The Wildlife ABC


Book Description

Introduces the letters of the alphabet through illustrations of a variety of North American animals and brief rhyming text. Descriptive notes about each animal are included at the end.




The Wildlife 123


Book Description

Combines animal facts with a skill-building format that introduces youngsters to exotic wild creatures, from one panda bear to one thousand tadpoles.




Wonderful Wildlife 123


Book Description

Worms wiggle ... hyenas giggle ... cheeky chipmunks chase Bigfoot and Yeti. Everyone is making mischief in this fun-filled counting book!




Jump, Leap, Count Sheep!


Book Description

Here they come... one bighorn sheep jumping, two grebes dancing, three mantids hunting, and many more Canadian critters to count! Each spread presents a number from 1 to 10, along with a playful depiction of the corresponding amount of Canadian wildlife. Each number is shown as a figure, a word, and a quantity of dots to support comprehension. Every spread also includes a lively phrase with an action verb and one other element to count. Featured wildlife includes mammals, birds, insects, reptiles, and fish -- creatures from diverse environments across Canada. Geraldo Valério's signature paper collage illustrations are simple yet sophisticated, full of color and movement, and make counting fun! An informational spread at the end includes spot art and facts about the featured wildlife.




Medical Management of Wildlife Species


Book Description

This book offers an all-encompassing resource for reliable information on the medical management of wild birds, mammals, amphibians, and turtles. Focusing on the medical information relevant to the wildlife setting, it covers triage, emergency care, and other key considerations in handling, diagnosing, and treating wild animals. The book's population-based approach encourages practitioners to understand individual animal care within the broader context. Medical Management of Wildlife Species: A Guide for Practitioners begins with a brief summary of natural history, and introductory chapters address general topics such as pre-release conditioning, post-release monitoring, and legal issues associated with handling wildlife species. Species-specific chapters provide practical information on medical management, including the most prevalent concerns for each species and the epidemiology of infectious diseases. Provides a complete reference to handling, diagnosing, and treating wild species Covers the full range of North American wildlife Includes concepts that can be applied to species globally Emphasizes information relevant to the wildlife setting Focuses on individual medicine, firmly grounded within population medicine for a broader approach Targeted at wildlife veterinarians, veterinary clinicians that will be presented with wildlife, veterinary technicians, and wildlife rehabilitators Medical Management of Wildlife Species is a must-have addition to the bookshelf of wildlife veterinarians and any veterinarian seeing occasional wild animals, as well as wildlife biologists and researchers.




1, 2, 3 to the Zoo


Book Description

Storytime Giants provides large-format versions of favourite picture stories by well-known authors. This is a counting book.




1, 2, 3 Moose


Book Description

Introduces the numbers one through twenty against a background of photographs and brief text describing animal and plant life found in the Pacific Northwest.




Baby Animals Playing


Book Description

See baby animals at play in the first book in a new nature book series




Penguins 123


Book Description

A counting book which features photographs of penguins.




Folktails


Book Description

A collection of animal legends and folktales from around the world.