Join Mrs. Smith as she explores a variety of books about Pets!
The Tarantula Scientist by
A 2005 Sibert Honor Book Yellow blood, silk of steel, skeletons on the outside! These amazing attributes don't belong to comic book characters or alien life forms, but to Earth's biggest and hairiest spiders: tarantulas. Here you are invited to follow Sam Marshall, spider scientist extraordinaire (he's never been bitten), as he explores the dense rainforest of French Guiana, knocking on the doors of tarantula burrows, trying to get a closer look at these incredible creatures. You'll also visit the largest comparative spider laboratory in America--where close to five hundred live tarantulas sit in towers of stacked shoeboxes and plastic containers, waiting for their turn to dazzle and astound the scientists who study them.
The Ragdoll Cat by
Discusses the history, development, habits and care of Ragdoll cats. Includes photo diagram and general facts about cats.
Maine Coon Cats by
Learn more about Maine Coon cats, including breed history and their special all-weather coats.
British Shorthair Cats by
This book introduces young readers to the British Shorthair cat, the feline known for its permanent smile. Engaging, easy-to-read text invites students to examine this breed's history, personality, behavior, and development. Coat characteristics, common colors, size, and care instructions are also highlighted. Beautiful, full-color photos feature the British Shorthair in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Siamese Cats by
Learn more about Siamese cats, including appearance, personality, and cat care.
How to Speak Cat by
We know cats are beautiful, secretive, and independent ... but even the most loyal cat owners are often baffled by their own pet's behavior. With veterinarian expert Dr. Gary Weitzman as guide, this fun book helps kids understand what cats are trying to communicate by their body language and behavior. So if you've ever wondered what Fluffy means when she's purring or moving her tail emphatically from left to right-this book is for you! It's full of insights, expert advice, and real-life cat scenarios, and showcases more than 30 poses, so you'll soon learn what each meow and flick of the tail means!
Border Collies by
The story of the Border Collie breed began with a fierce and intelligent sheepdog named Old Hemp. Today's Border Collies inherited Old Hemp's ability to herd sheep with slow, stalking movements and an intense stare. Read all about the Border Collie's history, its ability to herd sheep, and the importance of keeping this energetic dog active and entertained.
Pomeranians by
Pomeranians look like cute little balls of puffy fur. Their history stretches back to the 19th century, when England's Queen Victoria made them a popular pet. Discover the history behind how these dogs became so small, what they like to do for fun, and the loving, protective nature Pomeranians show toward their owners.
Puppy's First Steps by
The new gold standard in raising puppies for the enlightened dog owner: a unique whole-dog approach combining health, training, and behavior If you feel bombarded with conflicting advice about what to feed your new puppy or uncomfortable rapping her under the chin, if the idea of a choke collar makes you wince even though you’ve heard it’s the right way to go, here at last is advice you can trust -- and embrace. The faculty of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, one of the most prestigious and pioneering veterinary schools in the world, now shares its accumulated knowledge and experience in this groundbreaking whole-dog approach to raising the healthiest, happiest, most well-behaved puppy possible. The authors of Puppy's First Steps are singularly qualified to look at a puppy from all angles, physical, emotional, and behavioral. In contrast to a single breeder's or trainer's theory about what is effective most of the time, the recommendations in this book are scientifically proven to work. This integrative body-and-mind approach stands out from the one-size-fits-all mentality that pervades the dog-training world. And the advice here delivers not just during the puppy's first year -- the most essential twelve months of a dog's development -- but throughout the dog's life, ensuring a strong, happy bond between you and your new best friend for years and years to come. Puppy's First Steps features: * How to test a puppy’s temperament before you decide which one to take home * The most nutritious, safest food for your puppy * To crate or not to crate? * Socializing your puppy with other people and dogs * Easy-to-implement training methods based on reward, not punishment * Housetraining in less than a week * Overcoming puppy’s fears and phobias * Keeping your puppy happy while you’re at work * What to do in a medical emergency You'll want to get your puppy off on the right foot, and now the best advice is in your hands. Comprehensive yet accessible, sensitive, and, above all, practical, Puppy’s First Steps is the only book a puppy owner will need.
Friends by
What makes a camel friends with a Vietnamese pig? Or a wild polar bear pals with a sled dog? In this young preschool book, Catherine Thimmesh makes us wonder at the truth and mystery of unlikely animal friendships. Because the stories behind these friendships are true, not contrived, captured by photographers in many countries ranging from Siberia to Japan, they not only give readers insight into animals but challenge preconceived notions about compatibility. This book also expresses tolerance of differences and makes us look at the kindness of animals--and humans--a little differently.
Animal Heroes by
A guide dog leads its owner to safety down seventy-seven flights of stairs in the World Trade Center before the building collapses. A female gorilla in a zoo picks up and protects an unconscious toddler who falls into her enclosure. An elderly dog named Frisky keeps his owner awake and alive when Hurricane Katrina floods the house. Winnie the cat saves her owners from carbon monoxide poisoning. Animals, both wild and domestic, have become heroes when they've come to the rescue of humans. In these heartwarming, true stories, Sandra Markle shows how dogs, cats, cows, monkeys, and even dolphins use their normal senses or special training to help people in trouble or in need all over the world.
Unusual Pet Pals by
From where they sleep to what they eat and how you can make them feel safe and at home, this book gives you pet care advice on a variety of different pets. Learn the inside information on how to care for and understand the behavior of pets such as snakes, insects, chinchillas, newts, and salamanders.
Spiders by
Advice for kids on how to choose and care for pet spiders and tarantulas, including housing, diet, and keeping spiders healthy.
Snakes by
Advice for kids on how to choose and care for a pet snake, including housing, diet, and keeping snakes healthy.
Aquarium Setting Up by
-- Easy-to-understand, informative guides -- Illustrated throughout with full-color photographs -- Fotoglaze TM laminated finish gives superior color gloss to all photographs
Caring for Your Rabbit by
Each colorful volume includes information on the development, life cycle, grooming needs, behaviors, and nutritional requirements of each pet. A brief history of each animal and its domestication is discussed, and interesting facts and folklore surrounding the pet are provided. This series encourages young people to be responsible for their pets and helps them develop an understanding of how to care for them.
Ultimate Horse by
An expanded and updated edition of the best-selling Ultimate Horse. This fully updated and revised edition of the DK classic includes more than 450 beautiful full-color photographs, dynamic new action spreads, and a photographic study of 17 additional breeds.
