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Blue Heron
by Avi"... people did not understand magic properly. Magic was not to change things. No, magic was a way of keeping things the way they were." At least, that's what Maggie believes at the start of a month-long vacation with her father. But why is he acting so strangely, making secretive phone calls and giving way to angry outbursts? And why does Maggie's stepmother turn to her for help? Then, in the marsh, there is the majestic, solitary heron that so captivates Maggie. It appears to have a magic all its own. But someone else, Maggie discovers, has been watching the heron. And this person wishes to kill it. As Maggie struggles to find a way to save her father and the heron, she begins to sense a connection between all these events. Knowing proves not enough; Maggie must share this new kind of magic, a magic she can only receive right from the great blue heron itself.
Bread and Jam for Frances (I Can Read! #Level 2)
by Lillian Hoban Russell C. HobanFrances is a fussy eater. In fact, the only thing she likes is bread and jam. She won't touch her squishy soft-boiled egg. She trades away her chicken-salad sandwich at lunch. She turns up her nose at boring veal cutlets. Unless Mother can come up with a plan, Frances just might go on eating bread and jam forever!
Brussels Griffon
by Juliette Cunliffe Mary BloomCelebrated by Europeans for centuries, the Brussels Griffon is loved the world over for his cheeky expression, his monkey-like antics, and his engaging personality. Whether clad in his traditional wiry coat or a smooth coat, the Brussels Griffon has enjoyed a faithful following in America for nearly a century. The Brussels Griffon, lesser known than many other Toy breeds, attracts a discerning crowd with his unique characteristics and his long colorful history, two topics that author Juliette Cunliffe masterfully covers in this Comprehensive Owner's Guide dedicated to the breed.New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a reputable breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, and grooming are illustrated with photographs of handsome adults and puppies. In all, there are over 135 full-color photographs in this useful and reliable volume. The author's advice on obedience training will help the reader better mold and train into the most well-mannered dog in the neighborhood. The extensive and lavishly illustrated chapter on healthcare provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, preventing and dealing with parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as historical dogs, breeders, or kennels, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control. Fully indexed.
Buffalo Gal
by Patricia Macdonald Bill WallaceThe bestselling author of Beauty and Snot Stew has written an exciting adventure story set in the Texas wilderness in 1904. Setting out for a trip across Texas, Amanda meets the young man who will guide them--and the two dislike each other immediately.
Buzz Said The Bee (Level #1)
by Hans Wilhelm Wendy Cheyette LewisonA beloved bestselling level 1 reader! A bee sits on Duck, and when duck QUACKS at it to scat, it doesn't listen! So Duck sits on Hen. Hilarity ensues as each animal sits on another. Beginning readers will love the accumulating progression and gain confidence in their skills!
Call for Courage (Golden Filly #5)
by Lauraine SnellingAfter her history-making Kentucky Derby win, Trish believes she can go on to win the triple crown of thoroughbred racing but untold adversity and near tragedy may stop her progress.
Catnap: A Midnight Louie Mystery
by Carole Nelson DouglasMs. Temple Barr, a 29-year-old public relations free-lancer, while pursuing a cat, stumbles over a dead paperback publisher at the Las Vegas ABA. Narrated in part by Midnight Louie, the sleuthing tomcat who leads Temple to the corpse, this is an entertaining, irresistible mystery from the author of Good Night, Mr. Holmes. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Chelsea: The Story of a Signal Dog
by Paul Ogden<P>Chelsea: The Story of a Signal Dog is the heartwarming, humorous, inspirational love story of a young deaf couple and the beautiful Belgian sheepdog who acts as their "ears" When Paul and Anne Ogden felt they needed a better link to the hearing world, they turned to Canine Companions for independence, a unique organization that trains dogs to help deaf and disabled persons live more successfully and creatively with their special needs. ... <P>Once the Ogdens return home with Chelsea, the story unfolds in lively detail. Life in a deaf family with an "almost human" dog seems to be a constant series of adventures and misadventures, and as Chelsea matures into a proud professional, readers will be utterly captivated by her charm. In addition to being a heartfelt animal story, the book shows us life in the deaf world ... <P>Poignant, touching, and joyful, Chelsea reveals deeper truths about the way we communicate or fail to communicate with one another, while conveying the spirit of triumph that once again proves that dogs are man's (and woman's) best friend. Chelsea is a love story guaranteed to delight. <P>Paul W. Ogden, professor of deaf education at California State University at Fresno, is the coauthor of The Silent Garden: Understanding the Hearing-Impaired Child. He lives with his wife, Anne Keegan Ogden, R.N., and their signal dog, Chelsea. When Paul is not teaching, writing, or beachcombing, he is collecting stories from deaf people for an anthology.
