Children’s / Teenage general interest: Pets and pet care

Book SynopsisTurn your home into an underwater utopia with Your Bedroom Is An Ocean!, a one-of-a-kind craft book filled with everything a young seafarer needs to transform their space into an ethereal ecosystem!Why look to the sky for mystery and wonder when one of history's greatest puzzles is right below our noses? Earth's oceans remain one of the most mystifying entities in existence. Swarming with species that have yet to be identified and housing unique characters like sailors, pirates, and (according to some) aliens, the planet's waters are one of the remaining frontiers of our modern world. So why wouldn't children want to immerse themselves in this mystical environment? Your Bedroom Is An Ocean! gives them that power, making ocean exploration as easy as 1-2-turn the page please! And trust us, these pages are filled to the brim with facts and activities too irresistible to ignore, like... The largest ocean is the Pacific, which covers 30% of the Earth's surface. Tsunamis can thunder in at 500 miles per hour, on a good day. The water emitting from hydrothermal vents deep beneath the surface can reach up to 750 degrees Fahrenheit. The planet's largest mountain range is not the Andes...it's the Mid-Oceanic ridge and it's nearly ten times longer than it's above-the-surface counterpart, clocking in at a mind-boggling 40,390 miles. Have you heard of The Bloop? It's not a children's TV character; it's the largest ocean sound that has ever been recorded, and it happened in 1997. There are over 3 million shipwrecks peppering our ocean floors. 91 percent of sea creatures have yet to be discovered, which means marine biologists still have a lot of work to do. Want more? Don't worry. As the universe's largest inhabited space, the world's oceans have plenty of information to offer, all of which will be folded within the pages of our bubbly book. More than just a textbook, though, Your Bedroom Is An Ocean! is also jam-packed with stunning photographs and textile add-ons like stickers that will help kids and parents alike submerge themselves into this perplexing underwater adventure.

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Book SynopsisCats have a lot to say!Just like people, cats share their feelings in all sorts of ways. It''s up to us to uncover what our furry friends are trying to tell us. Are they gently purring or curiously crouching? Is their tail straight or swishing? Featuring a diverse cast of kids and cats from all over the world, this social-emotional learning book models empathy and compassion. Young readers will learn to look for the different ways their friendshuman and feline alikeshare their feelings.Each silly, sassy cat expresses a different emotion to their human pal, who responds to the cat''s needs by handing them a treat to soothe their nerves, giving them space to calm down, or offering lots of cuddles. The kids also describe how they communicate those same feelings. Sometimes they hold hands with their best friends, ask their parents for a hug, or say they need to take a break.Written by award-winning author (and cat owner) Guy Brown, with colorful and lively illustrations from Davide Ortu, How Cats Say I Love You teaches young kids how to care for others'' feelings as well as their own, while showing that healthy relationships are rooted in communication.

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Book SynopsisHumans have owned and bred cats for thousands of years. During this time, cats have acted as beloved pets, helpful hunters, and even been honored as gods. People have also created dozens of different cat breeds, each with its own distinct traits. This guide covers more than 50 popular cat breeds from around the world, from the sleek and silky Abyssinian known for its curiosity and intelligence to the fluffy Himalayan that loves to cuddle and play. Accessible chapters detail each breed’s history, appearance, and behavior. Readers also learn about the basics of cat care. Packed with adorable photos, key details, and interesting trivia, this book has everything readers want to know about their favorite cat breeds—plus plenty of info they can use to impress their friends. This all-encompassing resource is a must-have for any young reader who wants to be a GENIUS KID!Trade Review"Animal lovers searching for in-depth information on some of their favorite creatures will find a great resource in the Genius Kid's Guides series." —Booklist“This nonfiction title would make a great addition to an animal themed collection in any elementary or middle school library or classroom.” —Children's Literature

