Bradly Smith, an ex-GI, who, before he settles down, wants to see America and meet its people. His first adventure finds him in Florida with a phony preacher and a wife with a very curious come-on

The international animal trafficker known as The Rooster sights his rifle on a black bear rooting for grubs in a decaying silver maple tree in the woods of Nebraska. Black bear organs fetch a high price on the black market. Hiding nearby, investigative reporter Alexander Henry trains his camera on The Rooster. Suddenly, a massive cloud of leaves and debris swarms over The Rooster. The startled bear runs away from the commotion, directly towards Alexander Henry's hide. Despite his fear that The Rooster may have discovered him, Mr. Henry decides that encountering the frightened bear is a bigger threat and bolts away. As he jumps a fallen log, a searing pain shoots down his leg. Someone has shot the reporter with a tranquilizer dart. When the drug wears off, Mr. Henry finds himself a captive in an underground cell. But why would anyone want to hold him prisoner? In answer, a Jacob's slot on the solid prison door opens, and in waddles a badger. The baffled and alarmed reporter now wonders, "Why would they stick a live badger in a prison cell with me?" So he holds out his hands in a non-threatening manner, and attempts to befriend the badger. "There there. Good girl. Nice badger. I will not hurt you." The badger rises up on her hind legs, eyes the man curiously, and places her paws on her hips. "Mr. Henry," the badger replies. "We should be making those same assurances to you."

In recognition of this fact, these true stories, selected from Wisconsin's history, have been written as a means to the cultivation of civic patriotism among the youth of our commonwealth. It is not the purpose of the book to present a continuous account of the development of the State; for this, the author begs to refer to his larger work, "The Story of Wisconsin" (in the Story of the States Series). Rather is it desired to give selections from the interesting and often stirring incidents with which our history is so richly stored, in the hope that the reader may acquire a taste for delving more deeply into the annals of the Badger State.

Badger and Hare is a heartwarming tale of friendship and forgiveness. When Badger finds an empty burrow, he is sure he'll be alone forever, until Hare arrives and makes the burrow his home too. But as the seasons change, Badger's need for solitude clashes with Hare's exuberant nature. When a fox threatens their safety, the two must learn to understand and respect each other's needs in order to survive. This delightful picture book teaches children the importance of communication and compassion in relationships.

A badger is an animal. It looks like a cross between a skunk and a dog. Badgers have a long nose. They use it to stick into holes they have dug. This lets them reach the insects they find in the ground. Badgers have a funny looking face. It is mostly black, but it has white stripes. That helps them to hide in the grass at night. This book is a shortened version of our popular “Badgers: Ready For A Fight" and is intended for beginning readers. With only 1013 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the badger. They will find out the answers to these questions: How fast can a badger dig a hole? How tight can a badger lock their jaw? Can badgers spray a bad smell like a skunk? Where do badgers go to the bathroom? And many more! Ages 5 to 8 Reading Level: 1.9 LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Witnessing the Badger is a boating adventure story in the spirit of Arthur Ransome or The Hardy Boys novels that will appeal not only to young readers, but nostalgic adults as well. The story covers territory from Ontarios beautiful Georgian Bay to Lake Michigan, with all points in between, and culminates in a terrifying night-time encounter with the Russian Mafia. This classic good vs. evil story will appeal to anyone who has spent time around the water. And for those who have not been in this happy situation, the book invites you to try it. Youll like it. Author Steven Duff has spent a lifetime in and around boats. He maintains and sails a small fleet of classic boats and has "covered the waterfront" under sail on all the Great Lakes and to New York City. Following retirement from a career as a high-school music teacher, Mr. Duff has been active as a writer, with five books and nearly 100 magazine articles to his credit, covering such diverse topics as history, music, and transportation. As well, he is an enthusiastic artist; not surprisingly, his preference is for seascapes "with something interesting sailing past." The father of two adult daughters and grandfather to two young boaters, Steven Duff lives in Parry Sound, Ontario, with his wife Debra and a toy poodle named Bruno. http: //sbpra.com/StevenDuff