For anyone wanting to know what cutting looked like when it still had the hide on, when it was still an outdoor sport, before it was an "industry" and before its roots in the range livestock industry were obscured, reading Pat Jacobs' book is obligatory. The good horses of bygone days, the long roads, bad food, sketchy lodging and extraordinary individuals come to life. It was unheard of to throw away the Chatter and families were nearly bankrupted by long distance phone calls dedicated to cutting horses and the mysterious electricity they created. Horses weren't tools; they were colleges or fellow artists. This was high romance in some of the damndest places, fueled by often impractical true believers. It had the same DNA as the Wild West with its indifference to risk, career planning and the bottom line. There has never been anything like it in the realm of contest horses, and Pat Jacobs has done a wonderful job recreating a world that so many of us miss. . . Tom McGuane
From ostriches to pigeons, there are many kinds of birds on Earth. How did they evolve? How have they changed to fit their environment? This book answers these questions and more as it brings readers face to face with birds of all sizes, shapes, and abilities. Readers will learn about early birds, such as the Archaeopteryx, and what we’ve learned from their fossils. They’ll also learn about the classifications for birds that are alive today, such as perching birds, raptors, and flightless birds. Colorful pictures, diagrams, and sidebars take readers on an adventure to meet these amazing feathered friends.
Step away from your tablet and take a screen break! With 365 projects, crafts, games, and experiments, there's off-screen fun for every single day of the year. With straightforward step-by-step instructions and colorful illustrations, these entertaining, budget-friendly projects will keep kids learning all day long. MAKE slime, marble paint, pinatas, and papier-mache GROW strawberries, bottle gardens, and herb pots BAKE cake pops, twist pizzas, and muffins in a mug EXPERIMENT with vinegar rockets, lava lamps, and parachutes INVENT secret messages, spooky stories, and board games PLAY jump rope, balloon volley, ball games, and eye-spy RECYCLE trash into treasure and T-shirts into bags PERFORM magic tricks, shadow plays, and puppet shows.
Whether they already own one, or beg for one each Christmas and birthday, children love pets, and Pet Pals is the perfect title for any pet-loving child out there. From where they sleep to what they eat, and how you can make them feel safe and at home, this book provides all the pet care advice you could possibly need. Adorable photos, and gentle, accessible text, makes this the perfect guide for all pet carers - whether they own a pet or not!
This is an original science series which explores the key characteristics that divide the main animal and plant groups, and looks at how these characteristics have evolved over time. The information is supported by examples that highlight the quirky and amazing qualities of the natural world, as well as revealing the dazzling variety within each group.
Whether they already own one, or beg for one each Christmas and birthday, children love pets, and Pet Pals is the perfect title for any pet-loving child out there. From where they sleep to what they eat, and how you can make them feel safe and at home, this book provides all the pet care advice you could possibly need. Adorable photos, and gentle, accessible text, makes this the perfect guide for all pet carers - whether they own a pet or not!
What is a mammal? What did the first mammals look like? How do mammals survive in their environments? This book is sure to answer many readers’ questions about the evolution of mammals and how they can be classified. Readers will learn important life science concepts from life cycles to migration. The book discusses mammal adaptations, such as polar bears keeping warm and fennec foxes keeping cool. Color photographs supplement fascinating text to hook readers’ attention. Diagrams and sidebars are sure to add to the learning experience. From huge elephants to tiny bumblebee bats, this book gives a great overview of the magnificent world of mammals.
Whether they already own one, or beg for one each Christmas and birthday, children love pets, and Pet Pals is the perfect title for any pet-loving child out there. From where they sleep to what they eat, and how you can make them feel safe and at home, this book provides all the pet care advice you could possibly need. Adorable photos, and gentle, accessible text, makes this the perfect guide for all pet carers - whether they own a pet or not!
This science series explores the key characteristics that divide the main animal and plant groups, and looks at how these characteristics have evolved over time. The information is supported by examples that highlight the quirky and amazing qualities of the natural world, as well as revealing the dazzling variety within each group.
Whether they already own one, or beg for one each Christmas and birthday, children love pets, and Pet Pals is the perfect title for any pet-loving child out there. From where they sleep to what they eat, and how you can make them feel safe and at home, this book provides all the pet care advice you could possibly need. Adorable photos, and gentle, accessible text, makes this the perfect guide for all pet carers - whether they own a pet or not!
Whether they already own one, or beg for one each Christmas and birthday, children love pets, and Pet Pals is the perfect title for any pet-loving child out there. From where they sleep to what they eat, and how you can make them feel safe and at home, this book provides all the pet care advice you could possibly need. Adorable photos, and gentle, accessible text, makes this the perfect guide for all pet carers - whether they own a pet or not!
Words, photos, charts, and illustrations combine to explain the mysteries of space. All these are arranged in short bursts of information that will ease comprehension for learners of all kinds.
Words, photos, charts, and illustrations combine to explain the way the human body functions. All these are arranged in short bursts of information that will ease comprehension for learners of all kinds.
Pat Jacobs lived it and loved it: the ranching and the hauling for the most sought-after jewel of the cutting horse industry - the NCHA World Championship title. But this is not a book just about horses, cattle and cowboys. For your reading enjoyment, Pat has used actual characters from his huge bank of memories, along with made-up names to protect their identities. He has woven colorful individuals into a backdrop of actual events, fictional -yet believable - players, plus love, sex, drama and human frailties, giving the reader an entertaining story with a surprise ending. Whether you love horses, want to know more about the formative years of the National Cutting Horse Association or you just like a good human-interest story, Pat has written this book for you. . . Glory Ann Kurtz
This science series explores the key characteristics that divide the main animal and plant groups, and looks at how these characteristics have evolved over time. The information is supported by examples that highlight the quirky and amazing qualities of the natural world, as well as revealing the dazzling variety within each group.
Words, photos, charts, and illustrations combine to explain the way Planet Earth works. All these are arranged in short bursts of information that will ease comprehension for learners of all kinds.
Words, photos, charts, and illustrations combine to introduce students to the diversity of animal life on Earth. All these are arranged in short bursts of information that will ease comprehension for learners of all kinds.
From where they sleep to what they eat and how you can make them feel safe and at home, this book gives you all the pet care advice you need to become a dog's best pal. Learn the inside information on how dogs communicate, what games they like to play, and how to understand their behavior, so you can build a bond with your pet that will last a lifetime.
Predators' brings the reader face to face with the world's most dangerous hunters. Meet the stalkers, sprinters, and strikers of the animal kingdom - big cats, alligators, spiders, snakes, sharks, bears, birds of prey and many more.
From where they sleep to what they eat and how you can make them feel safe and at home, this book gives you all the pet care advice you need to become a guinea pig's best pal. Learn the inside information on how guinea pigs communicate, what games they like to play, and how to understand their behavior, so you can build a bond with your pet that will last a lifetime.
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