Author: Dragana Vucic Dekic
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781660587551
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 47
Book Description
'The Turtle Who Fights For Animal Rights' is the fifth book about animal rights written by Ph.D. author Dragana Vucic Dekic. The turtle, a symbol of wisdom and longevity, is suddenly caught and caged. As she longs for freedom, she dreams that she is a lawyer in human court advocating for all animals, domestic and wild. In such an imaginative framework as dreams can be, the most important facts about the unfair treatment of animals are presented. Famous animal rights advocates, artists and scientists, such as Tesla, Da Vinci, Gandhi, Tolstoy, Wagner, Kafka and many others, appear in the story. This book presents imagination and arguments simultaneously, and is intended for school children as well as adults. The peculiarity of this story is that its true ending depends on the individuality of each reader.
The Turtle Who Fights for Animal Rights
Author: Dragana Vucic Dekic
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781660587551
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 47
Book Description
'The Turtle Who Fights For Animal Rights' is the fifth book about animal rights written by Ph.D. author Dragana Vucic Dekic. The turtle, a symbol of wisdom and longevity, is suddenly caught and caged. As she longs for freedom, she dreams that she is a lawyer in human court advocating for all animals, domestic and wild. In such an imaginative framework as dreams can be, the most important facts about the unfair treatment of animals are presented. Famous animal rights advocates, artists and scientists, such as Tesla, Da Vinci, Gandhi, Tolstoy, Wagner, Kafka and many others, appear in the story. This book presents imagination and arguments simultaneously, and is intended for school children as well as adults. The peculiarity of this story is that its true ending depends on the individuality of each reader.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781660587551
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 47
Book Description
'The Turtle Who Fights For Animal Rights' is the fifth book about animal rights written by Ph.D. author Dragana Vucic Dekic. The turtle, a symbol of wisdom and longevity, is suddenly caught and caged. As she longs for freedom, she dreams that she is a lawyer in human court advocating for all animals, domestic and wild. In such an imaginative framework as dreams can be, the most important facts about the unfair treatment of animals are presented. Famous animal rights advocates, artists and scientists, such as Tesla, Da Vinci, Gandhi, Tolstoy, Wagner, Kafka and many others, appear in the story. This book presents imagination and arguments simultaneously, and is intended for school children as well as adults. The peculiarity of this story is that its true ending depends on the individuality of each reader.
No Animals Were Harmed
Author: Peter Laufer
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0762777184
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
Investigative journalist Peter Laufer is back with his third book in a trilogy that explores the way we humans interact with animals. The attack of a trainer at Sea World by a killer whale in February 2010 is the catalyst for this examination of the controversial role animals have played in the human arenas of entertainment and sports. From the Romans throwing Christians to lions to cock-fighting in present-day California, from abusive Mexican circuses to the thrills of a Hungarian counterpart, from dog training to shooting strays in the Baghdad streets, Laufer looks at the ways people have used animals for their pleasure. The reader travels with Laufer as he encounters fascinating people and places, and as he ponders the ethical questions that arise from his quest.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0762777184
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
Investigative journalist Peter Laufer is back with his third book in a trilogy that explores the way we humans interact with animals. The attack of a trainer at Sea World by a killer whale in February 2010 is the catalyst for this examination of the controversial role animals have played in the human arenas of entertainment and sports. From the Romans throwing Christians to lions to cock-fighting in present-day California, from abusive Mexican circuses to the thrills of a Hungarian counterpart, from dog training to shooting strays in the Baghdad streets, Laufer looks at the ways people have used animals for their pleasure. The reader travels with Laufer as he encounters fascinating people and places, and as he ponders the ethical questions that arise from his quest.
The Donkey Doctor
Author: Dragana Vucic Dekic
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781708973834
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
'The Donkey Doctor' is a touching and encouraging story about the difficult life of a donkey on an island. One day, a boy with a special connection to animals comes to visit the island with his parents. In the crowd of tourists who take photos with tired donkeys and ride them in the unbearable heat, he shows the donkey compassion and promises to return to the island one day to help. This story teaches children that donkeys can be more than just entertainment for people. Like all other animals, they are our friends who deserve to be treated kindly. Dragana Vucic Dekic, Ph.D., is an author of humorous short stories, poems and picture books. She holds a PhD in humor theory and stand-up comedy and has worked as a TV presenter and a cultural program producer. Dragana is also a professor of literature and has launched drama workshops that foster a sense of humor in children. Her children's books promote animal rights and empathy toward all animals while encouraging creative thinking to dispel the various prejudices that exist in the modern world. She has won an award for her humorous travel stories which are published on her blog, www.momthemuse.com. This book, like all of her other picture books, is suitable for children of all ages. It contains no violence or mature themes, no adult language, does not depict any drinking, smoking, or other vices, and does not promote consumer culture. It is intended to be wholesome, animal-friendly, positive family entertainment.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781708973834
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
'The Donkey Doctor' is a touching and encouraging story about the difficult life of a donkey on an island. One day, a boy with a special connection to animals comes to visit the island with his parents. In the crowd of tourists who take photos with tired donkeys and ride them in the unbearable heat, he shows the donkey compassion and promises to return to the island one day to help. This story teaches children that donkeys can be more than just entertainment for people. Like all other animals, they are our friends who deserve to be treated kindly. Dragana Vucic Dekic, Ph.D., is an author of humorous short stories, poems and picture books. She holds a PhD in humor theory and stand-up comedy and has worked as a TV presenter and a cultural program producer. Dragana is also a professor of literature and has launched drama workshops that foster a sense of humor in children. Her children's books promote animal rights and empathy toward all animals while encouraging creative thinking to dispel the various prejudices that exist in the modern world. She has won an award for her humorous travel stories which are published on her blog, www.momthemuse.com. This book, like all of her other picture books, is suitable for children of all ages. It contains no violence or mature themes, no adult language, does not depict any drinking, smoking, or other vices, and does not promote consumer culture. It is intended to be wholesome, animal-friendly, positive family entertainment.
