A Compendium of Collective Nouns


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This illustrated guide compiles over 2,000 collective nouns and brings them to life in stunningly colorful, graphic artwork from the design dynamos at Woop Studios. Chock-full of treasures of the English language, the diversity of terms collected here covers topics from plants and animals (a parade of elephants, an embarrassment of pandas) to people and things (a pomposity of professors, an exultation of fireworks) and range from the familiar (a pride of lions) to the downright obscure (an ooze of amoebas). Pronunciations, definitions, etymologies, and historical anecdotes make this beautiful book an entertaining read, a standout reference, and a visual treat. Language lovers and art appreciators alike will be captivated by this gem, rich in word and image.




A Zeal of Zebras


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Teaches early readers basic facts about African savanna animals and what groups of each animal are called.




Have You Ever Seen a Smack of Jellyfish?


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Explore the alphabet and animals in a playful and delightfully unusual way - through their collective nouns.




Animal Groups


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"What do you call that group of animals? Learn the sometimes familiar and sometimes surprising names for animal groups from around the globe."--




Z is for Zebra


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Take a first look at the super-cool zebra in this beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture ebook for babies and toddlers. Part of DK's illustrated animal alphabet series that makes a wonderful first gift, Z is for Zebra is quirky and fun, and perfect for holding the attention of little ones. It has friendly, read-aloud text and delightful illustrations by Livi Gosling. Young animal lovers will be smiling in no time as they point to the exciting zebra pictures, discover amazing things about these intriguing creatures, meet some other zebra-striped animals, and learn interesting words that begin with or contain zeds. Learn that every zebra has a completely unique pattern of zebra-print stripes, that a group of zebras is called a zeal, and that a baby zebra is called a zebra foal, and visit a zebra-striped zoo to see the zebrafish, the zebra finch, the zebra caterpillar, the zebra spider, and more! Filled with simple, playful facts, Z is for Zebra provides lots to talk about and lots to look at for curious, animal loving babies and toddlers everywhere.




An Unkindness of Ravens


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Collective nouns are one of the most charming oddities of the English language, but have you ever stopped to wonder where these peculiar terms actually came from?




A Caravan of Camels


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An A through Z look at the punny names of animal groups with adorable illustrations for each!




Never-Ending Activity Book: A Leap of Leopards


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Solve this wild search-and-find again and again with the attached write-and-wipe pen! A leap of leopards, a pandemonium of parrots, a zeal of zebras—oh my! This search-and-find activity book is wild with fun animal group names and wacky scenes. Use the attached write-and-wipe pen to circle silly things as you find them and then erase them when you’re finished—it’s the activity that never ends!




The Trouble With Testosterone


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Finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize From the man who Oliver Sacks hailed as “one of the best scientist/writers of our time,” a collection of sharply observed, uproariously funny essays on the biology of human culture and behavior. In the tradition of Stephen Jay Gould and Oliver Sacks, Robert Sapolsky offers a sparkling and erudite collection of essays about science, the world, and our relation to both. “The Trouble with Testosterone” explores the influence of that notorious hormone on male aggression. “Curious George’s Pharmacy” reexamines recent exciting claims that wild primates know how to medicate themselves with forest plants. “Junk Food Monkeys” relates the adventures of a troop of baboons who stumble upon a tourist garbage dump. And “Circling the Blanket for God” examines the neurobiological roots underlying religious belief. Drawing on his career as an evolutionary biologist and neurobiologist, Robert Sapolsky writes about the natural world vividly and insightfully. With candor, humor, and rich observations, these essays marry cutting-edge science with humanity, illuminating the interconnectedness of the world’s inhabitants with skill and flair.




Life with My Family


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"Cute and familiar." - Kirkus From New York Times Best-Selling illustrator, Kathryn Durst, and Penguin Workshop editors and authors, Renee Hooker and Karl Jones, comes a tale of a young girl who imagines her family as a pandemonium of parrots, a swarm of bees, a smack of jellyfish, a wisdom of wombats, and more! When a young girl gets frustrated with her chaotic life at home, she imagines what things would be like if her family were animals instead. Would life be better as a pod of pelicans, a pride of lions, or a herd of buffalo? Or is it ultimately a family of humans that she needs? In this beautifully illustrated book, young readers learn the names for groups of animals through a sweet, whimsical narrative that focuses on the importance of family.