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Top Dog
by Maria GoodavageThe New York Times bestselling author of Soldier Dogs returns with the incredible story of K-9 Marine hero Lucca, and the handlers who fought alongside her through two bloody wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. In Top Dog, Maria Goodavage takes readers into the life of Lucca K458, a decorated and highly skilled military working dog. An extraordinary bond develops between Lucca and Marine Corps dog handlers Chris Willingham and Juan Rodriguez, in what would become a legendary 400-mission career. A Specialized Search Dog, Lucca belongs to an elite group trained to work off-leash at long distances from her handler. She served alongside both Special Forces and regular infantry, and became so sought-after that platoons frequently requested her by name. The book describes in gritty detail Lucca's adventures on and off the battlefields, including tense, lifesaving explosives finds and firefights, as well as the bravery of fellow handlers and dogs they served with. Ultimately we see how the bond between Lucca and her handlers overcame the endless brutalities of war and the traumas this violence ignites. Here is a portrait of modern warfare with a heartwarming and inspiring conclusion that will touch dog lovers and the toughest military readers.
Top Dog (The Chocolate Lab #3)
by Eric LuperRevenge is sweet as a boy and his puppies fight to save the family candy business in this pawtastic romp from the author of Tug-of-War.Mason and Hannah Cabot have their hands full with Labrador pups Cocoa, Nilla, and Licorice. Keeping chocolate away from candy-crazy Cocoa is practically a full-time job! But when a rival candy company tries to put the Cabots’ chocolate shop out of business, Mason knows he’s got another job to do. He isn’t about to let some big corporation steal their recipes, take their customers, or mess with their puppies. This means war!
Top Dog (Roxbury Park Dog Club #3)
by Daphne Maple Annabelle MetayerWhat's better than being best friends? Being best friends who volunteer together at the Roxbury Park Dog Shelter! With a focus on friendship, family, and cute canines, Roxbury Park Dog Club is perfect for tween readers who snap up books from series like Cupcake Diaries and Candy Apple, or for anyone who loves dogs.In this third book, Taylor discovers that not everyone in Roxbury Park is as welcoming as her two best friends, Kim and Sasha. A girl at school won't stop picking on Taylor for being new. Even worse, the Dog Club is under attack, too! A fancy dog grooming shop across town has set up a competing dog day care, and unless the girls figure out how to keep their customers, the Pampered Puppy might put them out business--for good.
Top Pet: Independent Reading Orange 6 (Reading Champion #544)
by Jenny JinksWhen their teacher announces Pet Week at school, the children are excited to show off their pets to their classmates! Who will be voted 'Top Pet' by the end of the week? Will it be the cute puppy, the amazing pony ... or something even more exciting? Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.
Top Secret: Alligators!
by Harold GoodwinThree men in a boat cast a single shadow as they paddled toward another dark freckle on the light green skin of the marsh, a distant islet covered with palmettos. When they reached it, the paddler in the bow stepped ashore with a gun in his hand. He was greeted by a low grunt from the palmettos. "Careful, Gar," said the paddler in the stern. The man called Gar nodded and moved toward the sound.
Top Secret Identity: Top Secret Identity Wrongly Accused Perilous Waters Lancaster County Target (Witness Protection)
by Sharon DunnA woman’s past may jeopardize her future with her boss in this inspirational romantic suspense novel by a USA Today–bestselling author.Morgan Smith had to give up her name, her calling, and her past when she entered the witness protection program. Now a caretaker of horses on an Iowa farm, she spends her days in the stables and helping kids learn to ride. But danger has followed her. She longs to tell her handsome boss, Alex Reardon, everything—about the troubled adoption agency she worked for, a missing infant and the attempt on her life. But sharing her past with Alex could put him in grave danger and lead a killer to their door. . . .
Top Secret Target: Top Secret Target Hidden Away Dangerous Obsession (Military K-9 Unit)
by Dana MentinkHer true identity is a secretThe next explosive Military K-9 Unit thrillerWith his ex-wife next on a killer’s hit list, military police lieutenant Ethan Webb and his K-9 partner, Titus, must guard the woman posing as her. But courageous private investigator Kendra Bell refuses to be just bait—she wants to help bring down the killer. Can she play her part without falling for her pretend ex-husband?
