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Author : Bill Martin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781612545479
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (454 download)
Download or read book Armadillo Antics written by Bill Martin and published by . This book was released on 2022-04-26 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Steve Potts
Publisher : Capstone
ISBN 13 : 9780736884822
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (848 download)
Download or read book The Armadillo written by Steve Potts and published by Capstone. This book was released on 1999-09 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Details the characteristics, habitat, and life cycle of the nine-banded armadillo. Includes photo diagram.
Author : Haily Meyers
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
ISBN 13 : 1423661249
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (236 download)
Download or read book Grab Your Pillow, Armadillo written by Haily Meyers and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2022-05-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rhyming bedtime story that takes readers through a whole series of short, humorous rhymes about animals preparing to go to sleep.
Author : Eddie Wilson
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 1477314164
Total Pages : 521 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (773 download)
Download or read book Armadillo World Headquarters written by Eddie Wilson and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2017-04-04 with total page 521 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Eddie’s story is by turns hilarious, informative, and the living spirit of its age. . . . [He] piles the most unlikely anecdotes on top of one another, creating a land of enchantment and an order of chemically altered consciousness that rescues an era I’d thought not so much lost as forgotten. Not only am I thrilled I’ve read this story and wish I was in it, I wish I’d written it.” —Dave Marsh, from the foreword “The Armadillo World Headquarters . . . was one of the most exciting, and remained one of the most exciting, places in the United States for the years that it was in operation. I saw a little of everything at the Armadillo, and it was one of the great experiences of my life.” —Ann Richards, from the author’s preface On August 7, 1970, Eddie Wilson and a band of hippies threw open the doors of Armadillo World Headquarters, and the live music capital of the world was born in Austin, Texas. Over its ten-year lifespan, the Armadillo hosted thousands of high-profile musicians—Willie Nelson, Frank Zappa, Bruce Springsteen, Taj Mahal, AC/DC, Charlie Daniels, the Ramones, Roy Buchanan, and Bette Midler, to name a random few. The Armadillo helped define the Austin lifestyle, culture, and identity, setting the stage for successors such as the SXSW music festival, PBS’s Austin City Limits, and the ACL festival, which have made Austin an international destination for music fans. In this rollicking memoir, Eddie Wilson tells the behind-the-scenes story of the Armadillo from the moment he first peered into a derelict National Guard armory building and knew that destiny had found him. He vividly describes how two previously clashing groups—rednecks and hippies—came together at the Armadillo, enjoying a new blend of country music and rock that spawned a many-named movement: cosmic cowboy, progressive country, and redneck rock, among others. Wilson also reveals the struggles and creative solutions that kept the doors open, the angels who provided timely infusions of cash, the janitors and carpenters who maintained the Dillo, and the artists who created iconic poster art. Extensively illustrated with candid photographs and music posters, Armadillo World Headquarters recounts the story of this legendary venue as no other book can.
Author : W. J. Loughry
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN 13 : 0806194731
Total Pages : 345 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (61 download)
Download or read book The Nine-Banded Armadillo written by W. J. Loughry and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2024-02-19 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The word armadillo is Spanish for “little armored one.” This midsize mammal that looks like a walking tank is a source of fascination for many people but a mystery to almost all. Dating back at least eleven million years, the nocturnal, burrowing insectivore was for centuries mistaken for a cross between a hedgehog and a turtle, but it actually belongs to the mammalian superorder Xenarthra that includes sloths and anteaters. Biologists W. J. Loughry and Colleen M. McDonough have studied the nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) for more than twenty years. Their richly illustrated book offers the first comprehensive review of everything scientists know about this unique animal. Engaging both scientists and a broader public, Loughry and McDonough describe the armadillo’s anatomy and physiology and all aspects of its ecology, behavior, and evolution. They also compare the nine-banded armadillo with twenty or so other, related species. The authors pay special attention to three key features of armadillo biology—reproduction, disease, and habitat expansion—and why they matter. Armadillos reproduce in a unique and puzzling manner: females always give birth to litters of genetically identical quadruplets, a strategy not found in any other vertebrates. Nine-banded armadillos are also the only vertebrates except for humans known to contract leprosy naturally. And what about habitat expansion? The authors suggest that the armadillo’s remarkable spread across the southeastern United States may be the consequence of its most notable feature: a tough, protective carapace. Biologists, evolutionists, students, and all those interested in this curious creature will find The Nine-Banded Armadillo rich in information and insight. This comprehensive analysis will stand as the definitive scientific reference for years to come and a source of pleasure for the general public.
