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This delightful collection of short stories will take young readers on a wild and whimsical journey through the world of pets. From adventurous dogs to cunning cats, clever parrots to curious rabbits, these charming tales are filled with fun, laughter, and plenty of heartwarming moments.
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Every year, many species make the journey from one place to another, following the same paths and ending up in the same places. Every year since boyhood, the acclaimed scientist and author Bernd Heinrich has done the same, returning to a beloved patch of western Maine woods. Which led him to wonder: What is the biology in humans of this primal pull toward a particular place, and how is it related to animal homing?
In The Homing Instinct, Heinrich...
4) Darkwood
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A clever and fearless orphan endures increasing danger while trying to escape from greedy, lawless men and elude the terrifying "kinderstalks"--animals who steal children--before discovering her true destiny
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Award-winning journalist Brian McGrory goes head to beak in a battle royale with another male for a top-spot in his home, vying for dominance with the family’s pet rooster.
Brian McGrory's life changed drastically after the death of his beloved dog, Harry: he fell in love with Pam, Harry's veterinarian. Though Brian’s only responsibility used to be his adored Harry, Pam came with accessories that could...
Brian McGrory's life changed drastically after the death of his beloved dog, Harry: he fell in love with Pam, Harry's veterinarian. Though Brian’s only responsibility used to be his adored Harry, Pam came with accessories that could...
9) Belly up
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Twelve-year-old Teddy investigates when a popular Texas zoo's star attraction--Henry the hippopotamus--is murdered.
10) Animal farm
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A satire on totalitarianism in which farm animals overthrow their human owner and set up their own government
12) Baby pigs
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This books offers information about baby pigs, including what they look like, what they eat, and how they grow.
14) Rise of Zombert
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Secretly rescuing a stray cat while helping Danny make a horror film, Mellie becomes the recipient of the cat's gifts of headless birds and mice, while Danny harbors growing suspicions that the cat is actually a zombie.
18) Baby ducks
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"This . . . book gives young readers an up-close look at baby ducks on the farm. Photos closely match the text to help early readers build vocabulary"--Provided by publisher..
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