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Book SynopsisLumpkin and Seidensticker talk about conservation, because while rabbits may breed like, well, rabbits, several species are among the most endangered animals on Earth.Trade ReviewRabbits: The Animal Answer Guide is the one resource you will need to learn about rabbits' anatomy and physiology, evolutionary history, ecology, behavior, and their relationships with humans. Northeastern Naturalist 2011Table of ContentsAcknowlegmentsIntroduction1. Introducing RabbitsWhat are lagomorphs?What is the difference between rabbits, hares, and pikas?Is this book about rabbits, hares, pikas, or all three?How many kinds of rabbits are there?How are rabbits classified?Why are rabbits important?Why should people care about rabbits?How did rabbits evolve?When did rabbits evolve?What is the oldest fossil rabbit?What were the largest and smallest fossil rabbits?2. Form and Function of RabbitsWhat are the largest and smallest living rabbits?What is the metabolism of a rabbit?Why is rabbit scat round?Why are rabbits always sniffing?Why do rabbits have a "hare lip"?Is it true that rabbit teeth never stop growing?Do rabbits sleep?Can rabbits see color?Do all rabbits have big ears and short tails?Why do rabbits have whiskers?Can rabbits run?Can rabbits swim?3. Rabbit ColorsWhy are so many rabbits brown?What causes the fur colors of rabbits?Do fur colors change in different seasons?What color are a rabbit's eyes?What color are baby rabbits?Are there albino rabbits?4. Rabbit BehaviorAre rabbits social?Do rabbits fight? Do rabbits bite?How smart are rabbits?Do rabbits play?Do rabbits talk?Who eats rabbits?5. Rabbit EcologyWhere do rabbits live?Where do rabbits sleep?Do rabbits migrate?Which geographic regions have the most species of rabbits?Which rabbits have the largest distributions and which the most restricted?How do rabbits survive in the desert?How do rabbits survive in the winter?Do rabbits hibernate?Do rabbits get sick?Are rabbits good for the environment?6. Reproduction and Development of RabbitsHow do rabbits reproduce?How long are female rabbits pregnant?Where do rabbits give birth?Do rabbits nest at the same time and in the same place every year?How many babies do rabbits have?Are all babies in a rabbit's nest full siblings?Do rabbits care for their young?How fast do rabbits grow?How can you tell the age of a rabbit?How long do rabbits live?7. Rabbit Foods and FeedingWhat do rabbits eat?How much do rabbits chew their food?How do rabbits find food?Do rabbits drink water?Do rabbits ever store their food?8. Rabbits and HumansDo rabbits make good pets?How were rabbits domesticated?Why did people say "the rabbit died" to mean a woman was pregnant?Are rabbits used in a lot of experiments?Do rabbits feel pain?What if I find a baby rabbit or an injured rabbit or if I hit one with my car?How can I see rabbits in the wild?Should people feed rabbits?9. Rabbit Problems (from a human viewpoint)Are rabbits pests?How can I keep rabbits out of my garden?Are rabbits bad for lawns?Are rabbits dangerous?Is it safe to eat rabbits?What should I do if I get bitten by a rabbit?10. Human Problems (from a rabbit's viewpoint)Are any rabbits endangered?Will climate change affect rabbits?Are rabbits affected by pollution?Why do people hunt and eat rabbits?What products are made from rabbits?Why do so many rabbits get hit by cars?Do house cats kill rabbits?What can an ordinary citizen do to help rabbits?11. Rabbits in Stories and LiteratureWhat roles do rabbits play in mythology and religion?What roles have rabbits played in language and literature?What roles do rabbits play in popular culture?12. "Rabbitology"Who studies rabbits?Which species are best known?Which species are least known?How do scientists tell rabbits apart?How can I become an expert on rabbits?Appendix: Rabbits of the WorldBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisLumpkin and Seidensticker talk about conservation, because while rabbits may breed like, well, rabbits, several species are among the most endangered animals on Earth.Trade ReviewRabbits: The Animal Answer Guide is the one resource you will need to learn about rabbits' anatomy and physiology, evolutionary history, ecology, behavior, and their relationships with humans. Northeastern Naturalist 2011Table of ContentsAcknowlegmentsIntroduction1. Introducing RabbitsWhat are lagomorphs?What is the difference between rabbits, hares, and pikas?Is this book about rabbits, hares, pikas, or all three?How many kinds of rabbits are there?How are rabbits classified?Why are rabbits important?Why should people care about rabbits?How did rabbits evolve?When did rabbits evolve?What is the oldest fossil rabbit?What were the largest and smallest fossil rabbits?2. Form and Function of RabbitsWhat are the largest and smallest living rabbits?What is the metabolism of a rabbit?Why is rabbit scat round?Why are rabbits always sniffing?Why do rabbits