lead the way forward, informing and inspiring readers to recognize the wild spirit and splendor of this irreplaceable part of the planet.
The Great Reindeer Disaster
by Kate SaundersJingle bells, Jingle bells, smelly poo and bum!You can wait for Christmas but it's never going to come!When a miniature reindeer named Percy falls down the chimney of the Trubshaws' holiday cottage, the last thing they expect is to be whisked away to the distant planet of Yule-1 - the REAL home of Father Christmas, the elves, and his intrepid reindeer delivery teams. And what an amazing place it is - nobody minds being stuck there until the computer system has been mended.But the festive season is in danger! One rogue reindeer has teamed up with the evil Krampus to sabotage everything. Unless Percy and his new friends can track them down, there will be no Christmas this year - or EVER AGAIN!Illustrated in black and white by Neal Layton, this is destined to become a holiday favourite.
The Great Rocket Robbery: World Book Day 2019
by Frank Cottrell BoyceLaika and her fellow street dogs are being trained up for the greatest adventure in history – a trip to the moon! But Laika can't wait to see the stars – so she hatches a plan with her friends to get her there all on her own . . .Join Laika and friends in The Great Rocket Robbery by Carnegie Medal-winning author Frank Cottrell-Boyce, illustrated by Steven Lenton – final destination: adventure!
Great Salt Lake Biology: A Terminal Lake in a Time of Change
by Bonnie K. Baxter Jaimi K. ButlerGreat Salt Lake is an enormous terminal lake in the western United States. It is a highly productive ecosystem, which has global significance for millions of migrating birds who rely on this critical feeding station on their journey through the American west. For the human population in the adjacent metropolitan area, this body of water provides a significant economic resource as industries, such as brine shrimp harvesting and mineral extraction, generate jobs and income for the state of Utah. In addition, the lake provides the local population with ecosystem services, especially the creation of mountain snowpack that generates water supply, and the prevention of dust that may impair air quality. As a result of climate change and water diversions for consumptive uses, terminal lakes are shrinking worldwide, and this edited volume is written in this urgent context. This is the first book ever centered on Great Salt Lake biology. Current and novel data presented here paint a comprehensive picture, building on our past understanding and adding complexity. Together, the authors explore this saline lake from the microbial diversity to the invertebrates and the birds who eat them, along a dynamic salinity gradient with unique geochemistry. Some unusual perspectives are included, including the impact of tar seeps on the lake biology and why Great Salt Lake may help us search for life on Mars. Also, we consider the role of human perceptions and our effect on the biology of the lake. The editors made an effort to involve a diversity of experts on the Great Salt Lake system, but also to include unheard voices such as scientists at state agencies or non-profit advocacy organizations. This book is a timely discussion of a terminal lake that is significant, unique, and threatened.
The Great Soul of Siberia: Passion, Obsession, And One Man's Quest For The World's Most Elusive Tiger
by Sooyong ParkThere are five races of tiger on our planet and all but one live in tropical regions: the Siberian Tiger Panthera tigris altaica is the exception. Mysterious and elusive, and with only 350 remaining in the wild, the Siberian tiger remains a complete enigma. One man has set out to change this.
Great White Shark (Large Print)
This is an image of a great white shark viewed from the side. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. The shark's pointed snout is at the centre left of the page, and just beneath this its mouth is wide open to reveal very sharp teeth. Only one eye is visible, and to the right of the mouth there is one set of gill slits.The shark has a torpedo-shaped body, with its tail at the right of the page. The dorsal fin sticks up from the middle of the shark's back, with a smaller fin near the tail. On the lower side of its body, only one of the pectoral fins can be seen halfway along the body, with another small fin near the tail.
