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Animal Families
by Marilyn Woolley Keith PigdonMany animals live together in large family groups. They live together for protection. They look after one another. They teach the younger ones how to survive.
Midnight Moon (Connie McGuire #2)
by Dorothy LyonsConnie McGuire, born and brought up on a farm, had a wonderful way with horses. She had her proved her ability with Silver Birch, an ownerless white mare who had run free for a year. Now she had a different problem with Midnight Moon whose so-called meanness had been caused by cruel treatment. If Connie can school her in the paces and behavior of a good riding horse, and prove her success by showing her before judges in an accredited horse show, she'll win her bet and keep her own mare, Silver Birch, safe. This is a story complete in itself, but readers of Silver Birch will be glad to meet the beautiful white mare again.
Timid Timothy
by Gweneira WilliamsTimothy the kitten learns how to be brave in the everyday world, and even scares a dog that is bigger than he is.
Harvey's Hideout
by Russell HobanSister and Brother are fighting. Harvey will not let his sister, Mildred, ride on his raft. Mildred will not let her brother, Harvey, come to her tea party. Will they ever be friends again?
A Place for Grace
by Jean Davies Okimoto<P>Grace is a little dog with big dreams. She longs to be a seeing-eye dog, but is disappointed when she finds that she is too small for guide dog school. Grace isn't discouraged for long, though. She's discovered by Charlie, a deaf man who sees her perform a remarkable rescue and who knows a way she can use her eagerness and courage to help other people. <P>Charlie takes Grace to a hearing dog program, where she learns the skills dogs need to assist the hearing impaired throughout the day. School is difficult for Grace, but thanks to the flexibility of Mrs. Lombardi, the program director, and Charlie's encouragement, Grace finally succeeds in her own inimitable way. <P>A Place for Grace introduces children to the challenges of the hearing impaired and gives them the opportunity to see how people communicate through American Sign Language. Charlie uses some creative problem-solving to help Grace complete the hearing dog program; her struggles, hard work, and ultimate triumph make Grace an inspiring model for children facing obstacles in school and family life.
The Cow Who Fell in the Canal
by Phyllis KrasilovskyHendrika the cow goes on a wild ride when she eats her way across Holland.
The Bremen-Town Musicians
by Ruth Belov GrossOn their way to Bremen-town, a donkey, a cat a rooster, and a dog, all planning on a new career in music, serenade some robbers.
Garfield Scary Surprise
by Mark AceyFrom the book: "Hey, Garfield, listen to this," said Jon as he was reading the newspaper. "It says here a woman was cleaning out her attic and discovered a chest full of treasure worth a million dollars !" Garfield's ears immediately perked up. "Wow! That sure would buy a lot of donuts!" said Garfield. "Who knows? There might even be treasure in our attic," joked Jon. "No one's been up there in ages-except maybe some spiders." Garfield cringed at the mere thought of those creepy creatures. "I'll tell you what," said Jon. "If you and Odie will clean out the attic while I'm visiting Aunt Lola, you can keep whatever treasure you find. And if you don't find anything, well, at least we'll have a nice clean room."
Angus and the Ducks
by Marjorie FlackA curious little puppy has a scary encounter with some very loud ducks.
A Tiger Walks
by Ian NiallYosef and Ram Sing stop in a small Welsh village, get a little drunk and release a tiger.
Red Embers
by Dorothy LyonsThis swiftly moving story of a girl who trains polo ponies, and plays an excellent game as well, will delight all horse lovers. Phil Blake--lucky enough to live on a California ranch--had raised and trained her favorite pony, Red Embers, from the time she was a tiny colt. Informal polo games at the ranch with Jon and Dave, the Randall twins, under the expert supervision of Phil's father and Mr. Randall, lead to Phil's acceptance by a Western women's team after stiff competition. At the end of a whirlwind season, Phil is finally chosen to play in an East-West tournament on Long Island. Riding Red Embers, she comes through with flying colors, and gains a coveted position on the All-American women's team. Good sportsmanship, keen rivalry, the breathless excitement of hard-played chukkers, and a real knowledge of horses make this an outstanding horse story for girls. Illustrated by Wesley Dennis
No Such Thing as a Witch
by Ruth ChewMaggie Brown is the new next door neighbor. When you eat her magical fudge you can become your favorite animal. Join Maggie, Nora and Tad on a trip to the zoo!
Wonders of Seals and Sea Lions
by Joseph E. BrownFrom the book jacket: Playful, popular performers of many occanarium shows, seals and sea lions are air-breathing mammals that began leaving the land continents many millions of years ago to adapt to life in the sea. Called pinnipeds by scientists, their streamlined bodies and powerful flippers and fins make them adept, agile swimmers and divers. Once a year, however, they return briefly to land to form breeding colonies where their young are born, nourished, taught to swim, and finally weaned. wonders of seals and sea lions tells the story of these remarkable animals: their natural history, how they have adapted to life in the oceans, and of life in the colonies. It also describes how many species were tragically exploited and driven nearly to extinction by man, one of the pinnipeds' few predators. A summary chapter looks at the future, and what scientists are learning from seals and sea lions that may assist man himself in exploration of the increasingly important oceans.