have a "hare lip"?Is it true that rabbit teeth never stop growing?Do rabbits sleep?Can rabbits see color?Do all rabbits have big ears and short tails?Why do rabbits have whiskers?Can rabbits run?Can rabbits swim?3. Rabbit ColorsWhy are so many rabbits brown?What causes the fur colors of rabbits?Do fur colors change in different seasons?What color are a rabbit's eyes?What color are baby rabbits?Are there albino rabbits?4. Rabbit BehaviorAre rabbits social?Do rabbits fight? Do rabbits bite?How smart are rabbits?Do rabbits play?Do rabbits talk?Who eats rabbits?5. Rabbit EcologyWhere do rabbits live?Where do rabbits sleep?Do rabbits migrate?Which geographic regions have the most species of rabbits?Which rabbits have the largest distributions and which the most restricted?How do rabbits survive in the desert?How do rabbits survive in the winter?Do rabbits hibernate?Do rabbits get sick?Are rabbits good for the environment?6. Reproduction and Development of RabbitsHow do rabbits reproduce?How long are female rabbits pregnant?Where do rabbits give birth?Do rabbits nest at the same time and in the same place every year?How many babies do rabbits have?Are all babies in a rabbit's nest full siblings?Do rabbits care for their young?How fast do rabbits grow?How can you tell the age of a rabbit?How long do rabbits live?7. Rabbit Foods and FeedingWhat do rabbits eat?How much do rabbits chew their food?How do rabbits find food?Do rabbits drink water?Do rabbits ever store their food?8. Rabbits and HumansDo rabbits make good pets?How were rabbits domesticated?Why did people say "the rabbit died" to mean a woman was pregnant?Are rabbits used in a lot of experiments?Do rabbits feel pain?What if I find a baby rabbit or an injured rabbit or if I hit one with my car?How can I see rabbits in the wild?Should people feed rabbits?9. Rabbit Problems (from a human viewpoint)Are rabbits pests?How can I keep rabbits out of my garden?Are rabbits bad for lawns?Are rabbits dangerous?Is it safe to eat rabbits?What should I do if I get bitten by a rabbit?10. Human Problems (from a rabbit's viewpoint)Are any rabbits endangered?Will climate change affect rabbits?Are rabbits affected by pollution?Why do people hunt and eat rabbits?What products are made from rabbits?Why do so many rabbits get hit by cars?Do house cats kill rabbits?What can an ordinary citizen do to help rabbits?11. Rabbits in Stories and LiteratureWhat roles do rabbits play in mythology and religion?What roles have rabbits played in language and literature?What roles do rabbits play in popular culture?12. "Rabbitology"Who studies rabbits?Which species are best known?Which species are least known?How do scientists tell rabbits apart?How can I become an expert on rabbits?Appendix: Rabbits of the WorldBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisSmall Wild Cats: The Animal Answer Guide shows just how important and interesting the littlest of the nondomesticated feline family are.Trade ReviewA good general introduction on these wild cats. -- Ian Paulsen Birdbooker Report A fascinating and informative book... full of fun information. Wildlife Activist Johns Hopkins University Press has done it again with another outstanding publication in the Animal Answer Guide series. This one has all you need to know about the world's small cats. -- Whit Gibbons Aiken Standard As the big cats (cheetahs, jaguars, leopards, lions, and pumas) tend to get the lion's share of attention in most books, a work specifically on small wild cats is welcome. ChoiceTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Introducing Small CatsWhat are small cats?What is the difference between small cats and big cats?How many kinds of small cats are there?Why are small cats important?Where do small cats live?Why are there only domestic small cats on Madagascar, Australia, New Guinea, and New Zealand?How are small cats classified?What characterizes the major groups of small cats?When did small cats evolve?What is the oldest small cat fossil?2. Form and Function of Small CatsWhat are the largest and smallest small cats?How fast does a small cat's heart beat?Can small cats see color?Are small cats capable of retracting their claws?Can small cats swim?How far can small cats jump?Are small cats capable of climbing?Are small cats' tails the same?Do small cats have whiskers?How sensitive is a small cat's sense of smell?What is special about a cat's sense of taste?Can you determine whether a fossil small cat was terrestrial or arboreal?3. Small Cat ColorsCan small cats be black?What causes the different coat colors of small cats?Why does the length and thickness of small cat's coat vary?How are hair colors determined genetically?Is there a reason for the patterns on the coat?Are there age-related differences in coat color?Are there seasonal changes in coat color?Is there much geographic variation in small cat species?4. Small Cat BehaviorAre small cats social?Do small cats fight?How smart