A fabulous collection of stories for children aged 5 & over about animals that encountered Jesus during his lifetime & how they were there when key incidents in his life took place. Imagine you could have been there when Jesus was alive on earth. The animals in this book saw just what happened. The fox was out on a cold starry night when he suddenly heard the sound of Angels singing. The cat was looking forward to a wedding party that nearly went wrong. The magpie had a birds-eye view of Zaccheus climbing into his tree. & the mouse got caught on a boat in a storm & saw an amazing miracle ...

All Because of Jackson
- Jackson is a very unusual rabbit
- one who dreams of going to sea. So one day he stows away on the

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Animal Tracks & Signs was first published in English in the 1970s & immediately established itself as an all-time classic. Totally unique in its accessible down-to-earth approach & detailed coverage of more than 200 creatures it is the only book in print that enables readers to determine which animals have passed through the countryside by examining the traces they have left behind opening up a captivating new world that might otherwise remain unseen. Whether following footprints in mud sand or snow; feeding marks on cones nuts trees & animal remains; homes & hiding places above & below ground; or feathers pellets & droppings readers are taught how to identify the bird or mammal that has been before them aided by hundreds of beautiful informative colour photographs line drawings & diagrams & clear descriptions of the anatomy behaviour movement patterns & habitat of different species. Quick-reference plate sections compare actual-size prints pellets & droppings for fast identification on the move covering such diverse wildlife as the shrew hedgehog fox elk & bear; the sparrow kestrel & eagle owl. This new reissued edition

Includes:: a new Foreword by Ray Mears who has found this book to be an invaluable point of reference throughout his career & recommends it to students on his Bushcraft & Survival courses.

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This is a new title in this exciting & informative series containing over 100 full-colour stickers which children can match to the illustrations. This beautifully illustrated sticker book doubles as a spotters' guide with accurate & simple descriptions that allow children to seek out & identify a variety of species their footprints & other tracks. Space is allocated to each illustration so that details of when & where each subject was spotted can be inserted. It also contains a glossary of relevant words. The small size allows the books to fit neatly into a pocket so children can spot on the go. ...

Stick a snake on a suitcase paste a pig on your pillow & whack a whale on your bedroom wall with the Ultimate Animal Sticker Book". A fun & easy way to learn to read or create your own stories with the easy-peel stickers that can be used again & again. This ultimate collection of animal stickers has been revised in full colour. It is packed with information about all types of animals & contains more than 60 full colour stickers that can be peeled off & used more than once. Extra animal stickers can be used to decorate school books or project work." ...

What constitutes animal welfare? With animals being used for companionship service research food fiber & by-products animal welfare is a topic of great interest & importance to society. As the worlds population continues to increase a major challenge for society is the maintenance of a strong & viable food system which is linked to the well-being & comfort of food animals. Animal Welfare in Animal Agriculture: Husbandry Stewardship & Sustainability in Animal Production explores the pressing issue of farm animal welfare in animal production systems in the United States & globally. A framework for open discussion on animal welfare this multidisciplinary book brings together the perspectives of 40 highly qualified & recognized experts in their respective fields. Fourteen chapters address a range of topics that

Includes:: ethics sociology food safety ecology feed resources biotechnology government regulations & sustainability as well as animal comfort health & contributions to society. The book also offers a historical perspective on the growth of animal agriculture from family farms to industrial animal agriculture--and the impact this has had on society. Illustrating the diversity of viewpoints the concept of animal welfare is defined from the perspectives of an ethicist & philosopher a research scientist a veterinarian an industrialist & an activist as well as from the perspective of sustainability & product quality. Written primarily for students but also highly relevant for professionals in varying fields of academia & industry this timely book reveals important insights into animal welfare & animal agriculture. Unique in its depth breadth & balance it underscores the need for dialogue on wide-ranging & often contentious issues related to animal production systems.

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The animal world has much to teach us. Some animals are experts at survival & adaptation some never get cancer some embody strength & courage while others exude playfulness. Animals remind us of the potential we can unfold but before we can learn from them we must must first be able to speak with them. ...

Theres nothing quite as fascinating as animals. There are animals in all imaginable shapes forms & colours with features that are nothing but incredible. For example did you know that according to experts whale songs always rhyme? Or that a chameleons tongue is twice the length of its body? Or that a cow gives nearly 200 000 glasses of milk in her lifetime? Or that most elephants weigh less than the tongue of a blue whale? Or that a rat can last longer without water than a camel can? Or that... Animalisticus Fantasticus" is filled with 600 amazing & true facts about animals." ...

If you know where to look theres magic everywhere! Lottie loves living at her uncles magic pet shop
- especially now shes discovered
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This is an A-Z of the fiercest friendliest & fastest animals in the world. From aadvarks to zebras there are billions of animals around the world. Bring your child face to face with the best of them. Theyll meet the deadliest largest friendliest fastest & downright strangest animals known to man & discover what they look like where they live what they do what they eat & what life is like for their young. There are thousands of facts to find maps fantastic photographs & a tree of life that shows you how animals are related to each other
- including us! Bats & beetles lions & lemurs frogs & falcons fish flies whales & snails: theyre all here in the ultimate animal encyclopedia.
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