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Uncle Daney's Way
by Jessie HaasNamed to the Bluebonnet Award and Mark Twain Award Master Lists: Cole isn&’t happy about his great-uncle coming to live with his family . . . until Daney&’s in danger of losing his beloved horseCole Tatro has never met his great-uncle Daney. But after he&’s injured in a logging accident, he comes to live with Cole&’s family on their Vermont farm. Cole isn&’t sure how he&’s going to feel about having a stranger around all the time. Then he meets Daney&’s horse, Nip. A big red workhorse with a tousled blond mane and a sleepy face, Nip is the pride of Daney&’s life. Except Daney no longer has a job. Cole&’s parents work hard—his dad at a paper mill and his mom sewing doll dresses at a local factory—but they aren&’t sure they have the money to take care of Nip. That&’s when Daney comes up with the perfect solution. But he&’ll need Cole&’s help to carry it out. Uncle Daney&’s Way is a story of grit, determination, and one family&’s ingenuity in the face of hardship.
Vertebrate Taphonomy
by R. Lee LymanTaphonomy studies the transition of organic matter from the biosphere into the geological record. It is particularly relevant to zooarchaeologists and paleobiologists, who analyse organic remains in the archaeological record in an attempt to reconstruct hominid subsistence patterns and paleoecological conditions. In this user-friendly, encyclopedic reference volume for students and professionals, R. Lee Lyman, a leading researcher in taphonomy, reviews the wide range of analytical techniques used to solve particular zooarchaeological problems, illustrating these in most cases with appropriate examples. He also covers the history of taphonomic research and its philosophical underpinnings. Logically organised and clearly written, the book is an important update on all previous publications on archaeological faunal remains.
Veterinary Aromatherapy
by Dr Nelly GrosjeanIn this simple, clear and precise book, written with Nelly's inimitable passion for her subject, everyone can discover the benefits of veterinary aromatherapy as well as invaluable advice on nutrition.The abundant good advice and sensible aromatherapy remedies provided in this book will allow you, from now on, to practice natural medicine, in accordance with the laws of nature, on all domestic animals, farm-reared animals, and animals in training or racing environments.
Veterinary Notes For Cat Owners
by Trevor Turner Jean TurnerA comprehensive and accessible manual of feline medicine and surgery, it explains the symptoms and treatment of every disease or injury that a cat owner is likely to encounter. Written in a straightforward manner by experts in their fields, the book contains detailed sections on anatomy and physiology; the organ systems (digestive, cardiovascular reproductive, urinary, nervous, endocrine, locomotor, ear/eye/nose, immune, blood and skin); infectious diseases (bacterial, viral, parasitic etc); and poisoning. Including chapters on nursing, first aid medicines, dentistry, nutrition and feeding as well as advice for new owners and sections on showing, breeding, insurance and behaviour. This book will become the standard work on feline health care.
Wacky Jacks: A Houdini Club Magic Mystery
by David A. Adler Author Heather H. Malone[from the back cover] "Herman "Houdini" Foster and his cousin, Janet Perry, have a new mystery on their hands. Their classroom pet hamster has disappeared--and reappeared--all in one day! Will this hamster whodunit stump Houdini? Solve a mystery! Learn a magic trick!"
What Flowers Say
by George Sand Molly Crabapple Holly Erskine HirkoRoses plead to go out to dance; an old oak tree offers advice; paintings of gods and goddesses come alive. In What Flowers Say, renowned writer George Sand dares children to fantasize, to believe in an alternate world. This magical collection, originally penned for her grandchildren, calls into question what is real, a life lesson from someone who refused to accept the gender roles available to women in the nineteenth century. Sand shares her love and immense knowledge of science and mythology, engages issues of class and character, and captures the wonder and determination of a curious child, offering all of us a true sense of infinite possibilities--well beyond the world we live in.George Sand (1804-76) is considered the first professional woman writer of fiction. She wrote many novels, including Indiana and Léila, plays, newspaper articles, and a memoir, Story of My Life. The movie Impromptu is based on her life.Molly Crabapple is a painter, illustrator, and writer based in New York. She has written many books, including Discordia and Week in Hell, and produced work on subjects including the Spanish general strike, her former career as a pinup model, her arrest during Occupy Wall Street, and her visit to Guantanamo Bay. Her illustrated memoir, Drawing Blood, is forthcoming in 2015.
