Alex the Parrot: No Ordinary Bird This book examines how Alex the African grey parrot changed our knowledge of the intelligence of these beautiful birds. Full description
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In 1977, graduate student Irene Pepperberg walked into a pet store and bought a year-old African grey parrot. Because she was going to study him, she decided to call him Alex--short for Avian Learning EXperiment. At that time, most scientists thought that the bigger the brain, the smarter the creature; they studied great apes and dolphins. African greys, with their walnut-sized "birdbrains," were pretty much ignored--until Alex.
His intelligence surprised everyone, including Irene. He learned to count, add, and subtract; to recognize shapes, sizes, and colors; and to speak, and understand, hundreds of words. These were things no other animal could do. Alex wasn't supposed to have the brainpower to do them, either. But he did them anyway.
Accompanied by Meilo So's stunning illustrations, Alex and Irene's story is one of groundbreaking discoveries about animal intelligence, hard work, and the loving bonds of a unique friendship.
STEPHANIE SPINNER is the author of many books for young readers, including Damosel, Aliens for Breakfast, and Paddywack, and Peter and the Wolf. After a distinguished career in children's book publishing, she is now a full-time writer.
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Vendeur : ZBK Books, Carlstadt, NJ, Etats-Unis
Etat : good. So, Meilo (illustrateur). Used book in good and clean conditions. Pages and cover are intact. Limited notes marks and highlighting may be present. May show signs of normal shelf wear and bends on edges. Item may be missing CDs or access codes. May include library marks. Fast Shipping. N° de réf. du vendeur ZBM.1IFGU
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Vendeur : SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis
Etat : Good. So, Meilo (illustrateur). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. N° de réf. du vendeur 00063567002
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Vendeur : Goodwill, Brooklyn Park, MN, Etats-Unis
Etat : Good. So, Meilo (illustrateur). This is a retired library book with typical wear/markings. May or may not have library stickers attached which will not be removed. Item has stickers or notes attached to cover and/or pages that have not been removed to prevent further damage Cover/Case has some rubbing and edgewear. Access codes, CDs, slipcovers and other accessories may not be included. N° de réf. du vendeur 2Y6JCK00AF42_ns
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Vendeur : Off The Shelf, Antonia, MO, Etats-Unis
Etat : Good. So, Meilo (illustrateur). The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials. N° de réf. du vendeur 4WILKM00GI5E
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Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. So, Meilo (illustrateur). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.85. N° de réf. du vendeur G0375868461I4N00
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Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. So, Meilo (illustrateur). Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.85. N° de réf. du vendeur G0375868461I4N10
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Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. So, Meilo (illustrateur). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.75. N° de réf. du vendeur G0375868461I4N00
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Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. So, Meilo (illustrateur). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.75. N° de réf. du vendeur G0375868461I4N00
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Vendeur : Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, Etats-Unis
Etat : Very Good. So, Meilo (illustrateur). Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. N° de réf. du vendeur 4211389-6
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Vendeur : Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Etats-Unis
Etat : Very Good. So, Meilo (illustrateur). Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. N° de réf. du vendeur 4211389-6
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