Books with title Wild%20World

Hot, wet rainforest.What is hidden below your green roof?A steamy shadow-landOf strangle-vines, scramblingfor a shaft of light,Lush leaves searching for aglimmer in the gloom . . . A beautifully illustrated treasury of poems about the last wildernesses on Earth, from the crystal kingdom Arctic to the dusty savannah and the black-as-space deep sea. Stunning artwork brings 13 endangered habitats to life, while factual information at the back details the danger facing these incredible places. Kirkus Reviews praised Wild World, saying, "McAllister’s lovely, lyrical works provide fascinating perspectives on the Earth’s varied—and fragile—natural habitats while inspiring mindfulness and a sense of stewardship. . . . Wild World is the perfect blend of poetry and environmentalism."

Hot, wet rainforest. What is hidden below your green roof? A steamy shadow-land Of strangle-vines, scrambling for a shaft of light, Lush leaves searching for a glimmer in the gloom . . . A beautifully illustrated treasury of poems about the last wildernesses on Earth, from the crystal kingdom Arctic to the dusty savannah and the black-as-space deep sea. Stunning artwork and poetry bring 13 endangered habitats to life, while factual information at the back details the danger facing these incredible places.

2005, hardcover reprint edition, Parragon Publishing, Bath, U.K. Printed in China. Delightful, oversize, hardcover volume, 256 pages, illustrated by 6 different artists, who have a definite, complete command of images that will appeal to young adults and children. This title, in an educational, visually interesting way, answers 249 questions pertaining to the wild world of the past and present. The next time your smart kid asks you, "Hey, do all bears eat meat?" you'll be ready. If you think that's a good one, how about: Which cat actually barks? Which is the biggest dog? Why do birds sit on their eggs? Which reptile lives the longest? Are spiders insects? What particular dinosaur actually whacked its enemies with a club? Is there such a thing as a Tasmanian devil? And--are you ready for this one?--which snake has the longest fangs?

Beverly Hills Book Awards Winner 2018 for Social/Political Change and Northeast Regional Fiction!Independent Press Award Winner 2018 for Debut Fiction! Peter S. Rush brings the '70s to vivid life in his stunning debut novel Set against the backdrop of the protest era of the early 1970s, Wild World is a gripping novel about one tenacious young man whose fervor for justice bringsunexpected consequences for his own life.In the spring of 1970, Steve Logan, like thousands of other college students across America, takes to the streets to protest authority and the Vietnam War. Fueled by a strong sense of moral justice, he wants to make the world better--a belief his girlfriend Roxy, a medical student, passionately shares. Weeks before his graduation, Steve's life is upended when National Guard troops kill four students at Kent State University. Then, he meets a reform-minded cop who convinces Steve that to change the system, he has to get involved.Eager to make a difference, Steve decides to give up law school and join the city's police department. While the rookie cop with an Ivy League degree knows that change is difficult, the reality of fighting the establishment soon overwhelms him. His education makes him an outsider, and his honesty makes him a threat to the corrupt cops who use the power of their badge to inflict brutality and extort. His college friends think he's a traitor to the cause and even Roxy, the woman he loves, has begun to pull away.But Steve isn't going to give up. Devising a dangerous plan to radically shake up the system, he begins to collect the evidence to take the corrupt copsdown. . . unless they take him out first.

Have you ever tried to create your favorite wild animals out of paper? Learn to Fold Origami will teach you how and provide interesting facts along the way. Wild World features six fun topics from chameleons to tigers. Start by learning about the wild world with vibrant photos and engaging facts. Then, use easy-to-follow diagrams to fold the wild animal. Go to www.av2books.com and use your access code to find instructional videos on how to fold each subject. Learn to Fold Origami makes it fun and easy for beginners to learn about and fold their favorite wild animals.