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Par Keltie Thomas. 2010
Rats, through the diseases they carry, have probably killed more people than any war or natural disaster, and goats may…
have been the first to discover coffee. Among the more than 20 animals featured in this book are dogs, sheep, dolphins, silk moths and beavers, all of which have changed the course of history for better or for worse. Grades 3-6. 2010.Par Diane Swanson. 1997
Par Gayle Bunney. 1998
A lifelong love of horses inspired the author to collect these stories about the horses she has known. She has…
encountered them in rodeos, races, trail rides and cattle drives. She was even married on a horse. In all of these stories, her enduring love and respect for horses is evident. 1998.Par Pamela Hickman. 1998
What does the world look, sound and feel like to animals? Use the activities in this book to find out…
how your senses differ from those of an animal's. Grades 3-6. 1998.Par Etta Kaner. 1999
Do you run and hide or yell for help when you're afraid? Some animals do too, while others use more…
unusual methods to defend themselves: many lizards' tails drop off when enemies grab them, while possums play dead. Discover the amazing world of animal defenses. Grades 2-4. 1999.Par Steve Jenkins, Caprice Crane, Alan Cumming, Derek Walter. 2018
When Steve Jenkins and Derek Walter decide to start a farm with the animals' benefit in mind, they quickly realize…
the realities of being a farmer can be frantic, crazy, and even insane. 2018.Par F. B. M. de Waal. 2016
What separates your mind from that of an animal? Is it the ability to design tools; a sense of self;…
or the grasp of past and future? In recent decades these claims have eroded, or even been disproven outright, by a revolution in the study of animal cognition. Waal explores both the scope and the depth of animal intelligence, offering a firsthand account of how science has stood traditional behaviourism on its head by revealing how smart animals really are, and how we've underestimated their abilities for too long. Bestseller. 2016.Par Helen Macdonald. 2018
Before best-selling author Helen Macdonald told the story of the goshawk in H Is for Hawk, she told the story…
of the falcon, in a cultural history of the masterful creature that can "cut the sky in two" with the "perfectly aerodynamic profile of a raindrop," as she so incisively puts it. In talon-sharp prose she explores the spell the falcon has had over her and, by extension, all of us, whether we've seen them "through binoculars, framed on gallery walls, versified by poets, flown as hunting birds, through Manhattan windows, sewn on flags, stamped on badges, or winnowing through the clouds over abandoned arctic radar stations." Macdonald dives through centuries and careens around the globe to tell the story of the falcon as it has flown in the wild skies of the natural world and those of our imagination. Mixing history, myth, and legend, she explores the long history of the sport of falconry in many human cultures, from Japan to Abu Dhabi to Oxford; she analyzes the falcon's talismanic power as a symbol in art, politics, and business; and she addresses the ways we have both endangered and protected it. Along the way we discover how falcons were mobilized in secret military projects; their links with espionage, the Third Reich, the Holy Roman Empire, and space programs; and how they have figured in countless stories of heroism and, of course, the erotic. Best of all, Macdonald has given us something fresh: a new introduction that draws on all her experience to even further invigorate her cherished subject. The result is a deeply informed book written with the same astonishing lyrical grace that has captivated readers and had everyone talking about this writer-cum-falconer. 2018.Par Moira Rose Donohue. 2018
Based on the hit feature in National Geographic Kids magazine, Amazing Animals, we bring you three heartwarming tales of animals…
with incredible talents, including the stories of Norman the bike-riding dog and Eddie the otter who shoots hoops! Written in fun and lively prose that empowers readers to devour the book page-by-page, these action-packed stories will leave readers thirsty for more. Grades K-3. 2018.Par Mary Quattlebaum. 2018
Calling all dog lovers! Join the adventure as National Geographic Kids Chapters presents a trio of true stories about incredible…
acts of canine heroism. From Glory the bloodhound, who saves lost pets, to terriers who help raise orphaned hippos, these brave pups are sure to inspire young animal lovers. Grades 2-4. 2018.Par Ashlee Brown Blewett. 2016
Par Kelly Milner Halls. 2015
You'll read three true stories of amazing animal heroes. First meet Lilly, a playful pit bull who bravely pulled her…
owner from the path of a speeding train; two pods of dolphins that saved swimmers from the most powerful predator on the planet; and two gorillas that proved just how alike apes and humans really are. Follow along on their incredible adventures as these awesome animals save the day! Grades 2-4. 2015.You'll meet four unlikely pairs that prove love knows no bounds. There's Suryia and Roscoe, the orangutan and dog swim…
buddies; Owen the baby hippo and his hero tortoise Mzee; Koko, the gorilla that speaks sign language and loves her kitties; and Jasmine, who befriends anyone that needs a helping hand. These true stories will amaze, inspire, and make you say "awww." Grades 2-4. 2015.Par Aline Alexander Newman. 2015
Par Aline Alexander Newman. 2015
Tells the true and hilarious stories of animals that love hijinks. In this book you'll meet three naughty animals, including…
Fu Manchu, the orangutan escape artist. Fu Manchu lived at the Omaha Zoo and would routinely break out of his habitat to explore the zoo on a nice day. Also includes stories about a puppy and a cat behaving badly. Grades K-3. 2015.Par Jon Katz. 2011
Par Bobbie Kalman, Glen Loates. 1987
Par Kathryn Shevelow. 2008
In eighteenth-century England, where cockfighting and bullbaiting drew large crowds, and the abuse of animals was routine, the idea of…
animal protection was dismissed as laughably radical. But as pets became more common, human attitudes toward animals evolved. The story of the reformers who braved attacks because they sympathized with the plight of creatures everywhere, and an exploration into how our feelings toward animals reveal our ideas about ourselves, God, mercy, and nature. 2008.Par Zuza Vrbova. 1998
A complete guide to keeping a guinea pig for a pet. Discusses how to choose and buy the right one.…
Then explains how to care for it, including housing, feeding, cleaning, and handling. Grades 2-4. 1998.Par Zuza Vrbova. 1998
A complete guide to keeping a pet hamster. Explains that hamsters sleep by day and are active at night. Advises…
how to select and care for the rodent, including feeding it and furnishing the cage--with toys and a water bottle. Grades 2-4. c1998.