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The Racehorse Who Disappeared (Charlie Bass)
by Clare BaldingClare Balding's second brilliant adventure for Charlie Bass and her funny family of humans and animals.Life is slowly getting back to normal for Charlie after her reluctant racehorse, Noble Warrior, won the Derby and saved her family from financial ruin. But drama soon returns to Folly Farm when thieves break into the farmyard in the dead of night and kidnap Noble Warrior! With the police baffled and no trace of the prizewinning thoroughbred to be found, Charlie launches her own investigation...
The Racehorse Who Wouldn't Gallop (Charlie Bass)
by Clare BaldingCharlie Bass is a horse-mad ten-year-old who dreams of owning her own pony. So when she accidentally manages to buy a racehorse, Charlie is thrilled.The horse she buys, Noble Warrior, looks the part: strong, fit and healthy. There's just one problem - he won't gallop. In fact, he won't even leave his stable without his best friend, a naughty palomino pony called Percy. Charlie is convinced that Noble Warrior has what it takes to be a champion. But can she prove it? Derby Day is fast approaching and only a win can save the family farm from being repossessed.The stakes couldn't be higher for the Basses. Can Charlie turn her chaotic family into a top training team? Can Noble Warrior overcome his nerves? Will Percy the pony ever stop farting?Find out in this classic, funny animal story, perfect for fans of Dick King-Smith and Gerald Durrell.
The Racehorse: A Veterinary Manual
by Piet RamzanThe Racehorse: A Veterinary Manual has become the definitive text for primary care of the Thoroughbred racehorse. Written by one of the world’s leading racehorse veterinary clinicians, it sets out best practice standards of diagnosis and management of all the major conditions likely to be encountered in racehorse clinical practice, as well as comprehensively reviewing subjects as diverse as pre-purchase assessment and exercise physiology. This second edition has been thoroughly updated and introduces new chapters on a range of topics including injury risk assessment and electrolyte and fluid therapy, expanded sections on nutrition, rehabilitation and sales radiography as well as an array of new images and ready reference charts. The Racehorse: A Veterinary Manual remains an invaluable resource for both clinicians and non-veterinarians in the racing industry.
The Raft
by Jim LamarcheReluctant Nicky spends a wonderful summer with Grandma, who introduces him to the joy of rafting down the river near her home, and watching the animals along the banks. [This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts in grades 2-3 at http://www.corestandards.org.]
The Ragdoll Cat (Learning About Cats)
by Joanne MatternDiscusses the history, development, habits, and care of Ragdoll cats. One of the newer breeds of cat.
The Raging Storm (Warriors: A Vision of Shadows #6)
by Erin HunterErin Hunter’s #1 bestselling Warriors series continues with the thrilling conclusion to the Vision of Shadows story arc. <p><p> ShadowClan has returned under the leadership of a new Tigerstar, but their renewed strength has brought the tensions around the lake to an explosive breaking point. SkyClan’s place among the Clans is about to be decided once and for all. <p> Full of epic adventure and thrilling intrigue, this fifth Warriors series is the perfect introduction for readers new to the Warriors world—while for dedicated fans, it’s a long-awaited return to the era of Bramblestar’s ThunderClan, after the events of Omen of the Stars.
The Railway Cat (The Nine Lives of Furry Purry Beancat #2)
by Philip ArdaghA funny and charming NEW young fiction series from Philip Ardagh, bestselling author of The Grunts series and Eddie Dickens adventures, and illustrated by Rob Biddulph, award-winning creator of Draw With Rob. Puuurfect for fans of Alex T. Smith, Pamela Butchart and Laura James. Meet Furry Purry Beancat – one extraordinary cat with nine extraordinary lives! Just like every other cat, Furry Purry Beancat loves a catnap. But unlike other cats, when Beancat wakes she finds herself about to embark on a whole new adventure! All aboard! There&’s a mystery on the railway! Join Beancat and her friends as they uncover secrets and spies on the tracks. Who is the ticket-swapping, train-hopping stranger? Is Beancat&’s beloved railway in danger? It&’s up to our furry (and purry!) hero to solve the puzzle, before it&’s too late.LOOK OUT for the first Furry Purry adventure: The Pirate Captain's Cat!
