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Animals at the EDGE: saving the world's rarest creatures
Par Jonathan Baillie, Marilyn Baillie. 2008
Explains scientists' work to study and protect unusual threatened species around the world - from the Yangtze River dolphin and…
Papua's long-beaked echidna to the bumblebee bat in Thailand, pygmy hippopotamus in Liberia, and aye-aye of Madagascar. Discusses the EDGE (Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered) uncommon-species conservation program. Grades 3-6. c2008.Blood relations: animals, humans, and politics
Par Charlotte Montgomery. 2000
Ridiculed by industry, vilified by scientists, and largely ignored by the media and the left, the Canadian animal rights movement…
has enlisted a new generation of activists dedicated to changing the most basic political arrangements on the planet. Advocates fight to make humans recognize that we are only one species among many, each with legitimate claims. 2000.Galapagos, a natural history: A Natural History Guide
Par Michael H Jackson. 1993
Details the natural history of the plants and animals found in the Galapagos Islands. A list of the dominant plants…
according to vegetation zone is included. Of particular note is the discussion of the problems of colonisation by founding populations, biological evolution, and ecology, and of the evolutionary processes bringing about species diversity. 1993.Donkey tales (Donkeys Ser.)
Par Elisabeth D Svendsen. 1995
The text provides a selection of true-life stories about the donkeys from Svendsen's Donkey Sanctuary in Devon. Includes tales of…
an alcoholic donkey, and Paddy, the donkey who was inseparable from his friend Crumble, a Jersey cow. 1995.Christian the lion: The True Story Of A Lion's Search For A Home
Par Anthony Bourke, John Rendall, Ruth Knowles. 2009
It's almost Christmas and as two friends search for gifts in London they come across the most unbelievable sight -…
a lion for sale in the famous store, Harrods. Unable to bear the thought of leaving the little cub, Ace and John take him home and name him Christian. A year of fun and mischief later, Christian has grown up and Ace and John must find him a new home back in his native Africa. Grades 4-7. 2009.Keeping the bees: why all bees are at risk and what we can do to save them
Par Laurence Packer. 2010
A world without bees would be much less colourful, with fewer plants and flowers, but food would also be in…
much shorter supply, and available in much less variety. While the media focuses on colony-collapse disorder and honey bees, it seems that all bees are at risk. And because of the integral role these insects play in the ecology of our planet, we may be at risk as well. c2010.K9 personal protection: a manual for training reliable protection dogs (K9 professional training series)
Par Resi Gerritsen, Ruud Haak. 2014
Provides a comprehensive approach to training protection dogs. Beginners will discover basic principles and methods every trainer needs to know,…
while experts will learn a number of advanced techniques that will enhance their training. The authors start by examining the breeds most suitable for protection work before covering the basic obedience training that forms the foundation of every quality protection dog, as well as how to break dogs of bad habits. They also share expert techniques and tips, from advanced decoy techniques to exercises that increase a dog's courage. 2014.K9 behavior basics: a manual for proven success in operational service dog training (K9 professional training series)
Par Resi Gerritsen, Ruud Haak, Simon Prins. 2013
The art and science of training police, military and other service dogs continue to evolve as we learn more about…
dog behavior. Expert dog trainers share the essentials every trainer needs to know about these advances in K9 training. The book outlines key concepts in dog behavior and communication and provides practical approaches to operant conditioning. The authors share proven techniques and solid advice from their more than thirty years of specialized K9 experience. 2013.Kangaroo to the rescue!: and more true stories of amazing animal heroes (National Geographic Kids. Chapters)
Par Moira Rose Donohue. 2017
Kakapo rescue: saving the world's strangest parrot (Scientists In The Field)
Par Sy Montgomery. 2011
Discusses the plight of the nearly extinct New Zealand kakapo - a large, flightless parrot. Explains the recovery-team scientists’ work…
of moving the remaining kakapo population to a safe environment and ensuring the birds’ protection during the hatching season. Grades 5-8. 2011.Keepers and creatures at the national zoo
Par Peggy Thomson. 1988
Just bats
Par M. Brock Fenton. 1983
Apes and monkeys
Par Tom Jackson, Barbara Taylor. 2004
Apes and monkeys are versatile animals that can be found swinging from trees in a forest and performing death-defying leaps…
to grab their food. This guide offers a unique insight into the lives of apes and monkeys, examining every aspect of their lifestyles and behaviour, from habitats to feeding, communication, courting, giving birth and looking after their young. Grades K-3. 2004.Friend or foe: the whole truth about animals that people love to hate
Par Etta Kaner. 2015
Rats, mosquitoes, bats, cockroaches, leeches, vultures - it’s easy to fear and despise them. But are they all bad? You…
probably know that rats destroy food supplies and can cause house fires when they gnaw on electrical wires, but did you know their supersensitive noses can help detect tuberculosis or even land mines? Are these conventionally icky critters really public enemies, or do they have merits worth appreciating? Takes a close look at what we dislike about each of 10 unpopular animals, and then presents the flip side: these very same animals are often smart, helpful to humans and the environment, or inspiring to scientists. Grades 2-4. Winner of the 2017 Silver Birch Non-Fiction Honour Book Award. 2015.James Herriot's favourite dog stories
Par James Herriot. 1995
Ten of James Herriot's favourite stories about the dogs he met during his life as a vet in North Yorkshire.…
The stories include Jock the sheepdog, Hermann the dachshund, and three tales of the memorable Tricki Woo. c1995.Tales about cows and dogs, Shire horses, goats and orphaned lambs. James Herriot tells of times when the telephone would…
summon him to a sick animal in the middle of the night. And introduces many fascinating characters who were part of his life - from the dour farmer to the couple who insisted the vet stayed for a dram of whisky. 1997.Izzy & Lenore: two dogs, an unexpected journey, and me
Par Jon Katz. 2008
Katz presents the story of two dogs that profoundly affected his life and work. Skittish border collie Izzy pushes him…
into rewarding work with Hospice. And black lab Lenore's gentle spirit helps remind him why he wanted to work with animals in the first place. 2008.In the shadow of man
Par Jane van Lawick-Goodall. 1971
The author spent ten years on the shores of Lake Tanganyika studying and getting to know the chimpanzees of the…
district, their family lives and hierarchies, their loyalties and vendettas, their sexual behaviour, and their treatment of their children and the old. 1971.Fruitless fall: the collapse of the honey bee and the coming agricultural crisis
Par Rowan Jacobsen. 2008
Investigates why 30 billion honeybees vanished by the spring of 2007, identifying the convergence of culprits - blood-sucking mites, pesticide…
build-up, viral infections, overused antibiotics, urbanization and climate change - that have led to habitat loss and the destruction of hives. Honeybees aren't pollinating crops as effectively, even as beekeepers truck stressed honeybees cross-country to pollinate the fields of desperate farmers. Jacobsen predicts that our breakfasts will become a lot more expensive, though he hopes that more resilient bees can eventually emerge. Some strong language. 2008.Bridge called hope: Stories Of Triumph From The Ranch Of Rescued Dreams
Par Kim Meeder. 2006
Meeder is the cofounder and director of Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, an organization that rescues abused and dying horses and…
pairs them with children in need. A collection of more than twenty true stories from her ranch unveils true strength and genuine courage. Experience for yourself the kind of love and hope that change a person from the inside out. Descriptions of violence. c2006.