Millions of animals enter US animal shelters each year. Dogs are placed in shelters for many reasons, but through no fault of their own. Some are strays, some have been surrendered by owners who are unable to care for the animals, and others are placed in shelters to rescue them from extreme cruelty. Most dogs brought into a shelter do make great family pets. This book helps readers understand everything that is involved in adopting a dog from a shelter. After reading it, you can be part of saving a beautiful life. If you love dogs, every book in the Living With Dogs series is packed with valuable information and amazing photographs to delight readers and dog lovers. This series highlights service dogs and other dog heroes and provides readers with valuable information on dog ownership, training and rescue and adoption.
"One hundred years ago, many hands raised a red-cedar barn. Now the barn stands tall, smelling of freshly cut hay and dusty horses. As the animals wake and wander through its weathered doors, the barn watches the day unfold. Chickens peck, cows shoo flies with swishing tails, swallows fly in and out, and a cat crouches in the grass to hunt for dinner. When peepers start their evening song and the animals settle in their bedding again--the horses in their stalls, the cows in their pen, the swallows in their nests--the barn settles, too, until morning, when it gets to live the day all over again"--.
"A CAT'S TALE is a history of feline kind: its origins, the evolution of the relationship with their human companions, and the surprising ways in which feline history parallels that of humanity. From the prehistoric Felis (a large mammal from which all domestic cats have descended) to ancient Egyptian cat goddess, key cats of the Enlightenment to swashbuckling pirate felines and infamous American tabbies, the story of catkind is told here in its totality"-- Provided by publisher.
Arriving at a farm with sore paws and an empty stomach, a dog tries to convince the farmer that he could be just as valuable as a cow, a horse, or a chicken.
Spanish mustangs were born to be wild! Since the 1800s, these hardy horses have lived free, outside of farms and stables. This title teaches young readers about these amazing horses with text and high-quality images. Special features highlight size, coat colors, location, and more. This title is sure to make readers go wild about Spanish mustangs!.
From plowing to dressage, Morgan horses steal the show! These all-American horses are loved for their beauty and strength. In this title, leveled text and colorful photos introduce young readers to the magnificence of Morgan horses. Exciting features showcase the breed?s coat colors, size, activities, and more to help readers discover what makes these horses unique!.
"School is starting soon and Turkey can't wait. Each day, he and his barnyard friends practice their writing and math. But when the school bus rolls up, they are booted off. It turns out that animals aren't allowed to attend school. Pig calls it hogwash, and Turkey agrees. All he has to do is find a way to show the students and the principal that turkeys--and their friends--do belong in school. With a gobble, gobble here; a gobble, gobble there; and a few clever costumes, he just might"--Dust jacket.
An introduction to ponies on a farm, covering what they look like, what they do, what they eat, why they are kept, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
