animals

Explores questions related to animal rights, discussing the status of animals in relation to people, whether animals should have legal rights, and the ethics of using animals for food, and for experimentation.

"Jason Edwards, wildlife photographer, traveled 7,200 miles through Africa. His journey took him through thick jungles, barren deserts, wild grasslands, and muddy swamps. He slept high in trees to avoid lions, and narrowly escaped an angry hippopotamus. You can share in Jason's adventures in 'African Safari'"--OCLC.

An exploration of animal-assisted therapy that discusses its history; describes programs for children, the elderly, and prison inmates; and examines related controversies.

"For centuries, philosophers, scientists, and lawmakers worldwide have debated the merits of affording certain rights to animals. Central to any discussion of the topic is morality, who, or what, possesses it, and how and when it should be bestowed. This examination of the animal rights movement covers this and other points of contention, as well as the history of the movement and the people at the forefront of lobbying for animal welfare. Readers will discover and be inspired by the variety of safe, practical methods for getting involved on behalf of those who cannot speak for themselves"--Provided by publisher.

"Join . . . science writer . . . Mary Roach on an . . . investigation into the unpredictable world where wildlife and humans meet. What's to be done about a jaywalking moose? A grizzly bear caught breaking and entering? A murderous tree? As . . . Roach discovers, the answers are best found not in jurisprudence but in science: the curious science of human-wildlife conflict, a discipline at the crossroads of human behavior and wildlife biology. . . Roach reveals as much about humanity as about nature's lawbreakers"--.

The wildest frontiers of North, Central, and South America are explored.

An exploration of Arctic regions that examines the behavior of animals and the changing of seasons.

A collection of six television wildlife documentaries narrated by David Attenborough, each on a different animal, covering: crocodiles, eagles, leopards, polar bears, humpback whales, and wolves.

"It is fun to go to the zoo and learn about different animals. One striped animal you will find there is the zebra. Want to learn all about this amazing creature? Let's read! Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers"--Provided by publisher.

"It is fun to go to the zoo and learn about different animals. One fuzzy animal you will find there is the koala. Want to learn all about this amazing creature? Let's read! Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers"--Provided by publisher.