Author: Kenneth Brower
Publisher: Gotham
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
In the award-winning tradition of "Seabiscuit" comes this riveting account of the magnificent orca whose movie stardom brought world attention to sea life in crisis, and his inspiring journey from captivity to freedom. 8-page color photo insert.
Freeing Keiko
Author: Kenneth Brower
Publisher: Gotham
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
In the award-winning tradition of "Seabiscuit" comes this riveting account of the magnificent orca whose movie stardom brought world attention to sea life in crisis, and his inspiring journey from captivity to freedom. 8-page color photo insert.
Publisher: Gotham
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
In the award-winning tradition of "Seabiscuit" comes this riveting account of the magnificent orca whose movie stardom brought world attention to sea life in crisis, and his inspiring journey from captivity to freedom. 8-page color photo insert.
Killing Keiko
Author: Mark A. Simmons
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780996077002
Category : Animal welfare
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Millions of Free Willy movie enthusiasts have been led to believe that Keiko's return to the wild was a triumph. But according to author Mark A. Simmons, director of the Animal Behavior Team on the Keiko Release Project, the whale's story is one of unnecessary tragedy. Killing Keiko unveils the evolution and collapse of the whale's rehabilitation, covering his final trek across the North Atlantic to his death in Norway.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780996077002
Category : Animal welfare
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Millions of Free Willy movie enthusiasts have been led to believe that Keiko's return to the wild was a triumph. But according to author Mark A. Simmons, director of the Animal Behavior Team on the Keiko Release Project, the whale's story is one of unnecessary tragedy. Killing Keiko unveils the evolution and collapse of the whale's rehabilitation, covering his final trek across the North Atlantic to his death in Norway.
Keiko's Story
Author: Linda Moore Kurth
Publisher: Millbrook Press
ISBN: 9780761315001
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
After the success of the Free Willy motion picture, children across the nation began a movement to set the starring whale free, and this book captures the story of Keiko's release and the great new life he lives in the world's oceans.
Publisher: Millbrook Press
ISBN: 9780761315001
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
After the success of the Free Willy motion picture, children across the nation began a movement to set the starring whale free, and this book captures the story of Keiko's release and the great new life he lives in the world's oceans.
My Lucky Day
Author: Keiko Kasza
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 014240456X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Who's having a lucky day is in this clever, hilarious trickster tale? When a delicious-looking piglet knocks on Mr. Fox's door "accidentally," the fox can hardly believe his good luck. It's not every day that dinner just shows up on your doorstep. It must be his lucky day! Or is it? Before Mr. Fox can say grace, the piglet has manipulated him into giving him a fabulously tasty meal, the full spa treatment (with bath and massage), and . . . freedom. In a funny trickster tale of her own, Kasza keeps readers guessing until the surprise ending when they'll realize it was piglet's lucky day all along.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 014240456X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Who's having a lucky day is in this clever, hilarious trickster tale? When a delicious-looking piglet knocks on Mr. Fox's door "accidentally," the fox can hardly believe his good luck. It's not every day that dinner just shows up on your doorstep. It must be his lucky day! Or is it? Before Mr. Fox can say grace, the piglet has manipulated him into giving him a fabulously tasty meal, the full spa treatment (with bath and massage), and . . . freedom. In a funny trickster tale of her own, Kasza keeps readers guessing until the surprise ending when they'll realize it was piglet's lucky day all along.
Keep It Together, Keiko Carter: A Wish Novel
Author: Debbi Michiko Florence
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338607553
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Fans of Wendy Mass and Lisa Greenwald are sure to fall head-over-heels for this sweet story about first crushes, friendship drama, and finding the courage to stand up for yourself. Seventh grade is supposed to be a game changer. And Keiko thinks she's got it covered, especially with Audrey and Jenna by her side to shop for a new look, pick out a prime lunch spot, and even hit up that cute new bubble tea place after school. Her trio is ready to tackle life as they always have... together.But when Audrey decides they need boyfriends before Fall Ball, it looks like things may be changing in all the wrong ways. Jenna is sick of caving in to Audrey's demands, and soon Keiko's besties are barely talking, leaving her caught in the middle. While she's been dreaming about triple-dates, first kisses, and a boy she really shouldn't have a crush on, the friendship she's always thought was rock-solid is beginning to crumble.Keiko feels pulled in two directions. Should she try to help her friends -- even if it means losing one of them -- or follow her heart? When it comes to flirting, friendships, and fallouts, how is Keiko supposed to keep it all together?
