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Author
Publisher
Henry Holt
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
Recounts the story of a lion cub purchased by two friends from a London department store, written from the point of view of Christian, the lion. He is ultimately sent to Kenya to be rehabilitated by George Adamson, for release into the wild.
Author
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Do you ever wonder what could happen if we all hid away? If we stayed in, we just might see … the animals come out! A delightful series of poems describes the many animals that emerge from the woods, the hills and the skies when we are not around. Peek out your window and watch the deer grazing under the streetlights, the rabbits hopping through our vegetable gardens, and the ducks quack quack quacking along the sidewalks. The Animals Come Out...
Author
Publisher
Pajama Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
It's a big day for Patch the puppy as her girl decides to take her for her first walk outside of the yard. Patch needs to learn her manners, but the playful pup is sometimes too excited to listen! With patience and perseverance, Patch's girl guides her new canine companion through basic commands including "sit," "stay," and "down," making sure to dole out plenty of treats and belly rubs for a job well done along the way. This delightful story from...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Join three fantastic felines as they embark on the adventures of their (nine) lives in this colorful Chapters book, filled with photos and fun facts. Meet Dusty, a Siamese cat who gives the phrase "cat burglar" new meaning. Take to the seas with Scatty, a sailor and cat hero. And trek across the United States with Vladimir, a real-life cat explorer! These amazing--and TRUE--stories are sure to keep cat lovers and adventure fans on the edge of their...
Author
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"A celebration of one of the most enduring love stories throughout the ages: the one between dogs and humans! Dogs and humans go back a long way - thousands of years, to be precise! As humans evolved, dogs did too, and we got to know, trust and understand each other instinctively. Whether they helped to protect us from danger, or sniffed out new routes to faraway places, dogs have been by our side throughout history. In the modern world there are...
Author
Publisher
Delacorte Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
A thrilling journey into the spiritual, scientific and sometimes threatened world of dolphins. Includes an 8-page photo insert, explores the extraordinary world of dolphins in an interesting and accessible format that engages as well as entertains.
Author
Publisher
Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Would you help a tiny fragile snake? Fifteen poems explore close encounters with animals - and choosing to respond tenderly. Whether it's helping a hummingbird escape, respecting a bear's habitat, admiring a heron's beauty, or giving way to ants at a picnic, the human response in these poems is to do no harm, and to help whenever possible. The poems follow a seasonal progression, ending with a final poem that imagines where each animal might be on...
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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Description
"Until the popularization of the family car, horses and humans lived, worked, and played side by side. With the invention of the wheel, saddle, bit, and bridle; horses pulled far-flung lands closer together at the speed of a gallop. Trade, agriculture, exploration, and war-none of these would have been possible in the same way without horses. In dazzling spreads packed with maps, sidebars, and other hidden gems, Jennifer Thermes tackles the history...
Author
Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"The story of the impactful partnership between humans and mockingbirds--a case study in courage, resiliency, and the power of a song--written by nonfiction powerhouse Phil Hoose"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"For a long time, scientists have tried to figure out what separates us from animals. For example, one early hypothesis was our use of tools-until Jane Goodall famously recorded observations of chimpanzees making and using tools. In fact, it looks like the very things that we once thought distinguished humans, our creativity, our ingenuity, our capacity of planning or abstract thought, are the very things that actually make us very animal! Maria Birmingham...
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"This heartwarming picture book tells the true story of João Pereira de Souza, who found a Magellanic penguin covered in oil and starving near his home on an island off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. João spent a week cleaning the creature's tarred feathers and feeding him a daily diet of fish before taking him back to the sea to let him go. But the penguin wouldn't leave! He stayed with João for eleven months until finally disappearing. Now, every...
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