Burling, Alexis
Summary: "Lights! Camera! Woof! Human actors are some of the most admired people in show biz. But animal actors? They're definitely the cat's meow. In this star-studded book, readers will learn about some of the most famous animals to walk the red carpet. They'll get a peek at the training process and what a typical day is like on the set. They'll also learn about where animal actors go when they...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishing, LLC 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 791.43 BURMooney, Carla
Summary: "For centuries, animals and humans have worked side-by-side. Today, animals work in various jobs worldwide. Some animals work with law enforcement sniffing out drugs and explosives. Others serve as personal guides and assistants, performing daily tasks to help their owners. Talented animals entertain the world as actors on stages and screens"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: ReferencePoint Press 2023
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 636.088 MOOO'Daly, Anne
Summary: What kind of food do rabbits eat? Can you play with a pet mouse? Do rats make good pets? The answers to these questions and more are found in this helpful guide to popular pets for kids. Colorful photographs of rabbits, mice, and rats fill the pages, and they're closely paired with text that explains the basic responsibilities involved in taking care of each type of animal. Fact boxes provide...
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Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.9 O'DAO'Daly, Anne
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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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 639.3 O'DASummary: Click, clack, moo: A bunch of literate cows go on strike after Farmer Brown refuses to give in to their typed demands of electric blankets when the barn gets too cold. The day Jimmy's boa ate the wash: Jimmy's boa constrictor wreaks havoc on the class trip to a farm. The Pigs' wedding: all the pigs must get cleaned up for the big wedding. Hendrika, a Dutch cow, wants to visit the city. Charlie...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2002
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV CLIRau, Dana Meachen
Summary: "From 1939 to 2021, actress Betty White was one of the most beloved performers in the entertainment industry. She starred in fan-favorite television shows like The Golden Girls and The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and also blockbuster movies like Toy Story 4 and The Proposal. Over her decades-long career, Betty White won Emmy awards, was named an honorary mayor of Hollywood, earned a star on the Walk...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 WHIAlderton, 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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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.088 ALDKerbel, Deborah
Summary: "One hundred years ago, juvenile diabetes was a death sentence for millions of people around the world, most of them children. this book tells the story the discovery of insulin, a treatment for this disease and one of the most impactful milestones in medical science. Frederick Banting was a young doctor who was haunted by the memories of the diabetic children he'd treated at Toronto's Hospital...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Owlkids Books Inc. 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 616.4 KERSummary: Two lab mice living in the Acme labs seek to formulate a plan for the duo, led by Brain, to take over the world.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by Warner Home Video 2007
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV PINHarmon, Miranda
Summary: "Three kittens, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, and Ginger, go on a quest to find the magical ingredients to make Mama Cat's famous cupcakes"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 HARO'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'DAPennypacker, Sara
Summary: Pax and Peter have been inseparable ever since Peter rescued him as a kit. But one day the unimaginable happens: Peter's dad enlists in the military and makes him return the fox to the wild. At his grandfather's house three hundred miles away from home, Peter knows he isn't where he should be-with Pax. He strikes out on his own despite the encroaching war, spurred by love, loyalty, and grief,...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Findaway World, LLC 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J PA FIC PENMessner, Dennis
Summary: "Pigmund and Lizárdo are free! It's true. Pigmund and Lizárdo recently 'declared independence' from their petting zoo. And now this pot-bellied pig and iguana are out to SEE THE WORLD. They are: THE UNPETABLES - and they're available for temporary work as FREELANCE PETS. But no matter what gigs THE UNPETABLES may get, they have one very big rule: NO MORE PETTING! Will The Unpetables find the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Top Shelf Productions 2023
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1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: J 741.5 MESJenkins, Steve
Summary: Steve Jenkins and Derek Walter, had their lives turned upside down when they adopted their pig-daughter Esther--the so-called micro pig who turned out to be a full-sized commercial pig growing to a whopping 600 pounds--as they describe in their bestselling memoir Esther the Wonder Pig. The book ends with them moving to a new farm, and starting a new wonderful life where they will live on the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grand Central Publishing 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.4 JENCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: 636.4 JENThielges, 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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Summary: "A tribute to all types of service dogs that perform important jobs, from providing emotional support to helping disabled people, gives thanks to every human's best friend"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE GIAWittrock, Jeni
Summary: "Simple text and full-color illustrations describe the true story of Laika, the first dog in outer space"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 929.43 WITPennypacker, Sara
Summary: Pax and Peter have been inseparable ever since Peter rescued him as a kit. But one day the unimaginable happens: Peter's dad enlists in the military and makes him return the fox to the wild. At his grandfather's house three hundred miles away from home, Peter knows he isn't where he should be-with Pax. He strikes out on his own despite the encroaching war, spurred by love, loyalty, and grief,...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Findaway 2021
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Summary: Explores the many similarities between humans and corvids through the relationships that the author's family share with a rook, talking magpie, baby crow, and other feathered friends.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Counterpoint 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 598.864 WOOBatten, Mary
Summary: "Over millions of years, organisms in Antarctica--one of the most extreme environments on Earth--have evolved in amazing ways that enable them to thrive on the ice, in the ice, and under the ice. How is climate change affecting the creatures that live in this frozen world? Even in the intensely cold, windy, and dry environment of Antarctica, a wide variety of wildlife--from the massive swarms...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.9989 BATArnold, Elana K
Summary: When Bat's older sister Janie gets a part in the school play, and can't watch him after school, it means some pretty big changes. For one, someone else will have to take care of the skunk kit in the afternoons.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Walden Pond Press, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2018
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Laika, a stray dog picked up by the Soviet space program on the streets of Moscow, became the first living being to orbit the earth when she was launched into space on Sputnik 2. Although Laika would not survive the journey, directors Elsa Kremser and Levin Peter trace the persistence of her memory and legacy into the present day.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC SPABlum, Deborah.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Oxford University Press 1994