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Whether it's Andre the aardvark or Zena the zorilla, each of these twenty-six unusual animals are part of a colorful A-Z adventure. Let the journey begin!

Stunning artwork takes readers on an alphabet adventure through the animals of North, Central, and South America. Includes a key to which part or parts of the Americas a particular animal is found. Young readers can explore the amazing animals that are found all across the Americas. North America features a wide variety of creatures, including the alligator, chipmunk, eagle, and raccoon. Central America is home to the iguana, quetzal, toucan, and vampire bat. And in South America, you'll find the uakari monkey, x-ray fish, yellowlegs, and zebra longwing butterfly. Each page includes a key to which part or parts of the Americas a particular animal is found.

Learn to interpret the messages the animal world has for you! A bird knocks insistently on your window, your cat brings you a lizard, you find yourself face to face with a spider or you dream of an elephant ... what if each animal had a message for you? Animals have always been a source of fascination for humans - we love to watch them, learn about them and keep them as pets. But what if animals could actually communicate with us? In this complete guide, you'll find everything you need to know about the symbolism and signs of more than 150 animals, whether they appear to you in a dream or 'happen' to cross your path. You'll learn their individual characteristics as well as the elements and seasons they're associated with. You'll also discover what these encounters mean for different aspects of your life including love, career, family and health. Messages from the animal world are always filled with compassion but animals aren't there to flatter your ego. Rather, they aim to help you advance in consciousness in your life's journey. Sometimes you'll receive an encouraging sign that confirms you're on the right path or guidance to help you move forward. Other times, an animal will deliver a deeper lesson for you to explore, because that's how we learn. More than anything, their messages can open avenues of questioning and help to make your way forward clearer. The animals wish you well; they want you to hear their messages. Let them become your guides!

An easy quick reference guide. From A to Z, this guide will reference 166 animals and their general, symbolic interpretation. This has be drawn from diverse cultural beliefs, historical contexts, psychological theories, and indigenous spiritual practices. Whether you're seeking to understand the animals that appear in your dreams, discover your spirit animal, or simply gain a deeper appreciation for the interconnectedness of all life, this guide is a valuable, easy quick reference resource.

Featuring an array of creatures from alligator to zebra, this ABC of animals is a fun way for kids to learn about nature and the alphabet A is for Alligator, B is for Bear, C is for . . .' Children love animals, and this A-Z picture book presents 26 exciting creatures to discover--including dolphins, elephants, kangaroos, sharks, tigers, and whales. Along with the appealing illustrations, there's a short description of each animal, including its size and appearance, where it lives, what it eats, and other fascinating facts.

The ancient Greeks and Romans lived in a world teeming with animals. Animals were integral to ancient commerce, war, love, literature and art. Inside the city they were found as pets, pests, and parasites. They could be sacred, sacrificed, liminal, workers, or intruders from the wild. Beyond the city domesticated animals were herded and bred for profit and wild animals were hunted for pleasure and gain alike. Specialists like Aristotle, Aelian, Pliny and Seneca studied their anatomy and behavior. Geographers and travelers described new lands in terms of their animals. Animals are to be seen on every possible artistic medium, woven into cloth and inlaid into furniture. They are the subject of proverbs, oaths and dreams. Magicians, physicians and lovers turned to animals and their parts for their crafts. They paraded before kings, inhabited palaces, and entertained the poor in the arena. Quite literally, animals pervaded the ancient world from A-Z. In entries ranging from short to long, Kenneth Kitchell offers insight into this commonly overlooked world, covering representative and intriguing examples of mammals, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Familiar animals such as the cow, dog, fox and donkey are treated along with more exotic animals such as the babirussa, pangolin, and dugong. The evidence adduced ranges from Minoan times to the Late Roman Empire and is taken from archaeology, ancient authors, inscriptions, papyri, coins, mosaics and all other artistic media. Whenever possible reasoned identifications are given for ancient animal names and the realities behind animal lore are brought forth. Why did the ancients think hippopotamuses practiced blood letting on themselves? How do you catch a monkey? Why were hyenas thought to be hermaphroditic? Was there really a vampire moth? Entries are accompanied by full citations to ancient authors and an extensive bibliography. Of use to Classics students and scholars, but written in a style designed to engage anyone interested in Greco-Roman antiquity, Animals in the Ancient World from A to Z reveals the extent and importance of the animal world to the ancient Greeks and Romans. It answers many questions, asks several more, and seeks to stimulate further research in this important field.

Animals are used to demonstrate the letters of the alphabet that begin their names; also includes brief profiles of each animal.

This edition is to be used with a "talking" pen which reads the text out loud. Beautiful and graceful pop-up baby animals hide behind bold black and white letters in this paper-engineering marvel from Chuck Murphy. Each spread includes four lift-the-flap or pull-tab letters and four wondrous pop-up scenes. Readers can lift the letter B and discover a baby baboon out for a walk with its mother. Or, they may pull-the-tab and the letter D and encounter an amazing pop-up dinosaur baby.Bold black and white graphics combined with vibrant color pop-up surprises this design scheme is a "signature" Murphy style.

An animal-by-animal guide that reveals the meaning behind each encounter we have with animals • Provides sophisticated psychological insight into encounters with more than 150 animals, birds, reptiles, insects, and aquatic life • Explores how animals reflect our inner world, drawing our attention to inner turmoil, relationship issues, spiritual growth, and the deepest needs of the soul • Explains how the meaning of each encounter depends on whether the animal was hunting, fleeing, hiding, or acting indifferent when sighted We each feel connections to animals in our own way. Some of us have pets. Others admire animals in the wild. Because the outer world often reflects our internal states and animals are highly sensitive to our energies, each encounter with an animal signals something about our inner world and innermost concerns. The spontaneous, surprising contacts are the telling ones: a sparrow landing next to you, a fox darting across the road, or a bee alighting on your hand. However, even regular encounters with our pets can draw attention to our inner world and what needs to be thought over and grappled with, from psychic turmoil and relationship issues to spiritual growth and the deepest needs of the soul. Providing sophisticated psychological insight into encounters with more than 150 animals, birds, reptiles, insects, and aquatic life, Regula Meyer explores the messages each animal provides for us on a personal level when we encounter them. She explains how the meaning of each encounter depends on whether the animal was hunting, fleeing, hiding, or acting indifferent when sighted. For example, a fleeing animal is prompting you to pursue a subject consciously, while a hiding animal tells you to patiently observe something and draw insights from it. The author shows how animal encounters in the wild cause us to contemplate the present moment and inspire the flow of our perceptions, leading us to meditate on important concerns we may be ignoring or unaware of. Pets and other animals we see every day act as intensifiers of the energy for which they stand. With this animal-by-animal guide, you can discover the deep meaning behind your encounters with animals and the messages they bring as oracles of our souls.