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Pat's Harmony
by Page CooperIn the fall, Pat's father had promised her a chestnut colt with two white feet she'd named Harmony. But Pat's father was killed in a rodeo accident, and, over the winter, the colt had been lost in the buttes of South Dakota. Pat was advised to forget him and pick another horse for her own. But in the spring, mud-caked, starved, rickety, and "not worth the powder to shoot him," Harmony was found, and given a second chance to become the outstanding horse Pat believed he could be. This is the fictionalized story of the real show horse Harmony, the beautiful chestnut horse that Pat developed into one of the nation's outstanding jumpers and working hunters.
Rip: A Game Protector
by S. P. MeekUpstate New York is the setting for Colonel Meek's new dog story, in which Rip, a pointer, and his master, Budge Outland, a Game Protector for the State of New York, carry out the trying job of enforcing game laws in the interests of conservation. Out-of-season hunting and illegal fur trade are their main problems, requiring of them expert detection work and keen knowledge of the outdoors. Often at the risk of their lives, the two of them live through an exciting story of a little-known, yet extremely valuable branch of public service.
Tawny Scrawny Lion (Little Golden Book)
by Kathryn Jackson"Once there was a tawny scrawny lion who chased monkeys on Monday--kangaroos on Tuesday--zebras on Wednesday--bears on Thursday--camels on Friday--and on Saturday, elephants!" So begins the funny, classic Golden story of a family of ten fat rabbits that teaches the hungry lion to eat carrot stew--so that he doesn't eat "them!" "From the Hardcover edition. "
The Yellow Cat Mystery (The Ellery Queen Jr. Mystery Stories #7)
by Ellery Queen Jr. Jr.On vacation in Florida, Djuna meets a cat with a peculiar secret Djuna steps off the bus and into the Florida heat, ready for a few weeks of slow-paced Southern living with his friend Tommy, whose father recently moved to Dolphin Beach. After spending the whole summer solving mysteries, Djuna is looking forward to some peace and quiet. But trouble has a way of finding Djuna. While Tommy gives him a tour of the town, Djuna spies two men sneaking away from a strange black boat. Inspecting the ship, Djuna discovers that it has been freshly painted and that the name has recently been changed. Is it possible that smugglers are operating in Dolphin Beach? There is something about this boat that tells Djuna he's not on vacation anymore--he's on an adventure. Ellery Queen is one of the world's finest detectives, but his adventures are nothing compared to the Ellery Queen Jr. Mystery Stories. Join Queen's apprentice, Djuna, and his trusty Scottie, Champ, on adventures filled with danger, suspense, and thrills.atch the scoundrels.
The Capture of the Golden Stallion: Golden Stallion #1 (Famous Horse Stories)
by Rutherford MontgomeryWhile checking out the wild horses above the bar L ranch, Charlie Carter finds a golden colt in Big Red’s band, and decides he must have the beautiful young horse. But can he overcome meat hunters, a broken hip, and his mother’s illness to catch the colt? And can he win the heart of Ellen Sprague, who is visiting again for the summer, and loves everything about the ranch, but is being courted by Dean Bailey, who is older and owns a showy convertible?
Comanche
by David AppelA horse, one ugly, tough, plains-hardened cavalry mount came out of that holocaust alive. He was called Comanche. He has a unique niche in American history and this book is about him.
Dark Sunshine
by Dorothy LyonsTwo years before, horse-loving Blythe Hyland would have been thrilled with the news that the family was moving back to an Arizona ranch, but now--what difference did it make to her? What could a thin, listless girl, crippled by polio, do on a ranch? Then the haunting vision of Blind Man's Pocket, a deep spring-fed valley tucked away in a range of mountains, tempted her to try riding a horse again. And when she had conquered her initial panic, Blythe felt that it might be hers once more. It was in Blind Man's Pocket Blythe found Dark Sunshine, a magnificent wild mare that had been trapped by a landslide. From the moment she learned it was possible to rescue the buckskin, Blythe determined that, crutches or no, she would train and ride her. It was slow, often painful work for the crippled girl, but when an endurance ride offered Blythe her only chance to win athletic honors toward a scholarship, both horse and rider were ready for the grueling test. Dorothy Lyons' earlier books have established her as a favorite writer of horse stories for older girls. In this moving story of a girl whose courage overcame the handicap of a useless leg, she has created an inspiring book that young readers will remember.
The Defender
by Nicholas KalashnikoffTurgen, a shepherd in northeastern Siberia, defends the wild mountain rams and befriends a widow and her children. <P><P> A Newbery Honor Book.
Everything Has a History (Routledge Revivals)
by J. B. HaldaneIn this collection, first published in 1951, the central theme is that everything has a history, and that we cannot fully understand anything without some knowledge of its history. Professor Haldane writes mainly on geology, astronomy and zoology, but includes a variety of other topics, including eugenics, Einstein, and C. S. Lewis. His outlines of zoology, of the geology of England, and of the evidence for astronomical theories, will be of great use to students and teachers.