The Rainbow Fish
by Marcus PfisterWhen the little blue fish asks the rainbow fish for just one of his beautiful, shiny scales, the rainbow fish says no and is quite grumpy about it. Word gets out, and soon no one will play with the rainbow fish. Will the great octopus be able to help?
The Rainbow Foal (Princess Evie #3)
by Sarah KilBridePrincess Evie and her pony go on a magical adventure in this third book in an enchanting chapter book series about a princess, her stable full of ponies, and the amazing adventures they share.Evie and her Haflinger Pony Indigo take a magical journey through the tunnel of trees and arrive in the Rainbow Garden just in time for the annual Rainbow Blossom Festival. But as Evie and her kitten Sparkles lend a hand getting everything ready for the celebration, the Rainbow Girls&’ winged pony Corolla—who is supposed to pull the chariot in the parade—goes missing. Evie and Indigo join the hunt, and when Corolla is finally found, all the girls are in for a wonderful surprise!
The Rainbow Opal: the Rainbow Opal (The Rescue Princesses #11)
by Paula HarrisonThese are no ordinary princesses-- they're Rescue Princesses!Princess Summer can't believe that she's been invited to join the Rescue Princesses. Even better, the other girls are all visiting her for a vacation.The Rescue Princesses have barely arrived when their animal rescue skills are put to the test. But the princesses are always ready to help--if one of Summer's animals is in trouble, they're on the case!
The Rainbow Seahorse: Book 7 (Sea Keepers #7)
by Coral RipleyGet ready to dance the night away! The Sea Keepers are invited to a masked ball in this magical story about saving our oceans. Emily, Grace and Layla are invited to the annual masked ball in an ancient sunken city where the seahorses perform a special dance. But when evil Effluvia sneaks into the party in disguise, she uses her bad magic to destroy the beautiful ruins. The Sea Keepers need to find a magic pearl to save the city. Can true love defeat evil in this exciting underwater adventure?
The Rainfall Market
by You Yeong-GwangIf you could swap your life for a better one, which would you choose?On the outskirts of Rainbow Town, there is an old, abandoned house. They say that if you send a letter detailing your misfortunes there, you could receive a ticket. If you bring this ticket to the house on the first day of the rainy season, you'll be granted entrance into the mysterious Rainfall Market—where you can choose to completely change your life.No one is more surprised than Serin when she receives a ticket. Lonely and with no real prospects for a future, Serin ventures to the market, determined to create a better life for herself.There, she meets a magical cat companion named Issha and they search through bookstores, perfumeries, and fantastical realms while Serin tries to determine what her perfect life will look like.The catch? Serin only has one week to find her happiness or be doomed to vanish into the market forever.And all the while, a shadow follows quietly behind them…
The Rainforest Book (Conservation for Kids)
by Charlotte MilnerEmbark on a journey through the magical world of the rainforest and introduce little nature-lovers to an enchanting, yet threatened, tropical worldStep inside the fascinating world of tropical rainforests where you&’ll encounter an enormous variety of flora and fauna! This gorgeously illustrated picture book is a wonderful way to introduce kids to the world of nature and conservation.The rainforests are bursting with life! Sweep aside the liana vines, hop over the giant roots of the kapok tree, and discover magnificent tigers roaming the jungle. In this enchanting children&’s book, you&’ll discover amazing rainforest animals, learn about the diverse range of life-giving plants, and find out why the Amazon rainforest is known as the &“lungs&” of our Earth. This colorful children&’s book captures the spirit of the rainforest through its beautifully detailed illustrations by Charlotte Milner. It has simple, clear text that is accessible to less confident readers but a strong message about deforestation and climate change will captivate older readers too.Let&’s Explore!Venture into the depths of the tropical rainforest and uncover riveting facts about these marvels of nature. Did you know that the air in a rainforest feels wet because trees and plants release water that they don&’t need into the air? And that over half of our planet&’s wildlife live in the rainforest? The world&’s rainforests are packed with amazing creatures! From the nocturnal kinkajou to the stinky rafflesia flower – there is plenty to discover in this plant and animal encyclopedia. Perfect for kids aged 5-9 years, it also includes a fun gardening activity section with instructions on how to grow your own miniature rainforest at home.Complete the Series:Following on from The Bee Book, The Sea Book, and The Bat Book, these engaging plant and animal books highlight the important ecological issues faced by our planet. It&’s perfect for parents who want to encourage children to learn about ecology and remind them that it is up to us to care for our planet.