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Book SynopsisHumans have owned and bred dogs for thousands of years. During this time, dogs have helped people do many jobs, such as carrying loads, hunting animals, or herding cattle. Dogs have also served as beloved companions. To help with these many tasks, people have created hundreds of different dog breeds, each with its own distinct looks and abilities. This guide covers 150 popular dog breeds from all seven of the American Kennel Club’s breed groups. Accessible chapters detail each breed’s history, appearance, and behavior. Readers also learn about the basics of dog care. Packed with adorable photos, key details, and interesting trivia, this book has everything readers want to know about their favorite dog breeds—plus plenty of info they can use to impress their friends. This all-encompassing resource is a must-have for any young reader who wants to be a GENIUS KID!Trade Review"Animal lovers searching for in-depth information on some of their favorite creatures will find a great resource in the Genius Kid's Guides series." —Booklist"This book would make a great addition to an animal genre in any elementary or middle school library or classroom." —Children's Literature

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Book SynopsisFrom the big-mouthed basking shark to the ferocious great white, sharks are some of the most extraordinary predators on Earth. These creatures also come in an incredible variety. From the huge whale shark that swims near the surface to the tiny lantern shark that glows in the deep, Earth’s oceans contain hundreds of shark species. This guide highlights more than 25 different types of sharks, detailing what each species looks like, where it lives, and what it eats. Readers also learn about shark life cycles and where or why shark attacks can happen. Packed with eye-catching photos, helpful diagrams, impressive stats, and interesting trivia, this book has everything readers want to know about these thrilling underwater creatures—plus plenty of info they can use to impress their friends. This all-encompassing resource is a must-have for any young reader who wants to be a GENIUS KID!Trade Review"Animal lovers searching for in-depth information on some of their favorite creatures will find a great resource in the Genius Kid's Guides series." —Booklist“This book would make a great addition to an animal studies unit in any elementary or middle school library or classroom. This nonfiction title would also be beneficial as a resource for a student writing a report. It would also make a great gift for middle grade readers who are interested in sharks.” —Children’s Literature

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Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Kevin Henkes’ Mouse Adventures and Leo Lionni’s Frederick, or young readers taking their first steps towards independence!Henri is a palace rat living as the pampered pet of King Louis the XVI! He’s waited on paw and foot . . . but not everybody is happy about it. When a dastardly plan by the royal staff casts Henri out to the streets, he must find his own way safely home. Country mice take Henri in and kindly show him their ways of living. To survive, Henri will eat field strawberries, fashion new clothes out of rags to match the latest Parisian styles, and sleep on grass nests, dreaming of his return to the palace. In no time, Henri will become a popular figure, spinning rich and colorful tales of palace life for growing audiences. Yet every great tale must have a happy ending . . . and when the time comes for Henri to determine how his own story will conclude, will he choose to stay with his new friends on the street or return to his regal life of comfort?

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Book SynopsisMy First Book of House Pets is a beautiful introduction to the world of furry, fluffy, and all-around adorable pets for babies and toddlers. Like other titles in the earth-friendly series Terra Babies at Home, this book helps tots develop a connection with the natural world and is made with FSC materials and nontoxic inks.Simple and quirky text pairs with charming art by Åsa Gilland in this book where animal lovers will learn about house pets in a friendly and easy way while being introduced to basic concepts of animal care and the environment."Cats purr to communicate. They purr when they are happy," we read. "Dogs love to play, and you can teach them tricks." Readers will learn to make a fish face, that hamsters are lively friends, and that lizards have cool names. And that's not all: The book shows readers how to pick a pet from a local shelter and the importance of keeping a pet healthy and giving it tons of love!

