Books with author Mary a Livingston

Tat-a-tat-pat the woodpecker sounds. Whirrrrrr-irrrrrr-boop-boop-boop the biologist radio tunes. Rhrrr. Rhrr. The chainsaw grunts. The working forest is abuzz with activity as foresters, scientists, and loggers work together for a healthy forest. Wildlife biologists study the animals. Botanists study the plants. Archaeologists study human history. Foresters pull it all together for a plan to take care of the forest. Loggers follow the plan to harvest trees for wood. Ecological balance and sustainability are their focus when harvesting trees for wood. Written in a light, lyrical style, "Timber in the Working Forest" is a fun and lively read. Working Forest Extra Stuff includes More About Foresters, More About Loggers, A Closer Look at Cogeneration, Recycled Paper Recipe, Tree Products List, Glossary. Story: 863 words. Working Forest Extra Stuff: 2504 words. Total: 3367 words.

The working forest is abuzz with activity as foresters, scientists, and loggers work together for a healthy forest. Wildlife biologists study the animals. Botanists study the plants. Archaeologists study human history. Foresters pull it all together for a plan to take care of the forest. Loggers follow the plan to harvest trees for wood. Ecological balance and sustainability are their focus when harvesting trees for wood. Written in a light, lyrical style, TIMBER! is a fun and lively read. Includes Critter Chit-Chatter(TM) educational back matter. Story: 416 words. Educational content: 161 words.

Baby-O falls from the safety of her mama's back when a dog frightens Mama Opossum. Baby-O embarks on an exciting journey and must navigate many dangers including a housecat and a moving car in her mission to find her way back to Mama Opossum. After enjoying the fun-filled story of Baby-O's adventures, learn all about the Virginia opossum in the fun fact-filled Critter Chit-Chatter(TM) educational section after the story.

The working forest is abuzz with activity as foresters, scientists, and loggers work together for a healthy forest. Wildlife biologists study the animals. Botanists study the plants. Archaeologists study human history. Foresters pull it all together for a plan to take care of the forest. Loggers follow the plan to harvest trees for wood. Ecological balance and sustainability are their focus when harvesting trees for wood. Written in a light, lyrical style, TIMBER! is a fun and lively read. Includes Critter Chit-Chatter(TM) educational back matter. Story: 416 words. Educational content: 161 words.

Baby-O falls from the safety of her mama's back when a dog frightens Mama Opossum. Baby-O embarks on an exciting journey and must navigate many dangers including a housecat and moving car tires in her mission to find her way back to Mama Opossum. Lyrical style with spatterings of onomatopoeia. After enjoying the fun-filled story of Baby-O's adventures, learn all about the Virginia opossum in the fact-filled Critter Chit-Chatter(TM) educational section after the story.

Beth and her husband, Kurt rescue cats; but not just any cat. Many of the cats they give a second chance to come to their home, after suffering abuse from people who no longer want their cats. Each cat has a unique story to share but one in particular will take your breath away. Whitie! Whitie was not just one of the cats, he was The Cat. Rescued from a high risk, kill shelter, Whitie, quickly takes over his house and is affectionately nicknamed, The King. Not only does he control his humans but he is the alpha cat, in the cat population. While there are cats who join the family, Whitie is the one to introduce each cat to the way of life in this house. This place of second chances for those "throw-away" cats. A place filled with lots of love and caring. While Whitie may have catitude, and enjoy his naps, he certainly is not lacking on the adventurous side of life. His antics and personality will have you falling in love with him. However, you might want to guard your heart against it being broken. You will laugh, cry, love, and most of all appreciate Whitie and his clan. You will see inside of a cat's mind and how they think. A must read book for not only animal lovers but anyone who has loved and lost a pet. Whitie will take you with him and you won't be able to put this book down. The story is based on real rescue animals and their owners. The ending will leave you reaching for the box of tissues and make you wonder, if cats truly do have nine lives or just one.