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Animachines / by Pearson, Debora; Hilb, Nora.;
Ten energetic animals are shown whose actions match those of ten mighty machines.
Subjects: Animals; Animal mechanics;
© 2003., Annick Press,
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Run like a rabbit / by Lester, Alison.;
LSC
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Animal mechanics;
© 2012., Allen & Unwin,
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How to be animal : a new history of what it means to be human / by Challenger, Melanie,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."What makes us human, and why are we so sure we're different from other animals? Humans are the most inquisitive, emotional, imaginative, aggressive and baffling animals on the planet. But how well do we really know ourselves? How to Be Animal rewrites the remarkable human story and argues that at the heart of our psychology is a profound struggle with being animal. Most of our effects on the planet are the consequences of technological improvements and advances in our understanding of natural mechanisms. But why did this cognitive and technological edge come about in the first place and what kind of being has it made us? In How to Be Animal, Challenger brilliantly argues that this dizzying trajectory is the result of a singular characteristic of our species: the struggle with being an animal. Using a combination of memoir, historical texts, interweaving interviews and cultural and environmental history, How to Be Animal is lively and thought-provoking, bursting with ideas. This is a book for anyone who has ever contemplated what humans are and what makes our species so simultaneously brilliant and awful. Even more so, it is a book that asks tantalizing philosophical questions, such as whether and how human life matters. How to Be Animal is a tough-minded but ultimately sympathetic portrait of humanity. It exposes human beings as extraordinary animals defined by a profound struggle. In the third millennium, the way humans respond to being an animal among animals is the greatest and most inspiring challenge we face."--
Subjects: Human beings; Human-animal relationships.;
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Most delicious poison : the story of nature's toxins-from spices to vices / by Whiteman, Noah,author.;
"Based on cutting-edge science in the fields of evolution, chemistry, and neuroscience, Most Delicious Poison reveals the origins of toxins produced by plants, mushrooms, microbes, and even some animals, the mechanisms that animals evolved to overcome them, and how a co-evolutionary arms race made its way into the human experience. This perpetual chemical war not only drove the diversification of life on Earth, but is also intimately tied to our own successes and failures. You will never look at a houseplant, mushroom, fruit, vegetable, or even the last 500 years of human history, the same way again"--
Subjects: Mushrooms, Poisonous.; Poisoning; Poisonous animals.; Poisonous plants.; Poisons.;
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Father of lions : one man's remarkable quest to save the Mosul Zoo / by Callaghan, Louise,1990-author.; Laith, Abu.;
"After two and a half years of ISIS occupation, and months of fighting between the militants and government forces, the Mosul Zoo was one of the few outdoor attractions still standing in Iraq's second city, its inhabitants kept alive by Abu Laith, a square-set 50-something mechanic and passionate animal lover. As the animals began to starve under the siege by advancing Iraqi army forces, Abu Laith, the "Father of Lions" and his protégées and family risked their lives to keep the animals alive. When liberation finally came, the city and the zoo were both on their last legs. It seemed as if all was lost, until a local former-government scientist, Hakam, saw a message on Facebook about a zoo nearby: a charity in Switzerland wanted to rescue the animals"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Laith, Abu.; Animal rescue; Zoo keepers; Zoos;
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Moving up! : a graduation celebration / by Wells, Rosemary.;
Susannah wants to be a pilot, Akiko a doctor or nurse, Amanda a teacher, and Rafa a mechanic. They all had special talents when they were in kindergarten that sparked their dreams. This celebratory picture book will inspire readers to follow their own dreams, from kindergarten and beyond.Ages 4-8.
Subjects: Animal fiction.; Picture books.; Commencement ceremonies; Kindergarten; Schools; Occupations;
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Until the end of time : mind, matter, and our search for meaning in an evolving universe / by Greene, B.(Brian),1963-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From the world-renowned physicist, co-founder of the World Science Festival, and best-selling author of The Elegant Universe comes this utterly captivating exploration of deep time and humanity's search for purpose. Brian Greene takes readers on a breathtaking journey from the big bang to the end of time and invites us to ponder meaning in the face of this unimaginable expanse. He shows us how, from its original orderly state the universe has been moving inexorably toward chaos, and, still, remarkable structures have continually formed: the planets, stars, and galaxies that provide islands in a sea of disorder; biochemical mechanisms, including mutation and selection, animate life; neurons, information, and thought developed into complex consciousness which in turn gave rise to cultures and their timeless myths and creativity. And he describes, as well, how, in the deep reaches of the future, the nature of the universe will threaten the existence of matter itself. Through a series of nested stories Greene provides us with a clearer sense of how we came to be, a finer picture of where we are now, and a firmer understanding of where we are headed. Taken together, it is a completely new perspective on our place in the universe and on what it means to be human"--
Subjects: Cosmology.; Physics;
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PAW patrol. [videorecording] / by Cohen, Devan,voice actor.; Faraci, Samuel,2006-voice actor.; Holley, Kallan,2002-voice actor.; Elevation Pictures,distributor.; Spin Master (Firm),production company.;
Kallan Holley, Devan Cohen, Samuel Faraci.It's beach time and the PAW Patrol is making waves in these 7 fin-tastic rescues! The pups will display their jaw-some skills in the water in order to stop a mechanical shark, distract a flock of swans, prevent a pirate from stealing gold and solve the mystery of the Adventure Bay Triangle where ships have been consistently disappearing. Sea you there!Canadian Home Video Rating: G.Closed-captioned for the hearing impairedDVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Television comedies.; Children's television programs.; Animated television programs.; Animal rescue; PAW Patrol (Fictitious characters); Puppies; Dogs; Friendship; Rescues;
For private home use only.
