Lottie collects dead creatures and lovingly cares for them, hoping to preserve them, to save them from disintegration. Her father understands--Lottie has a scientific mind, he thinks. Her aunt wants it to stop, and she goes to cruel lengths to make sure it does. And her mother? Lottie's mother died long ago. And Lottie is searching for a way to be close to her.
Presents a facsimile of the 1908 publication offering an illustrated guide to the art of taxidermy. Discusses all types of game and the tools of the trade, and features over 250 illustrations.
Presents an introduction to the sport of wild turkey hunting, including information on the weapons and safety equipment needed, how to plan a turkey hunt, and how to legally and ethically hunt, harvest, and skin the animal.
Ivy, having made a shocking discovery in her small western Pennsylvania town when she was just seven, and learned another surprising secret nine years later, questions whether she has inherited the Rumbaugh curse of having excessive love for one's mother.
Dave Madden explores the world of taxidermy, discussing how the field has evolved, the many forms it takes, and what it reveals about human-animal relationships.
A young woman named Ivy, who made a shocking discovery in her small western Pennsylvania town when she was seven years old and learned a surprising secret nine years later, questions whether she has inherited the Rumbaugh curse of having excessive love for one's mother.
Shows some of the ways museum artists prepare wildlife for display, including what materials they use, how they create artificial habitats, and how they build the models.