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338607553
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Fans of Wendy Mass and Lisa Greenwald are sure to fall head-over-heels for this sweet story about first crushes, friendship drama, and finding the courage to stand up for yourself. Seventh grade is supposed to be a game changer. And Keiko thinks she's got it covered, especially with Audrey and Jenna by her side to shop for a new look, pick out a prime lunch spot, and even hit up that cute new bubble tea place after school. Her trio is ready to tackle life as they always have... together.But when Audrey decides they need boyfriends before Fall Ball, it looks like things may be changing in all the wrong ways. Jenna is sick of caving in to Audrey's demands, and soon Keiko's besties are barely talking, leaving her caught in the middle. While she's been dreaming about triple-dates, first kisses, and a boy she really shouldn't have a crush on, the friendship she's always thought was rock-solid is beginning to crumble.Keiko feels pulled in two directions. Should she try to help her friends -- even if it means losing one of them -- or follow her heart? When it comes to flirting, friendships, and fallouts, how is Keiko supposed to keep it all together?
A Scarf for Keiko
Author: Ann Malaspina
Publisher: Millbrook Press
ISBN: 154155390X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Kar-Ben Read-Aloud eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to bring eBooks to life! It's 1942. Sam's class is knitting socks for soldiers and Sam is a terrible knitter. Keiko is a good knitter, but some kids at school don't want anything to do with her because the Japanese have bombed Pearl Harbor and her family is Japanese American. When Keiko's family is forced to move to a camp for Japanese Americans, can Sam find a way to demonstrate his friendship?
Publisher: Millbrook Press
ISBN: 154155390X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Kar-Ben Read-Aloud eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to bring eBooks to life! It's 1942. Sam's class is knitting socks for soldiers and Sam is a terrible knitter. Keiko is a good knitter, but some kids at school don't want anything to do with her because the Japanese have bombed Pearl Harbor and her family is Japanese American. When Keiko's family is forced to move to a camp for Japanese Americans, can Sam find a way to demonstrate his friendship?
The Power Wish
Author: Keiko
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 198488042X
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
"Keiko's method can help people to make their dreams a reality." --Marie Kondo Summon the energy of the universe to make your dreams come true with this bestselling guide to a powerful manifestation method by Japan's leading astrologer. A million-copy bestselling author in Japan, Keiko is now sharing her secrets with the world. The Moon, according to Keiko, is "Earth's helpdesk," a liaison between Earth and the other planets, delivering our wishes to the universe. With Keiko's Power Wish Method, you will learn to speak the language of the Moon and the stars--specifically, how to . . . wish upon the New Moon and the Full Moon--the phases when the Moon is available to help you; make your wishes using words of high vibration that have the greatest cosmic resonance and fortune-boosting potential; get the universe in the mood to help by embracing gratitude and positivity; time your wishes to harness the particular strengths of all twelve zodiac signs, such as the speed of Aries, the financial expertise of Taurus, and the transformative power of Scorpio. With Keiko as your astrological coach, you don't merely wait for the universe to fulfill your dreams; you become actively involved in charting a path for your life--and in finding the love, happiness, and success you've always desired. "Astrology is not fortune telling, but rather the skill to read the energy of the stars." --Keiko A PENGUIN LIFE TITLE
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 198488042X
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
"Keiko's method can help people to make their dreams a reality." --Marie Kondo Summon the energy of the universe to make your dreams come true with this bestselling guide to a powerful manifestation method by Japan's leading astrologer. A million-copy bestselling author in Japan, Keiko is now sharing her secrets with the world. The Moon, according to Keiko, is "Earth's helpdesk," a liaison between Earth and the other planets, delivering our wishes to the universe. With Keiko's Power Wish Method, you will learn to speak the language of the Moon and the stars--specifically, how to . . . wish upon the New Moon and the Full Moon--the phases when the Moon is available to help you; make your wishes using words of high vibration that have the greatest cosmic resonance and fortune-boosting potential; get the universe in the mood to help by embracing gratitude and positivity; time your wishes to harness the particular strengths of all twelve zodiac signs, such as the speed of Aries, the financial expertise of Taurus, and the transformative power of Scorpio. With Keiko as your astrological coach, you don't merely wait for the universe to fulfill your dreams; you become actively involved in charting a path for your life--and in finding the love, happiness, and success you've always desired. "Astrology is not fortune telling, but rather the skill to read the energy of the stars." --Keiko A PENGUIN LIFE TITLE
Ready for Anything!
