Unusual Animals

Twelve-year-old Sophie Brown feels like a fish out of water when she and her parents move from Los Angeles to the farm they’ve inherited from a great-uncle. But farm life gets more interesting when a cranky chicken appears and Sophie discovers the hen can move objects with the power of her little chicken brain: jam jars, the latch to her henhouse, the entire henhouse.

Random Facts You Should Know: WTF Edition is jam-packed with fun and strange facts that you will be itching to unpack in any conversation to impress those around you. Whether you enjoy listening through these by yourself, with a partner, or with a group, you are bound to lose track of time while having a laugh and learning something new.

When developing and publishing and republishing Dwight Edgar Abbott's Prison written books: "I Cried, You Didn't Listen" & "CONSEQUENCE" The Aftermath; along with individual paintings and drawings; I became acutely aware of the single common ground that remains between societies most hardened criminals and the rest of humanity. I believe that it is this 'common ground' that can provide an opportunity for redemption, forgiveness, acceptance and understanding on both sides of even, "Level Four" Prison Walls. It is through all men and women's innate Love of creation's great and small, that ...

Laura Martial and her two daughters, Adrienne and June receive word that her estranged aunt Katie has died under suspicious circumstances, and Laura is her sole heir. Katie’s wrecked truck had been discovered by a young man from the Farmer’s Cooperative, but it takes a small group of searchers to find her body in the woods of her remote western farm. Unknown to Laura, Lloyd, a local hunter and poacher, aids in the search and is attacked by a strange primate species none of the other searchers see. Laura and her children travel from their home in Seattle to the edge of the Rocky ...

As an Academic's Choice Award Winner, Adventures of Unusual Animals is a quirky, jam-packed journey that excites listeners to eagerly listen to the next whimsical tale. Narrated by a colorful, invigorating cast, including the author, Adventures of Unusual Animals delights both young and old with stories of captivating characters, like Ulysses the unau, Izzy the ibex, and Nico the narwhal from Norway.

Book # 5 in the Strangest Animals series. Describes some of the most unusual mammals from around the globe.

Prepare to be transported seven hundred years into the future. The 'world' you knew as Earth has long been forgotten - a victim of its own overpopulation and moral decay. You, and your predecessors, have only known the confines of this ship - The Cicala. Generations have lived and died aboard this ship. It has served its purpose well. It carries a precious cargo. It is the cradle of humanity - a cross-section of all Earth's diversity. But now the long journey is coming to an end as the intended planet comes into view. What surprises will be offered by this strange new 'world'? Civilization ...

It’s 1963 and Katie Winston, a young zoologist working on her doctoral thesis at the Zoologico de Sao Paulo, is asked to write a brief impact study for a dam about to be built on a tributary of the Amazon River in the jungles of northern Brazil. She travels from a bustling city to a construction camp at the edge of a deep jungle valley. After a harrowing adventure, just getting to the location, her arrival is met with animosity. The foreman considers her study a waste of time and her presence in a camp full of men, a dangerous distraction. She befriends two heavy machinery operators. One ...

Have you ever heard of a bird that lays its eggs on the ground instead of in a nest? What about a bird that lays eggs in other birds' nests? Young listeners will learn all about killdeers, cuckoo birds, and other birds with unusual life cycles.

Introducing "Exotic Pets," an enthralling eBook that will take you on a deep dive into the captivating world of invertebrate exotic pets! This comprehensive guide, with its 44 meticulously researched and intriguing chapters, will arm you with the crucial knowledge and tips you need to become an effective and responsible caretaker of these fascinating creatures. Get ready to explore and uncover the many secrets of these lesser-known pets, as you learn the ins and outs of their care and management! Giant tarantulas, mysterious tailless whip scorpions, nature's warriors – the praying ...

Why Elephants Cry is a fascinating frolic through the literature and evidence surrounding the use of unusual behavior of animals to measure and predict the environment. The role of animals, from the smallest ant to the biggest elephant, as predictors of environmental changes is framed around the climate crisis, which highlights the increasingly important part that animals will have to play in the future. Renowned biologist Professor John T. Hancock collects anecdotal stories and myths along with scientific evidence, demonstrating that observation of animals can be of tangible use.

Have you ever heard of a reptile that spends most of its life in an egg? What about a reptile that has to lay its eggs on the same beach where it was hatched? Young listeners will learn all about Madagascar chameleons, sea turtles, and other reptiles with unusual life cycles.

Have you ever heard of a male fish that carries eggs? What about a fish that gives birth to live young? Young listeners will learn about seahorses, guppies, and other fish with unusual life cycles.

Are you fascinated by the mysteries of nature? Wonders of Unusual Weather is your guide to some of the planet’s most bizarre and awe-inspiring meteorological phenomena. This captivating book brings together rare and extraordinary stories, from snowfalls in the desert to fiery tornadoes, offering a thrilling exploration of the strange and unpredictable forces that shape our world. Packed with stunning examples and simple yet compelling explanations, it transforms complex science into an accessible and engaging journey for readers of all ages. You’ll uncover the secrets behind phenomena ...

Have you ever heard of a mammal that lays eggs? What about a mammal that can give birth to 50 babies at once? Young listeners learn all about echidnas, Tasmanian devils, and other mammals with unusual life cycles.

Have you ever heard of an invertebrate that spends its whole life inside another animal? What about a beetle that spends most of its life underground? Young listeners will learn all about lancet flukes, Hercules beetles, and other invertebrates with unusual life cycles.

Have you ever heard of a frog that freezes solid in winter? What about a toad that carries its eggs on its back? Young listeners will learn all about wood frogs, Suriname toads, and other amphibians with unusual life cycles.

After a run-in with the scariest street cat in the Big City, fox cub siblings Ted and Nancy flee for Grimwood, expecting to find refuge in the peaceful countryside. Instead, they are met with thieving eagles, dramatic ducks, riotous rabbits and an absurd game called Treebonk! While Ted quickly falls in love with his wacky new neighbours, Nancy thinks they’re all bonkers. But she soon discovers that, as kooky they are, the animals of Grimwood always look out for each other. Now Nancy must ask herself an important question: yes, Grimwood may be weird, but could it also be...home?

Something horrifically sinister lurks in the town of Mountain Springs… Sharon Triplett’s life-change was to retreat to the majestic mountains, settle into her inherited family home with her two kids, plucky pet parakeet, Seymour, and try to recover from the tragic death of her husband, a hotshot, undercover, city detective. It was an elegant plan. It should have worked. But then, astoundingly, Seymour, began eerily communicating to her in her dead husband’s voice and Sharon’s life was flipped upside down. Sharon’s been keeping it all hush-hush. Impressive, considering she also has...

This book is a collection of experiences remembered; both in and out of Prison. By Project Censored Award Winning Author: Dwight Abbott. About the cover; he writes: "This morning, I sat to draw for you, a place I often went to - near you; yet, just outside of Redding - when I was being hunted; a place I knew well enough I felt safe there; where I could be alone; a place I was convinced I would be allowed to lick my wounds, to die if necessary: Silverthorn Resort; Jones Valley. Imagine me there, Skippy, straddling the fallen log, looking out over my domain, rifle ready propped nearby. Where ...