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At the Hand of Man
by Raymond BonnerDefying conventional wisdom even as it makes an impassioned plea for moral common sense, this book by an award-winning journalist sheds a new light on the history and politics of the African conservation movement. The book will anger and inspire anyone who cares about African wildlife and the people whose future is intertwined with the fate of these animals.
Barnyard Dance!
by Sandra BoyntonStomp your feet! Clap your hands! Everybody ready for a BARNYARD DANCE! AND 5 MORE BOOKS TO LOOK FOR: HEY! WAKE UP! PAJAMA TIME! Oh my Oh my Oh DINOSAURS! BIRTHDAY MONSTER! ONE, TWO, THREE Great little books for great little kids.
Bats: Creatures Of The Night (Penguin Young Readers)
by Joyce Milton Judith MoffattDid you know that bats are not blind? That the smallest bat is the size of a bee? That bats won't really fly into your hair? Kids will learn all this and more in this exciting book about one of nature's most misunderstood creatures.
Beekeeping: A Practical Guide
by Richard E. BonneyKeep your own bees and enjoy delicious golden honey from your own backyard. With his respect and admiration for bees evident on every page, Richard E. Bonney describes how to acquire bees, manage a hive, prevent and treat diseases, and extract a crop of honey. Enthusiastic beekeepers of every stripe and experience level will benefit from Bonney’s astonishing knowledge of the craft — from beekeeping history and honeybee biology to the complex social structure of the hive.
Berenstain Bears Chapter Book: Accept No Substitutes
by Stan Berenstain Jan BerenstainBrother Bear enjoys joining in the fun of tormenting their substitute teacher, Grizzela Brown, until the tricks turn nasty and he finds himself headed for trouble.
Berenstain Bears Chapter Book: The School Scandal Sheet (Berenstain Bears Ser.)
by Stan Berenstain Jan BerenstainThe cubs learn about freedom of the press--and responsibility--when they create an underground school newspaper, in a timely story that features cartoon-style illustrations and large type to ease beginning readers' transition to chapter books.
Beware the Mare (Beware the Mare #1)
by Jessie HaasNamed to the Sequoyah Award Master List: Experienced rider Lily is ready for a real horse—will Beware the mare bring her good or bad luck? The bright-eyed bay mare in the truck looks very small. Lily&’s grandfather brought her home to their Vermont farm as a present for Lily. She&’s shaggy, her mane is tangled, and she looks as if she hasn&’t been brushed in a long time. To Lily, she&’s beautiful. But Lily has to solve the mystery of her name. Why is she called Beware? And why did Gramp get her so cheap? Is something wrong with her? Lily can&’t imagine what—she&’s already crazy about the little bay. The test will be when Lily takes her out for her first ride. What will happen then? This charming story of a girl and her pony will capture the hearts of horse-crazy young readers everywhere.
Born to Trot
by Marguerite HenryGibson can hear the beat of the horses' hooves against the track. Trotter are the world to him. But all he ever does is practice. He's still too young and inexperienced to drive in a real race. Only he knows he's ready for the big league. If people would give him a chance, then they would know it, too. Gib's chance comes in a filly named Rosalind. Now Gib can prove that he's man enough to train a champion. But does he really have what it takes? Can he and Rosalind go all the way to win the Hambletonian, the greatest race of all?
Bred to Run: The Making of a Thoroughbred
by Mike HelmBred to Run: The Making of a Thoroughbred is a book by Mike Helm, providing insights about horse breeding and the horse-racing industry gathered from Helm's time spent at Claiborne Farm.
Canine Crimes
by Cynthia Manson[From the back cover:] "Now for the first time in one volume, these classic canine capers from the pages of Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine and Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine will delight anyone who loves dogs and loves a good mystery! In The Theft of the Barking Dog, an Old English Sheepdog is the purloined pooch in a lighthearted tale by Edward D. Hoch ... In The Chocolate Dog, Margery Allingham introduces a very unusual canine with more on his mind than chasing cats ... In The Withered Heart, Jean Potts proves that a dog may be "man's best friend"--but he can also be a murderer's worst enemy ... In A Dog in the Daytime, Rex Stout teams up a dog with a Wolfe--Nero, that is ... and in Puzzle for Poppy, Patrick Quentin sends a detective and his movie-star wife in dogged pursuit of a poisonous prey ... And Many More!"
Captain Cat: Story And Pictures (I Can Read Level 1)
by Syd HoffA cat befriends a soldier and learns about military life when he joins the army.
Chadwick Forever
by Priscilla CummingsFrom the Book Jacket: Chadwick the Crab and Bernie the Sea Gull are worried they're going to lose a good friend forever. Hester, the Delmarva fox squirrel, has discovered a book telling her she's on the endangered species list. Not only that, there's a mysterious monster lurking around Shady Creek. And all this happens just when Chadwick and Esmerelda are getting ready to welcome their big little family home. Priscilla Cummings is a writer who lives in Annapolis with her husband, John, and their two children, William and Hannah. A. R. Cohen is a Baltimore artist/illustrator who also teaches in Howard County. Chadwick Forever is the fourth book in a series about Chadwick the Crab. Other books by Cummings and Cohen include Oswald and the Timberdoodles and Sid and Sal's Famous Channel Marker Diner. Other books about Chadwick are available from Bookshare. This file should make an excellent embossed braille copy.