The Rainforest Rescue (Octonauts Above & Beyond #2)
by Official OctonautsThe Octonauts return with a new global mission - on land! Enlisting their intrepid friends from around the world as Octo-agents - and equipped with a new fleet of land-based Terra Gups - the Octonauts' work is as vital as ever. They will explore far-flung environments, rescue animals that need their help and protect the land and all living creatures.Featuring everyone's favourites from the original series, such as Captain Barnacles and Kwazii Cat, OCTONAUTS: ABOVE AND BEYOND also introduces lovable new characters like Paani, the water scientist monkey - not to mention their cool new vehicle, the Octo-Ray! Together the crew embark on exciting missions to save animals everywhere who need their help.Each book includes a fact file about some of the amazing creatures featured in the story. Look out for book 2 in October 2023.
The Ram Of Sweetriver
by Colin DannThe Sweetriver flock has survived the terrible storm which destroyed their valey. But can they survive the long, hungry journey to find new pastures? Jacob, the ram of Sweetriver, must use every ounce of his courage to fend off danger and keep the flock together. But his enemies are not only outside the flock . . .
The Ranch Solution
by Julianna MorrisTrading his laptop for a...saddle?Widower Jacob O'Donnell has to snap his teen daughter out of her rebellious ways. And his last resort to do so means temporarily swapping his Seattle boardroom for a Montana ranch. It should be simple, but nothing prepares him for the realities of a working ranch...or for Mariah Weston. This rugged country can only be paradise to someone like Mariah, whose can-do attitude and sizzling-hot temper throw Jacob harder than any horse ever could.Yet maybe a strong woman like Mariah can get through to his daughter. One thing is for sure-Mariah is definitely getting through to Jacob! And the closer she gets to his heart, the more Jacob wants what he knows might be impossible.
The Rancher and the Vet (Fatherhood)
by Julie BensonCowboy, Come HomeLeaving his Colorado hometown was the second hardest thing Reed Montgomery ever did-the first was breaking up with Avery McAlister, his high school sweetheart. Now his Western roots are calling the citified CEO back to his family ranch to be surrogate dad to his niece, Jess. Of course, he can't help being pulled back into Avery's world.Keeping her financially strapped animal shelter open is Avery's first priority-her second turns out to be helping Reed with his parenting skills. They may be bonding, but her former flame still has some serious explaining to do about the secret that drove him away.The ghosts of the past and a rekindled desire bring Reed and Avery ever closer together. But will Reed embrace his future...as a cowboy, a father and as the man for Avery?
The Rancher's Baby Surprise: A Baby For The Deputy The Cowboy's Triple Surprise A Cowboy To Call Daddy Rodeo Rancher (Texas Cowboys & K-9s #3)
by Sasha SummersWith a wounded body and a broken spiritHe needs his best friend more than ever Former soldier John Mitchell has come home after being discharged and asks his best friend, Natalie, to help him decompress. They&’re both in for a shock when a precious baby girl is dropped on Natalie&’s doorstep—and John is the father! Now John needs Natalie&’s help more than ever. But Natalie has been in love with John forever. How can she help him find his way to being a family man if she&’s not part of that family?From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Texas Cowboys & K-9sBook 1: The Rancher's Forever FamilyBook 2: Their Rancher ProtectorBook 3: The Rancher's Baby Surprise
The Random House Book of Horse Stories
by Felicity TrotmanHere's an enchanting collection of magical talking horses, mythical flying horses, and loyal farm horses that will have the equine set champing at the bit for more.
