animal rescue

The story about a girl finding her voice . . . and fighting for survival against the legendary Mega Croc of Cuba.

"When Madi and her two best friends, Aaron and Jack, rescue beaver kits whose mother was killed, they find themselves at the center of a local conspiracy that's putting the beavers and their habitats in danger. As Madi and her friends race to uncover the threat targeting the beavers, Madi must put her animal whisperer skills to the test in both raising the orphaned beaver kits and staying out of trouble long enough"--Provided by publisher.

Journey Song learns that two pandas are being held in a warehouse in her poverty-stricken neighborhood of the Eastside, and decides to make it her mission to save the two animals.

The Core Four--Avery, Bree, Esha, and Jaelyn, campers at Storm Cliff Stables--discover that someone has been cutting down trees on Aunt Jane's property just as an old friend and neighbor of hers is pushing to buy a piece of her land.

Describes threats to the survival of birds of prey such as condors, falcons, and owls, and examines conservation efforts up close, profiling projects and workers.

Welcome to Animal Rescue Friends, where any stray can find a friendly face--furry or otherwise. This first collection of middle-grade comics includes five tales of found family: A lonely girl living in the suburbs finds happiness with a stray pit bull; a protective mama ferret and her six kits learn to trust a shelter volunteer; a shy boy stands up for himself with the help of a strong-willed bunny; a cantankerous cat helps to mend a troubled relationship; and the shelter's unofficial mascot eventually finds a home "--Provided by publisher.

"In Cuba, it is believed that a mysterious water serpent-- the Madre de aguas-- is responsible for providing and protecting the fresh water of the island. But the serpent is missing, and a drought has gripped the island. Uchenna, Elliot, and Professor Fauna fly to Cuba and endeavor to rescue the Madre de aguas. Unfortunately, it tries to kill them. Meanwhile, the Schmoke Brothers' goons are driving around Havana, dumping pink sludge into the sewers"--Amazon.

"A lost little Amur leopard is brought to the zoo. With no brothers or sisters to play with, she is all alone and needs a friend. It's Lily to the rescue"--Provided by publisher.

"Edie and her friend Layla can't believe it when they find an injured kitten on their way home from school. She looks so small and weak that Edie knows she must get the kitten home right away so her mom, a veterinarian, can take care of her. Edie's mom isn't sure the tiny kitten is going to make it, since she's been separated from her mother. But Edie is is determined to nurse her back to health. Then she starts to worry. Could there be more kittens out there? Are they in trouble, too?"--Back cover.

Laura offers to take care of a King Charles spaniel named Henry while its owners are vacationing at the beach, but worries what will happen when it is time for Henry to go home.