are small cats?Do small cats play?Do small cats talk?How do small cats avoid predators?5. Small Cat EcologyWhere do small cats sleep?Do small cats migrate?How many small cat species can coexist?Are small cats equally distributed throughout the world?How do small cats survive in the desert?How do small cats survive the winter?Do small cats hibernate?Do small cats have enemies?Do small cats commit infanticide?Do small cats get sick?How do small cats influence vegetation?6. Reproduction and Development of Small CatsHow do small cats reproduce?How long are female small cats pregnant?Where do mother small cats give birth?How many babies do small cats have?Are all littermates equally related?How long do female small cats nurse their young?How fast do small cats grow?How long do small cats live?7. Food and Feeding of Small CatsWhat do small cats eat?How do small cats hunt?Do small cats hide or bury food?How often do small cats eat and drink?Do small cats scavenge?8. Small Cats and HumansDo small cats make good pets?Should people feed small cats?Do small cats feel pain?What do I do if a find an injured or orphaned small cat?How can I become a better observer of small cats?How do I know whether I have small cats in my backyard?Why are small cats important?9. Small Cat Problems (from a human viewpoint)Are small cats pests?How are small cats kept away from people, livestock, and poultry?Are small cats vectors of human disease?10. Human Problems (from a small cat's viewpoint)Are small cats endangered?Will small cats be affected by global warming?Are small cats ever invasive species?Do people hunt and eat small cats?Why are some small cat skins so valuable?Why do small cats get hit by cars?11. Small Cats in Stories and LiteratureWhat roles do small cats play in religion and mythology?Are some small cats considered bad luck?What roles do small cats play in popular culture?Are there popular sayings about small cats?How are small cats incorporated into poetry?How are small cats incorporated into literature?12. "Small Catology"Which species are best known?Which species are least known?How do scientists recognize individual small cats?Appendix: Small Cats of the WorldBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisPacked with facts and featuring two color galleries and 70 black-and-white photographs, Frogs: The Animal Answer Guide is sure to address the questions on the minds of curious naturalists.Trade ReviewA good general introduction to frogs. Birdbooker Report 2011Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Introducing FrogsWhat are frogs?What is the difference between frogs and toads?What other types of amphibians are there?Why are frogs important?Where do frogs live?How many kinds of frogs are there?How are frogs classified into groups?What are frogs' closest relatives?When did frogs evolve?What is the oldest fossil frog?2. Form and FunctionWhat are the largest and smallest living frogs?Why do so many frogs have long legs?Are frogs slimy?Are some frogs poisonous?Why do toads have so many bumps?Why is a frog's metabolism important?Do frogs have teeth?Do frogs sleep?Do frogs have ears and can they hear?How far can frogs jump?Can frogs climb?Can all frogs swim?Can frogs breathe under water?What is the sac under the frog's throat?3. Frog ColorsWhy are frogs colored the way they are?What causes the different skin colors of frogs?What color are a frog's eyes?Do a frog's colors change as they grow?Do a frog's colors change under different conditions?Do all individuals of a single frog species look the same?4. Frog BehaviorWhy do frogs make noise?How do frogs make sounds?Can frogs change their calls?Do all frogs make sounds?Are frogs social?Do frogs fight?Do any frogs fly or glide?How do some frogs stick to walls?How smart are frogs?Do frogs play?How do frogs defend themselves?Do any frogs bite to defend themselves?5. Frog EcologuWhich geographic regions have the most species of frogs?What types of frogs live in rain forests?What types of frogs live in deserts?Why do so few frogs live in large lakes?Do any frogs live in salt water?Do frogs migrate?How do frogs survive the winter?How do frogs survive droughts?Do frogs have enemies?How do frogs avoid predators?Do frogs get sick?How can you tell if a frog is sick?Are frogs good for the environment?6. Reproduction and DevelopmentHow do frogs reproduce?Do all frogs lay eggs?How many eggs do frogs lay?Where do frogs lay their eggs?How do frogs protect their eggs?Do frogs care for their young?Why do some frogs lay their eggs in strange places?Do all frogs have a tadpole stage?How many baby frogs grow to be adults?How fast do frogs grow?How is the sex of a frog determined during development?How can someone tell a frog's sex?How can you tell the age of a frog?How long do frogs live?7. Food and FeedingWhat do frogs eat?Do frogs chew their food?Why do some frogs have such long tongues?How do frogs find food?Do frogs drink water?How do desert frogs