Secret Lives of Animals, The
1,001 Tidbits, Oddities, and Amazing Facts about North America's Coolest Animals
by Stacy Tornio and Ken Keffer
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Pub Date Oct 06 2015 | Archive Date Aug 12 2015
Rowman & Littlefield | Globe Pequot/FalconGuides
Description
This title is best viewed on a tablet, desktop, or graphics-enhanced eReader.
The Secret Lives of Animals is the perfect mix of field guide know-how and armchair entertainment. In addition to the standard field guide notes and range maps, the meat of the book will offer up “spark moments” in nature—something fascinating or memorable that catches your attention and sets you on a path of lifelong learning. The Secret Lives of Animals features more than 100 North American animals and over 1,000 tidbits in a fun, colorful, illustrated format.
Stacy Tornio love of nature shows itself in all aspects of her life. She is the editor of Birds & Blooms magazine, and is a master gardener in Milwaukee where she teaches youth gardening classes in the community. Stacy enjoys watching her two children explore nature in their own backyard and beyond.
Ken Keffer was born and raised in Wyoming. A vagabond naturalist and environmental educator, he’s worked in Alaska, Maryland, New Mexico, Ohio, Wisconsin, and the Gobi Desert of Mongolia. Ken enjoys floating on lazy rivers, birding, snowshoeing, fly fishing in the mountains out West, and walking his dog, Willow the Wonder Mutt.
They are the authors of The Kids’ Outdoor Adventure Book and The Truth About Nature (both FalconGuides). Visit the authors at DestinationNature.net.
The Secret Lives of Animals is the perfect mix of field guide know-how and armchair entertainment. In addition to the standard field guide notes and range maps, the meat of the book will offer up “spark moments” in nature—something fascinating or memorable that catches your attention and sets you on a path of lifelong learning. The Secret Lives of Animals features more than 100 North American animals and over 1,000 tidbits in a fun, colorful, illustrated format.
Stacy Tornio love of nature shows itself in all aspects of her life. She is the editor of Birds & Blooms magazine, and is a master gardener in Milwaukee where she teaches youth gardening classes in the community. Stacy enjoys watching her two children explore nature in their own backyard and beyond.
Ken Keffer was born and raised in Wyoming. A vagabond naturalist and environmental educator, he’s worked in Alaska, Maryland, New Mexico, Ohio, Wisconsin, and the Gobi Desert of Mongolia. Ken enjoys floating on lazy rivers, birding, snowshoeing, fly fishing in the mountains out West, and walking his dog, Willow the Wonder Mutt.
They are the authors of The Kids’ Outdoor Adventure Book and The Truth About Nature (both FalconGuides). Visit the authors at DestinationNature.net.
A Note From the Publisher
This title is best viewed on a tablet, desktop, or graphics-enhanced eReader.
This is a set of uncorrected page proofs. It is not a finished book and is not expected to look like one. Errors in spelling, page length, format and so forth will all be corrected by the time the book is published several months from now. Photos and diagrams, which may be included in the finished book, may not be included in this format. Uncorrected proofs are primarily useful so that you, the reader, might know months before actual publication what the author and publisher are offering. If you plan to quote the text in your review, you must check it with the publicist or against the final version. Please contact publicity@rowman.com with any questions. Thank you!
This is a set of uncorrected page proofs. It is not a finished book and is not expected to look like one. Errors in spelling, page length, format and so forth will all be corrected by the time the book is published several months from now. Photos and diagrams, which may be included in the finished book, may not be included in this format. Uncorrected proofs are primarily useful so that you, the reader, might know months before actual publication what the author and publisher are offering. If you plan to quote the text in your review, you must check it with the publicist or against the final version. Please contact publicity@rowman.com with any questions. Thank you!
Advance Praise
“Step out
into nature, and you will notice you have so many questions about what
you see around you. Which animal made these tracks? What is the size of a
full grown raccoon? What does a bear’s diet consist of? How do crickets
make their unique sound? Do mice hibernate? The Secret Lives of Animals will
provide answers to these questions and more—a wonderful book written in
a way that will satisfy your curiosity and give you a better
understanding of the beautiful world we live in. Take this book in hand
and go outdoors!”
--Linda Kranz, author of My Nature Book: A Journal and Activity Book for Kids and Only One You
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“All of the greatest naturalists have retained a childlike sense of wonder, a belief that nature is endlessly amazing. That sense of wonder shines through everything written by Stacy and Ken.”
~Kenn Kaufman, naturalist and author of Kaufman Field Guides
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“WARNING: This book could get your kids excited about nature, teach them cool facts about animals, and even get them outside more. The Secrets Lives of Animals is perfect for any kid who likes the outdoors.” ~Ben Klasky, CEO of IslandWood and Huffington Post blogger
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“We share our planet with an amazing diversity of critters. The Secret Lives of Animals introduces us to some of the more fascinating examples of our fellow earthlings in the fun and colorful manner we’ve come to expect from authors Stacy Tornio and Ken Keffer. The book contains a rich sampling of creatures, from the little-known to the charismatic, and is loaded with interesting and unique facts. Parents will love sharing this book with their children and kids of all ages will enjoy exploring it on their own.” ~Dr. Rich Reading, Department of Conservation Biology, Denver Zoological Foundation
--Linda Kranz, author of My Nature Book: A Journal and Activity Book for Kids and Only One You
—
“All of the greatest naturalists have retained a childlike sense of wonder, a belief that nature is endlessly amazing. That sense of wonder shines through everything written by Stacy and Ken.”
~Kenn Kaufman, naturalist and author of Kaufman Field Guides
—
“WARNING: This book could get your kids excited about nature, teach them cool facts about animals, and even get them outside more. The Secrets Lives of Animals is perfect for any kid who likes the outdoors.” ~Ben Klasky, CEO of IslandWood and Huffington Post blogger
—
“We share our planet with an amazing diversity of critters. The Secret Lives of Animals introduces us to some of the more fascinating examples of our fellow earthlings in the fun and colorful manner we’ve come to expect from authors Stacy Tornio and Ken Keffer. The book contains a rich sampling of creatures, from the little-known to the charismatic, and is loaded with interesting and unique facts. Parents will love sharing this book with their children and kids of all ages will enjoy exploring it on their own.” ~Dr. Rich Reading, Department of Conservation Biology, Denver Zoological Foundation
Marketing Plan
This title is best viewed on a tablet, desktop, or graphics-enhanced eReader.
This title is best viewed on a tablet, desktop, or graphics-enhanced eReader.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781493011919 |
| PRICE | $19.95 (USD) |
