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5381) Race to the South Pole
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Once again the mysterious box takes the golden retriever Ranger back in time, and he finds himself on Robert Falcon Scott's ship, the Terra Nova, headed for Antarctica, where his mission is to save Jack Nin, a Chinese-Maori stowaway from New Zealand, from the blizzards, unstable ice, and the other hazards that lie ahead for the doomed expedition.
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c2007
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Coaxed through a depression by her golden retriever, Adams, a psychologist and former English professor, was drawn to five women writers who relied on their dogs for emotional support. Flush distracted Elizabeth Barrett after her favorite brother's death. Formidable, eccentric Emily Bronte, who once savagely beat her fierce mastiff, Keeper, for sleeping on her bed, refused to sentimentalize the human-dog bond in Wuthering Heights. Carlo, a Newfoundland,...
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The dunce of obedience class with poor eyesight and a clumsy gait, Boo was the least likely of heroes. Yet with his unflappable spirit and boundless love, Boo has changed countless lives through his work as a therapy dog: inspiring a six-year-old boy to speak for the first time in his life, coaxing movement from a paralyzed girl and stirring life in a ninety-four-year-old nun with Alzheimer's disease. But perhaps Boo's greatest miracle is the way...
5384) Boris Keeps Fit
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Beginning readers will follow along as Boris the grumpy basset hound demonstrates his fitness routine in this fun book. Boris runs, does push-ups, and lifts weights to stay strong and feel good. Young readers will love these goofy illustrations and easy-to-read font as they learn about the importance of exercising and staying fit.
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A new edition of the first novel about much-loved character Little Wolf from the author of the MEERKAT MADNESS books and HARRY AND THE BUCKETFUL OF DINOSAURS. All Little Wolf wants to do is stay at home with Mum and Dad and Baby brother Smellybreff. Instead, he's packed off to Cunning College to learn the 9 Rules of Badess and earn his Gold BAD Badge from his wicked Uncle Bigbad. He sets off on his journey, sending letters home as he adventures in...
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Everyone has had an intriguing moment with an animal-good, bad, happy, sad. I have had enough to fill up an entire lifetime, and I am just getting started. From horses and ponies to frogs and snakes, cats and dogs to macaws and piranhas, I have seen and handled more than my fair share of animals. I have cared for them, bred them, and kept them as pets. In turn, they have taught me invaluable lessons.
And, many times, I have lost them. My family lost...
5387) The poodle of doom
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2022.
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Lucy's grandmother Poh Poh and her poodle Fluffy arrive for a visit, and Fluffy immediately begins building a doomsday machine that will hypnotize humans and turn them into agents of chaos--can Ember work with the other neighborhood pets to outsmart this evil genius?
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c2009
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"Sam and her best friends, ten-year-olds Jennie and Beth, are going on vacation. Sagawa Lake seems pretty dull at first. But when the girls find an old diary, Sam is quickly on the scent of a new mystery. What is glowing underwater? Why are there webbed footprints on the beach? Who knows the secret of Sagawa Lake?"--P. [4] of cover.
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2016
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From a compelling new voice in middle grade literature comes a reimagination of The Odyssey told from the point of view of Odysseus’s loyal dog. Argos is a thrilling tale of loyalty, determination, and adventure.
For twenty years, the great hero Odysseus struggles to return to Ithaka. After ten years beneath the walls of Troy, he begins the long journey back home. He defeats monsters. He outsmarts the Cyclops. He battles
...5390) Etta Invincible
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2022.
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"Twelve-year-old Etta Johnson has Loud Days where she can hear just fine and Quiet Days where sounds come from far away and she gets to retreat into her thoughts. Etta spends most of her time alone, working on her comic book about Invincible Girl, the superhero who takes down super villain Petra Fide. Invincible Girl is brave, daring, and bold--everything Etta wishes she could be. But when Louisa May Alcott, a friendly Goldendoodle from across the...
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Celebratory, joyous and moving, this is a book about the profoundly healing, curative qualities of dogs - and how we need dogs in our lives more than ever.
The dog-human bond is the most extraordinary cross-species friendship on the planet. Dogs give people so much: affection, companionship and profound emotional support. Now, more than ever, we can see the clear health benefits of living with a dog by our side.
Drawing on science, research and...
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Read along with Disney! In this adorable story featuring the characters from the Disney Buddies franchise, B-Dawg tries to muster up the courage to ask the town's newest pooch to the big Valentine's Day Dance. Follow along with the word-for-word narration in this all-new story featuring original illustrations!
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Meet the monstrous Spotted Hyena as it wanders the African plains! This book introduces the unique features of this wild animal including habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, diet, threats, and defenses. Also included are a range map and a food chain diagram. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
5395) The Sealyham Terrier
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This is a detailed handbook on the Sealyham terrier, a rare Welsh breed of small to medium-sized terrier originating as a working dog in Wales. With chapters on breeding, selection, rearing, and exhibition, this is a volume that will be of considerable utility to modern Sealyham terrier owners and breeders, and it would make for a wonderful addition to collections of related literature. Chapters include: "Origin and History", "Champion Sealyhams",...
5396) A Dog For A Friend
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The world was quiet when Jessie was a little girl, and often she was lonely. More than anything, Jessie wanted a dog for a friend. Jessie lives with her parents on a farm a long way from anywhere. There are no other people for miles around. Often, she is lonely. More than anything, Jessie wants a dog; a friend who will play with her, come running when she calls and sleep with its head on her lap. Her mother and father can't see any need for a dog...
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This book contains a detailed guide to the sheep-dog, being a handbook on the system of judging sheep-dog trails in New Zealand and the art of breaking-in and working sheep-dogs. "The Sheep-Dog" also contains a wealth of useful and practical information relating to the maintenance of collies, making it of considerable utility to modern owners and breeders alike. Contents include: "Definition of Points", "Judging", "Half-points", "Despatch", "Standardisation",...
5398) The Little Blue Doggy
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Enhanced ebook featuring a narrated story and 2 recorded songs performed by Michelle Campagne, Paul Campagne and Davy Gallant. The story of a little blue stuffed doggy who falls victim to famished mites after having been left at home alone. Upon his parent's return, they discover his soggy red cotton tail on the floor and are faced with the challenge of putting him back together.
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A wonderful addition to children's books by celebrities and picture books about love and friendship, Kristin Chenoweth's whimsical adventure about adopting a dog reminds young readers they have an abundance of love and kindness to share with all of God's creatures.
What Will I Do with My Love Today? is a sweet adventure picture book by celebrity Kristin Chenoweth, known for debuting the role of Glinda in Broadway's Wicked and her Emmy Award—winning...
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Build a Doghouse That's Just Right for Your Dog!
While your dog may be a full-fledged member of the family, there are times when you must put him or her outdoors. Some dogs, for example, become over enthusiastically friendly when visitors appear, even to the point of knocking down your unsuspecting guests. Other dogs enjoy having some time to themselves in the backyard. Whatever the reason that shepherds the dog out the door, a nearby doghouse within...
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