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Book SynopsisJoin the Cat in the Hat and Thing One and Thing Two in this sturdy board book introduction to dogs! This rhymed Dr. Seuss Discovers non-fiction board book about dogs is perfect for nurturing a love of the natural world in babies and toddlers too young for The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library series!Starring the Cat in the Hat and filled with fun facts about different breeds, their wildly varied sizes and shapes and amazing sense of smell, information about the jobs they do to help us, and much more, this is the perfect way to introduce young children to the beloved animals who share our homes and lives! Reviewed for accuracy by a noted expert, and illustrated in cheerful Seussian style, there's no better way to introduce informational texts or the natural world to pre-readers than with the Cat in the Hat—someone who knows a LOT about having fun!Look for ALL of the Dr. Seuss Discovers board books:BugsDinosaursDogsThe Human BodyThe OceanThe FarmSharksSpace

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Book SynopsisMeet a frog, a dog, and some of Little Critter's other furry friends in this Step 2 Deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader with stickers!Little Critter loves his pets! Meet his fish, frog, cat, and dog in this Step 2 Deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader, first published in 1988! With over 30 shiny stickers, this book is perfect for children ages 4 to 6. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

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Book SynopsisEdición en español y rimada del libro para primeros lectores de Dr. Seuss acerca de elegir una mascota ¡y lo difícil que es tomar una decisión! ¿Qué sucede cuando dos hermanos van a una tienda para comprar una mascota? Como es de esperar, ¡no saben por cuál decidirse! Con la participación de los mismos niños del cuento Un pez dos peces pez rojo pez azul, este libro para primeros lectores capta el típico momento en la vida de un niño en el que ha de elegir una mascota, a la vez que nos enseña una lección de vida: es difícil decidirte, ¡pero a veces tienes que hacerlo! Un magnífico regalo para los pequeños amantes de los animales y admiradores de Dr. Seuss, y a la vez ideal para leer en voz alta o para los niños que comienzan a leer ellos solos. Descubierto veintidós años después de la muerte de Dr. Seuss, el manuscrito original y los bocetos fueron anteriormente publicados en una edición de 48 páginas con sobrecubierta y 8 páginas con comentarios y datos. Esta nueva edición de Beginner Books, sin solapas, solo incluye la historia.Las ediciones rimadas, en español, de los clásicos de Dr. Seuss, publicadas por Random House, brindan la maravillosa oportunidad de disfrutar de sus historias a más de treinta y ocho millones de personas hispanohablantes en Estados Unidos. Los lectores podrán divertirse con las ediciones en español de The Cat in the Hat (El Gato Ensombrerado); Green Eggs and Ham (Huevos verdes con jamón); One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish (Un pez, dos peces, pez rojo, pez azul); The Lorax (El Lórax); Oh, the Places You'll Go! (¡Oh, cuán lejos llegarás!); How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (¡Cómo el Grinch robó la Navidad!); The Cat in the Hat Comes Back (El Gato Ensombrerado ha regresado); I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! (¡Yo puedo leer con los ojos cerrados!); Horton Hears a Who! (¡Horton escucha a Quién!); The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins (Los 500 sombreros de Bartolomé Cubbins); There's A Wocket in my Pocket! (¡Hay un Molillo en mi Bolsillo!); Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? (¡El Sr. Brown hace Muuu! ¿Podrías hacerlo tú?); Ten Apples on Top! (¡Diez manzanas en la cabeza!); What Pet Should I Get? (¿Cómo podré decidir qué mascota elegir?); y Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories (Yoruga la Tortuga y otros cuentos). A rhymed Spanish edition of Dr. Seuss's Beginner Book about chosing a pet—and the difficulty of making decisions!What happens when a brother an sister visit a pet store to pick a pet? Naturally, they can't pick just one! Featuring the kids from One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, this beginning reader takes a classic childhood moment—choosing a pet—and uses it to illuminate a life lesson: that it's hard to make up your mind, but sometimes you just have to do it! A great gift for young Dr. Seuss fans and animal lovers, it's perfect for reading aloud or children learning to read by themselves. Discovered 22 years after Dr. Seuss's death, the unpublished manuscript and sketches for What Pet Should I Get?were previously published as a 48-page jacketed hardcover with 8 pages of commentary. This unjacketed Beginner Book edition features the story only.Random House's rhymed, Spanish-language editions of classic Dr. Seuss books make the joyful experience of reading Dr. Seuss books available for the more than 38 million people in the United States who speak Spanish. Readers can enjoy The Cat in the Hat (El Gato Ensombrerado); Green Eggs and Ham (Huevos verdes con jamón); One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish (Un pez, dos peces, pez rojo, pez azul); The Lorax (El Lórax); Oh, the Places You'll Go! (¡Oh, cuán lejos llegarás!); How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (¡Cómo el Grinch robó la Navidad!); The Cat in the Hat Comes Back (El Gato Ensombrerado ha regresado); I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! (¡Yo puedo leer con los ojos cerrados!); Horton Hears a Who! (¡Horton escucha a Quién!); The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins (Los 500 sombreros de Bartolomé Cubbins); There's A Wocket in my Pocket! (¡Hay un Molillo en mi Bolsillo!); Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? (¡El Sr. Brown hace Muuu! ¿Podrías hacerlo tú?); Ten Apples on Top! (¡Diez manzanas en la cabeza!); What Pet Should I Get? (¿Cómo podré decidir qué mascota elegir?); and Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories (Yoruga la Tortuga y otros cuentos).