Author : P.K. Lynch
Publisher : Legend Press Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1785079603
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (85 download)
Download or read book Armadillos written by P.K. Lynch and published by Legend Press Ltd. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Texas teenager finds a world beyond her abusive family: “Lynch can tell a story deep as a wound… Read this one.”—Jeanette Winterson, New York Times-bestselling author of Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal? Aggie is fifteen-year-old girl, a “sub” from a “sub” family, one of Texas’s downtrodden. Her father and brother remind her of that status, week in, week out. She has only the vaguest notion that there is something wrong with the abuse she endures and instead dreams of the outside world. And then one day, Aggie walks out, and like the armadillos that flourish in Texas’s barren landscape, she is a survivor... In her escape, she gravitates to those who are just as maltreated as she is. They offer Aggie the sense of family, albeit a thoroughly dysfunctional one, that she’s been searching for. But when she gets embroiled in a crisis involving stolen money, Aggie soon realizes there are some problems you can’t run away from. “A truly stunning debut.”—The Scottish Sun Shortlisted for the Amazon Rising Star Award Longlisted for the Guardian Not the Booker Prize 2016
Author : Darin A. Croft
Publisher : Indiana University Press
ISBN 13 : 0253020948
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (53 download)
Download or read book Horned Armadillos and Rafting Monkeys written by Darin A. Croft and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2016-08-29 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thrilling guide to the Cenozoic mammals of South America, featuring seventy-five life reconstructions of extinct species, plus photos of specimens and sites. South America is home to some of the most distinctive mammals on Earth—giant armadillos, tiny anteaters, the world’s largest rodent, and its smallest deer. But the continent once supported a variety of other equally intriguing mammals that have no close living relatives: armored mammals with tail clubs, saber-toothed marsupials, and even a swimming sloth. We know of the existence of these peculiar species thanks to South America’s rich fossil record, which provides many glimpses of prehistoric mammals and the ecosystems in which they lived. Organized as a “walk through time” and featuring species from fifteen important fossil sites, this book is the most extensive and richly illustrated volume devoted exclusively to the Cenozoic mammals of South America. The text is supported by seventy-five life reconstructions of extinct species in their native habitats, as well as photographs of fossil specimens and the sites highlighted in the book. An annotated bibliography is included for those interested in delving into the scientific literature. “Well-written and easy for the nonspecialist to understand, this is also a most needed updating of this subject, much in the line of classic works such as Simpson’s The Beginning of the Age of Mammals in South America and Patterson and Pascual’s The Fossil Mammal Fauna of South America.” —Richard Fariña, coauthor Megafauna: Giant Beasts of Pleistocene South America “This handsome book, written by a leading expert in South American paleontology, is profusely illustrated with maps, time charts, color photographs of fossils, and exquisite life reconstructions. The book . . . will appeal to any individual, young and old alike, interested in the fossil record, as well as to students and scholars of paleontology who work in other parts of the globe.” —Choice
Author : Judith Jango-Cohen
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish
ISBN 13 : 9780761416173
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (161 download)
Download or read book Armadillos written by Judith Jango-Cohen and published by Marshall Cavendish. This book was released on 2004 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of armadillos.
