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1) Barnyard
Publisher
Paramount Pictures
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
Despite the disapproval of his father, Ben, a young cow named Otis loves to have fun at his farm's wild late-night hoe-downs. When Ben dies defending the barnyard from marauding coyotes, Otis is chosen as the farms new leader. For Otis, responsibility sits uneasily on his head and he fears he may not be able to protect his friends from the coyotes.
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Publisher
5m Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Dairy Cattle Welfare in Practice takes a very practical approach, first outlining what welfare is, using the Five Freedoms as a baseline before making the business case for good welfare. It demonstrates how poor welfare can lead to economic losses and using case studies to show how welfare improvements have led to increased productivity. Assessing animal welfare on the farm is also covered and practical strategies for improving welfare on the farm...
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Language
English
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The engaging story of how an unlikely group of extraordinary people laid the foundation for the legal protection of animals.
In eighteenth-century England-where cockfighting and bullbaiting drew large crowds, and the abuse of animals was routine-the idea of animal protection was dismissed as laughably radical. But, as pets became more common, human attitudes toward animals evolved steadily. An unconventional duchess defended their intellect in her...
6) Lost & found
Author
Publisher
Avon Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
"After the death of her husband, Rocky flees to Peak's Island, a tiny speck off the coast of Maine, a million miles away from everything she's lost. Taking a job as an Animal Warden, Rocky meets Lloyd, a large Labrador retriever, who enters her world with a primitive arrow sticking out of his shoulder. And so begins a remarkable friendship between a wounded woman and an injured, lovable beast. Can the magic of Peak's Island and its quirky residents...
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English
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Jack London's novels and ruggedly individual life seemed to embody American hopes, frustrations, and romantic longings in the turbulent first years of the twentieth century, years infused with the wonder and excitement of great technological and historic change. The author's restless spirit, taste for a life of excitement, and probing mind led him on a series of hard-edged adventures from the Klondike to the South Seas. Out of these sometimes
Author
Publisher
Dogwise Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
In the world of dogs, there is now more awareness than ever of the need to provide enrichment, especially in shelters. But what exactly is enrichment? The concept is pretty straightforward: learn what your dog's needs are, and then structure an environment and routine that allows them to engage in behaviors they find enriching. To truly enrich your dog's life, you should offer them opportunities to engage in natural or instinctual behaviors. Aside...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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,...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Lawrence Anthony and Françoise Malby love animals-so when they hear that a herd of wild African elephants needs a new home, they welcome the herd to their wildlife sanctuary-Thula Thula-with open arms. What follows in this beautifully illustrated true story is an extraordinary cross-species friendship that will move readers and warm the hearts of animal lovers at every age"--
Publisher
Java Films Exclusives
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Shocking undercover footage shows how animals exported from Europe as livestock are routinely exposed to inhumane conditions and abused. A ruling that EU animal welfare regulations should remain in place until the very end of the journey is not being imposed.
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Language
English
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How far would you go to save a dog's life? The extraordinary story of one man who has driven more than 1 million miles to rescue thousands of dogs from hunger, abuse and neglect and give them a second chance at life and love. For years, Greg Mahle struggled to keep the last of his family-run restaurants afloat in Ohio. When it finally closed, he was broke and unsure what to do next. Then a stranded van-load of puppies changed his life forever. Join...
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English
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Just as tiny kittens and puppies grow into bigger cats and dogs, wild animal babies grow into adults too. These full-grown animals may no longer be cute and cuddly. Their wild instincts may kick in. They can become very large, even dangerous. What happens to these exotic pets when owners realize they can no longer care for them but they can't be returned to the wild? And what about big predators that get hurt or sick? This photographic journal takes...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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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Language
English
Description
One person's trash was another family's treasure
What do you do when you're a little dog abandoned on New Year's Day? The Diary of a Recycled Dog takes you into the mind of a little dog abandoned by his previous owner. This confused and abandoned mixed-breed is in an unfamiliar and dangerous territory. The woods and dead-end road are no home for a dog.
Denver traveled the lonely road alone and afraid. He barked until someone listened. A local couple...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Jack Russell terriers are some of the most energetic dogs out there. But they're easy to love, and they make great family pets. Young readers will love learning how to take care of a Jack Russell and discovering if the breed is right for their family. Full-color photos, quick facts, and easy-to-comprehend language help readers learn how to be responsible dog owners. A Words to Know section helps readers learn new vocabulary, while Further Reading...
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English
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The Mongolian wild horse was once considered extinct in the wild and only a few existed in zoos. Find out how scientists working together have reintroduced Mongolian wild horses to their former habitat and are helping them take their first steps on the road to recovery.
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Language
English
Description
Glaciers are melting. Summers are heating up. Sea levels are on the rise. Climate change is affecting every corner of our planet - and it's the subject of a lot of concern, activism, and debate.
How is climate change affecting Earth's ecosystems? What happens to animals and other organisms when the habitats around them start to change? This book addresses how climate change affects species on land and in the ocean, which species are most at risk...
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