keep from drying out?What do tadpoles eat?Why do tadpoles of some species eat their siblings?8. Frogs and HumansDo frogs make good pets?Where can I get a pet frog?How do you take care of a pet frog?Are any species of frogs dangerous to humans?Do frogs feel pain?Why do toads urinate on people when they are picked up?How can I see frogs in the wild?9. Frog Problems (from a human viewpoint)Why should people care about frogs?Are frogs pests?Do frogs have diseases and are they contagious to humans?Is it safe to eat frogs?Are frogs raised by humans for food?Can a person get high from licking or smoking a toad?Can toads cause warts in humans?How can frogs be used in research?10. Human Problems (from a frog's viewpoint)Are any frogs endangered?Why are frog populations declining?Why are frogs disappearing from some parts of the world but not others?Are frogs affected by climate change?Are frogs affected by pollution?Are diseases causing frog populations to disappear?Why do some frogs have extra legs?How do roads affect frogs?Why are there no frogs living in the wetland or stream behind my house?What can an ordinary citizen do to help frogs?11. Frogs in Stories and LiteratureWhat roles do frogs play in religion and mythology?What do frogs have to do with fiction or fairy tales?What roles do frogs play in native cultures?What roles do frogs play in modern or popular culture?What roles have frogs played in poetry and otherliterature?12. "Frogology"Who studies frogs?Why do scientists study frogs?How do scientists study frogs?Which species are best known?Which species are least known?How do scientists tell frogs apart?Why do the scientific names and classification of frogs change frequently?Appendix A: Synonyms of Frog Scientific NamesAppendix B: Resources, Organizations, and Societies for Frog and Toad ConservationBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisThis latest offering in the ever-popular Obsessed With series is the football fan''s greatest trivia challenge. With more than 2,500 original questions, this comprehensive yet compact book explores fascinating facts and tempting trivia related to one of the world''s most popular sports. What makes this package truly unique is the electronic scoring module that allows readers to quiz themselves or compete against a friend in the greatest playoff ever. And the new and improved scoring module keeps track of your score from play to play. From the millions of NFL fans to the true fanatics who know every historic play by heart, sports buffs will meet their match in this entertaining and addictive game.

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Book SynopsisWith more than 100 photographs-including two full-color photo galleries-and the most up-to-date facts on the world's fishes from two premier experts, this fun book is the perfect bait for any curious naturalist, angler, or aquarist.Trade Review"This book is fun, accessible, and informative. In the 30 years that I have been teaching ichthyology and fish ecology, I have been asked almost all of these questions. Here are all the answers in one comfortable package." (Dr. Larry G. Allen, director, Southern California Marine Institute)"Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Introducing FishesWhat are fishes?What is the plural of fish?How many kinds of fishes are there?Why are fishes important?What is the most important fish in America?Why should people care about fishes?Where do fishes live?What is the current classification of fishes?Why do we need a system of classification?What is a species?How are species arranged in a classification?What characterizes the major groups of bony fishes?When did fishes first evolve?What is the oldest fossil fish?2. Form and Function of FishesWhat are the largest and smallest living fishes?What is the shortest-lived fish?What is the longest-lived fish?Do all fishes have bones?Do all fishes have fins?Do all fishes have teeth?Do all fishes have scales?What is the metabolism of a fish?How do fishes breathe under water?How long can a fish live out of water?Can fishes breathe air?What is a gas bladder?What are lungfishes?Why do some fishes live in salt water and others in fresh water?Do fishes sleep?Can fishes see color?Can any fishes fly?What are electric fishes?Can any fishes produce light?3. Fish ColorsWhy are so many fishes silver?What causes the different colors of fishes?Is there a reason for the color patterns of fishes?What color are a fish's eyes?Do fishes change colors as they grow?Do a fish's colors change in different seasons?Is there much geographic variation in the color of a fish species?4. Fish BehaviorAre fishes social?Why do fishes form schools?Do fishes fight?Do fishes bite people?How smart are fishes?Do fishes play?Do fishes talk?How do fishes avoid predators?5. Fish EcologyDo fishes migrate?How many fish species live in rivers versus lakes?How many fish species live in the ocean?How far down in the ocean do fishes