Full AspenCat Catalog

"Animals have shaped our minds, our lives, our land, and our civilization. Humanity would not have gotten very far without them--making use of their labor for transportation, agriculture, and pollination; their protection from predators; and their bodies for food and to make clothing, music, and art. And over the last two centuries, humans have made unprecedented advances in science, technology, behavior, and beliefs. Yet how is it that we continue...

What do seals, mice, and tigers have in common? They all have whiskers! What are whiskers? What do they do? Find out inside!

Written by Jane Wodening, author of Mountain Woman Tales and Living Up There, this is an extraordinary story of animal communication and survival.

Alphabetical entries provide information on the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of over 2,000 animals.

Animals each have their own unique way to communicate; learn how and what they're talking about.

Estivation is just like hibernation - only it happens in summer instead of winter. Why do some animals settle into cool, snug spots and sink into a summertime sleep? Because it's too hot for their bodies to function, or their food is in short supply. Some estivating animals sleep groups; others rest alone. Some go on a long journey before they slumber; others hunker down right at home. From the pixie frog to the spotted turtle to the desert hedgehog,...

Describes unusual animal rituals of work, play, courtship, and survival.

Identifies some of the things happening in nature while one goes about an ordinary day, such as a shark circling a reef while one brushes one's teeth, or puffins eating fresh-caught fish while one eats dinner.

Feeling neglected, Nora makes more and more noise to attract her parents' attention.