Faithful Elephants: A True Story of Animals, People and War
by Yukio Tsuchiya Tomoko Tsuchiya DykesA zoo keeper recounts how three elephants in a Tokyo zoo were put to death because of the war, focusing on the pain shared by the elephants and the keepers who must starve them.
Freddy Rides Again (Freddy the Pig #18)
by Walter R. BrooksThe Freddy the Pig books have long been considered classics of American children&’s literature and with each new edition, this wonderful pig is charming his way into the hearts of more and more readers, adults and children alike. In Freddy Rides Again, a new family has moved into the neighborhood, complete with a rude son, a timid cat with a secret name, and a foxhunter father, who takes no notice of the damaged vegetables he and his hunter friends leave in their wake. It&’s up to Freddy and his trusty steed Cy to find a way for everyone to live together in peace. In Freddy Rides Again, Walter Brooks once again gives us an exciting high-stakes showdown between the brave Freddy and a formidable foe.
Ginger Pye (The Pyes #1)
by Eleanor EstesMeet the marvelous Pyes— There is Mrs. Pye, the youngest mother in town; Mr. Pye, a famous bird man, who handles all the nation&’s important bird problems; Rachel Pye, who is so reasonable she can make unreasonable ideas sound like good ones; Jerry Pye, who knows about rocks of all sorts and plans to grow up to be a rock man; Uncle Bennie, who is Jerry and Rachel&’s uncle—even though he&’s only three years old. Lastly is Ginger Pye, the &“intellectual dog,&” who Jerry bought for a hard-earned dollar. The most famous pup in all of Cranbury, Ginger knows tons of tricks, is as loyal as he is smart, and steals the hearts of everyone he meets . . . until someone steals him!
Irish Red: Son of Big Red (Famous Dog Stories)
by Jim KjelgaardIrish Red: Son of Big Red A TALE OF A TRUE CHAMPION This is the unforgettable story of a boy and his dog and the wilderness trek that sealed their friendship. It is the heartwarming story of Mike, the rebel who found his master. And of Danny, who learned that a dog, like a man, needs time to grow into his own. Together they faced a killing snowstorm and a murderous puma. Together they won a special victory which would forever establish the place of the Irish Red in the wild Wintapi.
Midnight: Rodeo Champion
by Robert E. GardThis is a story about a kid who was crazy to ride and a horse no one could ride. A fictional story based on the true life of Midnight, the most famous bucking bronco of all time, this fast-moving novel takes the reader from the little stock ranch in western Canada where Midnight was foaled, to the World's Championship Rodeo in Madison Square Garden. The whole marvelous world of rodeo horses and rodeo riders unfolds as we read how Sandy Macpherson, young owner of Midnight, loses the horse to big-time rodeo after entering him in the Calgary Stampede, where the big black horse threw every cowboy who tried to ride him. Sandy, bereft without his beloved horse, left the ranch and set out to become a championship rodeo bronc buster himself. Told in a folksy style, this story will appeal to every lover of horses, young and old. Fans of western Americana will be interested in the glossary of rodeo and cowboy terms.
Our Friendly Friends
by Louis SlobodkinDelightful verses of our relationships to the friendly animals children are most familiar with. For instance, it tells about after a party where Some eat a lot And some eat less, And some drink water, Others drink dew, Some drink milk Just like you. A good book for quiet time.
Pagan: A Border Patrol Horse
by S. P. MeekFrom the Book Jacket: Pagan was a wise gelding, a veteran of nine years with the Border Patrol along the banks of the Rio Grande. And his master, Patrol Inspector Ted Cameron, insisted that the horse could trail aliens illegally entering the United States from Mexico more accurately and effectively than a trained bloodhound. This is the dramatic story of their work together, horse and man, in night skirmishes with dangerous smugglers, trailing a murderer, rounding up smuggled aliens and generally fulfilling their hazardous duties as members of a little-heralded but important Government service.
The Playful Little Dog (G&D Vintage)
by Jean Horton BergDiscover a treasure trove of beautifully illustrated books with our series, G+D Vintage! Featuring books from our Wonder Books line originally published in the 1940s, 50s, and 60s, there's something for every reader in these timeless stories with classic illustrations.The Biggers&’ building in the city no longer welcomes dogs, so they decide it&’s time to move out—Archie, their Boston Terrier, is too important to them! They soon find out about a big, mean dog in their new neighborhood, so Mr. Biggers builds a fence. But when Archie meets the neighboring dog, they become fast friends. Sometimes dogs can teach people a lesson in getting along!
Red: A Trailing Bloodhound
by S. P. MeekDoes the New York State Police have use for a Bloodhound Platoon? Can Trooper Courtney handle Red in searching for criminal or the lost person?