Tops & Bottoms
by Janet Stevens<P>Hare solves his family’s problems by tricking rich and lazy Bear in this funny, energetic version of an old slave story. With roots in American slave tales, Tops & Bottoms celebrates the trickster tradition of using one’s wits to overcome hardship. <P>This ebook was designed to be read vertically. For optimum reading experience, please adjust the orientation on your ereader. <P>This title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 2-3, Stories)
Torn Ear
by Geoffrey MaloneThe wind carried the scent of blood far into the night, while the vixen still pawed at the broken little bodies on the pile of earth.But Torn Ear survives the game-keeper's attack. Slowly his mother introduces him to the fox's world - the skills of hunting and how to avoid danger. Then he is on his own. Until he meets Velvet, and they have cubs of their own. But again man intervenes, and his favourite cub is threatened. Torn Ear must rescue her, but will he escape the clutches of the game-keeper this time?
Tornado
by Betsy ByarsA tornado is coming, and once Pete the farmhand gathers the family safely in the storm cellar, he distracts them with a favorite tale about a tornado from his childhood--and the surprise it brought: Among the debris left by this twister was a doghouse, complete with a dog inside! Pete goes on to tell more stories about this hole-digging, cardtrick-playing dog, aptly named Tornado; and it isn't hard to see how Tornado, and the stories about him, soon become a part of both past and present families.
Tornado
by National Geographic SocietyPete's dog, Tornado, was no ordinary dog. He came in a Tornado, but when his real owners see him, will Pete lose Tornado?
Tornado Boy: A Horse of the West
by Thomas C. HinkleTornado Boy is a fine blue roan colt owned by Jim McDougal. He rescues Tornado Boy from quicksand the same day the horse is born. Jim tames him and has high hopes of having a great horse someday. The scourge of the West, horse rustlers, drive Tornado Boy and his mother far away. For three years the young horse suffers almost beyond human comprehension. He survives pulling a wagon for Crazy Barney, a fight to the finish with a wild stallion, one of the worst ice storms ever seen in the Old West, and a run-in with a grizzly bear. Join Tornado Boy on this thrilling ride through the Old West.
Tornadoes: Revised Edition
by Seymour SimonIn this updated and revised edition of Tornadoes, award-winning science writer Seymour Simon gives readers an in-depth look at these captivating and powerful storms through fascinating facts and stunning full-color photographs. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.Readers will learn all about tornadoes, from how they are first created to the destruction they leave behind.This updated edition includes:author’s notestunning full-color photographsglossaryindexa list of websites and additional reading sourcesSupports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.
The Tortoise and the Hair
by Eileen WeinbergYou&’ve heard it before: &‘Slow and steady wins the race.&’ It&’s about as good as morals go, but do you ever wonder how Freddy the Tortoise and Harold the Hare fared since that famous race? We all know that Tortoise shocked the world with his win, and Hare hung up his running shoes. But then came…The fans!The critics!The reporters!Cameras!Book deals!Movie rights!Life in the spotlight can rarely feel very slow… or steady. Will Freddy ever be able to follow his own moral and return to the simple life he once knew and loved?
The Tortoise and the Hare: An Aesop's Fable
by Dori Butler Laurence B. Knighton Jeffrey FuerstPerform this Aesop's fable about a Tortoise's attempt to beat Hare in a race.
The Tortoise and the Hare
by Shannon Eric Denton Mark PenningtonThe well known fable on the tortoise and the hare that emphasizes the importance of perseverance and effort.
The Tortoise and the Hare: An Aesop Fable (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 2)
by Ann Weil Tom SperlingNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Tortoise and the Soldier: A Story of Courage and Friendship in World War I
by Michael ForemanAs a boy, Henry Friston dreamed of traveling the world. He thought he was signing up for a lifetime of adventure when he joined the Royal Navy. But when World War I begins, it launches the world, and Henry, into turmoil. While facing enemy fire at Gallipoli, Henry discovers the strength he needs to survive in an unexpected source: a tortoise. And so begins the friendship of a lifetime. Based on true events, and with charming illustrations, this story of war, courage, and friendship will win the hearts of readers.
