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Pink is for blobfish: discovering the world's perfectly pink animals
Par Jess Keating. 2016
Some people think pink is a pretty colour. A fluffy, sparkly, princess-y colour. But it's so much more. Sure, pink…
is the colour of princesses and bubblegum, but it's also the colour of monster slugs and poisonous insects. Not to mention ultra-intelligent dolphins, naked mole rats and bizarre, bloated blobfish. Isn't it about time to rethink pink? Grades 3-6. Winner of the 2017 Silver Birch Express Honour Book Award. 2016.Pippa's challenge
Par Joy Adamson. 1972
Pippa the cheetah was raised as a pet and given to Joy Adamson at the age of seven months, in…
hopes that she could be released back into the wild like Elsa the lioness was. Adamson did rehabilitate Pippa, who had four litters before her death. Sequel to "The Spotted Sphinx" (DC33138). 1972.Pet clean-up made easy
Par Don Aslett. 1988
Practical guide to cleaning up the mess that cats and dogs cause, and preventing it from happening. Discusses basic tools…
and cleansers, including lists of health problems that cause accidents. c1988.Parrot genius!: and more true stories of amazing animal talents (National Geographic kids. Chapters)
Par Moira Rose Donohue. 2016
Parrots' wood
Par Erma J Fisk. 1985
Our covenant God: learning to trust Him
Par Kay Arthur. 1999
By exploring some of the beautiful and meaningful aspects of ancient covenant-making, Kay Arthur brings to light the missing piece…
of a jigsaw puzzle that completes an understanding and experience of a believer's unique relationship with God: the concept of covenant. 1999.Outrage: Canada's justice system on trial
Par Alex MacDonald. 1999
Macdonald, a former British Columbia attorney general, argues that natural justice is being thwarted in Canada's courts. Clogged courtrooms, procedural…
wrangling and ill-considered legislation, such as the Young Offender's Act, are causing criminals to go free as lawyers jockey for victory instead of justice. Macdonald offers his solutions to these problems in his sometimes humourously written, politically neutral book. 1999.The editors of OWL magazine for kids have put together another question and answer book. Get all the information about…
animals, from anacondas and lady bugs to horses and pelicans, space, gravity, dinosaurs, left-handedness, yawning, and more! Grades 3-6. 1983. Uniform title: Owl (Toronto, Ont.)Distinguishes myths and misconceptions from authentic animal traits and behaviours for thirty familiar North American species. Presents facts and anecdotes…
about the beaver, muskrat, flying squirrel, porcupine, opossum, armadillo, crow and raven, raccoon, coyote, wolf, black bear, bison, and others, collected during the author's career as a naturalist. 2000.Pack of two: the intricate bond between people and dogs
Par Caroline Knapp. 1998
Knapp speaks to a wide variety of dog people, from animal behaviourists and psychologists to other owners whose dogs have…
deeply affected their lives, about the aspects of human-animal relationships. She explores the shift in canine roles from working partners to intimate companions and looks at how this new kinship becomes a template for what we most desire ourselves. 1998.Provides answers to a variety of questions about the world around us including "Why do cats have whiskers?", "Why do…
birds sing?", "What are UFOs?", and others. Grades 3-6. 1983. Uniform title: Owl (Toronto, Ont.)One man's justice: a life in the law
Par Thomas R Berger. 2002
Tom Berger is best known for championing aboriginal rights, including early advocacy work that led to the precedent-setting Nisga'a Accord,…
but he has also often represented those not well served by the legal and legislative status quo. In a career that spans four decades, Berger has taken on the challenge of many controversial cases in order to test or transform the application of justice within the law. c2002.One man's owl
Par Bernd Heinrich. 1987
A detailed diary of the author's three-year relationship with a great horned owl that he rescued during a storm. The…
author's personal and scientific study of the animal's behaviour in a semi-wild environment combines with reflections of natural history and philosophical musings. c1987.Octopus and squid, the soft intelligence: The Soft Intelligence (Undersea discoveries of Jacques-Yves Cousteau.)
Par Jacques Cousteau, Philippe Diolé. 1973
This study of the two most feared and misunderstood marine life forms is the result of Cousteau's twenty year research.…
Besides debunking the myths surrounding these gentle creatures, Cousteau discusses their life cycle and habits. 1973. Uniform title: Pieuvres.North on the wing: travels with the songbird migration of spring
Par Bruce McP Beehler. 2018
In March 2015, ornithologist Bruce M. Beehler set off on a solo three-month trek to track songbird migration and the…
northward progress of spring through America. Traveling via car, canoe, bike, and on foot, Beehler followed woodland warblers and other Neotropical songbird species from Texas to Ontario. Beehler describes both the epic migration of songbirds across the country and the gradual dawning of springtime through the US heartland. 2018.No shelter here: making the world a kinder place for dogs
Par Rob Laidlaw. 2011
Dogs have been loyal to humankind for thousands of years, but today, millions of dogs are neglected and malnourished, and…
millions of other dogs are used in scientific research and for entertainment, and kept as pets in a remarkable diversity of conditions. Laidlaw explores the world of homeless, mistreated, and exploited dogs, and the challenges they face, but he also focuses on the people he calls "dog champions" – people around the world who dedicate their lives to helping dogs. Some descriptions of violence. Grades 3-6. Winner of the 2013 Silver Birch Non-Fiction Award. Winner of the 2013-14 Hackmatack Award for non-fiction. 2011.Next of kin: what chimpanzees have taught me about who we are
Par Roger Fouts, Stephen Tukel Mills. 1997
A research psychologist explores intellectual and emotional parallels between chimpanzees and humans. Recounts his revolutionary work teaching chimps to engage…
in complex communication by sign language. Advocates humane treatment of animals. Some strong language. c1997.Mysteries of the Komodo dragon: the biggest, deadliest lizard gives up its secrets
Par Martha L Crump. 2011
My animal kingdom, one by one
Par David Taylor. 1984
The England-based, globe-trotting veterinarian chattily recounts his adventures with many of nature's most exotic creatures. On call to zoos, marinelands,…
and safari parks, Taylor finds himself treating a sunburnt hippo, a constipated camel and a sheik's prized falcons, and travelling to Iceland where he determines the sex of a killer whale. 1984. Uniform title: Wandering whaleMy discovery of America
Par Farley Mowat. 1985
In 1985, when Mowat tried to enter the United States for a book promotion tour, he was barred by the…
McCarran Act, a 1952 law enacted during the McCarthy era. This book, told with outraged but good humour, describes Mowat's fight against the ban. 1985.