Great White Shark (UEB Contracted)
This is an image of a great white shark viewed from the side. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. The shark's pointed snout is at the centre left of the page, and just beneath this its mouth is wide open to reveal very sharp teeth. Only one eye is visible, and to the right of the mouth there is one set of gill slits.The shark has a torpedo-shaped body, with its tail at the right of the page. The dorsal fin sticks up from the middle of the shark's back, with a smaller fin near the tail. On the lower side of its body, only one of the pectoral fins can be seen halfway along the body, with another small fin near the tail.
Great White Shark (UEB Uncontracted)
This is an image of a great white shark viewed from the side. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. The shark's pointed snout is at the centre left of the page, and just beneath this its mouth is wide open to reveal very sharp teeth. Only one eye is visible, and to the right of the mouth there is one set of gill slits.The shark has a torpedo-shaped body, with its tail at the right of the page. The dorsal fin sticks up from the middle of the shark's back, with a smaller fin near the tail. On the lower side of its body, only one of the pectoral fins can be seen halfway along the body, with another small fin near the tail.
The Greater Flamingo (Poyser Monographs)
by Alan Johnson Frank CézillyWith their curious feeding behaviour, peculiar elongated body,gregarious social lives and exotic pink plumage, flamingos are amongthe most familiar and popular of all the world's birds. They haveinspired artists, poets and amateur naturalists for centuries, butuntil 50 years ago very little was known about their biology. A growingnumber of scientistshave directed their attention to these magnificent birds over recentyears; this book summarises current understanding of flamingo biology,with detailed discussion of population dynamics, ecology, movements,feeding, breeding biology and conservation, with emphasis placed on theauthors' work on the famous population of Greater Flamingos in theCamargue region of southern France. There is also a detailed guide tobreeding areas, and an outline of future challenges for research.
The Greater Flamingo (Poyser Monographs #25)
by Alan Johnson Frank CézillyWith their curious feeding behaviour, peculiar elongated body,gregarious social lives and exotic pink plumage, flamingos are amongthe most familiar and popular of all the world's birds. They haveinspired artists, poets and amateur naturalists for centuries, butuntil 50 years ago very little was known about their biology. A growingnumber of scientistshave directed their attention to these magnificent birds over recentyears; this book summarises current understanding of flamingo biology,with detailed discussion of population dynamics, ecology, movements,feeding, breeding biology and conservation, with emphasis placed on theauthors' work on the famous population of Greater Flamingos in theCamargue region of southern France. There is also a detailed guide tobreeding areas, and an outline of future challenges for research.
The Greatest Gift (Heartwood Hotel #2)
by Kallie GeorgeThe adventures of sweet Mona the mouse continue in the next installment of the Heartwood Hotel series as the animals settle in for winter.Mona the mouse has finally found a place to call home, the cozy Heartwood Hotel, where she works as a maid and sleeps snuggled up in a room with her best friend. Following the festive St. Slumber celebration, most of the guests have settled in to hibernate, and the staff is looking forward to a relaxing winter. But disruptions abound, from a difficult duchess to a mysterious midnight snacker. As the snow stacks higher, Mona will have to gather friends both old and new to keep the peace, finding help in some of the most unexpected places.The second book in the enchanting Heartwood Hotel series, The Greatest Gift will warm your heart with its endearing characters and exquisite illustrations.Praise for the Magical Animal Adoption Agency series"[This] gentle tale of magic and self-reliance will entertain confident new independent readers. Clover's sweet story is a good next step for lovers of the Magic Tree House." -- Kirkus Reviews"Readers will be envious of the world of magic that Clover becomes ensconced in and eager to read future installments." -- Publishers Weekly"[A] charming story, delicately written, with a winning heroine. . . [and] a conclusion that will satisfy young readers." -- Booklist Online"Graduates of sparkly chapter-book series will be right at home and looking for the next installment posthaste." -- Kirkus Reviews "[T]he gentle but intrepid Clover continues to charm." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
The Greatest Show on Earth
by Mini GreyHere we are at 4.6 billion years ago, and as we raise the curtain . . . the STORY OF LIFE is about to begin! (Yes, that's right - we're telling the story of the ENTIRE history of Planet Earth).Take your seats for the ENTIRE history of Planet Earth, as we take a whistle-stop tour from the birth of Earth, to the age of bacteria, the era of dinosaurs . . . to the moment of people (blink and you'll miss it).Narrated by a friendly troop of insects and with mind-blowing, lively illustrations, this illustrated non-fiction book will entertain and educate, as we put on a show, the greatest show, the show of the evolution of life on Earth.From internationally bestselling creator, Mini Grey, winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal, this is her first non-fiction book and it's told with wit, humour and heart.
