Service, Emotional Support, and Therapy Animals (Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints)
Gail Ruffu was once a respected racehorse trainer known for her unconventional training methods. Then she became part owner of the Thoroughbred called Urgent Envoy, and everything changed. Her co-owners pushed her to speed up Urgent Envoy's training and eventually made her race him too early.
Immersive non-fiction with STEM and social justice themes that proves that the future of the environment is in our hands–and helps pave the way forward. Evolution isn’t just a thing of the past. It is happening right now, in every species across the world–and our influence on the future of the plants and animals around us is much bigger than we might think. A closer look at the science behind evolution shows how human behaviors like hunting, farming, and urban development have contributed to maj...
Animal Health at the Zoo (Smithsonian: Informational Text)
by Heather Schwartz
How do the everyday choices you make affect animals and the environment? This book looks at all the things you can do to live cruelty free. It's a guide for older children and teenagers concerned about animals, wildlife and the planet we live on. Packed with information on how to live a cruelty-free life, it includes sections on: Using your spending power. The choices we make - what to eat, what to buy, what to wear – and how these affect animals. Asking questions and reading labels. Cruelt...
We know dogs are our best animal friends, but have you ever thought about what that might mean?Combining history, paleontology, biology, and cutting-edge medical science, Kay Frydenborg paints a picture of how two different species became deeply entwined--and how we coevolved into the species we are today.
Looking After Country with Fire is a picture book for 5- to 10-year-olds that demonstrates respect for Indigenous knowledge, following the success of Victor Steffensen's bestselling adult book Fire Country. Mother Nature has a language. If we listen, and read the signs in the land, we can understand it. For thousands of years, First Nations people have listened and responded to the land and made friends with fire, using this knowledge to encourage plants and seeds to flourish, and creating bea...
Animal Hero Kids - Voices for the Voiceless
by Susan Hargreaves
Ever wish you could talk to your dog? Well, now you can! Master dog language in this National Geographic Kids guide to pet behaviour. How to Speak Dog is an amusing, informative guide to the body language of dogs with additional facts, games and tips, designed to entertain children as well as encourage responsible pet care. Learn why Rover likes to lift his leg on fire hydrants, what it means when he rolls over, what each tail position says about your dog, and a lot more. Thi...
Stories of Animal Companionship and the Wonders of Animal Therapy#1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult Animals, Zoology, and Special Needs Issues Animal Kind offers true animal therapy stories that prove that sometimes the best friends in life have fur, feathers, or even scales. For thousands of years, humans and animals have had special bonds with each other. We’ve lived side-by-side through thick and thin―these relationships are not just about raising pets and farm animals. Our animal compani...