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Book SynopsisEdición en español y rimada del libro para primeros lectores de Dr. Seuss acerca de elegir una mascota ¡y lo difícil que es tomar una decisión! ¿Qué sucede cuando dos hermanos van a una tienda para comprar una mascota? Como es de esperar, ¡no saben por cuál decidirse! Con la participación de los mismos niños del cuento Un pez dos peces pez rojo pez azul, este libro para primeros lectores capta el típico momento en la vida de un niño en el que ha de elegir una mascota, a la vez que nos enseña una lección de vida: es difícil decidirte, ¡pero a veces tienes que hacerlo! Un magnífico regalo para los pequeños amantes de los animales y admiradores de Dr. Seuss, y a la vez ideal para leer en voz alta o para los niños que comienzan a leer ellos solos. Descubierto veintidós años después de la muerte de Dr. Seuss, el manuscrito original y los bocetos fueron anteriormente publicados en una edición de 48 páginas con sobrecubierta y 8 páginas con comentarios y datos. Esta nueva edición de Beginner Books, sin solapas, solo incluye la historia.Las ediciones rimadas, en español, de los clásicos de Dr. Seuss, publicadas por Random House, brindan la maravillosa oportunidad de disfrutar de sus historias a más de treinta y ocho millones de personas hispanohablantes en Estados Unidos. Los lectores podrán divertirse con las ediciones en español de The Cat in the Hat (El Gato Ensombrerado); Green Eggs and Ham (Huevos verdes con jamón); One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish (Un pez, dos peces, pez rojo, pez azul); The Lorax (El Lórax); Oh, the Places You'll Go! (¡Oh, cuán lejos llegarás!); How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (¡Cómo el Grinch robó la Navidad!); The Cat in the Hat Comes Back (El Gato Ensombrerado ha regresado); I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! (¡Yo puedo leer con los ojos cerrados!); Horton Hears a Who! (¡Horton escucha a Quién!); The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins (Los 500 sombreros de Bartolomé Cubbins); There's A Wocket in my Pocket! (¡Hay un Molillo en mi Bolsillo!); Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? (¡El Sr. Brown hace Muuu! ¿Podrías hacerlo tú?); Ten Apples on Top! (¡Diez manzanas en la cabeza!); What Pet Should I Get? (¿Cómo podré decidir qué mascota elegir?); y Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories (Yoruga la Tortuga y otros cuentos). A rhymed Spanish edition of Dr. Seuss's Beginner Book about chosing a pet—and the difficulty of making decisions!What happens when a brother an sister visit a pet store to pick a pet? Naturally, they can't pick just one! Featuring the kids from One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, this beginning reader takes a classic childhood moment—choosing a pet—and uses it to illuminate a life lesson: that it's hard to make up your mind, but sometimes you just have to do it! A great gift for young Dr. Seuss fans and animal lovers, it's perfect for reading aloud or children learning to read by themselves. Discovered 22 years after Dr. Seuss's death, the unpublished manuscript and sketches for What Pet Should I Get?were previously published as a 48-page jacketed hardcover with 8 pages of commentary. This unjacketed Beginner Book edition features the story only.Random House's rhymed, Spanish-language editions of classic Dr. Seuss books make the joyful experience of reading Dr. Seuss books available for the more than 38 million people in the United States who speak Spanish. Readers can enjoy The Cat in the Hat (El Gato Ensombrerado); Green Eggs and Ham (Huevos verdes con jamón); One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish (Un pez, dos peces, pez rojo, pez azul); The Lorax (El Lórax); Oh, the Places You'll Go! (¡Oh, cuán lejos llegarás!); How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (¡Cómo el Grinch robó la Navidad!); The Cat in the Hat Comes Back (El Gato Ensombrerado ha regresado); I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! (¡Yo puedo leer con los ojos cerrados!); Horton Hears a Who! (¡Horton escucha a Quién!); The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins (Los 500 sombreros de Bartolomé Cubbins); There's A Wocket in my Pocket! (¡Hay un Molillo en mi Bolsillo!); Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? (¡El Sr. Brown hace Muuu! ¿Podrías hacerlo tú?); Ten Apples on Top! (¡Diez manzanas en la cabeza!); What Pet Should I Get? (¿Cómo podré decidir qué mascota elegir?); and Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories (Yoruga la Tortuga y otros cuentos).

