Every Creeping Thing: True Tales of Faintly Repulsive Wildlife
Richard Conniff
ISBN 10: 0805056971 ISBN 13: 9780805056976
Published by Henry Holt and Co., 1998
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A sequel to Spineless Wonders presents a fascinating and eccentric foray into the world of vertebrates from the Gulf Stream to Arizona to England focusing on such cuddly creatures as snapping turtles, porcupines, bats, mice, moles, and cormorants and their bizzare behavior. 10,000 first printing.
About the Author:
Richard Conniff has written about natural history and American life for such magazines as The Atlantic Monthly, Discover, Smithsonian, National Geographic, and Time, winning the 1997 National Magazine Award for "Special Interests." He is the author of Spineless Wonders: Strange Tales form the Invertebrate World and is a television writer and producer of nature programs for the National Geographic and the Discovery Channel. He lives in Connecticut.
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Title: Every Creeping Thing: True Tales of Faintly ...
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co.
Publication Date: 1998
Binding: Paperback
Illustrator: Bensusen, Sally J.
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
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Every Creeping Thing: True Tales of Faintly Repulsive Wildlife
Published by
Henry Holt and Co., 1998
ISBN 10: 0805056971
ISBN 13: 9780805056976
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Seller: Kayleighbug Books, IOBA, Cedar Grove, WV, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Bensusen, Sally J. (illustrator). First Edition. No Stock Photos! We photograph every item. ex-library with usual markings; some damage to pastedowns; In this sequel to "Spineless Wonders" Richard Conniff once again explores the tangled connections between human beings and animals, this time mostly vertebrates. With his characteristically offbeat approach, he focuses on some of the least huggable members of the animal world. 16 line drawings. Seller Inventory # 056907
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Every Creeping Thing
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Softcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Bensusen, Sally J. (illustrator). "Despite the efforts of many earnest and life-affirming people to persuade me that the vampire bat is our friend and that Native Americans enjoyed true harmony with Brother Wolf, I have never quite overcome the gut feeling that fear of nature is normal.It can also be pleasurable.What I really find creepy and wonderful about nature are not its great terrors, but its weird, unsuspected minutiae.for instance, that some sharks practice sibling cannibalism in the womb, or that a mole will paralyze earthworms, ball them up in a knot, and seal them away in individual cells in the walls of its chambered mound, still living, to be eaten at leisure. I am captivated by the sight of a keyhole limpet.[which] carries a sort of vicious pet under its shell, like an old lady's lap dog."--From Every Creeping Thing In this sequel to Spineless Wonders, Richard Conniff once again explores the tangled connections between human beings and animals (this time mostly vertebrates). His adventures take us from an island in the Gulf Stream, where a man devotes his life to the devilbird, to provincial England, where bloodhounds and riders on horseback hunt down a human being for sport. With his characteristically offbeat approach, Conniff focuses on some of the least huggable members of the animal world-- porcupines, snapping turtles, cormorants, bats, mice, moles. Through their lives, Conniff introduces us to some of the strangest behaviors on earth. We meet sharks that practice sibling cannibalism in their mother's womb, bats that delight in a sybaritic "disco mating strategy," and five-hundred-pound grizzly bears that gorge themselves on moths in August. Every Creeping Thing is a fascinating, comic tour through the far side of the animal kingdom. Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Former library book. Mylar protector included. Solid binding. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library. Seller Inventory # 123740189
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Every Creeping Thing
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Softcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Bensusen, Sally J. (illustrator). "Despite the efforts of many earnest and life-affirming people to persuade me that the vampire bat is our friend and that Native Americans enjoyed true harmony with Brother Wolf, I have never quite overcome the gut feeling that fear of nature is normal.It can also be pleasurable.What I really find creepy and wonderful about nature are not its great terrors, but its weird, unsuspected minutiae.for instance, that some sharks practice sibling cannibalism in the womb, or that a mole will paralyze earthworms, ball them up in a knot, and seal them away in individual cells in the walls of its chambered mound, still living, to be eaten at leisure. I am captivated by the sight of a keyhole limpet.[which] carries a sort of vicious pet under its shell, like an old lady's lap dog."--From Every Creeping Thing In this sequel to Spineless Wonders, Richard Conniff once again explores the tangled connections between human beings and animals (this time mostly vertebrates). His adventures take us from an island in the Gulf Stream, where a man devotes his life to the devilbird, to provincial England, where bloodhounds and riders on horseback hunt down a human being for sport. With his characteristically offbeat approach, Conniff focuses on some of the least huggable members of the animal world-- porcupines, snapping turtles, cormorants, bats, mice, moles. Through their lives, Conniff introduces us to some of the strangest behaviors on earth. We meet sharks that practice sibling cannibalism in their mother's womb, bats that delight in a sybaritic "disco mating strategy," and five-hundred-pound grizzly bears that gorge themselves on moths in August. Every Creeping Thing is a fascinating, comic tour through the far side of the animal kingdom. Solid binding. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book. Seller Inventory # 123681201
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Every Creeping Thing: True Tales of Faintly Repulsive Wildlife
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paperback. Condition: Very Good. Bensusen, Sally J. (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_450397487
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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Bensusen, Sally J. (illustrator). x + 256 pp. dj. Rubber-stamped on front free endpaper. book. Seller Inventory # 37428
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Every Creeping Thing : True Tales of Faintly Repulsive Wildlife
Published by
Henry Holt & Company, LLC, 1998
ISBN 10: 0805056971
ISBN 13: 9780805056976
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Seller: Redbrick Books, Springfield, MA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Bensusen, Sally J. (illustrator). 1st Edition. nice clean book-------------sequel to Spineless Wonders---true tale. Seller Inventory # 000661
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Every Creeping Thing: True Tales of Faintly Repulsive Wildlife
Published by
Henry Holt and Co., 1998
ISBN 10: 0805056971
ISBN 13: 9780805056976
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Includes dust jacket. Bensusen, Sally J. (illustrator). Signed. First Edition. Signed by author on first page. First edition, first printing (full numberline). Jacket is present with a little shelfwear, but notHING SEVERE> Price on jacket flap is not clipped. First edition. Signed/autographed. I note every flaw I find, so buy with confidence. Seller Inventory # mon0000066962
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Every Creeping Thing : True Tales of Faintly Repulsive Wildlife
Published by
Holt & Company, Henry, 1998
ISBN 10: 0805056971
ISBN 13: 9780805056976
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Bensusen, Sally J. (illustrator). 1st. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 15978892-6
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Every Creeping Thing : True Tales of Faintly Repulsive Wildlife
Published by
Holt & Company, Henry, 1998
ISBN 10: 0805056971
ISBN 13: 9780805056976
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Bensusen, Sally J. (illustrator). 1st. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 3504878-20
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Condition: Good. Bensusen, Sally J. (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00081697496