Books with author Paul Sterry

The noble stag with his magnificent antlers, the agile and fearless bighorn ram, and the vulnerable doe and fawn are some of the most evocative and inspiring creatures in the animal kingdom. DEER, ELK & MOUNTAIN GOATS live in peace and tranquility, grazing and browsing as they wander through grasslands, woodlands, and alpine forests. These amazing animals are found in widely varying habitats and are strikingly different in appearance. Meet pronghorns, gazelles, impala, bison, buffalo, and giraffes. These, as well as exotic beasts such as the oryx and the gerenuk, are shown and described in lively detail. Entertaining and informative, DEER, ELK & MOUNTAIN GOATS is just one title from the series Animals in the Wild. Anyone seeking a better understanding of the animal kingdom, especially these majestic creatures, will enjoy this book and the entire series. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Educational Videos are offered in the back through the use of QR codes, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a video relating to the book topic. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text.

You may not realize it, but you helped pay for a $10million, fourteen-month government “investigation” of the housing collapse.Only your $10 million didn’t buy much, and it certainly didn’t buy truth; anyhope of that went out the window on day one.The congressionally appointed panel―made up primarily ofanti-market, historic revisionists―managed to shift the blame away fromWashington and onto mortgage lenders and “greedy” Wall Street executives, whileprotecting the real culprits at the core of the crisis: POLITICIANS LIKETHEMSELVES.It’s not about Democrat or Republican, left or right, blackor white. It’s about the usual suspects―money and power and the people who usegovernment to manipulate them for private advantage.The Great AmericanBank Robbery maps out in detail exactly how Washington social engineers andtheir accomplices reshaped banking regulations and housing policies and guttedtime-tested underwriting standards that led to the worst financial calamity sincethe 1930s, one that has robbed American households of $14 trillion in networth.And they’re not done yet . . .

BABY ANIMALS are the key to the survival of any species. Whether cared for until almost adult or abandoned at the egg-laying stage, they are proof of the drive of every living thing to reproduce. From birds, reptiles, and amphibians to fish, spiders, and insects, this pictorial celebration of baby animals covers in detail preparations before birth, birth and development, feeding and growth, self-defense, imitation and play, parental instruction and obligations, and the moment of independence. All living creatures have a wonderful story to tell through the lives of their babies. Absorbing, appealing, and vulnerable, these young creatures just entering the world can also teach us a great deal about ourselves. Entertaining and informative, BABY ANIMALS is just one title from the series Animals in the Wild. Anyone seeking a better understanding of the animal kingdom, especially these diverse creatures, will enjoy this book and the entire series. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Educational Videos are offered in the back through the use of QR codes, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a video relating to the book topic. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text.

You may not realize it, but you helped pay for a $10 million, fourteen-month government “investigation” of the housing collapse. Only your $10 million didn’t buy much, and it certainly didn’t buy truth; any hope of that went out the window on day one. The congressionally appointed panel—made up primarily of anti-market, historic revisionists—managed to shift the blame away from Washington and onto mortgage lenders and “greedy” Wall Street executives, while protecting the real culprits at the core of the crisis: POLITICIANS LIKE THEMSELVES. It’s not about Democrat or Republican, left or right, black or white. It’s about the usual suspects—money and power and the people who use government to manipulate them for private advantage. The Great American Bank Robbery maps out in detail exactly how Washington social engineers and their accomplices reshaped banking regulations and housing policies and gutted time-tested underwriting standards that led to the worst financial calamity since the 1930s, one that has robbed American households of $14 trillion in net worth. And they’re not done yet . . .

APES & MONKEYS range in size from the tiny pygmy marmoset to the huge gorilla. Their behavior is just as variedand often amazing. Their intelligence has led to adaptability that has allowed them to thrive in environments all around the world. Explore these intriguing animals complex, ever-changing social dynamics. Although we are fascinated by these creatures, apes and monkeys have suffered as of late at the hands of humans. Some species are hunted for food by indigenous peoples, and habitat loss is a major threat. Several species, ranging from squirrel monkeys to chimpanzees and orangutans, continue to be exploited by the pet trade. Find out what opportunities we have to live in harmony with these animals, our most closely related species. Entertaining and informative, APES & MONKEYS is just one title from the series Animals in the Wild. Anyone seeking a better understanding of the animal kingdom, especially these fascinating creatures, will enjoy this book and the entire series. enjoy this book and the entire series. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Educational Videos are offered in the back through the use of QR codes, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a video relating to the book topic. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text.

Enter into a world of razor-sharp fangs, toxic stingers and flesh-tearing claws. The natural world is a place that can frighten, yes, but also amaze. Top 10 for Kids Deadly Animals has scads of cool lists of the most treacherous, poisonous and creepy animals in our planet's lands, skies, oceans and prehistoric past. It's jam-packed with exciting come-alive photographs and illustrations, and a team of four guides who interject humor and introduce "Killer Facts" and "The Lowdown" details. Contents include: Deadliest of Them All: Most Deadly, Most Frightening Jaws, Most Bizarre Ways To Kill, Amazing Predatory Battles, Biggest Bloodsuckers, and more. Deadliest on Land: Scariest Land Predators, Most Frightening Weapons, Biggest Carnivorous Reptiles, Largest Spiders, and more. Deadliest in the Water: Biggest Sharks, Most Poisonous Fish, Most Terrifying Aquatic Monsters, Biggest River Monsters, and more. Deadliest in the sky: Scariest Carnivorous Birds, Fastest Airborne Predators, Deadliest Flying Insects and more. Deadliest Prehistoric Predators: Largest Ocean Beasts, Biggest Prehistoric Carnivorous Mammals, Weirdest Prehistoric Creatures, Most Terrifying Dino Weaponry, and more. Top 10 for Kids Deadly Animals packs tons of creepy facts into an exciting format ready for reading and sharing. When it comes to creatures that you don't want to meet in a dark alley, these deadly animals are the ones to watch out for.