White Fang (Puffin Classics)
by Jack LondonBorn in the wilds of the freezing cold Yukon, White Fang - half-dog, half-wolf - is the only animal in the litter to survive. He soon learns the harsh laws of nature, yet buried deep inside him are the distant memories of affection and love. Will this fiercely independent creature of the wild learn to trust man again? Richard Adams, prize-winning author of Watership Down, introduces this chilling, beautiful tale of the wild.
White Rabbit's Color Book
by Alan BakerWhite rabbit finds three big tubes of paint, and decides to try them out.
White Shark
by Peter BenchleyAt a small marine institute off the coast of Connecticut, only marine biologist Simon Chase realizes that a sixteen-foot pregnant Great White is feeding in the area. But even Simon doesn't know that a far deadlier creature is about to come out of the deep and threaten everything he cares for. A creature whose malevolence is unthinkable. Whose need to feed is insatiable. And whose relentless hunt for prey is unstoppable. Twenty years after his huge bestseller Jaws, the master of the deep has done it again, letting loose a chilling new predator that only he could create. Drawing on his singular knowledge of the sea, science, and history, Peter Benchley masterfully spins a suspense-filled novel that hits you on a primal level, makes your heart pound, and leaves your blood running cold. White Shark is Peter Benchley at his best. Read it at your own risk.
Wilfred's Wolf
by Jenny MillwardFed up with snowy Scandinavia, a wolf sets off to England in search of excitement and adventure. Luckily for him, he meets Wilfred - a chef with a spot for wolves
Wolves
by Gail GibbonsThey look like big dogs, but wolves live very differently than our pets. Read about the way wolves live on their own in the wild. Tales about wolves are included.
Wonderful Alexander and the Catwings (Catwings #3)
by Ursula K. Le GuinJane meets a new friend in this third book in legendary author Ursula K. Le Guin&’s bestselling Catwings chapter book series, now with a new look!Fluffy, orange Alexander is the oldest, biggest, loudest, and strongest of all the Furby kittens. Everyone in his family thinks he&’s so remarkable that they call him &“Wonderful Alexander&” and spoil him to pieces. But one morning, when Alexander bravely sets out to explore the world on his own, he finds himself stuck in a tree and unable to get down. It&’s up to Jane, the youngest of the Catwings, to rescue him! Now if only Alexander could do something wonderful for her in return…
Wonderful Alexander and the Catwings (Catwings Series #3)
by Ursula K. Le GuinAfter being rescued by a flying cat, Alexander the cat decides to make good on a promise to do wonderful things. Book 3 in the Catwings series.
Wonder’s Sister (Thoroughbred #11)
by Joanna CampbellSamantha McLean is ecstatic over finally owning her own horse and sets out to turn Shining, Wonder's difficult and neglected half-sister, into a winner, but then the parents of a little girl who cannot walk offer to buy Shining.
Xie's Veterinary Acupuncture
by Huisheng Xie Vanessa PreastTraditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine has been used to treat animals in China for thousands of years. Until now, the majority of the literature on Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine has been written in Chinese. Xie's Veterinary Acupuncture serves as a comprehensive and accessible reference on the basic principles, techniques and clinical application of veterinary acupuncture. Written by a world renowned authority on veterinary acupuncture and a panel of experts, the book incorporates a traditional Chinese approach to veterinary acupuncture, including ancient and newly developed acupuncture techniques for both small and large animals. With the growing interest in veterinary acupuncture worldwide, this ground-breaking and authoritative text is a timely resource for practitioners and students alike.
Yo te curaré, dijo el pequeño oso: la historia de cómo una vez el pequeño tigre estuvo enfermo
by Janosch Regino García BadellUn otro cuento del osito y el pequeño tigre. El tigre "se cayó al suelo. Y allí se quedó tumbado en mitad de la pradera. ..."
Zack's Alligator Goes to School (I Can Read! #Level 2)
by Shirley Mozelle James WattsBridget, the sassy gator from the Glades, returns for more high-energy fun in this sequel to "Zack's Alligator." Zack takes Bridget to school for show-and-tell, where she sings, skateboards, and generally turns the classroom upside down. For Zack's class, show-and-tell will never be the same!
The Rat and the Tiger (Houghton Mifflin Leveled Library: Paperback Plus: Theme: Big Ser.)
by Keiko KaszaTiger has been acting like a bully, but Rat shows him how important it is to share and play fair. Rat and Tiger are best friends. They have lots of fun playing together, even though when they play cowboys, Rat always has to be the bad guy. When they share a snack, Rat always gets the smaller piece. But one day, Tiger takes the bullying too far, and Rat decides that he&’s not going take it anymore. Rat stands up for himself and refuses to be Tiger&’s friend until Tiger learns to play fair and square. With appealing illustrations and a simple text, Keiko Kasza delivers an important message about friendship in this heartwarming story.