live?Which geographic regions have the most species of fishes?Are there fishes in the desert?Do fishes live in caves?How do fishes survive the winter?Do fishes get sick?How can you tell if a fish is sick?Are fishes good for the environment?6. Reproduction and Development of FishesHow do fishes reproduce?Do all fishes lay eggs?Why do some fishes lay so many eggs but other fishes lay only a few?How long do female fishes hold eggs in their body?Where do fishes lay their eggs?Do fishes lay their eggs at the same time and in the same place every year?Do fishes breed only one time per year or once in their lives?What is a baby fish called?Are all the eggs in the nest full siblings?How is the sex of a fish determined?Do fishes care for their young?How fast do fishes grow?How can you tell the age of a fish?7. Fish Foods and FeedingWhat do fishes eat?Do fishes chew their food?How do fishes find food?Are any fishes scavengers?How do fishes eat hard-shelled animals?Do fishes store their food?Do fishes use tools to obtain food?8. Fishes and HumansDo fishes make good pets?What is the best way to take care of a pet fish?Do fishes feel pain?What should I do if I find an injured fish or a fish that looks diseased?How can I see fishes in the wild?Should people feed fishes?9. Fish Problems (from a human viewpoint)Are some fishes pests?Can there be too many fishes in a lake or river?Do fishes kill ducks in ponds and other bodies of water?Are fishes dangerous to people or pets?Do fishes have diseases and are they contagious?Is it safe to eat fish?What should I do if I get injured by a fish?10. Human Problems (from a fish's viewpoint)Are any fishes endangered?Will fishes be affected by global warming?Are fishes affected by pollution?Why do people hunt and eat fish?Is there such a thing as fish leather?Why do so many fishes die at once?Are boats dangerous for fishes?How are fishes affected by litter?What can an ordinary citizen do to help fishes?11. Fishes in Stories and LiteratureWhat roles do fishes play in religion and mythology?What roles do fishes play in Western religions?Did early philosophers and naturalists mention fishes in their writings?Are fishes in fairy tales?What is gyotaku?What roles do fishes play in various cultures?What roles do fishes play in popular culture?What roles have fishes played in poetry and otherliterature?Do fishes have culture?12. "Fishology"Who studies fishes?Which species of fishes are best known?Which species of fishes are least well known?How do scientists tell fishes apart?How do you become an ichthyologist?Appendix A: The Classification of FishesAppendix B: Some Organizations That Promote Ichthyology and the Conservation of FishesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisWhether you are a parrot owner, birder, ornithologist, or curious naturalist, you will find that Cameron asks and fully answers every question you have about these incredible birds.Trade ReviewA good general introduction to the biology of parrots. -- Ian Paulse, Grrl Scientist Guardian Cameron does a nice job of detailing parrots in general while also highlighting various specific species. The Q&A format presents the material in short focused sections making for an easy read. -- Robert E. Hoopes Wildlife Activist Anybody with a passion for parrots and parrot research (and there are plenty of us out there), whether professional, amateur or pet-owner, will find plenty to engage and maintain their interest in this text. -- Lucy Aplin Ibis The text is encyclopaedic and unexpectedly complex, reviewing behaviour, evolution and ecology. Anybody with a passion for parrots and parrot research (and there are plenty of us out there), whether professional, amateur or pet-owner, will find plenty to engage and maintain their interest in this text. -- Lucy Aplin Ibis Essential reading for aspiring parrot students, and for anyone owning or contemplating a pet parrot or cockatoo, but also enjoyable and informative reading for anyone interested in parrots. The series seems a most worthy one, and this volume is highly recommended to bird enthusiasts. -- Stephen Debus Australian Field OrnithologyTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Introducing ParrotsWhat are parrots?Are cockatoos also parrots?How many kinds of parrot are there?Where do parrots live?What is the current classification of parrots?When did parrots evolve?What is the oldest fossil parrot?2. Form and FunctionWhat are the largest and smallest living parrots?What does a parrot's bill tell us about its diet?Do all parrots have the same type of bill?How fast can parrots fly?Are there any flightless parrots?Do a parrot's feathers wear out?Are there any bald parrots?3. Parrot ColorsWhy are so many parrots green?What causes the colors of parrots?Do parrots see the same colors as humans?What are the benefits of UV vision?Do glowing parrots really exist?Is there a reason for the color patterns of parrots?Are there color differences between