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Three riveting essays by some of National Geographic magazine's most highly esteemed writers explore the canine-human relationship and what scientists are learning from dogs. "Dogs and people, people and dogs: It's a love story so old no one knows how it started," wrote Angus Phillips in "Wolf to Woof." Filled with cutting edge research covering everything from domestication, breeding, and the bonds of devotion, these linked stories are custom-selected...
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Frankenweenie is about a clever, quiet, scientifically minded boy named Victor, who lives in the Burbank-esque town of New Holland. Victor's only friend is his dog, Sparky, who dies when he is hit by a car, but is reanimated by Victor. Based on the upcoming Disney film by Tim Burton, this clever and fresh take on the Frankenstein tale will delight readers of all ages.
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Teacup the puppy loves to perform for Princess Belle and her friends. So when Belle learns that the famous inventor Simone Dumont is coming to visit her and the prince, she has a special job for Teacup: performing for Simone! But when the puppy begins practicing for the big day, she starts to worry that her performance won't be special enough. Will Teacup be able to come up with the perfect routine before Simone arrives?
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Kids will dig learning all about dogs in this new National Geographic Kids Reader. The level 3 text provides accessible yet wide-ranging information for fluent readers. Plus, the book includes 100 fun facts for quick and quirky information on all kinds of dogs, from tiny Chihuahuas to gargantuan Great Danes! The Fact Readers bridge the gap between fun knowledge nuggets and informative sustained reading.
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Sunny and Rex are royal puppies! Sunny is a ladylike goldendoodle, and Rex is a mischievous beagle. They love living together in the palace with their owners and best friends, Princess Annie and Prince James. When Sunny and Rex set off for the winter palace to enjoy a snowy vacation, the last thing they expect to find is three husky puppies in need of rescue! Axel, Chase, and Blix have gotten trapped in an icy cave, and only Rex and Sunny can save...
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¿Chocolate o vainilla? ¿Dulce o salado? ¿Gatos o perros? Cuando de ciertos temas se trata, todo niño tiene sus preferencias. Desde que existen las mascotas, el debate entre tener un gato y tener un perro ha sonado fuerte durante los recreos y almuerzos en todos los colegios del mundo. ¿Cuál es mejor? ¿Cuál es más inteligente? Este libro presenta los hechos de manera divertida e informativa. A los niños les encantará leer este texto de Nivel...
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¡Salta! Sigue a un cachorrito durante todo el día para aprender la rutina de estos perros jóvenes. Usando herramientas como el árbol de vocabulario y las actividades de comprensión, los niños aprenden vocabulario en grupos de conceptos-lo cual les ayuda a hacer conexiones entre las palabras y ampliar su conocimiento del mundo.
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Chocolate or vanilla? Creamy peanut butter or crunchy? Cats or dogs? On some matters in life, every kid must take a stance. Ever since the first youngster in history had a pet, cats vs. dogs has been a hotly debated issue at recesses and lunch tables worldwide. Which one's better? Smarter? This reader presents the facts in fun and informative fashion. Kids will love the stimulating Level 3 text as they decide the answer to this question for themselves.
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Sunny and Rex are royal puppies! Sunny is a lady like goldendoodle, and Rex is a mischievous beagle. They love living in the palace with their owners and best friends, Princess Annie and Prince James. The royal puppies are headed to the seaside to escape the heat. Rex has never been to the beach before, so he's very excited to play in the sand and waves, and maybe snag a hotdog or two. But Rex is a puppy who's excitement can get the best of him. When...
11) Puppy Trouble
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Read along with Disney! Nanny is in over her head when she takes all fifteen puppies to play in the park. One of the puppies, Lucky, can be quite a troublemaker. Follow along with word-for-word narration as Lucky makes his way of out of mischief.
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Sunny and Rex are royal puppies! Sunny is a ladylike goldendoodle, and Rex is a mischievous beagle. They love living in the palace together with their owners and best friends, Princess Annie and Prince James. Now there's a new addition to the royal family-James and Annie have a baby sister! Unfortunately, little Baby Rose makes a whole lot of noise. On a rainy day at Glimmer Rock palace, everyone is stuck indoors, and no one can escape her cries....
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Following in the paw prints of the successful first DogTown book, companion to the hit show on the National Geographic Channel, Dog Tips from Dogtown is the pet owner's practical guide to building a healthy, happy relationship with a dog. Relying on the unparalleled expertise of the trainers at the Best Friends Animal Society, this manual shows, with step-by-step illustrations, how to apply the power of positive reinforcement to train a pet. From...
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Sunny and Rex are royal puppies! Sunny is a lady-like goldendoodle, and Rex is a mischievous beagle. Together, they love living in the palace with their owners and best friends, Princess Annie and Prince James. But when Jackson, a royal pain, who just happens to be the guest of honor, shows up and threatens to ruin the birthday party that Annie and James have been planning for him, Sunny and Rex embark on an adventure to save the day. Can they help...
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Read along with Disney! Boston terrier Winston was thrilled when he found an owner. He loved his friend. He loved his home. And he especially loved his food! His owner always shared his food-nachos, popcorn, bacon, you name it! But both of their lives take an unexpected turn when the owner's new girlfriend has a different, healthier food menu in mind. Taking place over many years, this storybook tells the story of one man's love life through the eyes...
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Pongo, Perdita, and their puppies embark on the adventure of a lifetime! Follow along as the Dalmatians escape the clutches of the evil Cruella De Vil and her henchmen. Real character voices and spectacular sound effects add to the fun in this adorable storybook.
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Disney Villains are known for causing trouble. But what about before they were all grown up? When young Cruella gets to this most magical summer camp, things get hairy! Bloom loves welcoming new campers to the enchanting Camp Lil' Vills. But there's something off about her fancy new bunkmate, Cruella, who seems to hate nature but is very interested in the rare fuzzy nerbit in their creature-care class. Almost too interested. Could this leopard (or...
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