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Dog's best friend: annals of the dog-human relationship
Par Mark Derr. 1997
Traces the history of the bond between dogs and humans from nomads' relationship with wolves to the contemporary family's domesticated…
pets. Discusses a wide variety of dogs and their contributions throughout the ages. Contains many anecdotes and recommends ways to improve situations for dogsHow bats see in the dark
Par Malcolm Penny. 1997
Explains how bats, with their poor vision, use echolocation--creating their own sounds and listening for echoes from nearby stationary objects…
and moving insects--to move about safely and hunt for food. Describes physical features, such as sensitive ears and specialized nose shapes, that assist in navigating without eyesight. For grades 3-6Animal ER: extraordinary stories of hope and healing from one of the world's leading veterinary hospitals
Par Vicki Croke, Tufts University. 1999
Anecdotes from an animal emergency room, where specialists handle all kinds of patients: dogs hit by cars or mauled in…
fights, cats with cancer, exotic species, and creatures with mystery ailments that require medical sleuthing. Workers must also deal with the issue of putting pets to sleep for financial reasons. 1999Summers with the bears: six seasons in the Minnesota woods
Par Jack Becklund. 1999
The author recalls leaving Florida in 1988 to live in the backwoods of Minnesota, where he and his wife befriended…
an orphaned black bear cub and became intimately acquainted with nine more bears over the next six years. Describes the couple's extraordinary experiences with their ursine friends. 1999101 questions & answers about backyard wildlife
Par Ann Squire. 1996
The author has studied many exotic animals but was amazed by all the wild creatures she found in her backyard…
when she moved to a large home in the country. In chapters on birds, insects, mammals, and reptiles, she describes the habits of such wildlife as owls, butterflies, spiders, rabbits, snails, and frogs. For grades 3-6Always faithful: a memoir of the Marine dogs of WWII
Par William Putney. 2001
The 1943 commander, also a veterinarian, of the Marines' Third War Dog Platoon describes the training and duties of the…
animals he led during World War II. Explains the recruitment and retention of his charges and their handlers and their subsequent action in the Pacific. 2001Colter: the true story of the best dog I ever had
Par Rick Bass. 2000
A novelist and essayist describes his childhood fascination with animals and the bond of understanding he forged with one of…
his dogs. Colter had been the runt of the litter, unwanted by anyone else. But as he grew, Colter developed amazing hunting skills. 2000The case of the high seas secret (Thoroughbred ##31)
Par Alice Leonhardt. 2001
When the Olsen family boards the Jolly Roger for a Caribbean cruise, twins Mary-Kate and Ashley join a scavenger hunt.…
The clues are a fun way to explore the ship, until someone begins stealing the prizes. The twin detectives want to find the thief and win the grand prize. For grades 4-7. Bestseller. 2001Bark if you love me: a woman-meets-dog story
Par Louise Bernikow. 2000
While jogging in a Manhattan park, the author finds a crowd surrounding an abused dog. She spontaneously adopts the male…
boxer. As a first-time pet owner, Bernikow becomes acquainted with the animal world and meets many new friends--both human and canine--in the impersonal city of New York. 2000Exploding ants: amazing facts about how animals adapt
Par Joanne Settel. 1984
In order to survive, Settel writes, animals sometimes do things that seem gross to humans. She describes how caterpillars, ants,…
birds, frogs, and other creatures find food, shelter, and safety by doing such things as swallowing whole animals, eating waste droppings, or drinking blood. For grades 4-7. 1999Two puppies
Par Jane Stern. 1998
The married authors describe a hellish two years with a puppy very unlike the other Bullmastiffs they've owned. In contrast,…
they discuss the early years of a well-behaved dog bred and trained to be a guide dog. Also includes tips on selecting, training, and caring for puppies. Some strong language. 1998Pack of two: the intricate bond between people and dogs
Par Caroline Knapp. 1998
The author ponders about emotional bonds between dogs and people using her own experience with Lucille, a young Shepherd-mix. Explores…
sentiments and expectations about canines by noting animal behavior and past history with humans. Muses on the use of dogs as companions and agents of healingHow fish swim
Par Jill Bailey. 1997
Explains how fish have different swimming skills, each meeting the needs of the particular species. Describes physical adaptations suited to…
various styles of locomotion--the bending bodies of eels, the directional use of fins by sea goldfish, the flapping movements of skates and rays, and the jet propulsion of squid. For grades 3-6Puppies, dogs, and blue northers: reflections on being raised by a pack of sled dogs
Par Gary Paulsen. 1996
Companion to Woodsong (BR 08849). Iditarod racer Paulsen recalls his life on the trail and at home with his beloved…
team of dogs. Portrays his special relationship with the lead dog, Cookie, describing the births and rearing of her pups and the sadness of retirement for both man and dog. For grades 6-9 and older readersChesapeake Bay goose music
Par Roger Ethier. 1995
The author tells his daughter how a young Canada goose was separated from his migrating flock, was wounded, and landed…
on a tiny island in Chesapeake Bay. Nursed back to health by "Petite Mom," the author's mother, the goose is unable to fly but still finds a mate, who returns to the island each year with their offspring. For grades 4-7 and older readers"Si votre chien ne comprend pas tout ce que vous lui dites, c'est parce que vous ne communiquez pas vraiment…
avec lui. Or, sans une communication adéquate, il est impossible de dresser et d'entraîner un chien et encore moins d'avoir avec lui une relation agréable et harmonieuse. Les idées originales et les conseils de ce livre vous procureront le savoir-faire indispensable pour déchiffrer le langage corporel et vocal de votre chien. À l'aide de cette communication nouvelle, vous établirez un lien plus profond avec lui et obtiendrez de meilleurs résultats à l'entraînement". -- 4e de couvWater buffalo days: growing up in Vietnam
Par Quang Huynh. 1997
The author tells of being a young boy in the jungle of central Vietnam before the war. From the age…
of six, he helps with the family's herd of water buffalo. When his father buys a male calf to train to be leader of the herd, the calf and boy develop a deep friendship. For grades 3-6Spineless wonders: strange tales from the invertebrate world
Par Richard Conniff. 1996
Explores the bizarre world of invertebrates--spineless creatures that make up more than ninety-nine percent of all animals. Offers factual and…
humorous observations on flies, fire ants, leeches, worms, moths, calamari, and more. Describes the devoted people who study these creaturesMon animal a-t-il besoin d'un psy?
Par Joël Dehasse. 2006
[...] Savez-vous qu'il existe des solutions efficaces et ciblées pour traiter les troubles de comportement que présente votre animal de…
compagnie et pour construire un meilleur lien avec lui ? Ces traitements peuvent transformer la vie de votre chien ou de votre chat, mais aussi la vôtre. Pour cela, vous avez un rôle de premier plan à jouer. Joël Dehasse répond à toutes vos questions et vous montre comment faire. Vétérinaire psy, spécialisé dans les interactions entre lanimal et son maître, Joël Dehasse exerce à Bruxelles. -- 4e de couv