males and females?Do a parrot's colors change as they age?Is there much geographic variation in the color of a parrot species?4. Parrot BehaviorAre parrots social?Why do parrots form flocks?How do parrots spend their day?How do parrots communicate?How smart are parrots?Can parrots talk?Do parrots play?Do parrots fight?How do parrots avoid predators?5. Parrot EcologyDo parrots migrate?Which geographic regions have the most species of parrot?How many parrot species live in an area?How many parrots live in the Australian desert?How do parrots survive in the desert?Are there parrots in alpine areas?How do parrots survive droughts?Do parrots get sick?Are any parrot species nocturnal?Are parrots good for the environment?Is it true that some moths depend on parrots?6. Reproduction and DevelopmentWhere do parrots nest?Do parrots nest at the same time every year?Do parrots use the same nest every year?How do parrots reproduce?How many eggs do parrots lay?Are nestlings in a brood all the same age?What proportion of eggs hatch?How fast do parrots grow?Do both parents care for their young?How long do young birds stay with their parents?Do parrots pair for life?Do any parrots have unusual breeding systems?How long do parrots live?7. Foods and FeedingWhat do parrots eat?Are there any predatory parrots?How much food does a parrot need?Are parrots fussy eaters?How do parrots find food?Why do some parrots eat soil?8. Parrots and HumansDo parrots make good pets?What is the best way to take care of a pet parrot?What should I do if I find an injured or orphaned parrot?How can I see parrots in the wild?Should people feed wild parrots?9. Parrot Problems (from a human viewpoint)Are some parrots agricultural pests?Can parrots be a nuisance in urban areas?Are parrots ever invasive species?Do parrots have diseases and are they contagious?10. Human Problems (from a parrot's viewpoint)Are any parrots endangered?Have any parrot species gone extinct?What is the world's rarest parrot?Will parrots be affected by global warming?Why do people hunt parrots?What impact does the wildlife trade have on parrot populations?Can captive breeding benefit wild populations of parrots?11. Parrots in Stories and LiteratureWhat roles do parrots play in religion and mythology?Did any early explorers or naturalists mention parrots in their writings?What roles do parrots play in popular culture?What roles have parrots played in literature?How long have humans kept and bred parrots?12. "Parrotology"Why study parrots?Who studies parrots?Which species are best known?Which species are least known?How do scientists recognize individual parrots?What is being done to save endangered parrot species?What can people do to help parrots?Appendix: Common and Scientific Names of Living ParrotsSelected BibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisWhether you hope to travel to the Southern Hemisphere or simply want to learn more about wildlife, Penguins: The Animal Answer Guide deserves a spot on your bookshelf.Trade ReviewThe writing is crisp and often witty and entertaining. These characteristics make it appealing to professional ornithologists as well as enthusiastic children-it would be great bedtime reading for any penguin lover... Highly recommended. Choice In an easy-reading question-and-answer format, Kooyman and Lynch pack a huge amount of information into this volume, which covers a wide array of topics... As a penguin biologist, I was surprised how much I learned reading Penguins that I had not already known. For penguin enthusiasts, Penguins: The Animal Answer Guide is a must read that will, thanks to Lynch's spectacular photographs, be thoroughly thumbed through by the whole family. Likewise, this book should be required reading for those doing penguin outreach or informal education. -- Heather J. Lynch Quarterly Review of BiologyTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Introducing Penguins2. Form and Function3. Penguin Colors4. Penguin Behavior5. Penguin Ecology6. Reproduction and Development7. Food and Feeding8. Penguins and Humans9. Penguin Problems (from a human viewpoint)10. Human Problems (from a penguin's viewpoint)11. Penguins in Stories and Literature12. Penguinology"Appendix A: Penguins of the WorldAppendix B: Penguin Research and Conservation OrganizationsBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisWhether you hope to travel to the Southern Hemisphere or simply want to learn more about wildlife, Penguins: The Animal Answer Guide deserves a spot on your bookshelf.Trade ReviewThe writing is crisp and often witty and entertaining. These characteristics make it appealing to professional ornithologists as well as enthusiastic children-it would be great bedtime reading for any penguin lover... Highly recommended. Choice In an easy-reading question-and-answer format, Kooyman and Lynch pack a huge amount of information into this volume, which covers a wide array of topics... As a penguin biologist, I