The Rarest Bird in the World: The Search for the Nechisar Nightjar
by Vernon R HeadPart detective story, part love affair, and pure adventure storytelling at its best, a celebration of the thrill of exploration and the lure of wild places during the search for the elusive Nechisar Nightjar. In 1990, a group of Cambridge scientists arrived at the Plains of Nechisar in Ethiopia. On that expedition, they collected more than two dozen specimens, saw more than three hundred species of birds, and a plethora of rare butterflies, dragonflies, reptiles, mammals, and plants. As they were gathering up their findings, a wing of an unidentified bird was packed into a brown paper bag. It was to become the most famous wing in the world. This wing would set the world of science aflutter. Experts were mystified. The wing was entirely unique. It was like nothing they had ever seem before. Could a new species be named based on just one wing? After much discussion, a new species was announced: Nechisar Nightjar, or Camprimulgus Solala, which means "only wing." And so birdwatchers like Vernon began to dream. Twenty-two years later, he joins an expedition of four to find this rarest bird in the world. In this gem of nature writing, Vernon captivates and enchants as he recounts the searches by spotlight through the Ethiopian plains, and allows the reader to mediate on nature, exploration, our need for wild places, and the human compulsion to name things. Rarest Bird is a celebration of a certain way of seeing the world, and will bring out the explorer in in everyone who reads it.
The Rarest of the Rare: Vanishing Animals, Timeless Worlds
by Diane AckermanThe renowned author of A Natural History of the Senses takes readers in search of the "rarest of the rare," species likely to disappear before most of us have ever seen them. From Brazil to the Pacific to Japan, Ackerman shares her concern at the animals' plight, rejoices at the chance to experience them, and cheers those who work to save these fantastic creatures.
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.
The Rat: A Study in Behavior
by S. A. BarnettThe laws of animal behavior have been revised and revealed through research performed by zoologists, physiologists and experimental psychologists. Each has contributed much. Their main meeting ground has been the study of mammals, especially rats. This classic book is unique in bringing together the principal conclusions of these researchers in a compact, well illustrated, and lucid form.The author himself made important original contributions to wild rat behavior; his account of "white rat psychology" and of relevant work on other species is equally authoritative. Experience as a teacher enabled him to write an unusually logical and comprehensive text, suitable for students of zoology, psychology and medicine.This book belongs to no particular school of biology or psychology. Rather it admits the work of all schools and strict adherence to none. The principal topics covered include: movement in the living space; feeding behavior; social and reproductive behavior; the analysis of "instinct"; the analysis of learned behavior; "motivation" and "drive"; the brain and behavior. The book includes a full, carefully selected bibliography, current up to the time of original publication of the original edition.
The Rat: The Disgusting Critters Series (Disgusting Critters)
by Elise GravelOne in a series of humorous books about disgusting creatures, The Rat is a look at the black rat. It covers such topics as the rat's long, agile tail (it's good for balancing and picking noses), long teeth (they can chew through anything, including books) and disgusting taste in food (delicious electrical wires in tomato sauce, anyone?). Although silly and off-the-wall, The Rat contains factual information that will both amuse and teach at the same time.
The Raven Mother (Mothers of Xsan)
by Hetxw'ms Gyetxw Huson★ Starred selection for CCBC's Best Books for Kids & Teens 2023! Hoarders. Scavengers. Clever foragers. Bringers of new life. Ravens have many roles, both for the land and in Gitxsan story and song. The sixth book in Hetxw'ms Gyetxw (Brett D. Huson)’s Mothers of Xsan series transports young readers to Northwestern British Columbia, where they will learn about the traditions of the Gitxsan, the lives of ravens, and why these acrobatic flyers are so important to their ecosystem. Follow along as Nox Gaak, the raven mother, teaches her chicks what they need to survive with the help of her flock.