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Examines the training process that Lady, a seizure-alert dog, goes through to warn Alex when he's going to have a seizure and to comfort him afterwards. Features full-color photographs, easy-to-follow text, fact boxes, a glossary, an index, and Internet links for further study.

Kirstie Scott of Half Moon Ranch learns that her new neighbors abuse their horses. When she tries to rescue the horses, they escape into the mountains forcing Kirstie to go out in search of them.

Questions and answers investigate the feelings of animals and how they should be treated, examining the situations of pets, farm animals, zoo animals, endangered animals, and animals killed for food, used to test drugs and cosmetics, and used for sport or entertainment.

After assisting with her own cat's emergency surgery, Sunita decides she can no longer work with animals and accepts an internship at a lab, unaware that the research conducted there includes animal testing.

Twelve-year-old Buddy, whose dyslexia makes things difficult for her both at home and at school, hopes to rescue the dolphins that are being held captive and mistreated at a swamp farm near her home in the Everglades.

When fourth graders Evie and Megan start the Pet Patrol to solve animal problems, they soon have their hands full taking care of an army of homeless puppies.

Jody's involvement in his mother's animal rescues takes on a new meaning for him when he helps save Moss, a sheep dog that has been mauled by a coyote after a botched "rescue" attempt.

"With this second edition, the author, a recovered anorexic, draws upon her own experience with the disorder and with treatment, and has combined this with extensive research to produce a comprehensive account of the symptoms, causes and treatments of anorexia nervosa. It includes a directory of organizations for treatment of eating disorders and resources for information and referral"--Provided by publisher.

Buck, a comfortable family dog, soon reverts to his wild nature after being shipped to Alaska and pressed into service as a sled dog during the gold rush of the 1890s.

Twelve-year-old Maggie comes to dread biology class because her favorite teacher is insisting that she dissect a worm, an assignment that makes her feel very squeamish and awakens her to the question of animal rights.