Frydenborg, Kay

Fossils show we've shared our work and homes with dogs for tens of thousands of years. Now there's growing evidence that we influenced dogs' evolution---and they, in turn, changed ours.

This history of the beloved food explains how cacao also has been a currency, a royal drink, a means of diplomacy, a slave-produced commodity, and a boon to farmers.

Examines how the growing population of wild ponies on Assateague Island is affecting the environment and discusses the work of Dr. Ron Keiper and Dr. Jay Kirkpatrick, who have sought to discover a birth control strategy to solve the overpopulation problems.

Read the stories behind these careers with horses and discover how other horse lovers have made their dream of spending their lives with horses come true.

Looks at the career of animal therapist, describing the work they do and the tools they use, reviewing the history of animal therapy, featuring case studies of specific projects, and including sidebars, photographs, and tips on preparing to work in the field.