Bøker av Nancy Furstinger

Are you curious about the amazing Catskill creatures sharing your back yard? Your wild neighbors star in nature's outdoor theater, where exciting drama changes with the seasons. "Catskill Creatures" spotlights fifteen species of wildlife with intriguing facts and dramatic illustrations. Inside these pages you will discover:Who isn't scared of the skunks stinky sprayWhat warty secret weapon protects toadsWhere prime raccoon real estate is locatedWhen black bears head into their winter densWhy the little brown bat is nature's original bug zapperGet familiar with the fascinating creatures that crawl, walk, run, swim, slither, hop and fly through your backyard. Then make your neighborhood wildlife friendly by following suggestions in the "How You Can Help section.The Golden Notebook Bookstore has been Woodstock New York's fiercely independent bookstore for close to fifty years. We launched the Golden Notebook Press in 2023 as a way to publish books and authors we believe in and that we know can sell to wide audience as our store reaches not only our artistic community, but thousands of annual tourists from around the world. We hope to keep books in print that are vital to the artistic and literary needs of our diverse customer base, find new exciting subjects and voices, and promote the Catskills and Hudson Valley region we are so proud to call our home.

The Incredible Book of Outrageous Facts for Kids will have curious readers saying “Oh, wow!” as they turn the pages and read through the 1,500 facts inside.

Praised as "a dramatic and absorbing account," this extremely entertaining and meaningful biography follows Henry Bergh, an American pioneer of animal rights and the founder of the ASPCA.

Did you know that penguins have a layer of fat called blubber? Read this book to learn more about how penguins stay warm in cold climates.

Did you know that sloths do a "dance" to cover up their poo? Read this book to learn more about how sloths poo.

This title introduces young dog lovers to the sport of herding, covering everything from the history of the sport to conditioning, training, and competing. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a photodiagram, and a glossary.

"Explores the roles of wolves in ecosystems, including wolves' importance to ecosystems, threats to wolf populations, and conservation efforts. Features sidebars, two infographics, and a "That's Amazing!" special feature"--

"Explores the roles of African rhinos in savanna ecosystems, including rhinos' importance to ecosystems, threats to rhino populations, and conservation efforts. Features sidebars, two infographics, and a "That's Amazing!" special feature"--

Did you know that dolphins sleep with one eye open? Read this book to learn more about how dolphins sleep.

Did you know that spiders have hundreds of hairs, which they use to hear with? Read this book to learn more about how spiders hear.

Robots help us understand our universe. Some fly to distant planets. Others work alongside astronauts in space. And some drive across the surface of Mars. How do these robots work, and what are they doing today? Read this book to find out!

Robots help people in many situations. Some robots rescue people trapped by tornadoes or earthquakes. Others explore volcanoes and the seafloor. And some help scientists protect our environment. How might helper robots affect your life? Read this book to find out!