The Mammoth Who Wanted to Fly


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The Mammoth Who Wanted to Fly" Combines myth and adventure, like how a mammoth breaks the rules of nature. Its journey is a lesson that to reach your goals, you need to be persistent and determined. In Summary: "The Mammoth Who Wanted to Fly" is an interesting story about Momo, a young mammoth with very high goals. A world where mammoths are happy living on the ground and Momo longs for the sky is one where Momo looks up. He has a dream that none of his friends have: to fly like the birds. Momo is different from his group because he is working toward this goal, which they think is silly. This makes for a story with themes of being brave, determined, and going after your goals. People who aren't like Momo treat him badly and don't trust him, which makes his trip hard. The herd's first response is shock, because they can't believe a mammoth could fly and keep things in order. Momo doesn't give up when she's not sure what to do, though. Instead, she becomes more determined. Momo asks Luna, a wise owl who knows the sky well and can see options other than standard mammoth efforts, to help him reach his goal of flying. Momo runs into problems when she tries to fly. Even though his first attempt to make wings out of leaves and twigs fails, it gives him hope. Momo moves forward because of this spark, which is fed by determination and a desire to learn new things. He learns a lot about physics and the basics of flight by studying birds. The beavers become Momo's unexpected friends because they are so good at building things. They help her make a new set of wings that represent the highest level of friendship, teamwork, and shared goals. Momo has had problems, but her heart hasn't given up. His drive shows that you should always go after your goals, even if they seem far away. Momo's drive gets stronger and his understanding gets better every time he fails. At first, his friends' support seems shaky, but it turns out to be a huge source of strength. This shows us how important it is to have support and believe in ourselves in order to reach our goals. "The Mammoth Who Wanted to Fly" is the story of how Momo and his herd changed. The fact that Momo was able to fly is a motivation and an amazing example of beating all odds. Even though it's not always easy to meet our goals, this shows that anything is possible if we have a strong will, support, and a positive attitude. Momo's story is a powerful reminder that our goals, no matter how big, can make the sky seem like an empty space in our thoughts. Chapter 1: Momo's Dream An interesting mammoth named Momo lived in a large, green valley. In the morning and evening, the sun painted the sky pink and orange. His dreams were as big as his heart. Momo was not like other mammoths. Momo's eyes were always on the sky, even though the rest of the herd and his friends were happy to graze on the grassy fields and drink from the cool river. The sky above him interested him. It seemed to go on forever and was full of colors that changed with the sun. The clouds moved around in the sky, making it a safe place for birds. Momo thought that these birds, with their pretty wings and happy songs, were the image of freedom. They could go over rivers, tall trees, and even disappear into the distance, only to show up again whenever they wanted. Momo thought about how great it would be to be able to see the world from above, feel the air under your wings, and sail over it all forever. The wish to fly in Momo was very strong, which was unusual for a mammoth of any size. Momo's friends, who were happy and enjoyed simple things like taking mud baths and blowing out their trumpets in the cool nights, didn't get why he was so in love with her. When Momo told them he loved flying, they laughed at him. They made fun of him by telling him that mammoths were meant to roam the land, not fly through the air. It made them laugh to say, "Imagine a mammoth trying to fly!" but Momo took this dream seriously. It was a deep-seated desire that kept his days interesting and sparked his imagination. Even though people were laughing and being amazed, Momo's dream kept getting bigger. He must have stood there and watched the birds for hours, amazed at how they could jump into the air, flap their wings to catch the breeze, and turn their bodies so easily that they could float on the wind's unseen currents. As Momo thought about being with them, he could feel the wind whip through his wings and see the world grow below him like a kaleidoscope of colors and shapes. His secret wish was to feel the thrill of flight himself, but he couldn't figure out how. The desire for Momo to fly wasn't just a dream; it showed how curious he was and how he didn't want to be limited by what was "normal" for a mammoth. He was different from his friends, and it was the start of a trip that would help him learn about himself and reach impossible heights. Momo's dream gave him hope, a bright light that showed him the way even when people didn't believe or laughed at him. It inspired him to keep thinking big and believing that the impossible is possible. Momo was brave enough to dream of a life outside of the valley and to try to reach a goal that other people couldn't in a world where everyone went the same way. This dream was the beginning of Momo's amazing trip that taught him how important it is to believe in himself, have friends, and keep going even when things get hard. Chapter 2: The Doubting Crowd They lived in the middle of a bright, beautiful valley with a big sky and lots of grass. The herd was a close-knit group of mammoths, each with their own personality and habits. They were all bound together by the way they lived. They hung out by the river, ate grass, and cuddled up on cold nights. Momo chose a calm evening as the sun was going down and the sky was full of purple and gold stars to tell the herd his biggest dream. Momo said he wanted to fly, to be like the birds in the sky and see the world from above. His voice was full of hope, and his eyes were sparkling with excitement. He talked about the places he could visit, the things he could do, and the freedom it would give him. Momo told the herd about his dream, but they didn't respond the way he thought they would.