The Sorrel Stallion: The Horse That Came Home (Famous Horse Stories)
by David GrewHere is the story of an American "Black Beauty." Instead of the English countryside and London streets, we have the Idaho range country and timberlands for the background of this western stallion's adventures. Sorrel, named for his color, is born in the spring on the great range that borders the Clearwater. His first contact with man is pleasant enough, but all too soon he is captured, to escape with Pinto, his mate, to roam the range wild and free as the wind that sweeps down from the snow-capped mountains. But the day comes when Sorrel is recaptured and his gallant spirit almost broken to the saddle and the plow. Stolen by prospectors who sell him to the Forest Rangers, Sorrel endures long years of exciting adventure and grueling toil with the Rangers. During a terrible forest fire, Sorrel, now old and broken, makes his way south through the Clearwater Canyon, and back to the ranch he fled from but never forgot, there to live in comfort for the rest of his days.
The Whistling Stallion (Famous Horse Stories)
by Stephen HoltRoy Bell, 17 years old, loves the family ranch in Alberta more than anything in the world. But when his father is hospitalized with a broken leg that just won't heal, it seems the Bell Ranch is finished. The cattle have been sold, and the family faces the dismal prospect of moving to the city to work in an uncle's laundry business. Roy can't bear the thought of leaving the wide-open range he loves. To save the ranch would be a challenge for any man. But Roy grimly steps up, vowing to keep the ranch going until his dad returns. He enlists the help of a kindly neighbor, one loyal ranch hand, and a young immigrant eager to exchange hard work for help with his English language skills. In a swiftly paced story, author Stephen Holt follows Roy's determined efforts to care for the cattle entrusted to him through a bitter winter. Throughout all of Roy's trials runs the happy thread of his growing relationship with a once-wild stallion, the free-spirited golden Palomino called the Whistler. Slowly, with patience, the two develop a mutual trust. When warm spring winds melt the snow, Roy believes the worst of the winter is behind him. But a sudden late spring blizzard causes a tragic stampede, with scores of the precious cattle lost over cliffs. How can Roy possibly save the ranch now? Holt's story deftly portrays the struggle to achieve against all odds. Ranch life and cattle raising are pictured in rich and vivid detail, and there is good characterization with credible events.
Winter Horse: A Tack Ranch Story (Tack Ranch #4)
by Glenn BalchA sequel to Lost Horse of last year, this story about the rescue of starving wild horses, misses none of the excitement and suspense of the other. When Ben and Dixie Darby, staying in Boise to attend school, realize that the West is passing through the worst blizzard in years, they immediately think of the wild stallion King and his band of mares wintering outside the Darby ranch and beyond help. In spite of the protests of their parents, Ben and Dixie trek through the snow with their friend Gaucho and after days of heart-breaking labor, witnessing terrible deaths of horses, protecting the last survivors, including King, from wolves, they are at last able, through a miracle, to save the remnants of the band.
Blue Ribbons for Meg
by Adele De Leeuw"I don't want to see your pony! I don't want to live with horses and Indians... way out here ! I wish we'd never come!" No wonder Meg is upset. What could be less like her quiet Boston home than a rugged U.S. Cavalry Post! And here she must live with her cousins for a year! To Meg who loves to read and knit, life at bustling Fort Miles is strange indeed. Then Meg gets her own pony--the half-starved pinto Papoose--and she begins to discover how exciting life can be at an Army post.
Born To Trot
by Marguerite HenryAs he learns about the famous Hambletonian, sire of the American trotter, young Gib White dreams of some day having his own filly become a champion trotter.
Chip the Dam Builder
by Jim KjelgaardWhen disaster struck the beaver colony, Chip, the wise old leader, started out in search of a new home. It was a perilous journey, filled with danger from man and beast. But old Chip won through, to build another home for his faithful mate and their new family of kits. The beaver pond became a center of wilderness activity. It was a refuge for Trim, the deer, and her little fawn, for King, the trout, and his offspring, for geese and muskrats and frogs. It was also a hunting ground for Wraith, the horned owl, for Ripple, the otter, and above all, for Glare, the lynx, who tried once too often to catch Chip, the old dam builder.
Christmas in the Country (Little Golden Book)
by Barbara Collyer John R. FoleyA beautiful Little Golden Book about a family lovingly celebrating Christmas, originally published in 1950, is back in print--just in time for the holidays!Betty and Bob are excited to spend Christmas in the Country with their grandparents in this classic Little Golden Book, originally published in 1950. From chopping down a Christmas tree to stringing cranberries and singing carols, this is a holiday to cherish. The colorful illustrations by Walt Disney animator Retta Worcester will delight children ages 2 to 5 as well as their parents and grandparents! Makes a great stocking stuffer.