The Flamingo's Smile: Reflections in Natural History

Author: Stephen Jay Gould
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393340856
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 480

Book Description
"Gould himself is a rare and wonderful animal—a member of the endangered species known as the ruby-throated polymath. . . . [He] is a leading theorist on large-scale patterns in evolution . . . [and] one of the sharpest and most humane thinkers in the sciences." --David Quammen, New York Times Book Review

The Flamingo's Smile

Author: Stephen Jay Gould
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780140135541
Category : Biology
Languages : en
Pages : 476

Book Description
Before Darwinism was generally accepted, the natural world was thought to be structured according to the chain of being. Evolutionary theories have revolutionized this imperialistic view, and the process we now know as natural selection explains a great many mysteries to us. One such enigma is the flamingo's smile, which is a perfect example of the way in which function (in this case feeding in saline lakes) and form (the inverted beak that enables the flamingo to feed more successfully) are inseparable.

The Flamingo's Smile

Author: Steven James Gold
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 476

Book Description

Flora and the Flamingo

Author: Molly Idle
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452145075
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41

Book Description
A 2014 Caldecott Honor Book In this innovative wordless picture book with interactive flaps, Flora and her graceful flamingo friend explore the trials and joys of friendship through an elaborate synchronized dance. With a twist, a turn, and even a flop, these unlikely friends learn at last how to dance together in perfect harmony. Full of humor and heart, this stunning performance (and splashy ending!) will have readers clapping for more! Double tap the flaps to open and close them, swipe the corners of the book to turn from page to page, and activate the soundtrack to listen to the music while you read your new ebook!

The Black Flamingo

Author: Dean Atta
Publisher: Hachette Children's
ISBN: 1444948598
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 367

Book Description
'I loved every word' - Malorie Blackman 'Atta's bold verse novel calls to its readers to find their own blazing, performative inner truth' - Guardian A boy comes to terms with his identity as a mixed-race gay teen - then at university he finds his wings as a drag artist, The Black Flamingo. A bold story about the power of embracing your uniqueness. Sometimes, we need to take charge, to stand up wearing pink feathers - to show ourselves to the world in bold colour. 'I masquerade in makeup and feathers and I am applauded.' SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG READER AWARDS 2019

The Flamingos

Author: Todd R. Baptista
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476679827
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 249

Book Description
Formed by five young black men from Chicago, the Flamingos rose to prominence as one of the top vocal acts of the 1950s rock and roll explosion. They appeared in motion pictures and turned out a string of hit records that have remained popular for more than a half-century. Providing a wealth of never-before-told stories of the influential quintet and their experiences in a white-dominated industry, this book details the back-room record deals, life on the road, the creative process, meticulous recording sessions and live performances, based on interviews with original members and those who worked with them.

Flamingo Love

Author: M. O'Reilly
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781729023907
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 102

Book Description
Simple lined notebook that will cheer up any flamingo lover out there. Size: width 5 x height 8 in / width 12.70 cm x height 20.32 cm Number of pages: 100 white pages Interior style: lined journal with a line at the top for date Cover: glossy finish Joyful design that will make you smile. Nice gift for flamingo loving friends!

Fussy Flamingo

Author: Shelly Vaughan James
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1728249635
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
A hilarious and colorful children's book about a stubborn baby flamingo and her encouraging parents, perfect for fans of Grumpy Monkey and I Don't Want to Be a Frog. Meet Lola, the "no, no" flamingo. Lola will NOT eat shrimp, thank you very much. She does NOT care that it will turn her feathers pink. It is just plain yucky. But each time Lola sneaks a different food, she changes colors! This funny visual tale will delight even the pickiest of young readers and resonate with parents eager to see their kids try just one bite. This repetitive and charming tale is a good story time pick, and it's also great for toddlers, preschoolers and early readers who may be fussy about certain foods! Don't miss the fun facts about real life flamingos in the back, a cool STEM supplement! Perfect for buyers who want: Great read aloud books like The Wonky Donkey and We Don't Eat Our Classmates Childrens books about food Flamingo gifts for little girls and boys Picture books about picky eating Toddler books 2 year olds, books for 3 year olds, and kids books ages 4-6 Praise for Fussy Flamingo: "Try it. You'll like it."—Kirkus Reviews

World of Wonders

Author: Aimee Nezhukumatathil
Publisher: Milkweed Editions
ISBN: 157131959X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 146

Book Description
“A poet celebrates the wonders of nature in a collection of essays that could almost serve as a coming-of-age memoir.” —Kirkus Reviews As a child, Nezhukumatathil called many places home: the grounds of a Kansas mental institution, where her Filipina mother was a doctor; the open skies and tall mountains of Arizona, where she hiked with her Indian father; and the chillier climes of western New York and Ohio. But no matter where she was transplanted—no matter how awkward the fit or forbidding the landscape—she was able to turn to our world’s fierce and funny creatures for guidance. “What the peacock can do,” she tells us, “is remind you of a home you will run away from and run back to all your life.” The axolotl teaches us to smile, even in the face of unkindness; the touch-me-not plant shows us how to shake off unwanted advances; the narwhal demonstrates how to survive in hostile environments. Even in the strange and the unlovely, Nezhukumatathil finds beauty and kinship. For it is this way with wonder: it requires that we are curious enough to look past the distractions in order to fully appreciate the world’s gifts. Warm, lyrical, and gorgeously illustrated by Fumi Nakamura, World of Wonders is a book of sustenance and joy. Praise for World of Wonders Barnes & Noble 2020 Book of the Year An NPR Best Book of 2020 An Esquire Best Book of 2020 A Publishers Weekly “Big Indie Book of Fall 2020” A BuzzFeed Best Book of Fall 2020 “Hands-down one of the most beautiful books of the year.” —NPR “A timely story about love, identity and belonging.” —New York Times Book Review “A truly wonderous essay collection.” —Roxane Gay, The Audacity

Flamingo Boy

Author: Michael Morpurgo
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
ISBN: 9780008638740
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A heart-lifting story of hope and courage in a time of war, set in the South of France 'The storytelling is, as always, irresistible and the characters clasp your heart' Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week There are lots of things Lorenzo doesn't understand, but he does understand animals - especially the flamingos in the salt flats of his Camargue home, which the Second World War has barely touched. But then the soldiers come, and Lorenzo's world is threatened. Amongst the Germans, though, is a kind sergeant, and he and Lorenzo may be able to mend what is broken . . .