Moore, Mickey Golden
Summary: Since 2009, attendees of Beyond the Paw Print Pet Loss Support Group meetings have found validation of their grief as they shared their stories of love, loss, and lessons learned in a caring, judgment-free atmosphere. It has long been Dr. Golden Moore’s dream to share these stories with the larger community of animal lovers outside the circle of her pet loss support group. The 22 stories in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beyond the Paw Print Productions L.L.C. 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.0887 MOOO'Daly, Anne
Summary: "Cats are cute pets that need a lot of love and care to thrive. What food should they eat? What toys do they like? How can you keep them healthy? The answers to these questions and more are found in this detailed guide to pet ownership. Readers are able to decide for themselves if a cat is the right pet for them after exploring the age-appropriate text, fact boxes, and graphic organizers. They...
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Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.8 O'DAO'Daly, Anne
Summary: "Many young readers love horses and dream of having a horse or a pony for a pet someday. They learn what kind of work it would actually take to care of this kind of pet as they explore clear text that can help them decide if a horse or pony is the right pet for them. In addition, fun facts about a variety of horses and ponies are presented, alongside colorful photographs of these beautiful...
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Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing 2024
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Summary: "Frogs, snakes, and other reptiles and amphibians are amazing animals that make cool pets, but they aren't for everyone! Readers are given the tools to decide for themselves if they might want one of these animals for a pet. They explore detailed text about how to care for reptiles and amphibians, and some of the most common examples of these animals as pets are presented to readers through...
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Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing 2024
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Here is a sparkling collection of Crown jewels--from amusing tales that humanize their subjects to dramatic stories of martyrdoms, palace intrigues, and bloody battles. Elizabeth Longford, intimate of the royal family and biographer of Victoria and Elizabeth II, has assembled the best anecdotes ever written and reported about the kings and queens of England, across the full range of Britain's...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Oxford University Press 1989
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 941.009 OXFZickefoose, Julie.
Summary: A wild bird rehabilitator and nature artist describes her painstaking efforts to rescue injured birds and her experiences when those birds come back to visit, looking at the personality and quirks of individual birds of different species.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Co. 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 598.2 ZICThielges, Alissa
Summary: "Can turtles breathe underwater? Find out the answer and spark early readers' natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction book. Splish, splash! Turtles aren't cuddly reptiles, but their long lives and aquatic tanks make them captivating pets. Nine kid-friendly Q&As teach readers about life with a turtle, including their behavior, aquarium needs, and how their shells grow....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 639.392 THIOrlean, Susan
Summary: 'How we interact with animals has preoccupied philosophers, poets, and naturalists for ages,' writes Susan Orlean. Since the age of six, when Orlean wrote and illustrated a book called Herbert the Near-Sighted Pigeon, she's been drawn to stories about how we live with animals, and how they abide by us. Now, in On Animals, she examines animal-human relationships through the compelling tales she...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Avid Reader Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc. 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 591.5 ORLStevens, Kathy
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Publisher / Publication Date: Skyhorse Pub. 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.08 STEO'Daly, Anne
Summary: For some people, bugs make creepy, crawly, and very cool pets! As readers explore fun facts about insects and spiders, they are encouraged to ask themselves: Is this the right pet for me? They discover what materials are needed to create a safe living space for these creatures, what they eat, and how to interact with them. Fact boxes and graphic organizers provide additional information, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 638 O'DAThielges, Alissa
Summary: "Does it hurt to hold a hedgehog? Find out the answer and spark kids' natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction book. Hedgehogs take stop, drop, and roll (into a ball) to the next level. Their prickly quills are a good defense against predators, but as pets, their adorable faces steal the show! Nine kid-friendly Q&As teach readers about life with a pet hedgehog, including...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus 2023
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Summary: MUTUAL RESCUE profiles the transformational impact that shelter pets have on humans, exploring the emotional, physical, and spiritual gifts that rescued animals provide. It explores through anecdote, observation, and scientific research, the complexity and depth of the role that pets play in our lives. Every story in the book brings an unrecognized benefit of adopting homeless animals to the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grand Central Life & Style 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636 NOVO'Daly, Anne
Summary: "Dogs are popular pets, and readers learn important things about how to care for them in this guide to the responsibility of having a pet. Readers find basic facts about what dogs eat and how they play, but the informative text also dives deeper into basic health care for dogs, proper grooming tips, and so much more." --
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Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7 O'DAHolland, Jennifer S.
Summary: Presents a collection of stories about animals who have forged unlikely, abiding bonds with other animals of different species, from Koko the gorilla and All Ball the kitten to Owen the hippo and the tortoise Mzee.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Workman Pub. 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Animal Wild HollandAlderton, David
Summary: "A newly-updated practical guide to pet-keeping, covering all aspects of choosing and caring for small mammals including rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils and jirds, chinchillas, rats and mice - plus birds, herptiles, invertebrates and fish. Each chapter features the most popular breeds in each species, based on general availability and suitability. Find out how to choose the best pet for...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lorenz Books 2021
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Summary: Fish can be fun pets, but it takes work to take good care of them. Readers learn all about caring for a fish -- including what a fish eats and how to make sure it's in a healthy environment. Engaging and informative text allows readers to decide for themselves if a fish is the right pet for them and introduces them to different kinds of fish they could keep as a pet. Fact boxes and graphic...
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Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 639.34 O'DAThielges, Alissa
Summary: "What sounds do guinea pigs make? Find out the answer and spark kids' natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to guinea pigs. Can my guinea pig run around my room? Questions that kids would ask and well-researched, easy-to-understand answers teach readers about life with guinea pigs, including pet care, behaviors, and sounds, such as their signature wheeking....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus 2023
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Summary: Describes how the author adopted a dog living on its own in the wild and his decision to install a dog door in his house so that the dog could live both inside and outside, in a study of the human-dog partnership and animal consciousness and behavior.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thorndike Press 2007
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Publisher / Publication Date: Da Capo Lifelong 2008
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alpine Blue Ribbon Books 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 179.3 GRIThielges, Alissa
Summary: "Why do ferrets hide their toys? Find out the answer and spark kids' natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction book. Long and furry, ferrets are perpetual explorers with high energy and a mischievous spirit. Nine kid-friendly Q&As teach readers about life with a pet ferret, including their behavior, playful antics, and tendency to run into walls. Engaging questions draw in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus 2023
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Summary: "What makes an animal famous? Some do important jobs that help humans, and some have super skills or do entertaining tricks. Some become celebrities on the Internet just for being cute-or grumpy! This book offers examples of animals who have accomplished amazing feats, made predictions, and won hearts worldwide"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Publishing Company 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J591.02 JOHMyers, Maya
Summary: "Welcome to the world of baby animals! Learn about the different types of baby animals, how and where they are born, and what their families are like"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Kids 2022