Author: Keiko Kasza
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399545131
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A warm, funny tale for little worriers At first, Raccoon thought a picnic with his friend Duck sounded like fun, but he?s having second thoughts. After all, picnics can be very dangerous. They might get attacked by bees, or fall into the river, or even run into a giant, fire-breathing dragon who lives in a cave! Yes, a picnic is a very bad idea indeed. Luckily, Duck knows that even though you can?t plan for the unexpected, there?s no reason to be afraid of it, because some surprises in life can be wonderful.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399545131
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A warm, funny tale for little worriers At first, Raccoon thought a picnic with his friend Duck sounded like fun, but he?s having second thoughts. After all, picnics can be very dangerous. They might get attacked by bees, or fall into the river, or even run into a giant, fire-breathing dragon who lives in a cave! Yes, a picnic is a very bad idea indeed. Luckily, Duck knows that even though you can?t plan for the unexpected, there?s no reason to be afraid of it, because some surprises in life can be wonderful.
Orca
Author: Jason Michael Colby
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0190673095
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 409
Book Description
Drawing on interviews, official records, private archives, and the author's own family history, this is the definitive story of how the feared and despised "killer" became the beloved "orca", and what that has meant for our relationship with the ocean and its creatures
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0190673095
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 409
Book Description
Drawing on interviews, official records, private archives, and the author's own family history, this is the definitive story of how the feared and despised "killer" became the beloved "orca", and what that has meant for our relationship with the ocean and its creatures
Keiko's Ikebana
Author: Keiko Kubo
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462906001
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Keiko's unique approach to ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, combines traditional techniques with modern tastes. Her influences--which range from sculpture to today's Western floral design--come together to create one-of-a-kind arrangements that are authentic and eye-catching, simple and graceful, and possible for anyone to achieve. This book presents step-by-step instructions for creating 20 stunning ikebana arrangements in a range of sizes and styles. Each of the flower arrangements can be completed in just three simple steps and uses easy-to-find floral materials and containers. The book also includes an introduction to the history of ikebana as it relates to Japan and Japanese culture, as well as a guide to the basic rules of ikebana design and floral techniques. Suggestions for finding and choosing materials and supplies make it easy to learn how to arrange flowers and gain a hands-on appreciation of the art of Japanese flower arranging.
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462906001
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Keiko's unique approach to ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, combines traditional techniques with modern tastes. Her influences--which range from sculpture to today's Western floral design--come together to create one-of-a-kind arrangements that are authentic and eye-catching, simple and graceful, and possible for anyone to achieve. This book presents step-by-step instructions for creating 20 stunning ikebana arrangements in a range of sizes and styles. Each of the flower arrangements can be completed in just three simple steps and uses easy-to-find floral materials and containers. The book also includes an introduction to the history of ikebana as it relates to Japan and Japanese culture, as well as a guide to the basic rules of ikebana design and floral techniques. Suggestions for finding and choosing materials and supplies make it easy to learn how to arrange flowers and gain a hands-on appreciation of the art of Japanese flower arranging.