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Inside Animal Hearts and Minds

Bears That Count, Goats That Surf, and Other True Stories of Animal Intelligence and Emotion

By: Belinda Recio

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Inside Animal Hearts and Minds

Bears That Count, Goats That Surf, and Other True Stories of Animal Intelligence and Emotion

By: Belinda Recio

As Charles Darwin suggested more than a century ago, the differences between animals and humans are “of degree and not of kind.” Not long ago, ethologists denied that animals had emotions or true intelligence. Now, we know that rats laugh when tickled, magpies mourn as they cover the departed with greenery, female whales travel thousands of miles for annual reunions with their gal pals, seals navigate by the stars, bears hum when happy, and crows slide down snowy rooftops for fun. In engaging text, photographs, and infographics, Inside Animal Hearts and Minds showcases fascinating and heart-warming examples of animal emotion and cognition that will foster wonder and empathy. Learn about an orangutan who does “macramé,” monkeys that understand the concept of money, and rats that choose friendship over food. Even language, math, and logic are no longer exclusive to humans. Prairie dogs have their own complex vocabularies to describe human intruders, parrots name their chicks, sea lions appear capable of deductive thinking akin to a ten-year-old child’s, and bears, lemurs, parrots, and other animals demonstrate numerical cognition. In a world where a growing body of scientific research is closing the gap between the human and non-human, Inside Animal Hearts and Minds invites us to change the way we view animals, the world, and our place in it.

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Simon and Schuster

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1510718958

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9781510718951

When Animals Rescue

Amazing True Stories about Heroic and Helpful Creatures

By: Belinda Recio

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When Animals Rescue

Amazing True Stories about Heroic and Helpful Creatures

By: Belinda Recio

A Collection of True Tales of Animal Empathy and Altruism that will Inspire Us to Reflect on Our Own Human Nature What do stories about humpback whales protecting a biologist from a shark, a pride of lions rescuing a girl from kidnappers, gorillas working together to dismantle poacher snares, a parrot warding off an attacker in a park, a chimpanzee consoling a human, and an elephant trying to rescue a baby rhino tell us about animal nature? And what might they suggest about our very own human nature? Until just a few decades ago, there were only a few animals reported to behave empathetically and altruistically. More recently, the list of species who have been observed behaving in compassionate, helpful, and caring ways has grown exponentially, ranging from rats to elephants. Rescued by a Whale presents dozens of astonishing and heart-warming stories about animals, such as chickens, horses, dolphins, and wolves, who engage in acts of helpful kindness. During a time in history when studies show that human empathy is decreasing, our knowledge about animal empathy is increasing. These true tales of heroism, kindness, and compassion suggest that we have far more in common with other animals than we once believed and provocatively suggest that what’s best about our human natures just might be our animal natures.

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1510769595

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Your Inner Zoo

A Guide to the Meaning of Animals and the Insights They Offer Us

By: Belinda Recio

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Your Inner Zoo

A Guide to the Meaning of Animals and the Insights They Offer Us

By: Belinda Recio

What might we learn about our own human natures from the friskiness of a young goat, the focus of a hawk, the transformation of a butterfly, or the hibernation of a bear? How can animals—through their natural and cultural histories—offer us ideas that could help us better understand ourselves, navigate a relationship, or change an aspect of our lives? Do the animals that we admire or fear reveal something about us? What about the animals who appear in our dreams, visions, and creative inspirations? These are some of the questions addressed in Your Inner Zoo: A Guide to the Meaning of Animals and the Insights They Offer Us. You can use Your Inner Zoo: • to explore yourself through animals • to approach animals as teachers and guides • to explore the possible meaning of animal encounters • to connect with animals through their natural and cultural histories • as an animal symbolism dictionary By exploring animal biology and behavior, as well as the cultural roles that animals play in symbolism, mythology, and traditions, Your Inner Zoo invites you to approach animals as a source of provocative ideas that can lead to self-discovery and a deeper sense of connection with the more-than-human world.

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1510767037

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9781510767034

Your Inner Zoo

A Guide to the Meaning of Animals and the Insights They Offer Us

By: Belinda Recio

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A Guide to the Meaning of Animals and the Insights They Offer Us

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Inside Animal Hearts and Minds

Bears That Count, Goats That Surf, and Other True Stories of Animal Intelligence and Emotion

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Bears That Count, Goats That Surf, and Other True Stories of Animal Intelligence and Emotion

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When Animals Rescue

Amazing True Stories about Heroic and Helpful Creatures

By: Belinda Recio

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Amazing True Stories about Heroic and Helpful Creatures

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Inventor's Workshop

Boston's Museum Of Science Explore Your Creativity

By: Belinda Recio

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Inventor's Workshop

Boston's Museum Of Science Explore Your Creativity

By: Belinda Recio

Our classic, kid-tested, inventor-approved kit teaches and inspires inquisitive children and nurtures innovative minds. By reading the 96-page Inventor's Handbook, young inventors will learn how to think creatively, solve problems, and formulate new ideas. Using the working electric motor, gears, propeller, and other materials included in the kit, plus common household items, they can then set up their own workshop and invent five amazing devices, with hundreds of challenging variations.

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0762412135

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Sacred Rituals

Connecting with Spirit Through Labyrinths, Sand Paintings, and Other Traditional Arts

By: Eileen London,Belinda Recio

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Sacred Rituals

Connecting with Spirit Through Labyrinths, Sand Paintings, and Other Traditional Arts

By: Eileen London,Belinda Recio

The authors of Box of Dreams use art to connect numerous spiritual traditions together, focusing on Roman Catholic Labyrinth walking, Buddhist altar building, Tibetan sand painting, and Native American doll making, among other traditional art forms that share common themes and techniques.

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Fair Winds Press (MA)

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1592330509

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Inside Animal Hearts and Minds

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When Animals Rescue

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