The Aye-Aye and I

Author: Gerald Durrell
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504042638
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 168

Book Description
“First-rate entertainment”: The author of the Corfu Trilogy recounts his expedition to Madagascar and search for the elusive, endangered aye-aye (Publishers Weekly). In 1990, Gerald Durrell; his wife, Lee; and a television crew embarked on a rescue mission to one of the most interesting places in the world: the island of Madagascar. It was there that they hoped to record and capture the endangered aye-aye, the world’s largest nocturnal primate. Recognizable by its big eyes and long fingers, the strange, rare aye-aye was an animal of incredible fascination for Durrell, one he felt compelled to conserve as its habitat was taken away by deforestation. In this passionate memoir, Durrell’s funny, vibrant voice shines as he describes the magical landscape of Madagascar, the exotic animals that inhabit it, and the challenges of his expedition to preserve an important part of our ever-changing world. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Gerald Durrell including rare photos from the author’s estate.

Aye-Aye Gets Lucky

Author: Terri Tatchell
Publisher: Endangered and Misunderstood
ISBN: 9781999102227
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
Join endangered and misunderstood AYE-AYE on his quest to win back the hearts of the people of Madagascar after his mischievous pranks get him banned and labelled bad luck. On the surface "Aye-Aye Gets Lucky" is about a misunderstood lemur, but look deeper and it's a story about empathy, self-acceptance, community and second chances.

Aye-Aye

Author: Miriam Aronin
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
ISBN: 1597168157
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
For years, a mysterious creature called the aye-aye had struck fear into the hearts of people on the island of Madagascar. According to legend, this rare animal was an evil omen. Many residents believed that if someone saw an aye-aye, a person would die shortly thereafter. As a result, people often killed these small creatures to prevent the death from occurring. Unfortunately, little was really known about the aye-aye. Scientist Eleanor Sterling wanted to change that. In the 1980s, she set up camp in Madagascar to study these mysterious animals. In Aye-Aye: An Evil Omen, kids follow Sterling as she discovers the secrets of this fascinating, uncommon animal. Large, full-color photos and a narrative format will keep readers turning the pages for more.

Aye-Ayes

Author: Kristin Petrie
Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
ISBN: 1617849162
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26

Book Description
Welcome to the world of the aye-aye! Many readers may never have heard of this nocturnal creature. They aye-aye is an arboreal primate that is native to Madagascar. A chapter on the aye-aye's body discusses its appearance, small size, and special features, such as its long middle fingers, bushy tail, and bright yellow eyes. Other chapters cover its life cycle, diet, unique feeding habits, and habitat, including a map. Predators, including humans, are also introduced, along with threats to the aye-aye's environment, such as deforestation, and conservation efforts that are in place. Every book in the Nocturnal Animals series includes sidebars on scientific classification, the special features of the nocturnal eye, and the difference between nocturnal, diurnal, and crepuscular animals. Full-color photographs will draw in the reader while showing off the aye-aye's unique characteristics. Glossary words in bold, phonetic spellings, and an index supplement this easy-to-read text. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Aye-Aye

Author: Lisa Owings
Publisher: Bellwether Media
ISBN: 1612118933
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24

Book Description
Although their name makes them sound like sailors, these tiny primates actually live in trees on the island of Madagascar. Aye-ayes use their big ears and pointed claws to find insects deep inside tree trunks! Dig into the aye-ayeÕs lifestyle in this title for beginning readers.

Critical Critters

Author: Ralph Steadman
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472936736
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 416

Book Description
Ceri's humorous but meaningful message accompanied by Ralph's sensational paintings will satisfy art-lovers and conservationists alike. Following on from Extinct Boids and Nextinction, Critical Critters is the third in this epic trilogy of books dedicated to extinct and critically endangered animals from cartoonist Ralph Steadman and film-maker Ceri Levy - the GONZOVATIONISTS. Expect plenty more of what made the first two books so successful - unpredictable nonsense beasts, irreverent jokes, a diary-style record of the creative mayhem, and around 100 spectacular illustrations by Ralph of critically endangered mammals, insects, fish, lizards and trees – a stunning collection, with a serious conservation message.

This Book Belongs to Aye-Aye

Author: Richard Byrne
Publisher: Oxford University Press - Children
ISBN: 0192738798
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35

Book Description
Aye-Aye has just joined Miss Deer's Academy for Aspiring Picture-Book Animals. His classmates all look rather more conventionally cute and fluffy than he does. They are the sorts of animals you'd expect to find in a picture book. But Aye-Aye would love to be in a picture book-it's his absolute dream. His naturally kind and cheerful disposition endears him to the other animals, except the rather mean Rabbit Twins. When Miss Deer announces a class competition to find the most helpful animal with the promise of a special prize, Aye-Aye wonders if it might even be the fulfilment of his dream. But skulduggery is afoot. The Rabbit Twins want the prize for themselves and they're prepared to use all sorts of dastardly means to improve their chances of winning. As the plot unfolds, their deceitful ways in fact do the opposite as, each time, they act as the stimulus for Aye-Aye's kindness to shine through. So will Aye-Aye be the winner? And will the prize turn out to be just what he's always dreamed of? All w

Aye-aye

Author: Miriam Aronin
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
ISBN: 1597167312
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
Follows scientists Eleanor Sterling and Alison Jolly in Madigascar as they study the aye-aye, a lemur so rare it was once declared extinct.

The Unsightly Aye-Aye

Author: Janey Levy
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 1538246252
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24

Book Description
Aye-ayes belong to the animal group known as primates, which includes not only humans, but apes and monkeys. Aye-ayes lack the majesty of a gorilla or the cuteness of a monkey. Aye-ayes are so strange looking they were originally classified as rodents. Readers of this absorbing volume will discover fascinating facts about these odd animals, who have big eyes, enormous ears, and elongated fingers, and who use echolocation to find food. Accessible text addresses elementary science concepts, while colorful images dazzle the eyes. Fact boxes and a graphic organizer enrich the narrative.

Aye-ayes

Author: Rachel Grack
Publisher: Bellwether Media
ISBN: 1644879069
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24

Book Description
Aye-ayes are strange-looking primates. They have big, yellow eyes and long, bony fingers. In this leveled title, readers will learn about the challenges these animals face and the efforts people take to save them. Special features highlight the range, importance, and conservation status of the primates. Vibrant photos bring aye-ayes to life on the page!