Author: Polina Barskova
Publisher: Melville House Publishing
ISBN: 1935554263
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Opulent, playful and sensual, Polina Barskova's poems have earned her a reputation as the finest Russian poet under the age of 40. While steeped in Russian and classical culture, Barskova's work remains unmistakably contemporary, at once classic and edgy - always fresh, new and startling. This is the first English translation of this remarkable poet, collecting poems from seven earlier books as well as from her recent work. Dralyuk and Stromberg's superb translation perfectly renders the strange and intoxicating beauty of Barskova's poetry.
The Zoo in Winter
Author: Polina Barskova
Publisher: Melville House Publishing
ISBN: 1935554263
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Opulent, playful and sensual, Polina Barskova's poems have earned her a reputation as the finest Russian poet under the age of 40. While steeped in Russian and classical culture, Barskova's work remains unmistakably contemporary, at once classic and edgy - always fresh, new and startling. This is the first English translation of this remarkable poet, collecting poems from seven earlier books as well as from her recent work. Dralyuk and Stromberg's superb translation perfectly renders the strange and intoxicating beauty of Barskova's poetry.
Publisher: Melville House Publishing
ISBN: 1935554263
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Opulent, playful and sensual, Polina Barskova's poems have earned her a reputation as the finest Russian poet under the age of 40. While steeped in Russian and classical culture, Barskova's work remains unmistakably contemporary, at once classic and edgy - always fresh, new and startling. This is the first English translation of this remarkable poet, collecting poems from seven earlier books as well as from her recent work. Dralyuk and Stromberg's superb translation perfectly renders the strange and intoxicating beauty of Barskova's poetry.
Christmas at the Zoo
Author: George White
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780979544118
Category : Christmas stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
All the animals are excited about a visit from Santa Claus in this amazing pop-up book!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780979544118
Category : Christmas stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
All the animals are excited about a visit from Santa Claus in this amazing pop-up book!
Milwaukee County Zoo
Author: Darlene Winter, Elizabeth Frank, and Mary Kazmierczak
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467112038
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
From the inception of the Milwaukee County Zoo at West Park in 1892, the citizens of Milwaukee have worked diligently to make it one of the finest zoos in the country. Their tireless effort and faith were rewarded. The zoo experienced many firsts, including the first polar bear born in captivity in North America, and was home to Samson, one of the largest gorillas in captivity. Throughout its history, the zoo also gained fame for innovative exhibit design. The zoo has flourished through the cooperation of Milwaukee County and the Zoological Society of Milwaukee. This public-private relationship has existed successfully since 1910.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467112038
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
From the inception of the Milwaukee County Zoo at West Park in 1892, the citizens of Milwaukee have worked diligently to make it one of the finest zoos in the country. Their tireless effort and faith were rewarded. The zoo experienced many firsts, including the first polar bear born in captivity in North America, and was home to Samson, one of the largest gorillas in captivity. Throughout its history, the zoo also gained fame for innovative exhibit design. The zoo has flourished through the cooperation of Milwaukee County and the Zoological Society of Milwaukee. This public-private relationship has existed successfully since 1910.
Hanna's Cold Winter
Author: Trish Marx
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781948959131
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Hanna was a hippopotamus in the Budapest zoo. Hanna and the other hippos thrived in the warm springs which flowed from the ground. One winter, however, it was so cold that the river froze. There was a war going on, and the people and animals were starving. But the people of Budapest made a plan to save their beloved hippos. This heartwarming story, based on a true incident that took place during World War II, is beautifully told by Trish Marx. Barb Knutson's charming illustrations magically evoke the faraway place and time.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781948959131
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Hanna was a hippopotamus in the Budapest zoo. Hanna and the other hippos thrived in the warm springs which flowed from the ground. One winter, however, it was so cold that the river froze. There was a war going on, and the people and animals were starving. But the people of Budapest made a plan to save their beloved hippos. This heartwarming story, based on a true incident that took place during World War II, is beautifully told by Trish Marx. Barb Knutson's charming illustrations magically evoke the faraway place and time.
