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Tents, Tigers and the Ringling Brothers

Author : Jerry Apps

Publisher : Wisconsin Historical Society

Page : 123 pages

File Size : 27,66 MB

Release : 2013-11-26

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0870205528

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This new addition to the Badger Biography series for young readers features the story of the young Ringling brothers of circus fame. The book tells the inspiring story of the seven sons of German and French immigrants who were guided by their dreams to escape poverty through hard work and ambition. These entrepreneurial brothers moved with their parents to Baraboo, Wisconsin where their fantastic circus adventure began. With no circus experience, the brothers tackled one of the riskiest businesses of the time. Each brother contributed his unique talents to make their enterprise successful. The Ringling Brothers were admired for their technological innovations, strategy and devotion to education. They were also esteemed for their genuine appreciation of their audience.



Tigers on the Hunt

Author : Lisa J. Amstutz

Publisher : LernerClassroom

Page : 36 pages

File Size : 11,31 MB

Release : 2017-08

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1512456136

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Book Description

With their unmistakable stripes, tigers are hard to miss! They are also fearsome predators. Learn how tigers hunt, why they are so skilled at catching prey, and how they thrive in their habitat.



National Geographic Kids Chapters: Tiger in Trouble!

Author : Kelly Milner Halls

Publisher : National Geographic Books

Page : 116 pages

File Size : 26,17 MB

Release : 2012-10-09

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1426310803

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Follow the journey of Nitro, a tiger kept in captivity in Kansas. His story starts when the county sheriffs visited a Kansas property and decided to confiscate all big cats from their owner. Lions were sent to the Detroit Zoo, and Nitro and his friend Apache went to the Carolina Tiger Rescue. As Nitro was adjusting to his new home, things went terribly wrong. Fever broke out, and he lost his sight. With the help of his rescuers, his friend Apache, and a lot of patience and love, blind Nitro was given a whole new way to "see". Nitro became the keepers' and visitors' favorite. Filled with gorgeous photographs, sidebars, and fun facts, Tiger in Trouble! is sure to captivate all big cats lovers. Kids will learn great tips about these fascinating creatures and how to contribute to their conservation. Stories in this books also include: • Ethereal's survival story: the white albino bat • Susie, Bob, and Caleb: The Three Monkeyteers This book will capture the hearts of animal lovers everywhere, as they will love reading the true stories of humans saving the lives of amazing animals. Releases simultaneously in Reinforced Library Binding: 978-1-4263-1079-9 , $14.90/$16.95 Can E-book: 978-1-4263-1080-5 , $5.99/$5.99 Can National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.



Tiger Cubs

Author : Ruth Owen

Publisher : Bearport Publishing

Page : 28 pages

File Size : 32,59 MB

Release : 2011-01-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1617721581

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Describes how tiger cubs learn all about hunting and living on their own.



Siberian Tiger

Author : Meish Goldish

Publisher : Bearport Publishing

Page : 28 pages

File Size : 41,31 MB

Release : 2010-01-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1936087286

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Book Description

Describes the behavior, physical characteristics, habitat, and life cycle of Siberian tigers.



Never Trust a Tiger

Author : Lari Don

Publisher : Barefoot Books

Page : 51 pages

File Size : 34,26 MB

Release : 2019-09-01

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1646860020

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A merchant and tiger debate whether or not life is fair — and whether the tiger can eat the merchant who has just rescued him. This witty, critically acclaimed illustrated chapter book retelling of a folk tale from Korea is available individually and as part of the Stories from around the World: 4 Tales of Problem-Solving & Wit set.



Siberian Tiger vs. Brown Bear

Author : Nathan Sommer

Publisher : Bellwether Media

Page : 24 pages

File Size : 32,54 MB

Release : 2020-08-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1681037459

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Tigers and bears, oh my! These powerful predators each have terrifying traits that firmly place them at the top of the food chain. But what would happen in a matchup between the two of them? Reluctant readers can weigh each animal’s advantages and compare their attack moves with this high-interest title. Profiles offer stats including height and weight, while infographics highlight special abilities. A final narrative follows a fight between the two animals. Who will be ruler of the north?



More Than Words

Author : Jerry Apps

Publisher : Wisconsin Historical Society

Page : 220 pages

File Size : 28,84 MB

Release : 2022-10-05

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 0870209981

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Book Description

In this combination memoir and craft book, award-winning author Jerry Apps shares the next phase in his life story begun in Limping through Life and Once a Professor. Beginning with a boyhood surrounded by storytellers, Jerry takes readers along on his path to becoming one of the Midwest’s best-known and most revered writers. In characteristic no-nonsense style, he shares the joys, disappointments, and frustrations of the writing life and describes the genesis and creation of many of his best-known books. In recounting his nearly six-decade writing career, Jerry provides an insider’s view into the creative process, delving into sources for ideas, research strategies, and guidelines and essential tools for writing. Along the way he recalls his relationships with publishers, editors, TV producers, librarians, booksellers, and others and shares a scrapbook’s worth of stories—some funny, some heartwarming, a few of them harrowing—from the road. A book for book lovers!



Tigers

Author : Jenny Markert

Publisher : Child's World

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 37,30 MB

Release : 2015

Category : Tiger

ISBN : 9781631437526

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Book Description

Describes tigers including their different types, their habitat, food, how they hunt, their babies, and the dangers facing them.



Aspen Treatise for Business Organizations

Author : J. Mark Ramseyer

Publisher : Aspen Publishing

Page : 510 pages

File Size : 43,1 MB

Release : 2022-04-19

Category : Law

ISBN : 1543825958

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Book Description

This treatise analyzes the law of business organizations: corporate law, partnership and LLC law, agency, and selected aspects of securities regulation. In clean, uncomplicated prose, the text offers a clear and thoughtful overview. Business Organizations explains the structure of the law itself, placing it within an historical context, and outlines its economic effect. Integrating basic principles of business and finance in an unintimidating, uncomplicated manner, the text engages readers who have either an elemental or a sophisticated grasp of economics. New to the Third Edition: New cases discussed: Ackerman v. Sobol Family Partnership Zupnick v. Goizueta City of Birmingham Ret. and Relief System v. Good Salman v. United States AmerisourceBergen Corp. v. Lebanon County Employees' Retirement Fund Trinity Wall Street v. Wal-Mark Stores, Inc. Professors and students will benefit from: Tracks two principal texts: William A. Klein, J. Mark Ramseyer, and Stephen M. Bainbridge, Business Associations: Cases and Materials on Agency, Partnerships, and Corporations (10th ed., Foundation Press); and William T. Allen, Reinier Kraakman, and Vikramaditya S. Khanna, Commentaries and Cases on the Law of Business Organization (6th ed., Wolters Kluwer Legal Education) Photos used to engage the reader Incorporates pop culture references such as classic movies and comic books to enliven the text