was surprised how much I learned reading Penguins that I had not already known. For penguin enthusiasts, Penguins: The Animal Answer Guide is a must read that will, thanks to Lynch's spectacular photographs, be thoroughly thumbed through by the whole family. Likewise, this book should be required reading for those doing penguin outreach or informal education. -- Heather J. Lynch Quarterly Review of BiologyTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Introducing Penguins2. Form and Function3. Penguin Colors4. Penguin Behavior5. Penguin Ecology6. Reproduction and Development7. Food and Feeding8. Penguins and Humans9. Penguin Problems (from a human viewpoint)10. Human Problems (from a penguin's viewpoint)11. Penguins in Stories and Literature12. Penguinology"Appendix A: Penguins of the WorldAppendix B: Penguin Research and Conservation OrganizationsBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisWhether your fascination with sharks stems from fear or curiosity, your knowledge of these animals will improve immensely when you consult this book.Trade ReviewWhether you fear sharks or just have a curiosity about them, Sharks: The Animal Answer Guide will home school you about these fascinating creatures that have been around for millions of years... Get a copy, you'll be glad you did. -- Skip Clement Fly Life Magazine.com Why do sharks attack people? How often do attacks really occur? Must we really contemplate a visit to the beach with terror? Such questions come to mind as shark season approaches. Fortunately, the answer to these and many other shark questions can be found in Sharks: The Animal Answer Guide. -- Whit Gibbons Tuscaloosa News I most highly encourage that all interested not only purchase and read Sharks: The Animal Answer Guide themselves but that additional consideration be given to presenting a copy as a gift to anyone with an interest in sharks... Ignorance and error are indeed a darkness of the mind for which the easiest correction is the introduction of light. To that end, this book veritably glows. -- John E. Riutta The Well-read Naturalist Sharks: The Animal Answer Guide is captivating without being too light, and includes all shark facts. The result is a lovely survey recommended for any interested in sharks. -- James A Cox The Midwest Book Review Johns Hopkins University Press has produced many fantastic 'animal answer guide' books on a wide range of animals, including geckos, turtles, and porcupines. Now comes Sharks -- and it may be the best of the bunch... [The] books is witty and clear, and should inspire a wide audience, young and old and laypersons and professionals... This is exactly the kind of book this reviewer would love to give to a child interested in studying sharks or marine biology. Choice Underpinning a well-written and accurate book, what makes Sharks: The Animal Answer Guide so enjoyable was the palpable enthusiasm exhibited by both authors... Sharks: The Animal Answer Guide is written with a contagious passion that will undoubtedly inspire the public of our generation to learn about, protect, and conserve these magnificent denizens of the deep. -- J. Marcus Drymon Bulletin of Marine ScienceTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Introducing Sharks, Skates, Rays, and Chimaeras2. Form and Function of Sharks3. Shark Colors4. Shark Behavior5. Shark Ecology6. Reproduction and Development7. Foods and Feeding8. Sharks and Humans9. Shark Problems (from a human's viewpoint)10. Human Problems (from a shark's viewpoint)11. Sharks in Stories, Media, and Literature12. "Sharkology"Appendix A: Sharks, Skates, Rays, and Chimaeras of the WorldAppendix B: Organizations That Promote the Study and Conservation of SharksAppendix C: Websites That Provide Useful and Accurate Information on SharksBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisWhich president holds the record for the most vetoes? Which president had the largest shoe size? Who was the only president to serve in both World War I and World War II? Who was the tallest president? These questions and many, many more are answered in The Smithsonian Book of Presidential Trivia, which has been fully updated to 2025 to include trivia question and answers about every US president to date.Divided into 11 chapters, The Smithsonian Book of Presidential Trivia looks at every aspect of our heads of state and presidential history: Citizens, Officers, Heroes, and Saviors; Stumping: From Front Porch to Facebook; The Pledge and the Parties; Inside the Oval Office; The Perpetual Podium; Home, Hotel, Parlor, Playground; First Families; Impeachment, Controversy, Shame; Assassination; Death, and National Mourning; Presidents in the Popular Imagination; and The Quotable President.Many of the questions are accompanied with photographs of artifacts from the Smithsonian's collections. The Smithsonian Book of Presidential Trivia is sure to puzzle the trivia buff and presidential expert alike!

