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Recommended Books
I Spy Pets by Call Number: E GIBBSISBN: 9780763666224Publication Date: 2013-08-27Look through the holes to see what pets you can spy in this interactive book. Smooth or furry, shiny or fluffy, there are many pets to spot in this fun take on the "I spy" game. Look through the spy holes and use the texture clues to guess; then turn the page to reveal the animal.
Some Pets by Call Number: E DITERLIZISBN: 9781481444026Publication Date: 2016-08-23The duo that brought you the "bright" and "breezy" (Booklist) Some Bugs is back with a vibrant companion book that's packed with your favorite pets. Some pets sit. Some pets stay. Some pets fetch, And some pets play. Come one, come all, to the pet show! With dogs and cats, horses and chickens, hamsters and chinchillas--and many, many more!--this book celebrates animal companions of all shapes and sizes. Who will take home the coveted Best in Show ribbon? Join the fun to find out!
I Want a Pet by Call Number: E MORRISONISBN: 9781589251137Publication Date: 2012-09-01A child searches the zoo for the perfect pet, but finds them to be too high, too low, too fast, or too slow.
Little Kids First Big Book of Pets by Call Number: J 636.088 HUGHESISBN: 9781426334702Publication Date: 2019-07-09Playful puppies! Cuddly kittens! Beautiful birds! Learn all about pets with fur, feathers, fins, scales, and shells-and how to find and care for the perfect family pet. Whether cats, dogs, guinea pigs, birds, fish, snakes or others, this adorable reference book introduces kids to a wide variety of family-friendly pets. Readers learn which kinds of animals make good pets and which ones are better off staying in the wild, along with how each type of pet eats, sleeps, and plays. Packed with more than 200 colourful photos, the book also provides information on animal breeds, characteristics, and behavior and includes tips for training pets. Filled with fun facts and designed for interactive learning, this book will quickly become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, or any time.
Pet Animals by Call Number: J 636.088 BRENNANISBN: 9780716635741Publication Date: 2018-08-01"Describes 12 pet animals and features a large photograph of each animal presented. Includes information on each animal's habitat or place of origin, size, and diet"--
The Animals among Us by Call Number: SF411.35 .B73 2017ISBN: 9780465064816Publication Date: 2017-10-31Drawing on the latest research in biology and psychology, as well as fields as diverse as robotics and musicology, The Animals Among Us is a surprising and affectionate history of humanity's best friends.
The Art of Raising a Puppy (Revised Edition) by Call Number: SF426 .M65 2011ISBN: 9780316083270Publication Date: 2011-06-29Features chapters on play, crating, adopting dogs from shelters and rescue organizations, raising dogs in an urban environment, and the latest developments in canine health and canine behavioral theory.
ASPCA Complete Guide to Cats by Call Number: SF447 .R53 1999ISBN: 0811819299Publication Date: 1999-09-01Indispensable for both first-time and experienced cat owners, the ASPCA Complete Guide to Cats is the one place to turn for up-to-date information on feline health and behavior, including detailed advice on feeding, grooming, veterinary care, litterbox training, and the special needs of kittens, older cats, and cats from a shelter.
Can We Have One? by Call Number: SF411.5 .B89 2008ISBN: 9780807133774Publication Date: 2008-10-15Pets require a lot of their caretakers, but they give much more in return. Can We Have One? explains all the adjustments to anticipate and the pitfalls to avoid, helping you provide a happy home for your pet while allowing your children to get the most out of the pet-child relationship
Pets on the Couch by Call Number: SF412.5 .D63 2016ISBN: 9781476749020Publication Date: 2016-08-23A celebrated veterinary behaviorist describes the practice of One Medicine, which hinges on the belief that humans and other animals have minds that work the same way, experience similar emotions and share the same neurochemistry.