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Plant Attack! The Fascinating Ways Flora Defends Itself [electronic resource] : by Silver, Erin.aut; McLaughlin, Julie.ill; CloudLibrary;
Just like people and animals, plants need to defend themselves. They can't scream or run away from danger, but many have developed surprisingly cool and courageous ways to keep themselves safe from pesky bugs, hungry animals and even large-clawed crabs. Plants can stab, poison, drown and even suffocate their predators. Discover the corpse flower, which smells like a combination of rotting wounds, garlic, cheese and sour sweat. Then there is the touch-me-not balsam that explodes, flinging anything that touches it through the air. Plant Attack! The Fascinating Ways Flora Defend Themselves explores 15 different plants and the unique, and sometimes bizarre, ways they defend themselves from predators, including us. Praise for Erin Silver: ★"Enthralling...Empowers readers to understand their own human coping mechanisms, while colorful, detailed images soaked in softly muted earth tones build a base of strong general knowledge. The challenge for readers young and old will be to see who says 'ew' first! A thoroughly engaging, fact-filled book with audacious and memorable animal responses to predators. A must-have for every library."—School Library Journal, starred review for Mighty ScaredKey Selling Points This is a fact-filled STEM picture book that looks at the unique ways plants defend themselves when they’re threatened. It discusses how they can poke, poison, explode, glow, swallow, sting, drown and even suffocate the species that can harm them. Looks at the science of plant evolution through the lens of what plants do to stay alive. This book introduces readers to plants they've never heard of and plants they won't want to meet, including carnivorous plants, plants that smell like dead bodies and plants that drown predators. Young readers will discover that protecting yourself when you're afraid is natural for plants, animals and humans. Erin Silver is an award-winning nonfiction author. She’s the author of Mighty Scared, a nonfiction picture book that examines the unique and bizarre ways animals protect themselves when they’re scared. Mighty Scared is a companion book to Plant Attack!Children/juvenile.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Flowers & Plants; Environmental Science & Ecosystems; Discoveries;
© 2025., Orca Book Publishers,
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Robots [videorecording] / by Davis, Jerry,film producer.; Donkin, John C.,film producer.; Joyce, William,1957-film producer.; Lindsay-Abaire, David,screenwriter.; Ganz, Lowell,1948-screenwriter.; Mandel, Babaloo,screenwriter.; Wedge, Chris,1958-film director.; McGregor, Ewan,1971-voice actor.; Berry, Halle,voice actor.; Kinnear, Greg,1963-voice actor.; Brooks, Mel,1926-voice actor.; Bynes, Amanda,1986-voice actor.; Carey, Drew,voice actor.; Williams, Robin,1951-2014,voice actor.; Bliss, L.,voice actor.; Bradshaw, Terry,voice actor.; Broadbent, Jim,voice actor.; Ball, Ian,composer.; Powell, John,composer.; Twentieth Century Fox Animation (Firm),production company.; Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc.,film distributor.; Blue Sky Studios,production company.;
Editor, John CarnoChan ; music, Ian Ball, John Powell ; production designer, William Joyce.Voices: Ewan McGregor, Halle Berry, Greg Kinnear, Mel Brooks, Amanda Bynes, Drew Carey, Robin Williams, Lucille Bliss, Terry Bradshaw, Jim Broadbent.With the help of his misfit mechanical friends, a small town robot named Rodney embarks on the adventure of a lifetime as he heads for the big city to pursue his dreams and ultimately proves that anyone can shine no matter what they're made of.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD, full screen presentation; DTS-HD Digital surround 5.1 ; Dolby digital 5.1, 3.0.
Subjects: Children's films.; Animated films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Feature films.; Robots; Friendship; Inventors;
For private home use only.
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