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Book SynopsisBreverton’s Nautical Curiosities is arranged into thematic chapters:1) 1) The ocean environment – animals, geography, geology, weather, coasts, islands2) 2) Ship types and parts – from the first boat to the latest cutting-edge technology1) 3) People – heroes, heroines, pirates, sailors, captains 2) 4) Disasters, battles, wars3) 5) Literature – stories, myths, legends, proclamations, acts, orders 4) 6) Nautical sayings and slang Breverton’s Nautical Curiosities is about ships, people and the sea. However, unlike many other nautical compendiums, the focus of this book is on the unusual, the overlooked or the downright extraordinary. Thus, someone most of us do not know, Admiral William Brown, is given equal coverage to Admiral Nelson. Without Admiral Brown releasing Garibaldi, modern Italy might not exist. And without the barely known genius John Ericsson designing the Monitor, the Confederacy might have won the American Civil War. Readers will be stimulated to read more about the remarkable men – explorers, admirals and trawlermen – who have shaped our world. The sea has had a remarkable effect upon our language. We hear the terms ‘steer clear of’, ‘hit the deck’, ‘don’t rock the boat’, ‘to harbour a grudge’ and the like, and give little thought to them. In the pages of this book, the reader will find the origin of 'bumpkin', a 'brace of shakes', 'born with a silver spoon', 'booby prize', 'to take on board', 'above board', 'bombed' (in the sense of being drunk), the 'blues', 'blind-side', 'blind drunk', 'the pot calling the kettle black', 'reach the bitter end', 'wasters', 'ahoy', 'all at sea', 'to keep aloof', 'piss-artist', 'taken aback', 'barbecue'' and 'bamboozle'. Other colourful terms, which have passed out of common usage, such as 'bring one's arse to anchor' (sit down), 'belly timber' (food) and 'bog orange' (potato) are also included, as well as important pirate haunts, technical terms, famous battles, maritime inventors and ship speed records.

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Book SynopsisThis exhilarating account skips the unforgettable athletic achievements, heroic performers, and exhilarating moments that remind fans of everything they love about sports and honest competition and gives the real skinny on football's unknown history. Author Robert Schnakenberg takes readers through a decidedly snarky trip through the game's rich history of buffoonery, thuggery, fashion missteps, acting careers gone awry, barrel-wearing superfans, touchdown dances, overzealous mascots, needlepoint-loving defensive tackles, unwatchable football-themed movies, and hundreds of other unbelievable-but-true aspects of America's most popular spectator sport.

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Book SynopsisCan you solve this sporting equation? '53EG for WR'In which sport can you win the Sid Waddell Trophy?And in which year did Turin host the Winter Olympics?For over 50 years A Question of Sport has been the last word in sports quizzing, and now you can take on the challenge to guess the Mystery Guest, race to the Sprint Finish, and show off your expertise. With over 3000 new questions from athletics to football, racing, tennis, swimming and every sport in between, you'll be tested on sports in every era.Challenge friends and family or play in teams to be crowned the champions. Will you gamble or play it safe in Home or Away? Could you hold your nerve in the high-speed buzzer round? What will your score be when the final whistle blows?

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Book SynopsisSearching for some '80s nostalgia? Find it here with this totally righteous 1980s Music Trivia set from Ridley's Games!

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Book SynopsisUseless information - we can't get enough of it. Everywhere you look these days, there is a new book of trivia, a new web page, a new column in the newspaper, all containing a wealth of fascinatingly useless tidbits. Finding the answers to questions you'd never thought to ask, reading an off-the-wall statistic, or browsing through lists of zany facts is always a refreshing and amusing distraction from the tawdry details of everyday life. But this is no ordinary list of random facts. Unlike other books of useless information, it is organised alphabetically and full of cross references so that all those hilarious entries can be enjoyed and shared with other like-minded trivia fanatics. This is a treasure chest of a book for anyone whose curiosity extends beyond the worthy and dull to the eccentric and amusing!

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Book SynopsisEnjoy this rich and entertaining collection of facts about the colorful people and places of Oregon. Read about the town that has a bluebird house in front of every home, the best place in the world to windsurf, the world''s smallest official park and the Oregon community where it''s illegal to box with a kangaroo. And so much more...

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