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Pets may not have words, but they can communicate. Paying attention to an animal's cues-a joyful bark, a scary growl, a swishing tail-can help a child understand what the animal is "saying" and what an appropriate response might be. That's part of what this book is about. But mostly it's about showing children how to love pets gently-because pets are for loving, after all. Kids learn that teasing isn't nice, that they can choose to be kind to animals,...
2) Newts
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Chelsea House
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IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 2
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Discusses the natural history, care, and breeding of seven kinds of newts.
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The commercial pet food industry has a secret to hide - and Ann Martin wants to make sure you know it. Her research reveals some startling facts: that the pet food industry conducts animal testing in order to improve their product, and includes euthanized cats and dogs in the mix to heighten protein content. In this revised and updated edition, Martin continues to explore the shocking processes by which commercial pet foods are produced. She offers...
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Lily Bear Bones provides children with a role model for becoming good members of the household and classroom. The author aims to teach good manners to them, and her book will be a great help for parents who love to tell bedtime stories to their children. The fully illustrated book provides visuals that will captivate kids in their first reading.
It is with hope that, by example, we demonstrate love, respect, and kindness in our lives to our children....
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Me and my dragon volume 1
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IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
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A boy tells all the reasons a small, fire-breathing dragon would make an excellent pet, and the ways he would take proper care of it if he had one.
8) Best Friends
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Discover a place where every creature is safe and loved in the inspiring true story of Best Friends, the no-kill animal sanctuary in Angel Canyon, Utah.
In the summer of 1982, a group of young men and women pooled every penny they had and bought three thousand acres of desert in Utah. It was to become the most famous no-kill animal sanctuary in the world-a haven for over two thousand furry and feathered friends, including:
Sinjin, the badly burned...
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Once, there was a cat named Mouse. Vicki W. Fowler, DVM, met him when he was half-grown, on the day his owner brought him in to be destroyed because he was a dirty cat. Unable to convince the owner to pursue a less-lethal response, Dr. Fowler offered to find the cat a new home. But young Mouse had other plans. He quickly appointed himself the clinics mascotand Dr. Fowler his new human companion. For sixteen memorable years, Mouse made life more interesting...
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Bertie Bunny was lying in bed one bright sunny morning with Alfie, his beloved teddy bear tucked securely under his arm. Bertie's nostrils twitched excitedly as they detected the smell of food, in this case baking coming from the kitchen. Bertie threw poor Alfie aside as he leapt out of bed and pulled on his dressing gown and slippers. Alfie lay in a heap on the floor as Bertie flew down the corridor to the kitchen and towards the smell of baking...
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Animals fill our world with their presence. And so, many of us create deep and meaningful relationships with them. But, are they here just as temporary enjoyment, or is there a deeper revelation as to why God created them? Thankfully, God did reveal His heart to us. We don't have to wonder about such things as, will my pet be in Heaven. Or, is it wrong to eat an animal? Nestled in the pages of Scripture, there are so many wonderful truths and many...
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The health and well-being of my dogs is what inspired me to create this cookbook. I wanted my dogs to have the proper nutrition in their food and treats. Also, another reason I created this book is because at the time, several dog food brands were being recalled, and I was worried my dogs' health was at risk if they were ingesting harmful ingredients. In my research, I found that dogs could actually eat a lot of the same foods people can eat. So it...
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Kids just like you are making a difference in the lives of animals every day. They're rescuing homeless pets, raising money for shelters and charities, making jewelry and holding bake sales to support animal-friendly causes, volunteering their time to educate others, and so much more. You'll be inspired by their courageous and compassionate stories, and you'll learn what you can do to help make the world a better place for our furry and feathered...
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This book gives you all the information you need to understand sustainability in the context of pet ownership and arms you with the know-how to make the best choices for your pet and the planet. It explains the environmental consequences of pet ownership and offers alternatives to the everyday choices any pet-owning family makes, from choosing pet food and buying pet equipment and toys to disposing of pet waste and avoiding household toxins. Thoroughly...
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Both inspiring and uplifting, silly and fun, Wild Masterpieces is an eccentric collection of animal portraits.
From cats and dogs, to llamas and ducks, to pandas and wolves, over 60 animals offer their sage words, wit, and profound wisdom from the world's grandest landscapes. An iguana reminds readers to "Live. Laugh. Love." An Australian shepherd advises, "Don't let rough times get you down". This is the weird and wacky world of Wild Masterpieces,...
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If you have the eyes and heart to see, youve seen the suffering before. Karen Scott, an animal lover, shares her experiences with Sweet Pea, a homeless, feral mother dog in her neighborhood who caught her eye and captured her heart. The quest to gain this wounded souls trust proved to be one of the best learning experiences of Karens life. Sweet Peas full past and story will never be known, but thanks to Karens efforts, her future will be a much happier...
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It's estimated that professional pet sitters serve a million clients annually, and demand for their services is growing rapidly. Updated and expanded for today's entrepreneurs, Pet Sitting for Profit, Third Edition covers all the fundamentals of starting and operating a pet-sitting business. It addresses new challenges and concerns faced by novice and experienced pet sitters alike, as well as the issues fundamental to the field. With information on...
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In this new adventure Niquito will go out for a walk and will discover great dangers that can appear when you go out alone.
Our little friend will get lost and will discover that not every person is kind and that it takes a lot of caution to live on the street. However, Niquito will also make good friends, like Josh, a very high-spirited dog that helps lost doggies to find their houses. With his new friend, he will meet a kind old lady that gives...
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This training guide is a truly unique and informative book which is full of reliable and time tested information-written for the admirers and owners of this wonderful breed. Easy-to-read and in-depth in its nature-you will thoroughly enjoy your experience with this training guide. A wealth of reliable methods and procedures, alongside detailed advice for current or soon-to-be-owners is contained within. Contributed to by a series of specialist dog...
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En esta nueva aventura Niquito saldrá a dar un paseo, y descubrirá los grandes peligros que pueden surgir cuando se está fuera de casa, solito. Nuestro amigo se perderá, descubrirá que no todas las personas son gentiles, y que es importante tener mucho cuidado cuando se vive en las calles. Niquito también hará buenas amistades, como en el caso de Josh, un perro muy buena onda, que ayuda a los cachorritos perdidos para que regresen a casa. Junto...
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