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Book SynopsisBestselling cartoonist Adrian Raeside captures the special bond between humans and their pets and, with marvelous illustrations, brings gentle humour to a story that will resonate with cat lovers of all ages. Amy and Rocky are best friends, as close as a girl and a cat can be. They have been by each other's side since Amy was born, and seasons pass happily in companionship with tea parties, yarn chasing and warm naps. But as Rocky grows older, her purrs grow fainterand one night, Rocky disappears. Amy is heartbroken until a helpful but flatulent friend of Rocky brings her to the Rainbow Bridge, a magical paradise for pets of all kinds.There, Amy finds Rocky again and together they explore the Rainbow Bridge, a place where there are fields of catnip and cats never run out of fragile things to break, and where the feline inhabitants have formed a truce with pet birds, mice and hamsters.Since publication in 2012, Adrian Raeside's The Rainbow Bridge: A Visit to Pet Paradise has sold over seventy-five thousand copies in Canada and the United States, providing a story that comforts children as they deal with the loss of a pet. This companion volume will have special appeal for cat lovers.

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Book SynopsisGet ready to touch and explore! Beginning readers can ruffle a canary's feathers, pet a puppy's soft fur and even feel the smooth shell of a turtle. A wonderful addition to the growing library of Touch and Explore™ books!

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Book SynopsisDid you know that Mozart’s pet starling was the inspiration for his Piano Concerto No. 17? Or that writer Dorothy Parker loved animals so much she let a pair of alligators swim in her bathtub? These are just a couple of the stories in this delightful and surprising collection that profiles the strong bond between humans and their pets. Some of these stories are touching: Frida Kahlo memorialised her pet deer Granizo in her painting The Wounded Deer. Some are a little quirky: Albert Einstein, convinced that his parrot, Bibo, was sad, told bad jokes to cheer the bird up. Each of these wonderfully entertaining stories is made even more appealing by Katherine Quinn’s captivating illustrations. Rich in detail and reminiscent of folk art, they capture the humour and poignancy of these fascinating pairings. Together these stories and illustrations will create lasting impressions that will help young readers identify historic figures and spark joy in friendships with the animals in their own lives.Trade Review"...[Gallo's] petcentric overviews of each human subject’s life and achievements are generally both spot-on and rich in fascinating anecdotes." —Kirkus Starred Review

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Book SynopsisWelcoming a new hooman (human) into a dog’s life can be a tricky affair. Hoomans need to be taught the fundamentals of doggie behaviour in order to integrate successfully into our world. This book is a useful go-to guide put together by a rescued ex-breeding dog to help inexperienced canines cope with the stress of adopting a new person. From picking the right home to basic leash training, communication and safety to exercises to keep your hooman healthy and engaged, this handy handbook is for every doggie who is a new hooman-owner.

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