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A lonely boy and a mistreated, voiceless dog find companionship and healing together.
"Patrick has been desperate for a dog for as long as he can remember. A dog he can play with and talk to. A buddy. A best friend. In his young puppy life, Oz has suffered at the hands of some bad people. His mother told him that somewhere out there is a boy or girl just for him, but Oz no longer knows whom to trust. When Patrick finds Oz, he is determined to coax...
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Read the inspirational stories of six animal advocates from very different backgrounds who have found ways to be heroes for animals. Learn how you can follow in their footsteps and be a hero, too! Packed with fun facts and fascinating sidebars, this full-color informational text explores contemporary issues through high-interest content. Featuring TIME© content and images, this nonfiction book has important text features such as a glossary, an index,...
3) Shiloh
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When he finds a lost beagle in the hills behind his West Virginia home, Marty tries to hide it from his family and the dog's real owner, a mean-spirited man known to shoot deer out of season and to mistreat his dogs.
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Why do some people choose not to eat meat? Is it wrong to eat an animal that was once alive? These questions are complex and challenge young people's critical-thinking skills, and they form the backbone of this inside look at the debates surrounding vegetarianism, veganism, and eating meat. As readers explore this topic through engaging main text, accessible fact boxes, a detailed graphic organizer, and colorful photographs, they're introduced to...
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Skeptical readers may not think a spider could take down and eat a bird, but this book certainly proves it. These menacing monsters stalk their flying prey, though they mostly stick to insects and other, easier-to-hunt victims. One of the most amazing things readers discover about this fierce predator is that-much like other scary, hairy tarantulas-they're mostly harmless to humans! Bird-eating spiders will only bite when they're scared or feel they're...
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Animals are experts when it comes to playing hide-and-seek. Using camouflage, prey and predators alike employ this crucial tactic to defend themselves and ensure their survival. Enhanced with vibrant photographs and enthralling facts, this engaging, yet accessible text focuses on the four basic types of camouflage: coloration, disruptive coloration, disguise, and mimicry. Students will apply their knowledge of the different versions of camouflage...
9) Bigfoot
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It seems incredible that a huge, hairy human-ape could live in the forests of the Pacific Northwest without anyone knowing it's there for sure. However, there's still no real evidence for the existence of Bigfoot! Readers learn about the most famous Bigfoot sighting from 1967, which still hasn't been proved to be a hoax. Full-color images illustrate how many envision Bigfoot today, as well as similar cryptids found around the world, such as the Yeti....
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If a spider has "giant" in its name, it's bound to terrorize people of all ages. These large arachnids are the world's largest spider by leg span. What's more-they don't build webs! Instead, they hunt down their prey like so many other predators. Through full-color photographs of these dazzling creatures and engaging text, readers explore the world of the giant huntsman to learn how and where they live, and just how large these monster creatures can...
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The good news is that unless you live in Australia, you likely won't encounter funnel-web spiders in your backyard. Vacationing there, though, exposes you to more than 40 kinds of funnel-web spiders, and many are extremely poisonous. This book takes a look at many of these amazing creatures, exploring how they build their funnel-shaped burrows and where they like to live. With full-color photographs of these amazing arachnids in their foliage-filled...
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Armored skin, bony plates, and shells are key defenses animals employ to survive in their natural surroundings. By examining the many forms animal armor can take, readers will have the opportunity to explore the physical makeup of turtle shells, armadillo bands, and millipede exoskeletons, among others. They'll learn how animals use their armor to protect against specific predators. Lively fact boxes, along with sidebars and accessible descriptions...
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Animals have many different ways to protect themselves from their enemies. Only a few have the amazing ability to regrow body parts that have been bitten or pulled off by predators. It's called regeneration, and even scientists aren't exactly sure how it works. With this fascinating volume, readers will learn what animals possess this super power, how they use it, and what the limits are to this nifty survival trick. Discussions of scientific research...
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Many mammals, reptiles, fish, and amphibians produce chemicals in their bodies in order to ward off predators. Some manufacture poisons or smelly or painful substances in their own bodies. Others acquire these chemicals through their diet. Engaging text and eye-catching photographs invite readers to delve into the world of stinky sprays, poisonous skin, and slimy goo in order to understand how animals use these chemicals to defend themselves. A discussion...
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Scientists estimate that by the year 2050, almost half of Earth's species may be extinct. This frightening prospect would have devastating effects on the future of our planet. Your readers will study the issue of endangered species and the impact that human activity has on the plants and animals of the world. Using primary sources and helpful graphics to illustrate conservation efforts, the narrative encourages readers to take an active role in helping...
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Animals have evolved a wide range of defenses to keep them safe from other animals that want to eat them. This volume explores the many defenses animals employ to protect themselves, including porcupine quills, insect stingers, and the flying hooves of zebras. Through full-color photographs and fun facts that accompany the fascinating and informative text, readers will learn how animals use their unique designs to survive another day. Sidebars provide...
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Treat readers to details about the diets that include meat and plants, and the diets that include only plants. Giraffes use their long necks to reach leaves they munch on all day, a key advantage for their herbivore diet. Pigs have such a strong sense of smell that they're able to detect animals that live underground, making them skilled omnivores. Through intriguing fun facts, vibrant photographs, and age-appropriate text, students will learn about...
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Chris P. Bacon was born with malformed legs, but with the help of a wheelchair made of construction toys, he's become a hero to people with similar challenges.
Nancy Furstinger profiles Chris P. Bacon and many other animals in Unstoppable-all of whom are making their way around with the help of prosthetics, braces, orthotics and wheelchairs! Readers will meet the caretakers, prosthetists, vets, and loving families that help to make recovery possible....
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A box jellyfish has a dangerous venom used to paralyze their prey, but are they tough enough to beat out the speed of an Asian giant hornet? Through this high-interest, informative text, readers will decide who is the winner. This book features key details presented with vivid photographs that help readers understand each species. Young readers are encouraged to think critically about animal adaptations, size, speed, and more in an approachable and...
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Have you ever wondered why parrots copy human speech? Do they really know what they're saying? When Parrots Speak introduces young readers to these amazing birds and the secret to how and why they imitate words to sound like humans. Fun facts and colorful photographs further enhance the book to help tell the story of these "vocal learners." Also included are a Words to Know section to help students learn new vocabulary and a Further Reading section...
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