Author : Robert W. Howe
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1465333495
Total Pages : 375 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (653 download)
Download or read book Tigres of the Night written by Robert W. Howe and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2003-10-10 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tigres in the Night is the true story of Juan and Amalia Arcos. For almost sixty years they have been lay missionaries, and friends of the Shuar Indians (known to history as Jivaro, the head-shrinkers of the Amazon). The Shuar are a proud and were often a dangerous people who were famous for their vendettas, wars so violent that few men died a natural death. The shamans possessed spirit arrows they sent to kill enemies and roamed the night as tigres (jaguars), anacondas or deadly diseases. Experience the wonders and challenge of life in the Amazon rain forest. Book Review The life of an Amazonian tribal community is brilliantly brought to understanding by the writings of Robert W. Howe as he followed the true story of Juan and Amalia Arcos, lay-missionaries and naturalists living in the rainforests along the Amazon. In the mid 1900s Juan Arcos studied to become a priest under the direction of Father Peter Vosa, a man who had guided him for the past fifteen years of his life. With much prayer and careful consideration, Juan eventually decided not to become a priest. This decision was difficult for him, but God lead him to become a teaching missionary instead. He felt strongly that God wanted him to work with the local tribal people called the Shuar, because he had already learned their language as a child and felt connected on a spiritual level. Juan and Amalia's goal was committed to lead a life dedicated to God and His people, the Shuar. They are simple, humble [yet exceedingly proud, my note] people. Being once thought as violent, they are in fact generous givers, welcoming and kind. In Howe's book he describes how the Shuar talk with the dead [really the spirits, author again], balance the needs of their men and women, keep peace or wage war, practice the ancient art of shamanic journeying, and learn from the sacred teacher plants (ayahuasca, datura, chicha, and tobacco) and many more tribal customs. He provides a view into the lifestyle of a culture from another time, in a distant place, that lives within the Amazon jungle. "Tigres of the Night" really has some powerful messages that are most welcome at a time when we all need to feel a sense of strength, courage, healing, and love. While the book's vivid imagery invites us to experience the lush, tropical splendor of the Amazon Rain Forest, the real value lies in the rich wisdom imparted by the Shuar people. It is very appropriate to have a picture of a cascading waterfall on the front cover of this book. To the Shuar people, Waterfalls are sacred. If he needs strength, answers, or wisdom, a man will visit the waters in order to get in touch with his soul and find direction. Robert W. Howe's writing tells of indigenous wisdom, different ways of life, and is especially focused for those who are already missionaries or those who wonder if God may be calling them. This book would also be a great resource for your pastor and your church's library. He created a masterpiece that lives on in one's heart for a lifetime. For the Shuar, their homeland is a place of wondrous beauty and great danger. It's a place where anacondas lurk in the rivers and jaguars prowl at night. ""Tigres of the Night" is a book that tells their story. You will find that Tigres of the Night includes author's notes, an appendix and a bibliography for future reading. Reviewed by Nicole Sorkin
Author : Dee Stuart
Publisher : Lerner Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780876147696
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (476 download)
Download or read book The Astonishing Armadillo written by Dee Stuart and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 1993-01-01 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and life cycle of the armadillo.
Author : Rachel Smith
Publisher : Mendon Cottage Books
ISBN 13 : 1310797781
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (17 download)
Download or read book Armadillos For Kids written by Rachel Smith and published by Mendon Cottage Books. This book was released on 2016-03-22 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Table of Contents Introduction What is an armadillo? How do armadillos act? The history of armadillos and humans Nine-banded armadillo Northern naked-tailed armadillo Greater fairy armadillo Giant armadillo Screaming hairy armadillo Pink fairy armadillo Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction The armadillo is commonly known in the Southern parts of the United States of America, as well as in Central America. But what many people from this area, especially the United States of America, don't realize is that there are more types and appearances to the armadillo than they think. From tiny to huge, from looking prehistoric to looking cute, to looking like something that couldn't win against a pig in a beauty contest, the armadillo comes in many types. The armadillo is truly a unique creature of the Americas.
Author : Conrad J. Storad
Publisher : Bobolink Media
ISBN 13 : 9781891795084
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (95 download)
Download or read book Don't Ever Cross That Road written by Conrad J. Storad and published by Bobolink Media. This book was released on 2003 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a class of young armadillos being taught armadillo facts, and why they should never cross a road.
