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Cocker spaniels are shiny coated beauties. Miniature poodles are treasured companion dogs. What happens when they’re bred together? Introducing the Cockapoo, a loving ball of affection that’s great with children!

What do hamsters eat? And why do they like to run on a wheel while you're asleep? Get to know pet hamsters with fun and informative questions and answers.

The pug has a sweet, wrinkly face. The beagle has a sweet personality. What happens when they’re bred together? Introducing the puggle, the bouncy ball of energy that’s also fond of cuddles!

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Yorkshire terriers, also called Yorkies, are pint-sized dynamos! Listeners will learn about Yorkie history, behavior, and how to best care for them in this engaging title.

Boxers are energetic, fun-loving, and sweet. Did you know that boxers come from Germany? Or that boxers can be trained as therapy dogs? Learn more about these intelligent canines!

Cats are popular pets around the world! In this title, young audiences can learn about pet cats, from the care they need to the toys they like, through simple, predictable text.

Which animal can help people who are stressed or lonely? A therapy dog! Therapy dogs are trained to stay calm in all sorts of situations. They can help people practice reading, visit sick hospital patients, and more. Learn all about these furry community helpers!

Discover how animals influenced 20 of the world's most beloved authors, from Charles Dickens to J. K. Rowling. Did you know that a dog saved Pablo Neruda's life? Or that Mark Twain had a cat named Bambino? Or that Edgar Allan Poe wrote with a cat on his shoulders? Writers and Their Pets tells these stories and many more that will delight not only children but also literary experts, history lovers, and animal enthusiasts. Writers and Their Pets features a diverse list of both male and female international authors, from the 19th to the 21st century.

What four-legged soldiers fight beside our troops? Military dogs! They can sniff out enemies and find dangerous weapons. These dogs are hardworking members of the military. Learn all about what these amazing animals can do.

With an autobiographical foreword from the author, this collection traces Dick King-Smith's journey from boy to farmer, from soldier to favourite children's author - always in the company of his irrepressible animal friends. From Dodo the film-star Daschund to a cabbage-eating shark; from a night of badger-biffing to a tortie cat with 104 kittens; from the cat who thinks he s one of the dogs to a dog who fosters orphaned kittens...wherever Dick King-Smith goes, curious animals are sure to follow.

A collection of true stories about the amazing lives of eight shelter dogs. Many of these dogs were unwanted because of their size, behavior, or medical condition. All of the dogs found owners who loved and cared for them.

Learn about animals, both domestic and wild, who have become heroes when they came to the rescue of humans.

Gary Paulsen has owned dozens of unforgettable and amazing dogs. In each chapter he tells of one special dog, among them Cookie, the sled dog who saved his life; Snowball, the puppy he owned as a boy in the Philippines; Ike, his mysterious hunting companion; Dirk, the grim protector; and his true friend Josh, a brilliant border collie.

What steps do you follow to take care of a pet? See how this responsible owner cares for a dog named Dunkin.

Carefully leveled text engages young listeners in learning about hermit crabs as pets. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions help build nonfiction learning skills.

Carefully leveled text engages young listeners in learning about guinea pigs as pets. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions help build nonfiction learning skills.

Carefully leveled text engages young listeners in learning about hamsters as pets. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions help build nonfiction learning skills.

Carefully leveled text engages young listeners in learning about goldfish as pets. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions help build nonfiction learning skills.

Carefully leveled text engages young listeners in learning about cats as pets. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions help build nonfiction learning skills.