A Tortoise for the Queen of Tonga: Stories
by Julia WhittyBringing a unique perspective and a singular voice to contemporary fiction, A TORTOISE FOR THE QUEEN OF TONGA features lush, poignant stories about the natural world. Here are mammals, historical figures, everyday people who discover the liberating properties of memory and knowledge in the face of captivity and loneliness. We meet a forlorn tortoise forced to live among humans. We witness orcas at Ocean World staging a revolt, using celibacy as their weapon. In a French cave, a young computer animator draws parallels between Cro-Magnon and modern women. One story even travels to heaven, where Charles Darwin seeks the source of human happiness. Whitty joins her authority about wildlife and her rich imagination to spectacular effect. Drawing on twenty years' experience with making nature documentaries, she takes readers inside the minds of animals and people struggling to overcome their limitations. In a voice as magical as it is informed, A TORTOISE FOR THE QUEEN OF TONGA bridges the mythical and the mundane, the animal and the human. Julia Whitty is a brilliant new storyteller in American short fiction.
Tortoise Husbandry and Welfare
by Jane WilliamsKeeping captive tortoises healthy and well is a significant challenge. Because they are ectotherms, these reptiles are totally dependent upon external sources to maintain body temperature and therefore metabolic function. Their physical environment is vital for them to remain healthy, and as owners, we have to provide sufficient choice in the environment for them to be able to experience as near optimum conditions as we can. Covering all aspects of tortoise husbandry and welfare, this book advises on: - Suitable temperature ranges, light sources, humidity, substrate, space, and seasonal changes according to individual tortoise species; - Specific dietary requirements, and opportunities for expression of natural behaviours including reproduction. - Variety of environments, ranging across indoor and outdoor accommodation options, to achieve optimum conditions for tortoises in captivity Written by a leading clinical animal behaviourist, this book is an important read for anyone involved in tortoise welfare, from students and zoo rescue staff, to pet owners and the veterinarians advising them.
Tortoise Soup (Rigby PM Stars Gold (Levels 21-22), Fountas & Pinnell Select Collections Grade 3 Level N)
by Dawn McMillanTortoise, Goat, Raven, and Rat are very good friends. One morning, they learn an important lesson--that good friends always help one another.
Las tortugas acuáticas
by Massimo MillefantiEsta guía práctica se dirige a todos aquellos aficionados que deseen ampliar su conocimiento sobre la cría de las tortugas acuáticas, desde su clasificación hasta su morfología o el funcionamiento de su organismo. Gracias a estas páginas aprenderá a preparar un hábitat adecuado para estas criaturas, ya sea en el interior de su casa o al aire libre. También encontrará consejos para solucionar posibles problemas de alimentación, salud, reproducción y letargo. Además, esta obra incluye una guía de compra para elegir ejemplares sanos que no pertenezcan a especies protegidas y una serie de fichas con fotografías e información básica sobre las variedades que se pueden encontrar en los comercios. Massimo Millefanti es veterinario y ha sido coordinador de la comisión de estudios médicos para los animales, en la Società Culturale Italiana Veterinari per Animali da Compagnia (SCIVAC). En la actualidad es presidente de la Società Italiana Veterinari per gli Animali Esotici (SIVAE). Su actividad profesional se centra exclusivamente en el campo de la atención a estos animales.
Tortugas marinas en peligro (¡Arriba la Lectura! Level O #12)
by Kristin CashoreNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> ¿Sabías que las tortugas laúd llegan a medir hasta siete pies de largo y pesar hasta 1,200 libras? Lee acerca de las tortugas marinas, entre ellas, la tortuga laúd, la tortuga boba, la tortuga carey, la tortuga lora y muchas más. Y lo que es aún más importante, aprende a protegerlas y evitar que se extingan.
Las tortugas terrestres
by Marta AvanziLas tortugas son los reptiles más antiguos de la Tierra, unas criaturas que todavía hoy resultan desconocidas, fascinantes y misteriosas. Esta obra describe cómo funciona el organismo de las tortugas terrestres y proporciona información completa sobre la alimentación, el letargo, la reproducción, la salud y las enfermedades. Además, incluye fichas que detallan las características principales de cada especie: clasificación, hábitat natural, mantenimiento y reproducción en cautividad. En estas páginas aprenderá a elegir aquellos ejemplares que mejor se adapten a sus necesidades, a proporcionarles un hábitat adecuado (ya sea en un terrario o al aire libre) y a evitar los errores más comunes. También descubrirá qué especies se encuentran en peligro de extinción y qué legislación internacional las protege. Marta Avanzi es veterinaria. Desde hace años se dedica profesionalmente a los animales exóticos y a los pequeños mamíferos de compañía. Es secretaria de la Società Italiana Veterinari per gli Aniamali Esotici (SIVAE) y de la Associazione Animali Esotici (AAE).