Author : Wendy Chin-Tanner
Publisher : Flatiron Books
ISBN 13 : 1250843014
Total Pages : 285 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (58 download)
Download or read book King of the Armadillos written by Wendy Chin-Tanner and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2023-07-25 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BEST BOOK OF SUMMER 2023: The Boston Globe, Deep South Magazine, Ms. Magazine, BookRiot; TOP 20 BOOKS OF 2023: BookBrowse "Brilliant, absorbing, and powerfully moving." —Cheryl Strayed, New York Times bestselling author of Wild “[A] gripping and tenderly executed drama." —The New York Times A novel about family, love, and belonging, set against the backdrops of 1950s New York City and Louisiana, following one young man’s quest to survive an often misunderstood disease, and find love, music, and himself, in the process. Victor Chin’s life is turned upside down at the tender age of 15. Diagnosed with Hansen’s disease, otherwise known as leprosy, he’s forced to leave the familiar confines of his father’s laundry business in the Bronx – the only home he’s known since emigrating from China with his older brother – to quarantine alongside patients from all over the country at a federal institution in Carville. At first, Victor is scared not only of the disease, but of the confinement, and wants nothing more than to flee. Between treatments he dreams of escape and imagines his life as a fugitive. But soon he finds a new sense of freedom far from home – one without the pull of obligations to his family, the laundry business, or his mother back in China. Here, in the company of an unforgettable cast of characters, Victor finds refuge in music and experiences first love, jealousy, betrayal, and even tragedy. But with the promise of a life-changing cure on the horizon, Victor’s time at Carville is running out, and he has some difficult choices to make. A page turning work of historical fiction, King of the Armadillos announces Wendy Chin-Tanner as an extraordinary new voice. Inspired by her father’s experience as a young patient at Carville, this tender novel is a captivating and lyrical exploration of the power of art.
Author : Vanessa J. Thompson
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1387322095
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (873 download)
Download or read book The Song of the Armadillo written by Vanessa J. Thompson and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-10-26 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Song of the Armadillo was adapted from a Bolivian folktale and completely revamped! The story is about a little armadillo who dreams of having a beautiful song like the frogs, crickets, and canaries that live around him. He studies and practices all day and night, but the sounds he makes are not quite right. He tries the horn, the harmonica, the piano and every other possible thing... but the other animals make fun of him saying: "Don't be ridiculous, armadillos can't sing!" Will the little armadillo finally achieve his dream? Packed with colorful illustrations and delightful rhyme, this book is perfect for story time!
Author : Jan Brett
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0399228039
Total Pages : 33 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (992 download)
Download or read book Armadillo Rodeo written by Jan Brett and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1995-09-12 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most armadillos are happy scratching sand and eating, but Bo longs for adventure. And adventure Bo gets, the day Harmony Jean breaks in her brand-new chili-pepper-red cowboy boots by the banks of Can Creek. Peering out across the creek bed, Bo is sure he's spotted a rip-roarin', rootin'-tootin', shiny red armadillo! Bo's off and running after his new friend--right down to the Curly H Rodeo. There Bo gets to do all the things he's dreamed of doing: he rides a bronc, eats red-hot chili peppers, and even tries the two-step. Bo is ready to follow his pal off into the sunset, but he is about to discover his new friend is no ordinary armadillo. Jan Brett turns her considerable storytelling talents toward the Texas countryside in this warm and funny story of an armadillo on his own. Luckily, Ma Armadillo and her boys are searching for Bo in the borders to bring him back home.
Author : Michael A. Mares
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 0674040589
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (74 download)
Download or read book A Desert Calling written by Michael A. Mares and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2009-07-01 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For most of us the word "desert" conjures up images of barren wasteland, vast, dry stretches inimical to life. But for a great array of creatures, perhaps even more plentiful than those who inhabit tropical rainforests, the desert is a haven and a home. Travel with Michael Mares into the deserts of Argentina, Iran, Egypt, and the American Southwest and you will encounter a rich and memorable variety of these small, tenacious animals, many of them first discovered by Mares in areas never before studied. Accompanying Mares on his forays into these hostile habitats, we observe the remarkable behavioral, physiological, and ecological adaptations that have allowed such little-known species of rodents, bats, and other small mammals to persist in an arid world. At the same time, we see firsthand the perils and pitfalls that await biologists who venture into the field to investigate new habitats, discover new species, and add to our knowledge of the diversity of life. Filled with the seductions and trials that such adventures entail, A Desert Calling affords an intimate understanding of the biologist's vocation. As he astonishes us with the range and variety of knowledge to be acquired through the determined investigation of little-known habitats, Mares opens a window on his own uncommon life, as well as on the uncommon life of the remote and mysterious corners of our planet.
Author : Cressandra Thibodeaux
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780998105604
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (56 download)
Download or read book An Armadillo Christmas written by Cressandra Thibodeaux and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-21 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A charming Christmas story, set in West Texas when Santa visits a small family of Armadillos on Christmas Eve.
