Join Nature Nick and his animal friends in a very unique collection of stories that he has assembled in his first book! See how animal trainer,"Nature" Nick Jacinto, began his career and started one of the most unusual and unique businesses in the country. Along the way, you will meet his colorful and comical co-workers: an odd collection of kangaroos, monkeys, tigers, lions, and more!A must read for any animal lover!

This new memoir by renowned wildlife photographer, author, and naturalist Tom Walker shares his adventures living in Alaska for more than five decades. Wild Shots blends natural history with stories about Walker’s wide-ranging forays into the wilderness to photograph animals--beginning as a clueless "cheechako" (newcomer), but ultimately becoming a seasoned old-timer revered by many. Vivid, clear prose beautifully captures the landscape both around his home just outside of Denali National Park and wilderness destinations across the state. Following a loose chronology, Tom tracks his evolution as a novice wildlife watcher raised in the dusty hinterlands of Southern California to a more knowledgeable observer to homesteader and photographer to vocal conservationist. Collectively, the stories convey how, through all life’s travails, nature remains his source of inspiration, joy, and solace through visceral experience and his patient lens.

This all-new set of original science tales for children utilizes the power of storytelling to explore ecology's big ideas, providing extensive accompanying teacher support for maximum impact. Former teacher and an acclaimed author Brian "Fox" Ellis is a master at using creative storytelling to open up the natural world to students. With this new edition of his highly praised Learning from the Land: Teaching Ecology through Stories and Activities, Ellis gives educators 12 captivating science-based stories as well as the supporting material they need to use those stories at a variety of learning levels. This latest edition immerses students in both the process and the excitement of science. Ellis's original stories explore everything from the Big Bang theory to plate tectonics, from the water cycle to the food web, from forest ecology to animal intelligence. The accompanying lesson plans—all based on national standards—include tips for discussions, writing activities, mapmaking, storytelling, scientific observations, and other activities—everything teachers need to break through the walls of the classroom and immerse their students in the interworkings of the world outside.

For a few years in his early 20s, Nick Wilson had super powers, and all the acclaim associated with them. When those powers vanished, so did his fame, sending him from national hero to late-night punchline. Now, Nick's on the verge of turning 30, and struggling to figure out who he is. Packing on an extra 20 pounds and peering at his life through a medicinal marijuana haze, he's trying to build himself a future. But all that's left is a man who hasn't been super for a very long time. Collects THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF NICK WILSON #1-5

Nick just made a big decision about his future while his past creeps up on him at his high school reunion! Everybody worries about how they measure up against their classmates, but imagine if all of them saw you crash and burn on CNN. Now, Nick must battle his own self-doubts, face all those former students who knew him, and try to prove to them that he really is not the least likely to succeedÑeven if he is taking the worst job in the world.

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