Marcia Clark: Her Private Trials and Public Triumphs
by Clifford L. LinedeckerWife. Mother. Celebrity. Crusader. Who is the real Marcia Clark? How did a sheltered, studious young woman born into a religious Jewish family become a hard-hitting prosecutor and National media star? Read about: Her early childhood in san Francisco-- and dreams of the stage. Her stormy first marriage to a high-stakes gambler whose rip-off victims included O.J. Simpson ... Her Meteoric rise from defense attorney to Special Trials Prosecutor whose high-profile cases included the Rebecca Schaeffer stalker murder trial. Her past battles with Robert Shapiro. The man who was her secret mentor. Her disastrous second marriage-- and the custody battle for their two young sons that has sparked outrage across America. Why she underwent a complete makeover for the O.J. Simpson case.
What's Wrong With Being a Skunk?
by Miriam SchleinFrom the book jacket: Did you know that despite his bad reputation, the skunk is really a playful, good-natured fellow? Did you know that skunks are so helpful to farmers that in one state they are protected by law? Did you know that one variety-the Spotted skunk-can climb trees? In this lively, informative book, young readers will discover some surprising things about an often misunderstood animal. They'll also learn when and how the skunk uses his famous protective weapon, who his enemies are, what he eats, where he sleeps, how he builds his home, what his mating habits are, and how baby skunks grow to adulthood. The author explains why skunks have stripes, and presents vivid descriptions of different types of skunks -the Striped skunk, the Spotted skunk, the Hog-Nosed skunk, and even an animal that looks and actslike a skunk but is not even a member of the same family. The delightful illustrations enliven the text and help to satisfy any young child's curiosity about one of our most common-and most unusual-animals. miriam schlein is the author of many children's books, including The Rabbit's World (published by Four Winds Press), Moon Months and Sun Days, The Big Cheese, and Go With the Sun. She lives in Westport, Connecticut. ray cruz has illustrated Horrible Hepzibah and Where Do I Belong? A native of New York City, Mr. Cruz received his art training at the Pratt Institute and Cooper Union in New York.
The Tales of Olga da Polga (Olga da Polga #1)
by Michael Bond"From the very beginning, there was not the slightest doubt that Olga da Polga was the sort of guinea pig who would go places." And just as soon as she had picked an appropriately exotic name for herself, Olga did go, abandoning the pet shop for excitement with the Sawdust People (guinea pigs' name for humans). Olga is delighted with the move as she discovers new situations and friends that encourage and illuminate her remarkable talents. Olga's imaginative tall tales finally find an appreciative audience in Noel the cat; her spirit of adventure is unleashed by Fangio the hedgehog and the dreadful Surrey Puma; and her vanity and self-indulgence are satisfied by a contest, a traumatic accident, and a generous midnight visitor. Michael Bond, creator of the beloved Paddington Bear, has written an enchanting and very funny book about the incredible adventures of a vain, inventive and altogether fetching guinea pig.
Dingos (Australian Animal Discovery Library)
by Lynn M. StoneFrom the book Jacket: Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, natural habitat, and relationship to humans of the Australian wild dog known as the dingo THE AUSTRALIAN ANIMAL LIBRARY Discover six of the weird and wonderful animals of Australia, the island continent "down under." Read about their curious habits, their conflicts with peoplt and their future. Crocodiles Dingoes Kangaroos Koalas Tasmanian Devils Wombats
The Sea Otter (Endangered in America)
by Alvin Silverstein Virginia Silverstein Robert SilversteinThese graceful creatures never leave the water, not even to give birth. Their warm fur, helps to keep them warm and also to float, and they have almost human like paws. Come and learn more about the "teddy bear of the sea" the sea otter. Find out what these marvelous creatures eat, how they groom themselves, how they mate and what efforts have been made to protect these valuable creatures from extinction. includes an index and further reading suggestions. Grades 3 and up. Other books in this series are also available from Bookshare. This file should make an excellent embossed braille copy.
CK-12 Biology I (with image descriptions)
by Ck-12 FoundationOpen source biology textbook from CK-12.
The Fur Person
by May SartonThis is a delightful story about a cat who follows the ten commandments of being a Gentleman Cat. He adds the eleventh commandment about being a Fur Person. All cat lovers will relate to the cat in this story.
Gay-Neck: The Story of a Pigeon
by Dhan Gopal MukerjiWriting out of his own experience as a boy in India, Dhan Gopal Mukerji tells how Gay Neck's master sent his prized pigeon to serve in Word War I, and of how, because of his exceptional training and his brave heart, Gay Neck served his new masters heroically. <P><P> Winner of the 1928 Newbery Medal.
Sounds Like Skipper: The Story of Kerena Marchant and Her Hearing Dog Skipper
by Kerena Marchant<P>Skipper is a shaggy-haired Jack Russell, one of the earliest dogs trained in a new scheme to help people suffering from deafness. The author, a permanent researcher for BBC TV, has been deaf since infancy. Modern technology can equip her with a special high-powered hearing aid, but Skipper enables her to live alone, summoning her to doorbells and telephones, waking her when the alarm rings, and warning her of such unexpected hazards as burglars or fire alarms. The author's story of life with Skipper is full of insights into the plight of the deaf in contemporary society. <P>Kerena tells her story of how she received Skipper a Jack Russell terror mix dog, and how his presence changed her life. She also discusses some problems that she experienced as a almost deaf person in a hearing world, and her experiences with the deaf community too.
The First Seeing Eye Dogs
by Burnham HolmesIn this simple book designed for children but interesting enough for any age, Burham talks about the early history of guide dogs in Germany, and also tells the story of Morris Frank and the first Seeing Eye dog in America Buddy. Good book with lots of good facts.