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Do you know the difference between a sight and a smell hound? Can you tell your pug from your poodle? From faithful family pet to wild pack animal,... [Read More]
Do you know the difference between a sight and a smell hound? Can you tell your pug from your poodle? From faithful family pet to wild pack animal, discover all there is to know about our canine friends (and their wild relatives) in this compendium of dogs from author/illustrator Katie Viggers.
A new edition of Kendal Shepherd' s well known book on dog behaviour, aimed at reducing the incidence of dog bites in children, and improving... [Read More]
A new edition of Kendal Shepherd' s well known book on dog behaviour, aimed at reducing the incidence of dog bites in children, and improving children' s interactions with dogs. Practical strategies are given to identify dog aggression before leading to a bite.
New York Times best-selling author Barbara Kingsolver and Environmentalist Lily Kingsolver team up to create their first children's book together. On... [Read More]
New York Times best-selling author Barbara Kingsolver and Environmentalist Lily Kingsolver team up to create their first children's book together. On a summer day in an Appalachian Forest, Grandpa takes young Diana camping for the first time, while Coyote pup goes on his first hunt with his Auntie. During this day of discoveries, Coyote Pup learns that it's best to stay away from humans and that hunting is a skill that will take time and experience to master while Diana learns why coyotes are "friends of the forest.
A detection dog is trained to smell certain scents and lead their handler to them. They can sniff out everything from bombs to cancer and many things... [Read More]
A detection dog is trained to smell certain scents and lead their handler to them. They can sniff out everything from bombs to cancer and many things in between. Find out how these dogs are out there every day making the world a safer place.
Theme: High Interest/Low Vocabulary
A detection dog is trained to smell certain scents and lead their handler to them. They can sniff out everything from bombs to cancer and many things... [Read More]
A detection dog is trained to smell certain scents and lead their handler to them. They can sniff out everything from bombs to cancer and many things in between. Find out how these dogs are out there every day making the world a safer place.
Theme: High Interest/Low Vocabulary
True stories of 19 inspirational 'dogs with jobs'. Learn how dogs can help us in many ways: they can be assistance dogs, firefighters, rescuers,... [Read More]
True stories of 19 inspirational 'dogs with jobs'. Learn how dogs can help us in many ways: they can be assistance dogs, firefighters, rescuers, carers, companions to the elderly...
A beautifully illustrated guide to gray wolves from wolf expert Brenna J. Cassidy, part of the Young Zoologist series.
Take a stunning sloth’s-eye view of the world in this beautiful and informative photographic nonfiction picture book from award-winning author... [Read More]
Take a stunning sloth’s-eye view of the world in this beautiful and informative photographic nonfiction picture book from award-winning author and photographer April Pulley Sayre. Come meet sloths in the rainforest canopy where these slow, gentle creatures live and see what they eat, how they hide from predators, and much more. Young readers will also learn about some of the other creatures that share this interconnected and fragile tropical forest ecosystem. With gorgeous photographs, a text that’s perfect for reading aloud, info-packed side bars, and detailed end matter, this book will captivate sloth enthusiasts of all ages!
What do herding dogs do? They watch over and guide livestock from one place to another so they can graze safely. Find out about the different breeds... [Read More]
What do herding dogs do? They watch over and guide livestock from one place to another so they can graze safely. Find out about the different breeds of herding dogs and how they also make great pets.
Theme: High Interest/Low Vocabulary
What do herding dogs do? They watch over and guide livestock from one place to another so they can graze safely. Find out about the different breeds... [Read More]
What do herding dogs do? They watch over and guide livestock from one place to another so they can graze safely. Find out about the different breeds of herding dogs and how they also make great pets.
Theme: High Interest/Low Vocabulary
Each child is thinking of a pet. Can you guess which one? Read the clues, make a guess, and pull the slider to reveal the animal hiding in the... [Read More]
Each child is thinking of a pet. Can you guess which one? Read the clues, make a guess, and pull the slider to reveal the animal hiding in the beautifully illustrated scene.
Lester loves books, children, and his job as a library dog. Childrenwait eagerly for their turn to read to him, and Lester is the perfect... [Read More]
Lester loves books, children, and his job as a library dog. Childrenwait eagerly for their turn to read to him, and Lester is the perfect listener.But Lester does more than listen to stories. He inspires children toread with confidence, helps them deal with emotions, sorts out squabbles,teaches responsibility, and makes everyone laugh.Lester the Library Dog is about a day in the life of one dog and theimpact he has on the community, whilst emphasising team effort andresponsibility, resulting in usall enjoying the benefits thatthese wonderful dogs provide.
Military working dogs serve as detection, scout, and patrol dogs on military bases, airfields, and prisons. Find out how these dogs are able to... [Read More]
Military working dogs serve as detection, scout, and patrol dogs on military bases, airfields, and prisons. Find out how these dogs are able to detect threats that human eyes and noses cannot find.
Theme: High Interest/Low Vocabulary
Military working dogs serve as detection, scout, and patrol dogs on military bases, airfields, and prisons. Find out how these dogs are able to... [Read More]
Military working dogs serve as detection, scout, and patrol dogs on military bases, airfields, and prisons. Find out how these dogs are able to detect threats that human eyes and noses cannot find.
Theme: High Interest/Low Vocabulary
Gold medal Mom's Choice Awards winner, Molly - A Love Story is a true story about a cute little Pit Bull, lost and alone in the world until one day... [Read More]
Gold medal Mom's Choice Awards winner, Molly - A Love Story is a true story about a cute little Pit Bull, lost and alone in the world until one day she was rescued and given a home. Molly' s story teaches children about the unconditional love that a dog can bring into the lives of a family. As a cancer survivor, Molly overcame adversity, and her story shows that despite every hardship, true love is everlasting. Children and dog lovers of all ages will be touched by Molly' s story and that of her adopted brother Logan, a Siberian Husky who became her best friend. A portion of the sale of each copy of Molly - A Love Story will go to support animal shelters in the Las Vegas area.