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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Wonders of donkeys Wonders of donkeys Sigmund A. Lavine,Vincent Scuro Traces the ancestry of the donkey, its place in literature and lore, its history in the United States, and its characteristics, habits, and usefulness. OL12271664W
Wonders of elephants Wonders of elephants Sigmund A. Lavine,Vincent Scuro Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and natural habitat of the two species of elephants, the African and the Asian. Also discusses their relationship with human beings throughout the ag… OL12271665W
Wonders of turkeys Wonders of turkeys Sigmund A. Lavine,Vincent Scuro Describes the evolution, physical characteristics, and behavior of wild and domestic turkeys and discusses the various breeds and their role in American tradition and folklore. OL12271696W
Wonders of goats Wonders of goats Sigmund A. Lavine Discusses the lore, types, uses and characteristics of goats, their relationship to man, and their care as pets. OL15841147W
The games the Indians played The games the Indians played Sigmund A. Lavine Discusses the wide variety of games engaged in by North and Central American Indians, including, lacrosse, cat's-cradle, dice games, and horse racing. OL4969530W
The horses the Indians rode The horses the Indians rode Sigmund A. Lavine Text and illustrations describe the arrival of horses in the New World and how they changed the lives of the Indians, especially those living on the grasslands between the Mississippi and the Rockies. OL4969532W
Wonders of coyotes Wonders of coyotes Sigmund A. Lavine Discusses the physical characteristics, habits, and behavior of coyotes, as well as some of the lore surrounding these ancient and controversial animals. OL4969543W
Wonders of flightless birds Wonders of flightless birds Sigmund A. Lavine Discusses the first bird, extinct birds including the roc, great auk, and dodo, and forty-six living species of birds that lack the power of flight. OL4969545W
Wonders of rhinos Wonders of rhinos Sigmund A. Lavine Describes and contrasts the physiology and behavior of the five surviving rhinoceros species, and examines the animal's role in art and folklore through the ages. OL4969553W
Wonders of the eagle world Wonders of the eagle world Sigmund A. Lavine Presents the characteristics and habits of a variety of eagles discussing their relationship to man and their role in nature, art, history, and legend. OL4969561W
Wonders of the owl world Wonders of the owl world Sigmund A. Lavine Describes the physical characteristics and life cycle of various species of owls. OL4969563W
Wonders of tigers Wonders of tigers Sigmund A. Lavine Examines the life and lore of the tiger, including its physical characteristics, behavior, natural habitat, and relationship with man. OL4969567W
Wonders of woodchucks Wonders of woodchucks Sigmund A. Lavine Describes the evolution, physical characteristics, and behavior of woodchucks and discusses their place in folklore, literature, and medical research. OL4969568W
The houses the Indians built The houses the Indians built Sigmund A. Lavine Text and illustrations survey the homes built by various North and South American Indian tribes. OL4969572W
Wonders of foxes Wonders of foxes Sigmund A. Lavine Describes the behavior and physical characteristics of the red fox and examines its relationship to the human population. Includes a separate chapter on seven other fox species. OL4969573W
Wonders of the fly world Wonders of the fly world Sigmund A. Lavine An inquiry into the fly family--the physical characteristics, life cycles, habits, senses, and reproduction of both familiar and exotic species. OL4969574W
Wonders of the hawk world Wonders of the hawk world Sigmund A. Lavine A discussion of the hawk in mythology, history, literature, and legend accompanies a description of the life cycle, physical characteristics, and behavior patterns of different kinds of hawks. OL4969575W