Snow Day at the Zoo
Author: Lauren Ranalli
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781733143318
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781733143318
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Animals in Winter
Author: Henrietta Bancroft
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0063118130
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Read and find out about how animals cope with winter in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book. This is a clear and appealing book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. Introduce kids to basic science ideas as part of discussions about the seasons and animals. Have you ever seen a butterfly in the snow? Probably not. Butterflies can't survive cold weather, so when winter comes, many butterflies fly to warmer places. They migrate. Woodchucks don't like cold weather either, but they don't migrate; they hibernate. Woodchucks sleep in their dens all winter long. How do these and other animals handle the cold and snow of winter? Read and find out in the proven winner Animals in Winter! This is a Level 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores introductory concepts perfect for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are: hands-on and visual acclaimed and trusted great for classrooms Top 10 reasons to love LRFOs: Entertain and educate at the same time Have appealing, child-centered topics Developmentally appropriate for emerging readers Focused; answering questions instead of using survey approach Employ engaging picture book quality illustrations Use simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skills Feature hands-on activities to engage young scientists Meet national science education standards Written/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the field Over 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interests Books in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0063118130
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Read and find out about how animals cope with winter in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book. This is a clear and appealing book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. Introduce kids to basic science ideas as part of discussions about the seasons and animals. Have you ever seen a butterfly in the snow? Probably not. Butterflies can't survive cold weather, so when winter comes, many butterflies fly to warmer places. They migrate. Woodchucks don't like cold weather either, but they don't migrate; they hibernate. Woodchucks sleep in their dens all winter long. How do these and other animals handle the cold and snow of winter? Read and find out in the proven winner Animals in Winter! This is a Level 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores introductory concepts perfect for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are: hands-on and visual acclaimed and trusted great for classrooms Top 10 reasons to love LRFOs: Entertain and educate at the same time Have appealing, child-centered topics Developmentally appropriate for emerging readers Focused; answering questions instead of using survey approach Employ engaging picture book quality illustrations Use simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skills Feature hands-on activities to engage young scientists Meet national science education standards Written/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the field Over 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interests Books in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.
What's New at the Zoo?
Author: Suzanne Slade
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 1607180588
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Travel through the zoo and learn about zoo animals through rhyme. Count up all of the animals you have seen. Includes section "For Creative Minds" with cards and activities.
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 1607180588
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Travel through the zoo and learn about zoo animals through rhyme. Count up all of the animals you have seen. Includes section "For Creative Minds" with cards and activities.
Construction Zoo
Author: Jennifer Thorne
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 0807512850
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Animals and trucks, two by two—it's party time at the Construction Zoo! It's a quiet morning at the zoo, until some strange new creatures roll in—trucks and bulldozers and wrecking balls! They're tumbling, digging, and roaring alongside the animals. Giraffe, rhino, the monkeys, and the tigers watch the new creatures and, soon, are playing with their new friends. It’s party time at the Construction Zoo! But...what happens when the construction is over? Will the party be over, too? The clever rhyming text and simple, bold art will appeal to both kids and their parents.
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 0807512850
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Animals and trucks, two by two—it's party time at the Construction Zoo! It's a quiet morning at the zoo, until some strange new creatures roll in—trucks and bulldozers and wrecking balls! They're tumbling, digging, and roaring alongside the animals. Giraffe, rhino, the monkeys, and the tigers watch the new creatures and, soon, are playing with their new friends. It’s party time at the Construction Zoo! But...what happens when the construction is over? Will the party be over, too? The clever rhyming text and simple, bold art will appeal to both kids and their parents.
Witzy's Winter Wonderland
Author: Suzy Spafford
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780439366397
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Witzy, Boof, Lulla, and Patches enjoy all the stuff winter has to offer, including playing on an icy pond and snuggling under blankets before a beautiful fire, in a jolly seasonal story.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780439366397
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Witzy, Boof, Lulla, and Patches enjoy all the stuff winter has to offer, including playing on an icy pond and snuggling under blankets before a beautiful fire, in a jolly seasonal story.
A Distant Neighborhood
Author: Jiro Taniguchi
Publisher: FANFARE PONENT MON
ISBN: 9781910856031
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Hiroshi Nakahara is a forty-something salary man returning to Tokyo from an intense business trip when he is catapulted back into his fourteen year-old life and body whilst retaining all the character and experience of the adult. Will he change his past or be forever condemned to relive each painful moment? That fateful day his father disappeared without explanation, the death of his mother ... would he marry his childhood sweetheart and never see his wife and daughters again? Master manga-ka Taniguchi at his most powerful.
Publisher: FANFARE PONENT MON
ISBN: 9781910856031
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Hiroshi Nakahara is a forty-something salary man returning to Tokyo from an intense business trip when he is catapulted back into his fourteen year-old life and body whilst retaining all the character and experience of the adult. Will he change his past or be forever condemned to relive each painful moment? That fateful day his father disappeared without explanation, the death of his mother ... would he marry his childhood sweetheart and never see his wife and daughters again? Master manga-ka Taniguchi at his most powerful.