Tells of magicians, unicorns, wizards, an unusual animal preserve, witches, and parallel worlds

Memoirs of a British ex-patriot, who happened to be a celebrated novelist and social commentator.

Product Description: Do you love wildlife and the outdoors? Are you willing to spend most of your day helping and caring for wild animals that may be sick or injured? Are you patient and compassionate? If you answered "yes," then a job as a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation worker may be right for you...read more

Product Description: Babysit a baby seal!Baby seals can swim soon after they are born, but they also need to rest on shore. How can they stay safe if the beach is full of dogs and people? This adaptation of the picture book Leopard & Silkie is just right for new readers who love animals.

Product Description: Astro is a stellar Steller sea lion! Only a few days old when found orphaned, he is cared for and raised at The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, California. When big enough to be released to the wild where he needs to be, he has other plans! Just like a lost dog finding his way home, Astro keeps swimming back towards the Center, crossing miles of open ocean water to do so...read more

Product Description: From a wildlife rehabilitator who cared for a hawk when its wing was broken to the team of workers who rescued hundreds of pelicans covered in thick, sticky oil after an oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, wildlife rehabilitators provide emergency care when animals need help the most...read more

Tells of magicians, unicorns, wizards, an unusual animal preserve, witches, and parallel worlds

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Follow the journey of Nitro, a tiger kept in captivity in Kansas. His story starts when the county sheriffs visited a Kansas property and decided to confiscate all big cats from their owner. Lions were sent to the Detroit Zoo, and Nitro and his friend Apache went to the Carolina Tiger Rescue. As Nitro was adjusting to his new home, things went terribly wrong. Fever broke out, and he lost his sight. With the help of his rescuers, his friend Apache, and a lot of patience and love, blind Nitro was given a whole new way to ""see"". Nitro became the keepers' and visitors' favorite. Filled with gorgeous photographs, sidebars, and fun facts, Tiger in Trouble! is sure to captivate all big cats lovers. Kids will learn great tips about these fascinating creatures and how to contribute to their conservation. Stories in this books also include: *Ethereal's survival story: the white albino bat *Susie, Bob, and Caleb: The Three Monkeyteers This book will capture the hearts of animal lovers everywhere, as they will love reading the true stories of humans saving the lives of amazing animals.

Product Description: Describes the rescue efforts involved in saving the lives of animals affected by fires, including pets, farm animals, and wild creatures.Title: Saving Animals from FiresAuthor: Person, StephenPublisher: Bearport Pub Co IncPublication Date: 2011/08/01Number of Pages: 32Binding Type: LIBRARYLibrary of Congress: 201101019...read more

Product Description: On April 20, 2010, a gas explosion rocked the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, beginning what would become the largest oil spill ever in U.S. waters. As the scope of the disaster became clear, scientists and volunteers from across the country raced to the coast, determined to try to save the region's diverse wildlife...read more

Product Description: In October 2010, scientists in Indonesia made a frightening discovery. Mount Merapi, a powerful volcano on the island of Java, was about to erupt. Soon the homes of thousands of villagers and farmers would not be safe. For many people trying to quickly evacuate the danger zone, there would not be enough time to move their pets and livestock to a safe location...read more

An orangutan shares its story of survival when its jungle home is destroyed! White Wolves Non-fiction is a guided reading scheme which takes a high-interest approach to core geography, history and science topics. It has been created to appeal to children and reflect the range of texts in the real world, from guidebooks to cookbooks. Covering a wide range of topics at different reading levels, these books are ideal for classroom and topic libraries, and for teaching non-fiction literacy skills in a curriculum context.

Product Description: Reviews some of the animals who are in danger of becoming extinct or in trouble due to natural or human problems.

Explains the basic concepts of Chinese astrology, which is based on the lunar calendar, describes the characteristics of each of the twelve animal signs, includes advice on compatability, and features an updated look at the new lunar horoscopes through 2008. Original. 25,000 first printing.

A diver describes how he encounters and gains the trust of a family of dolphins and saves the life of their baby.

A diver describes how he encounters and gains the trust of a family of dolphins and saves the life of their baby.