The Greatest Showpenguin
by Lucy FreegardPoppy the Penguin comes from a long line of circus performers.But the hardest thing is not juggling, or riding a unicycle – it's telling her mum that she doesn't want to perform any more. A tale of overcoming shyness and a celebration of girl power!
Green Criminology (PDF)
by Nigel South Piers BeirneIn little more than a decade, Green Criminology has become an established new perspective in the field. It embraces an exciting and wide range of topics, from controversies about genetic modification through corporate offending against the environment and human communities, to animal abuse. Green Criminology provides a focal point for longstanding and new areas of research as well as making important interdisciplinary connections.
The Green Giant
by Katie CottleA timely new picture book that taps into our concern for the environment, greening our cities and guerrilla gardening.
The Green Guide for Horse Owners and Riders: Sustainable Practices for Horse Care, Stable Management, Land Use, and Riding
by Heather CookReduce your carbon hoofprint! Covering everything from environmentally sensitive trail riding to building a green barn, this guide is packed with simple, practical ways to create a healthy, chemical free, and sustainable environment for you and your horses. Heather Cook provides strategies for collecting rainwater, finding locally sourced feed, using natural cleaning products, and much more. Whether you keep a barn full of horses or rent a stall for just one, you&’ll find dozens of suggestions for implementing practices that preserve land, water, and energy.
Green Guide to Birds Of Britain And Europe (Green Guides)
by Jim Flegg Martin WoodcockBloomsbury Green Guides are portable handbooks to the most commonly found species in Britain and Europe.With their diversity of form, colour, behaviour and song, birds are an endless source of fascination, but telling apart the different thrushes, finches, wagtails, warblers, tits and terns often stumps novices. The Green Guide to Birds makes identifying them easy for beginners and amateur naturalists alike.· Beautiful colour illustrations of the 150 species most common in Britain and Europe· Detailed description of plumage, behaviour, calls, songs and habitat to aid identification· Includes a comprehensive introduction with information on practical birdwatching and conservation, as well as a photo gallery new to this edition
Green Guide to Birds Of Britain And Europe (Green Guides)
by Jim Flegg Martin WoodcockBloomsbury Green Guides are portable handbooks to the most commonly found species in Britain and Europe.With their diversity of form, colour, behaviour and song, birds are an endless source of fascination, but telling apart the different thrushes, finches, wagtails, warblers, tits and terns often stumps novices. The Green Guide to Birds makes identifying them easy for beginners and amateur naturalists alike.· Beautiful colour illustrations of the 150 species most common in Britain and Europe· Detailed description of plumage, behaviour, calls, songs and habitat to aid identification· Includes a comprehensive introduction with information on practical birdwatching and conservation, as well as a photo gallery new to this edition
Green Guide to Butterflies Of Britain And Europe (Green Guides)
by Robert Goodden Rosemary GooddenAimed at both the general reader and amateur naturalist, this guide offers information on observing and identifying 150 of the most commonly encountered butterfly species in Britain and Europe. Each butterfly's habits, range and important characteristics are described, while colour paintings show each butterfly in detail. There are sections on the four stages of the life-cycle of butterflies and on breeding butterflies. Sound advice on conservation issues is also offered. The book can be used as both a home reference and a pocket companion in the field.