Christmas with Anjelina
by Katharine HolabirdFrom the book: It's almost Christmas! Toddlers will smell the cookies baking, feel the snowflakes falling, and enjoy Anjelina's excitement along with their own. This file should make an excellent embossed braille copy.
Critter Sitters
by Constance HiserIT'S NOT EASY BABYSITTING FOR A PARROT! School is out and James and his fourth-grade pals have set up Critter Sitters, Incorporated, to earn extra money to buy matching red jackets for fall. Business is booming-with an opera-singing parrot, a fat cat with an eye on the green lizard, a trio of leash pulling dogs-and James' bratty little cousin Ethan. Their hands are full-but suddenly the cashbox is empty Who's the thief? Is it mean Mitchell? The gang will stop at nothing to find out!
Dial B for Birder: Private Files of a Real Life Bird Detective
by Lola Oberman[From the back cover:] "When Lola Oberman's telephone rings, expect a mystery. What was that "huge, six-foot bird" that a worried motorist spotted standing by the roadside? Who or what is murdering hapless wood ducks on the Mississippi Flyway? And what kind of bird was the brash creature that interrupted the President's speech at the White House with its loud, melodious outbursts? Dial B for Birder is a collection of such mysteries. As a telephone bird identifier for the Audubon Naturalist Society, author Lola Oberman has become the Jessica Fletcher of birders--an authority who can "name that bird in five minutes." If you've ever been baffled by a colorful bird in your back yard, you'll be fascinated as the author wrestles clues from her callers and goes on to solve birding mysteries large and small. In 1976, Lola Oberman left the world of national politics (she was a speechwriter and political aide) for the world of birds. She is contributing editor to Bird Watcher's Digest, and her popular birdwatching column, "Notes from Melody Lane," appears in Audubon Naturalist News. Her first book, The Pleasures of Watching Birds, has been endorsed by the father of modern birding, Roger Tory Peterson. Dial B for Birder is a book like no other. For lovers of birds--or lovers of mysteries--it will become a thumb-worn classic and a permanent fixture on the old-favorites bookshelf." For anyone lacking the visual acuity to see birds, this book provides descriptions of the appearance and behavior of well known and lesser known birds that are so vivid the reader will feel convinced they have had the pleasurable experience of actually seeing the marvelous sight of birds from house sparrows to baby hummingbirds, from gulls to wood ducks, from crows to grackles and from snowy owls to red tailed hawks, and many, many more.
Dinosaur for a Day
by Jim MurphyThis book follows a typical day in the life of a family of Hypsilophodon, a smaller, lesser-known dinosaur whose great speed aided its survival.
Dinosaurs Before Dark: Magic Tree House (Magic Tree House #1)
by Mary Pope Osborne Sal MurdoccaBefore Jack and Annie can find out, the mysterious tree house whisks them to the prehistoric past. Now they have to figure out how to get home. Can they do it before dark... or will they become a dinosaur's dinner?
Draft Horses Today: Work Horses and Mules Find Their Way into the 21st Century
by Robert MischkaDraft horses and mules are alive and doing very well. After falling to near extinction levels in the 1940s they have now grown in numbers and popularity to become firmly established as a source of power on farms, as an alternative to heavy machinery in logging operations, and as a part of the equine recreation industry. This book is a celebration of this renewed interest in draft horses and mules. Discussions on breeds, finding a horse, where equipment and machinery can be found, how to find people to train draft horses. Photos illustrating how people are using their draft horses and mules. 290 color photos, an Appendix listing names and addresses of 30 organizations, magazines, and suppliers which serve the industry, and an Index which lists people and photographers who are featured in the book.
Dragon Tears: A thriller with a powerful jolt of violence and terror
by Dean KoontzThe events of one dark night have far reaching repercussions... Dean Koontz writes a gripping thriller of predator and prey in Dragon Tears. Perfect for fans of Stephen King and Harlan Coben.'The take-a-deep-breath ending alone is worth the price of the ticket' - PeopleHarry Lyon is a cop who embraces tradition and order. The biggest bane of his life is his partner, Connie Gulliver. Harry doesn't like the messiness of her desk, her lack of social polish or her sometimes casual attitude towards the law. 'Look, Harry, it's the Age of Chaos,' she tells him. 'Get with the times.'And when Harry and Connie have to take out a hopped-up gunman in a restaurant, the chase and shootout swiftly degenerate into a surreal nightmare that seems to justify Connie's view of the modern world. Shortly after, Harry encounters a filthy, rag-clad denizen of the streets, who says ominously, 'Ticktock, ticktock. You'll be dead in sixteen hours.' Struggling to regain the orderly life he cherishes, Harry is trapped in an undertow of terror and violence. For reasons he does not understand, someone is after him, Connie Gulliver and the people he loves. What readers are saying about Dragon Tears: 'With all his best stories [Dean Koontz] draws you in and makes the implausible seem plausible - this is one of his best''[Dean Koontz] combines poignancy and true psychological horror to bring home the plight of characters that you'll love and root for all the way''Another fantastic tale, written in such a way that you can hardly stop turning the pages'
Dragon's Fat Cat (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue #Level J)
by Dav PilkeyThe endearing blue Dragon is back in bestselling author Dav Pilkey's humorous story about friendship and taking care of pets. When Dragon finds a stray cat, he brings it home and learns to take care of it through many silly mishaps. Then Dragon is in for a big surprise when Cat has a litter of kittens!
