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Queen of Shaba: the story of an African leopard
Par Joy Adamson. 1980
This book records Joy Adamson's life with Penny, a female leopard whom she installed in her home near Nairobi, Kenya,…
with the intent to release her into the wild when the animal had reached maturity. 1980.Psychic animals: a fascinating investigation of paranormal behavior
Par Dennis Bardens. 1987
Puppy school: 7 steps to the perfect puppy
Par Gwen Bailey. 2005
Puppy preschool: raising your puppy right--right from the start
Par John Ross, Barbara McKinney. 1996
This manual describes steps in obedience training for puppies and recommends beginning as early as eight weeks of age. The…
authors also discuss many other aspects of dog-owning, from choosing the right breed to "bonding" with your new pet. c1996.Glaucoma: the complete guide : a patient handbook
Par Tina T Wong. 2011
One of the world's leading experts helps you navigate through glaucoma from diagnosis to the many treatment options. This landmark…
patient handbook stands out as both authoritative and readable, providing the critical information necessary to help patients. 2011.AMD, age-related macular degeneration: Understanding The Disease And Its Treatment
Par Jean-Daniel Arbour. 2010
AMD affects one million Canadians, yet it is still poorly understood and causes much anxiety to those diagnosed with it.…
Will I go blind? Will I be able to lead a normal life? Can I be cured? Addresses these and other questions to help in understanding the impact of AMD in everyday life. Describes the latest research and new treatments under development which hold promise for the future. 2010.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
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.Overcoming macular degeneration: a guide to seeing beyond the clouds
Par Yale Solomon, Jonathan D Solomon. 2000
The author is an ophthalmologist specializing in macular degeneration who was diagnosed with the condition in one eye in 1990…
and the other eye in 1997. He uses this combination of experiences to provide detailed information, advice, and reassurance in this guide for others with the disease. 2000.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 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.