Voyage of the Turtle
Author: Carl Safina
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805078916
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
A study of the leatherback turtle details the distressing decline of sea turtles in the Pacific, as well as their remarkable recovery in the Atlantic to illuminate how human intervention can both harm and preserve the natural world.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805078916
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
A study of the leatherback turtle details the distressing decline of sea turtles in the Pacific, as well as their remarkable recovery in the Atlantic to illuminate how human intervention can both harm and preserve the natural world.
When Turtle Grew Feathers
Author: Tim Tingle
Publisher: august house
ISBN: 9780874837773
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Choctaw variant of Aesop's fable, The Tortoise and the Hare, in which Turkey assists Turtle in defeating Rabbit.
Publisher: august house
ISBN: 9780874837773
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Choctaw variant of Aesop's fable, The Tortoise and the Hare, in which Turkey assists Turtle in defeating Rabbit.
Encyclopedia of Animal Rights and Animal Welfare [2 volumes]
Author: Marc Bekoff
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313352569
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 748
Book Description
A landmark publishing achievement on the subject, the new edition of this acclaimed encyclopedia is expanded to two volumes, covering the full range of issues related to animal protection. Expanded to two volumes, the comprehensively updated new edition, Encyclopedia of Animal Rights and Animal Welfare: Second Edition is an extraordinary publishing event. It remains the only reference to cover the entire scope of animal rights and welfare from a global interdisciplinary perspective, with an international team of contributors assembled by Marc Bekoff covering animal treatment issues in the United States, China, India, Kenya, Australia, and many other nations. With a focused emphasis on fairness and justice for animals evident on every page, Encyclopedia of Animal Rights and Animal Welfare: Second Edition offers clear explanations of hot-button topics like puppy mills, endangered species in zoos, no-kill shelters, dog fighting, factory farming and disease, veganism, conservation ethics, wildlife contraception, and more. The encyclopedia also explores a range of religious, ethical, and philosophical views on using animals, as well as the latest research on animal cognition and sentience. The work helps readers understand the different viewpoints of animal welfare advocates who want to improve conditions for animals and animal rights activists who don't want animals used at all.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313352569
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 748
Book Description
A landmark publishing achievement on the subject, the new edition of this acclaimed encyclopedia is expanded to two volumes, covering the full range of issues related to animal protection. Expanded to two volumes, the comprehensively updated new edition, Encyclopedia of Animal Rights and Animal Welfare: Second Edition is an extraordinary publishing event. It remains the only reference to cover the entire scope of animal rights and welfare from a global interdisciplinary perspective, with an international team of contributors assembled by Marc Bekoff covering animal treatment issues in the United States, China, India, Kenya, Australia, and many other nations. With a focused emphasis on fairness and justice for animals evident on every page, Encyclopedia of Animal Rights and Animal Welfare: Second Edition offers clear explanations of hot-button topics like puppy mills, endangered species in zoos, no-kill shelters, dog fighting, factory farming and disease, veganism, conservation ethics, wildlife contraception, and more. The encyclopedia also explores a range of religious, ethical, and philosophical views on using animals, as well as the latest research on animal cognition and sentience. The work helps readers understand the different viewpoints of animal welfare advocates who want to improve conditions for animals and animal rights activists who don't want animals used at all.
An Unordinary Lion
Author: Dragana Vucic Dekic
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781093275704
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Lovely, humorous book about Lion that had to change his character and he loved it.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781093275704
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Lovely, humorous book about Lion that had to change his character and he loved it.
My Friend the Potbellied Pig
Author: Joanne Randolph
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1607549751
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Introduces the potbellied pig and provides information on whether to keep one as an indoor pet and on caring for a potbellied pig.
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1607549751
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Introduces the potbellied pig and provides information on whether to keep one as an indoor pet and on caring for a potbellied pig.
The Shadow Hero
Author: Gene Luen Yang
Publisher: First Second
ISBN: 1466858672
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
In the comics boom of the 1940s, a legend was born: the Green Turtle. He solved crimes and fought injustice just like the other comics characters. But this mysterious masked crusader was hiding something more than your run-of-the-mill secret identity... The Green Turtle was the first Asian American super hero. The comic had a short run before lapsing into obscurity, but the acclaimed author of American Born Chinese, Gene Luen Yang, has finally revived this character in Shadow Hero, a new graphic novel that creates an origin story for the Green Turtle. With artwork by Sonny Liew, this gorgeous, funny comics adventure for teens is a new spin on the long, rich tradition of American comics lore.
Publisher: First Second
ISBN: 1466858672
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
In the comics boom of the 1940s, a legend was born: the Green Turtle. He solved crimes and fought injustice just like the other comics characters. But this mysterious masked crusader was hiding something more than your run-of-the-mill secret identity... The Green Turtle was the first Asian American super hero. The comic had a short run before lapsing into obscurity, but the acclaimed author of American Born Chinese, Gene Luen Yang, has finally revived this character in Shadow Hero, a new graphic novel that creates an origin story for the Green Turtle. With artwork by Sonny Liew, this gorgeous, funny comics adventure for teens is a new spin on the long, rich tradition of American comics lore.
How to Create a Vegan World
Author: Leenaert, Tobias
Publisher: Lantern Books
ISBN: 1590565711
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
Publisher: Lantern Books
ISBN: 1590565711
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description