The Tiger
Title | The Tiger PDF eBook |
Author | John Vaillant |
Publisher | Knopf Canada |
Total Pages | 407 |
Release | 2010-08-24 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 0307375277 |
It's December 1997 and a man-eating tiger is on the prowl outside a remote village in Russia's Far East. The tiger isn't just killing people, it's annihilating them, and a team of men and their dogs must hunt it on foot through the forest in the brutal cold. To their horrified astonishment it emerges that the attacks are not random: the tiger is engaged in a vendetta. Injured and starving, it must be found before it strikes again, and the story becomes a battle for survival between the two main characters: Yuri Trush, the lead tracker, and the tiger itself. As John Vaillant vividly recreates the extraordinary events of that winter, he also gives us an unforgettable portrait of a spectacularly beautiful region where plants and animals exist that are found nowhere else on earth, and where the once great Siberian Tiger - the largest of its species, which can weigh over 600 lbs at more than 10 feet long - ranges daily over vast territories of forest and mountain, its numbers diminished to a fraction of what they once were. We meet the native tribes who for centuries have worshipped and lived alongside tigers - even sharing their kills with them - in a natural balance. We witness the first arrival of settlers, soldiers and hunters in the tiger's territory in the 19th century and 20th century, many fleeing Stalinism. And we come to know the Russians of today - such as the poacher Vladimir Markov - who, crushed by poverty, have turned to poaching for the corrupt, high-paying Chinese markets. Throughout we encounter surprising theories of how humans and tigers may have evolved to coexist, how we may have developed as scavengers rather than hunters and how early Homo sapiens may have once fit seamlessly into the tiger's ecosystem. Above all, we come to understand the endangered Siberian tiger, a highly intelligent super-predator, and the grave threat it faces as logging and poaching reduce its habitat and numbers - and force it to turn at bay. Beautifully written and deeply informative, The Tiger is a gripping tale of man and nature in collision, that leads inexorably to a final showdown in a clearing deep in the Siberian forest.
Tiger Tiger
Title | Tiger Tiger PDF eBook |
Author | Jonny Lambert |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 32 |
Release | 2017-02-02 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781848694439 |
Old Tiger’s world is dull and grey, and all he wants to do is snooze the day away. But little Cub is having none of it – he wants to explore and have fun! Can Cub help Tiger to see the jungle in an exciting new light? With bold and stylish illustrations from the talented Jonny Lambert (The Great Aaa-Ooo, Little Whyand I Love You More and More), Tiger Tigeris a touching celebration of the light and colour that little ones can bring to the world. Featuring an array of fascinating jungle animals and an adorably excitable Cub, this heart-warming story is perfect for children who love to play!
Tears of a Tiger
Title | Tears of a Tiger PDF eBook |
Author | Sharon M. Draper |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | 25 |
Release | 2013-07-23 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1442489138 |
The death of high school basketball star Rob Washington in an automobile accident affects the lives of his close friend Andy, who was driving the car, and many others in the school.
I Am a Tiger
Title | I Am a Tiger PDF eBook |
Author | Karl Newson |
Publisher | Scholastic Inc. |
Total Pages | 32 |
Release | 2019-07-30 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1338495569 |
When is a mouse not a mouse? When he's a tiger of course! This funny story is all about being who you want to be! This is a story about a mouse with BIG ideas. Mouse believes he is a tiger, and he convinces Fox, Raccoon, Snake, and Bird he's one, too! After all, Mouse can climb a tree like a tiger and hunt for his lunch, too. And not all tigers are big and have stripes. But when a real tiger shows up, can Mouse keep up his act? With hilarious text by Karl Newson and bright and vivid illustrations from Ross Collins, this uproariously funny, read-aloud picture book encourages children to use their imaginations and be who they want to be! Doesn't everyone want to be a tiger?
Read to Tiger
Title | Read to Tiger PDF eBook |
Author | S. J. Fore |
Publisher | Penguin |
Total Pages | 36 |
Release | 2010-08-05 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1101643676 |
In this delightful role-reversal story, all the serious little boy wants is to settle down quietly and read his book. But that’s not so easy when there’s an imaginative tiger with an excess of energy behind the couch, wanting attention and someone to play with. Repetitive refrains and sound effects make this a perfect read-aloud, and the sweet and cozy ending will delight the heart of any book-lover.
The Tiger Book
Title | The Tiger Book PDF eBook |
Author | Jan Pfloog |
Publisher | Golden Books |
Total Pages | 28 |
Release | 2000-05-18 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9780307130242 |
Illustrations and simple text provide an introduction to the behavior of tigers.
The Black Tiger
Title | The Black Tiger PDF eBook |
Author | Patrick O'Connor |
Publisher | Good Press |
Total Pages | 110 |
Release | 2022-08-21 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN |
"The Black Tiger" by Patrick O'Connor. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.