12 Ways to Get to 11
by Eve Merriam<p>1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 __ 12 What happened to 11? <p>Is it in the magician's hat? Maybe it's in the mailbox or hiding in the jack-o'-lantern? Don't forget to look in the barnyard where the hen awaits the arrival of her new little chicks. Could that be where eleven went? <p>Eve Merriam and Bernie Karlin take young readers on a counting adventure as they demonstrate twelve witty and imaginative ways to get to eleven.</p>
A Cat's Little Instruction Book
by Leigh W. RutledgeImportant advice and tips for every cat about town This well-known compendium of comic cat capers, which cat lovers will adore, is one of the bestselling Little Instruction Books and gives essential advice on how to be the best cat on the block. It will be in a new series of four stylishly redesigned Instruction Books (Life's, Dog's and Gardener's are the others in the series.) It looks into the personalities of cats and their infinite wisdom from 'Avoid Vacuum Cleaners' to ' Never try to stick your head through any opening that your whiskers won't clear easily'.
A Field Full of Horses: Read And Wonder (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue #Level M)
by Peter Hansard Kenneth LillyDo you love horses? <P><P>Do you love the way their noses are silky-soft but bristly too? <P><P>And the way a horse's tail slowly swishes as he rests in the shade with eyes half-shut? <P><P>Do you love to see them trot, canter, gallop, buck and rear? <P><P>Every child who has ever clambered up the back of a pony or dreamed of owning a horse will delight in A FIELD FULL OF HORSES. <P><P>Full of interesting facts about horses, this handsome book captures the very essence of horses for the very young.
A Final Act of Caring: Ending the Life of an Animal Friend
by Herb Montgomery Mary Montgomery(back cover) Pets enrich our lives beyond measure. No wonder, then, that the decision to end the life of an animal friend is so difficult. No wonder we put it off as long as possible.
A Garden of Whales
by Maggie Steincrohn DavisLast night in my tub, in my tub while I scrubbed, I dreamed that I lived in the sea with the Whales. Magnificent Whales. Mysterious Whales. Mystical, Musical, Mountainous Whales. The narrator of this tale is a boy who knows that whales are magnificent but endangered creatures. He wants to do anything he can to save them, and as he scrubs in his bathtub, he dreams up a plan to save the whales. Children from all over the world also get in their bathtubs to save the whales, planting a garden of whales. He knows this is a fantasy, but the dreams of children are the roots of action.
A Horse like Barney (Barney #2)
by Jessie HaasIn the sequel to Keeping Barney, Sarah&’s finally going to get her own horse, but there are too many to choose from—and she wants one just like Barney With his broad chest, round rump, and short legs, Barney looks more like a Shetland pony than a big half-Morgan. And his coat is as woolly as a bear&’s. But thirteen-year-old Sarah loves him to pieces. Caring for him while his owner, Missy, was away at college took work, but eventually, she and the gelding bonded. Now Sarah&’s folks have promised her a horse of her very own. But Sarah&’s dad is writing his second novel, her mom is busy tutoring, and Sarah&’s best friend, Jill, is stuck babysitting. Facing a long, boring summer, Sarah is thrilled when Missy volunteers to help her look for her dream horse. Sarah wants a Morgan just like Barney. Eventually, she narrows it down to two: powerful, spirited Roy or lovable old Thunder, who&’s bound for the auction block if nobody buys him. Which one should she choose?
A Horse like Barney (Barney #2)
by Jessie HaasIn the sequel to Keeping Barney, Sarah&’s finally going to get her own horse, but there are too many to choose from—and she wants one just like Barney With his broad chest, round rump, and short legs, Barney looks more like a Shetland pony than a big half-Morgan. And his coat is as woolly as a bear&’s. But thirteen-year-old Sarah loves him to pieces. Caring for him while his owner, Missy, was away at college took work, but eventually, she and the gelding bonded. Now Sarah&’s folks have promised her a horse of her very own. But Sarah&’s dad is writing his second novel, her mom is busy tutoring, and Sarah&’s best friend, Jill, is stuck babysitting. Facing a long, boring summer, Sarah is thrilled when Missy volunteers to help her look for her dream horse. Sarah wants a Morgan just like Barney. Eventually, she narrows it down to two: powerful, spirited Roy or lovable old Thunder, who&’s bound for the auction block if nobody buys him. Which one should she choose?