Smart Animals

De Waal reviews the rise and fall of the mechanistic view of animals and opens our minds to the idea that animal minds are far more intricate and complex than we have assumed. De Waal's landmark work will convince you to rethink everything you thought you knew about animal - and human - intelligence.

This delightful narrative takes listeners on a powerful search to unlock the secrets of dog cognition, based on evidence from trainers, owners, behaviorists, and the animals themselves. With in-depth reporting and more than a few personal adventures, best-selling author Jennifer S. Holland digs into what intelligence really means.

Is your child always asking questions about the world and wanting to learn more about it? Isn’t it amazing how quickly children learn when they’re younger? Their brains are like little sponges, absorbing all the information around them. Your heart swells with pride when they tell you something new and exciting that they’ve learned. Perhaps it’s the ability to recite the names of all the planets in our solar system, or maybe it’s being able to solve a complex math problem. Wherever their passions lie, our Trivia for Smart Kids will keep their curiosity growing.

Mama's Last Hug opens with the dramatic farewell between Mama, a dying 59-year-old chimpanzee matriarch, and biologist Jan Van Hooff. This heartfelt final meeting of two longtime friends offers a window into how deep and instantly recognizable these bonds can be. So begins Frans de Waal's whirlwind tour of new ideas and findings about animal emotions, based on his renowned studies of the social and emotional lives of chimpanzees, bonobos, and other primates.

Margaret Winslow met midlife agita not head-on, but ass-on, fulfilling a childhood curiosity about donkeys by answering a for-sale ad in the American Donkey and Mule Society's magazine, The Brayer. Hilarity ensues, alongside life-threatening injuries and spirit-enriching insight.... As listeners walk with Winslow and Caleb the donkey through training traumas, expert-baffling antics, and humiliating races, they also share in the author's gradual understanding of Caleb's true, undeniable gifts: a willingness to "speak truth to power", to trust, and to forgive.

Looking to amaze your friends and stump your teachers? Get ready to become the most clever know-it-all with this jam-packed book of the craziest animal facts! From shaggy wooly mammoths with tusks so huge they had to shovel snow with them to velociraptors that eviscerated prey with their vicious ankle claws, this book covers all the deadly dinosaurs and extinct beasts you need to terrify your classmates. Learn how the Megalodon shark could bite a school bus in half with choppers the size of bowling balls. Or how the giant ground sloth was like a 20-foot long living tank covered in armor. ...

If you have a cat, want a cat, or know someone who loves a cat, turn the page and dive into the fascinating world of cats. In this engaging, interactive trivia book that the whole family can enjoy, you will have the chance to test each other and yourself as you learn almost 200 new facts, increasing your absorption so that the facts stick with you and you can impress your friends with all of your new knowledge.

JUST JUNIPER ADVENTURES COLLECTION is a collection of the first four books of THE JUST JUNIPER Chapter Books Series. Conveniently included in Volume 1 are the following chapter books. JUST JUNIPER- The First Adventure, The Mystery of the Mountain Lion Tracks, The Secret at the Lighthouse, and Dolphins to the Rescue. Children and adults alike will fall in love with Juniper, who is sweet, smart and brave Golden Retriever. Juniper is always there to save the day! They will get to know Sophia and her friends from the mountains of western North Carolina and also her friends and family from Miami...

Perfect for listeners that believe a hero can be fierce, fun, and fancy! All is well in the magical Land of Five Lagunas...until a stubborn little mouse moves in. In this modern fairy tale, Princess Winnabelle doesn't have time to worry if her fancy dress gets dirty. She's busy learning lessons that will make her a strong leader one day. When Kya Mouse ruins the peace and tries to take over the throne, Winnabelle gets to practice her creative problem solving and smart negotiation skills. But will that be enough to save the day? Is this really a job for a little princess?

A young boy named Sam was five years old. Sam was the only child of his parents, and constantly stayed at home after school. When his parents were not around, it got to a time when Sam was always lonely staying at home alone, and his parents called him to ask what would make him happy. It was a big shock for his parents to hear what he demanded.

In Worry Free Walks, superhero dog-training specialist Dominic Hodgson deconstructs the dog walk and gives you a simple and straightforward, step-by-step guide that will get you from your front door to the park bench without any pulling, lunging, barking, or shouting.

Wilson is a curious sheep, and after he foolishly climbs into the back of a piano movers' truck, he ends up alone in the big city, far from the farm. But Wilson is also one smart sheep, and soon enough he's finding his way home to his worried owner by recognizing the sounds that he heard while he was trapped in the truck—a jackhammer, a calliope, a hotdog man. And could that be the excited barking of his friend Tippy, the border collie?

The JUST JUNIPER Adventures are exciting books that will enthrall children and motivate them to read. The adventures of Juniper, Sophia and friends will keep children eagerly turning the pages of the books and begging to read the next book of the series. In the first book of the series, “JUST JUNIPER -The First Adventure” seven- year old Sophia wakes up to the sound of incessant barking. Juniper her two-year old Golden Retriever is looking out the window. “Juniper never barks. Why is she barking now?” In the first two books of the series young readers will get to know seven-year-old...

Are you a first-time puppy parent? Excited? Petrified? Keen to get started - but clueless about canines, no dog-owning experience, and no idea who to trust or where to turn for help? If only there was a way to avoid well-meaning but bad advice, eliminate the giant mistakes that cause life-long problems, and give your puppy a great start in life...well, now you can.

If you have a cat and think that you understand her, then think again! These interesting, facts will absolutely blow your mind. Cat trivia will keep things fun and exciting when meeting with friends.

This audiobook is your ultimate guide to a quiz night! No preparation is needed! Choose the audiobook version if you would like a quizmaster-free version. The quiz contains eight rounds of questions (10 questions per round), and the total time to complete this game is approximately one hour. Questions range from easy to very difficult so that players with any level of knowledge would be challenged.

Children will love these four original stories of heroism and courage brought to life by four immense talents...Jack Lemmon, Burt Reynolds, Martin Short, and Jean Smart.

Alexei, Grigori, Felix, Irina, Oksana, and Polina are Siberian tigers who have spent their entire lives working in the circus. Their parents were circus tigers, and it is the only thing they have ever known. The life of a circus tiger is not always easy. From the time they are very small, they go through a lot of hard training. Alexei is the oldest tiger in the group. He can also be the grumpiest. The other tigers complain to each other that he often makes them feel sad and discouraged. But do they dare to tell Alexei how they feel?

Oh, dear! There’s trouble in the magical Land of Five Lagunas. All Princess Winnabelle wanted was a friend. What could go wrong with that? Then, she finds a baby unicorn in the snow and showers him with love and care. His magical horn grows bigger and brighter each day, until winter break ends, and...Winnabelle quickly finds out that she has no idea how to care for a pet and go to school. Her perfect pet starts to destroy the castle, and Winnabelle is faced with a tough decision.

In "Cat IQ Training", author Melanie Alvarado shares her journey from a perplexed cat owner to a renowned feline behavior expert. Drawing from her background in pedagogic studies, Melanie understands the common struggle of cat owners who yearn for a harmonious relationship with their furry companions. She's been there herself, and she knows what it's like to face behavior challenges that seem insurmountable.