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El Nino: stormy weather for people and wildlife
Par Caroline Arnold. 1998
Explains that "El Nino is the most powerful weather phenomenon on the earth and alters the climate across more than…
half the planet." Observes that the seasonal, warm, southward-moving current along the Peruvian coast occurs about every three to seven years affecting humans, animals, and the environment. Grades 4-7. c1998.Dog obedience training: a complete and up-to-date guide (Basic domestic pet library)
Par Ross Allan. 1997
Presents a practical training program for the beginner. Covers the six obedience exercises: heel, sit, stand, drop, stay, and recall…
(come when called). Discusses basic training principles and the best age to train a dog; gives specific exercises. Grades 5-8 and older. 1997.Don't sweat the small stuff for teens: simple ways to keep your cool in stressful times
Par Richard Carlson. 2000
This companion to "Don't sweat the small stuff" and others in the series for adults, advises teens on controlling stress…
in their lives. Includes one hundred tips on coping with such things as breakups, bad hair days, and peer pressure. For junior and senior high readers. Bestseller. 2000.Earth: our crowded spaceship
Par Isaac Asimov. 1974
As long as there are whales
Par Evelyne Daigle, Geneviève Wright. 2004
An exploration of the world of the whales that live in the St. Lawrence River, including their physical characteristics, methods…
of communication, and food sources. Among the behaviours described are mating, hunting, and stranding, and information about the decimation of whale populations in the last 100 years and the current threats to their survival is also provided. Some descriptions of violence. Grades 5-8. 2004. Uniform title: Tant qu'il y aura des baleines--Aquarium beautiful: a complete and up-to-date guide (Basic domestic pet library)
Par A. van den Nieuwenhuizen. 1997
Discusses creating Dutch aquariums, which emphasize plants more than fish. Presents various types of these aquariums and the necessary equipment…
and proper locations for each. Also explains how to select and arrange plants and the kinds of fish that can be added. Grades 5-8 and older. c1997.A cat in the family: a complete and up-to-date guide (Basic domestic pet library)
Par Uschi Birr. 1996
Offers advice on domesticating cats and discusses their growth cycle from kitten to cat. Describes the structure and characteristics of…
the cat's body. Includes information on creating an appropriate feline environment, maintaining the animal's health, caring for pregnant cats, and raising kittens. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1997, c1996.Restless genius: the story of Virginia Woolf (World writers)
Par Virginia Brackett. 2004
Covers the people and events of writer Virginia Woolf's childhood and adult life, and her relationships with her father, sister,…
husband, and, to a lesser extent, other relatives and members of the Bloomsbury group. Focuses on her mental health and on her work, which took fiction in a new direction at a time when women writers were uncommon. Includes a time line, a bibliography, and source notes. For junior high readers. 2004.Powerful predators (Amazing nature)
Par Tim Knight. 2003
Examines the different methods that animals and plants have of finding food. Each animal or plant uses its senses to…
find and then catch its prey. Predators come in different shapes and sizes, but all rely on hunting to survive. Grades 4-7. 2003.A guide for achieving personal serenity by altering perspective and practising a more relaxed lifestyle. Offers strategies and exercises for…
"letting go" of problems and following the path of least resistance.Almost lost: the true story of an anonymous teenager's life on the streets
Par Beatrice Sparks. 1996
The true story of a depressed and suicidal teenage boy and his attempts to survive on the streets. He discusses…
the events that led to his leaving home, his desperation to escape a brutal gang, and his struggle with self-hatred. For Senior High readers. 1996.Dogs on the job!: true stories of phenomenal dogs
Par Christopher Farran. 2003
Dogs can do much more than just be your pet - they can herd sheep, clear a runway for takeoff,…
help the disabled, or track missing people or animals. This collection of true stories describes animals that work for a living, including Alaskan sled dogs, bomb-sniffing dogs, and canine movie stars. Grades 4-7. 2003.Why the cat chose us (Before they were pets.)
Par John Zeaman. 1998
Traces the history of cats--from their origins in the wild to their domestication about five thousand years ago (as evidenced…
in Egyptian tomb paintings), to their modern-day household status. Presents cat facts and superstitions. Describes various breeds of cats. Grades 4-7. c1998.Wake up to your dreams
Par Sandra Collier. 1996
The author, a psychotherapist who specializes in dream therapy, talks about how and why people dream, common dream themes, understanding…
your own dreams, and even how to use your dreams to solve problems or have the kinds of dreams you want. Junior high readers. 1996.Twins: an amazing investigation
Par Jay Ingram, Harvey Chan. 1988
Tiger rescue: changing the future for endangered wildlife (Firefly animal rescue)
Par Dan Bortolotti. 2003
Introduces the science and practice of wildlife conservation, and covers the tigers' natural habitat, habits, physiology, and behaviour in captivity.…
Also includes a time line of conservation efforts, profiles of conservationists in the field, and forecasts of the animals' future. Makes clear the factors that can threaten animal populations, and discusses human attitudes toward tigers throughout history. A quick-reference spread and a list of related organizations close the book. Grades 5-8. c2003.The true adventures of Grizzly Adams: a biography
Par Robert M McClung. 1985
Disgusted by society's corruption, John "Grizzly" Adams, 19th century frontier hunter, found a new life in the western wilderness trapping…
and taming giant grizzly bears. For junior and senior high readers. 1985.The octopus and other cephalopods
Par Gladys Plemon Conklin. 1977
The landscape of memory
Par Milton Meltzer. 1987
An informal study of memory, with case histories and anecdotes. Explores the dangers of forgetting the past, and the role…
of the writer in keeping history honest and alive. For junior and senior high readers, and older readers. 1987.