Dwarf Rabbits: How to Take Care of Them and Understand Them
by Monika A. WeglerThis book deals with the keeping and care of dwarf rabbits as household pets.
Echinoderm Research 1991
by L. Scalera-LiaciA selection of papers, reports and posters presented at the third European conference on echinoderms - a thorny-skinned group of marine animals considered of great zoological interest. The contributions look at morphology, development biology, ecology and symbiosis.
Economics for the Wilds: Wildlife, Wildlands, Diversity and Development (Routledge Library Editions: Ecology #13)
by Edward B. Barbier Timothy M. SwansonOriginally published in 1992 Economics for the Wilds argues that an economics that properly values the resources of the wilds offers the best long-term security for their future. Most of the world’s wilds have, in fact, always been utilized by local societies who have managed their resources sustainably, and one important guarantee for their preservation is therefore the continued participation of those communities and an adequate reward to them for their management. The book looks at the complexity and global nature of the issues, at the application of economics to the wilds and at the policies for their conservation and sustainable management which then result. It also examines specific forms of utilization of wild species and habitats, both sustainable and unsustainable, and including community-based development, tourism, the use of rainforest products, poaching and the impact of conservation on wildlife use. The book concludes that a comprehensive utilization strategy for wild resources is needed to ensure their continued existence and the continued flow of benefits from them.
Every Living Thing: The Warm And Joyful Memoirs Of The World's Most Beloved Animal Doctor (All Creatures Great and Small #5)
by James HerriotThe #1 New York Times–bestselling author of All Creatures Great and Small reflects on the rewards of training the next generation of veterinarians. As an aging James Herriot begins to see more house pets than livestock, the challenge of treating animals—and reassuring their owners—provides plenty of excitement, mystery, and moments of sheer delight. After building up his own practice, the renowned country vet begins to teach a new generation about a business both old-fashioned and very modern. He watches with pride as his own children show a knack for medicine, and remarks on the talents and quirks of a string of assistants. There is no perfecting the craft, since people and their animals are all remarkably different, but Herriot proves that the best healers are also the most compassionate.
Five Little Monkeys Bake a Birthday Cake
by Eileen ChristelowFive little monkeys wake up with the sun. Today is their mama's birthday and they are going to bake a cake for her. They'll have to measure the flour and mix in the right number of eggs, and get it all into the oven in time for the birthday surprise--without waking up Mama! Eileen Christelow has created an original, high-energy romp, sure to delight any child who has tried to plan a surprise.
Flatfoot Fox and the Case of the Nosy Otter
by Eth CliffordMrs. Chatterbox Otter needs Flatfoot Fox's help! Nosy Otter isn't anywhere! Flatfoot Fox, Secretary Bird, and Crabby Crow are on the scene! A Nosy Otter could be anywhere--a pond... a mud slide... or in an unexpected place where he is safe.
Fox Hunt (Saddle Club #22)
by Bonnie BryantThe Saddle Club is in for some real excitement when Stevie's boyfriend, Phil, invites them, along with a few other kids from their Pony Club, to participate in a genuine fox hunt. Stevie, Lisa, and Carole can't wait for the event to begin -- especially when they find out that no harm will come to the fox! But first, to give everyone a chance to learn the ropes, there's a mock hunt at Pine Hollow Stables. As the most devious of the bunch, Stevie is chosen to play the fox. Yet on the day of the hunt, she'll discover she isn't the only one who's devious... when her prank-playing brothers get involved in the chase!
Franklin Is Lost
by Paulette BourgeoisFranklin's mother warns him not to go into the woods alone, but during a game of hide-and-seek, Franklin strays and unwittingly gets lost. All alone in the woods, Franklin jumps at every unfamiliar noise, until finally his parents find him and return him to the warmth and safety of home.