Charreria Mexicana: An Equestrian Folk Tradition
by Kathleen M. SandsIn this first major English-language interpretation of Charreria, Kathleen Mullen Sands describes the evolution of this equestrian tradition, highlighting the role of horsemen and women throughout Mexico's history. For those who believe cowboy culture and rodeo represent historic horsemanship in the United States, Charreria Mexicana reveals a festival of equal complexity and distinction.
Cowboys, Indians, and Gunfighters: The Story of the Cattle Kingdom
by Albert MarrinAn action-packed story of the days when ranchers vied with the native peoples to rule the plains of North America. Marrin's accurate, carefully researched text makes it a valuable reference tool as well.
Curious George
by H. A. Rey Margret ReyBrought to life over sixty years ago by Margret and H.A. Rey, Curious George has found a lasting place in the hearts of millions of children all over the world. Along with his friends, George has had many fun adventures
Curious George (Read-aloud)
by H. A. Rey"He was a good little monkey and always very curious." This is how H. A. Rey and his wife, Margret, first introduced their now beloved troublemaker-hero to young readers in 1941. This picture ebook features the Reys' original (quite dramatic!) story of how George first encountered the man in the yellow hat in Africa. For more monkey fun, investigate www.curiousgeorge.com and discover all the latest on Curious George books, promotions, games, activities, and more!
Curious George Gets a Medal
by H. A. ReyAfter repeatedly disastrous efforts to get himself out of trouble, George ends up being the first monkey in space.
Curious George Gets a Medal (Read-aloud)
by H. A. Rey Margret ReyAfter repeatedly disastrous efforts to get himself out of trouble, George ends up being the first monkey in space.
Curious George Goes to the Hospital
by H. A. ReyWhen George swallows a piece of a jigsaw puzzle, a trip to the hospital is in order. George doesn't much enjoy the hospital-that is, until he's feeling better. Then, his curiosity gets the best of him and he soon creates quite a mess!
Curious George Jorge el Curioso
by H. A. ReyCurious George, a favorite of millions of children all over the world, became Jorge el curioso when translated into Spanish more than fifteen years ago. Now, for the first time, this bilingual edition of the much-beloved classic will feature text in both English and Spanish on each page. Jorge el curioso is the perfect choice for Englishspeaking readers to learn Spanish and for Spanish speakers to learn to read English.
Curious George Learns the Alphabet
by H. A. Rey Margret ReyReaders learn the alphabet along with George as the man in the yellow hat teaches the curious monkey how to read.
Curious George Takes a Job
by H. A. ReyCurious George runs away from the zoo and after many adventures ends up a movie star.
Curious George Takes a Job (Read-aloud)
by H. A. Rey Margret ReyCurious George runs away from the zoo and after many adventures ends up a movie star.
Danger, Dolphins and Ginger Beer
by John VigorWhile their father is at a medical conference in New York, Sally, Peter, and Andy Grant are enjoying a taste of independence on Crab Island in the Caribbean. Though the hotel manager will keep an eye on them, they are camping on their own at the edge of the lagoon, fishing and sailing the Redwing, their dinghy. All three of them are first-class sailors who have been assisting their father in sailing their yacht around the world since their mother died nearly two years earlier. Just when they are beginning to really enjoy the camp, some unsettling events occur--Jan and Jon, twins sailing in their catamaran, Gemini, challenge the Grants to clear out of what they consider their campsite. And then they are all horrified to encounter a cruelly wounded dolphin in the lagoon. Who could do such a heartless thing? Sally, who is trying to live up to what her mother would have wanted her to be, goes all out to rescue the dolphin with the help of her younger brothers. Finally, they witness a shocking boat accident in which two adults, inexperienced sailors, nearly succeed in blowing themselves up, along with their boat. What Sally, Peter, Andy, and Jan and Jon eventually discover about these two people provides mystery, suspense, and adventure.
Dog Collar Crime (Dog Lovers Mysteries #2)
by Melissa ClearyDEATH IN THE DOGHOUSE The scene of the crime was Mel Sweeten's Dog Academy—where Mel himself met his end, strangled with a choke collar. Unfortunately, the only witnesses were his two basset hounds, Fred and Karen... and they're not talking. So it's up to Jackie Walsh and Jake to dig up the evidence— and sniff out the culprit! HAVE DOG, WILL INVESTIGATE Her marriage kaput and her future a little shaky, Jackie Walsh is back in the movies... teaching film at Rodgers U. But she's fast discovering that her real talent lies in detection, especially with the ex-police dog Jake at her side. Now they're nosing around together—in a terrific new mystery series!