Woolly


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The bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires and The 37th Parallel tells the fascinating Jurassic Park­-like story of the genetic restoration of an extinct species—the woolly mammoth. “Paced like a thriller…Woolly reanimates history and breathes new life into the narrative of nature” (NPR). With his “unparalleled” (Booklist, starred review) writing, Ben Mezrich takes us on an exhilarating and true adventure story from the icy terrain of Siberia to the cutting-edge genetic labs of Harvard University. A group of scientists work to make fantasy reality by splicing DNA from frozen woolly mammoth into the DNA of a modern elephant. Will they be able to turn the hybrid cells into a functional embryo and potentially bring the extinct creatures to our modern world? Along with this team of brilliant scientists, a millionaire plans to build the world’s first Pleistocene Park and populate a huge tract of the Siberian tundra with ancient herbivores as a hedge against an environmental ticking time bomb that is hidden deep within the permafrost. More than a story of genetics, this is a thriller illuminating the real-life race against global warming, of the incredible power of modern technology, of the brave fossil hunters who battle polar bears and extreme weather conditions, and the ethical quandary of cloning extinct animals. This “rollercoaster quest for the past and future” (Christian Science Monitor) asks us if we can right the wrongs of our ancestors who hunted the woolly mammoth to extinction and at what cost?




Mammoth


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Should a girl have to choose between a passion for fashion and prospecting for fossils? Not in 40 billion years!




The Extincts: Quest for the Unicorn Horn (The Extincts #1)


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A team of extinct animals embark on top-secret missions around the world in this new graphic novel series! Meet Scratch, Martie, Lug, and Quito, members of a secret organization called R.O.A.R., or the Rescue Ops Acquisition Rangers. When their boss, Dr. Z, finally calls on them for their first big mission, the team heads to Siberia to retrieve an ancient unicorn horn from the thawing permafrost. Scratch is thrilled at the chance to prove his worth to Dr. Z—but as soon as they land, the team runs into a mysterious enemy determined to take them down. With exciting missions, plenty of humor, and an environmental angle, this series starter from New York Times bestselling illustrator Scott Magoon is an action-packed adventure from start to finish. The book will also include nonfiction back matter about extinct animals, climate change, and what kids can do to help!




Mammoth


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The original, unforgettable and thought-provoking new novel by award-winning author Chris Flynn that will change how readers understand the world. Narrated by a 13,000-year-old extinct mammoth, this is the (mostly) true story of how a collection of prehistoric creatures came to be on sale at a natural history auction in New York in 2007. By tracing how and when these fossils were unearthed, Mammoth leads us on a funny and fascinating journey from the Pleistocene epoch to nineteenth-century America and beyond, revealing how ideas about science and religion have shaped our world. With our planet on the brink of calamitous climate change, Mammoth scrutinises humanity's role in the destruction of the natural world while also offering a message of hope.




Meet Mammoth


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Two cavemen adopt a mammoth as their pet.




The Mammoth Book of Body Horror


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A gripping collection which offers for the first time a chronological overview of the popular contemporary sub-genre of body horror, from Edgar Allan Poe to Christopher Fowler, with contributions from leading horror writers, including Stephen King, George Langelaan and Neil Gaiman. The collection includes the stories behind seminal body horror movies, John Carpenter's The Thing, David Cronenberg's The Fly and Stuart Gordon's Re-Animator.




The Mammoth Book of Futuristic Romance


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Love will find a way - 19 fantastic future-set romances. The good news is, in the future there will be no shortage of romance. On space ships, on newly-colonized planets or on a barely recognizable Earth, life forms, whether human, alien or something in between, will find their way to love. As giant corporations grasp new opportunities for profit and future armies clash, both in deep space and 'dirtside', former romantic partners try to put the past behind them and time-travelling rebels set out to romance the past. These science fiction stories of future love and lust - by Marcella Burnard, Bianca d'Arc, Jess Granger, Linnea Sinclair, C. L. Wilson and many more - are brimming with passion and humour. So, even though in space no one can hear you scream, they might just be able to hear you laugh.




The Curious Case of the Missing Mammoth


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Enter a magical world where dinosaurs and knights have come to life in this fact-filled, lift-the-flap caper!It's midnight in the museum and there's a mammoth on the loose! Can Oscar catch him before the witching hour is up?




How It Feels to Fly


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A struggle with body dysmorphia forces one girl to decide if letting go of her insecurity also means turning her back on her dreams. Sam has always known she’d be a professional dancer—but that was before her body betrayed her, developing unmanageable curves in all the wrong places. Lately, the girl staring back at Sam in the mirror is unrecognizable. Dieting doesn’t work, ignoring the whispers is pointless, and her overbearing mother just makes it worse. Following a series of crippling anxiety attacks, Sam is sent to a treatment camp for teens struggling with mental and emotional obstacles. Forced to open up to complete strangers, Sam must get through the program if she wants to attend a crucial ballet intensive later in the summer. It seems hopeless until she starts confiding in a camp counselor who sparks a confidence she was sure she’d never feel again. But when she’s faced with disappointing setbacks, will Sam succumb to the insecurity that imprisons her? This compelling story from Kathryn Holmes examines one girl’s efforts to overcome her worst enemy: herself.