"A squirrel in the garden. A rat in the wall. A pigeon on the street. Humans have spent so much of our history drawing a hard line between human spaces and wild places. When animals pop up where we don't expect or want them, we respond with fear, rage, or simple annoyance. It's no longer an animal. It's a pest. At the intersection of science, history, and narrative journalism, Pests is not a simple call to look closer at our urban ecosystem. It's...

This book offers step-by-step demonstrations illustrating the vast range of effects that can be achieved drawing animals, including advice on anatomy, movement, perspective, and character.

Starting with basic shapes, uses a series of step-by-step illustrations to show how to draw household pets, wild animals, and a variety of birds.

Explores the frontiers of research on animal cognition and emotion, offering a surprising examination into the hearts and minds of wild and domesticated animals.

"Everyone will go wild for these gorgeous crocheted animal rugs. Adults and children alike will adore these beautiful rugs, which make wonderful gifts and stylish additions to any home. Each project includes detailed patterns, stunning photographs and helpful hand-drawn charts. There is also an extensive techniques section explaining all the stitches and techniques you'll need to make your flat friend"--

This nature film reveals the tireless efforts of a mother hummingbird bird, who furbishes her tiny nest with delicate spider web and soft plant fibers to prepare for arrival of her eggs.

"From self-taught artist Delilah Iris, Sew Cute!: Tiny Felt Cuties & Creatures includes more than a dozen patterns for making tiny animals, dolls, dollhouses, props, adorable gifts, and miniature play sets. The projects can be created as stand-alone finished works, but they can also be used to complement each other in a complete set for use in a tiny miniature world!" -- Back cover.

Dive into the amazing world of tiger sharks, blue whales, giant squids, crocodiles and more. Learn what they look like, how they hunt, what they eat, and how they are born.

When a group of US Marines fighting in the Korean War found a bedraggled little mare, they wondered if she could be trained to as a packhorse. They had no idea that the skinny, underfed horse had one of the biggest and bravest hearts they'd ever known. And one of the biggest appetites! Soon Reckless showed herself more than willing to carry ammunition too heavy for the soldiers to haul. As cannons thundered and shells flew through the air, she marched...