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Can We Have One?: A Parent's Guide to Raising Kids with Cats and Dogs
by Lynn F. Buzhardt Sue D. SteibThe decision to include pets as a part of your family can be fraught with uncertainty. How do you know when the time is right? How do you select the right pet? Choose a proper diet? Avoid common injuries? Provide adequate exercise? Avoid allergies? Share caretaking responsibilities? Not share germs or parasites? Whether you are ready to take the plunge or just beginning to explore the possibility, Can We Have One? is an essential, convenient resource for parents considering pet ownership--or pet owners considering parenthood.Veterinarian Lynn F. Buzhardt and social worker Sue D. Steib combine their expertise and experience with emerging scientific evidence to offer practical and easily implemented recommendations for critical issues related to raising children and pets together. With engaging warmth and humor, they explore bringing a new baby into a pet-owning couple's household, selecting the right companion animal for your family, managing child-pet interaction, coping with the loss of a pet, and more. The authors focus on dogs and cats, the most common pets in American households and the ones with whom children and adults are most likely to form the strongest attachments.Pets 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.
Can We Share the World with Tigers?
by Robert E WellsBengal tigers are an endangered species due to many human-caused factors, such as poaching, habitat destruction, and global warming. In Robert Wells's signature style, this book explores these difficult topics in a child-friendly manner with endearing illustrations--and it gives kids ways they can help to save the tigers, too.
Can You Guess? (Animal Sounds)
by Eric CarleThe Very Hungry Caterpillar invites and challenges you to guess what sounds animals make on a farm. Come and play!
Can You Pet a Pine Cone?
by Susan Yoder AckermanA girl named Raia in Africa gets a new pet from her father – a poky little hedgehog! Raia names her new prickly friend Huffy. She learns more about Huffy’s spines, what he likes to eat, why he curls into a ball, and much more!
Can You See a Chimpanzee?: All About Primates (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library)
by Tish RabeThe Cat learns about primates—from marmoset monkeys to silverback gorillas—in this latest addition to the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library series! Traveling in his open-air Chimpmobile, the Cat takes Nick and Sally to Africa, Asia, and Madagascar, where they meet a barrel full of "monkeys," including mandrills, marmosets, gorillas, gibbons, gallagos, tarsiers, tamarin, pottos, bonobos—you name it! Along the way they learn the basic characteristics of primates (among them hands that can grasp and forward-facing eyes); how to tell the difference between an ape and a monkey (most monkeys have tails; apes don't); and most amazingly—that people are primates, too! Fans of the hit PBS Kids show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! (which is based on the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library) will go bananas over this latest addition to the series!
Can You See Me? (I Like to Read)
by Ted Lewin"I am a bird. Can you see me?" asks a toucan hidden among the trees. "I am a snake. Can you see me?" challenges a vine snake disguised by its surroundings. In this easy-to-read picture book, Ted Lewin invites readers to explore animal camouflage in the rain forest with a seek-and-find game. Lush watercolor illustrations inspired by Lewin's trips to Costa Rica show how different animals blend into their habitats. The simple text encourages young readers to use their sharp eyes as they try to spot each creature.
Can You See Me? (Beginner Books(R))
by Bob StaakeA charming Beginner Book about a lovable--but sometimes hard to see—lizard by award-winning illustrator Bob Staake!This bright, cheerful early reader about a giant lizard hiding in unlikely—and un-lizard-like—places combines Staake's trademark high-energy graphic style with the classic appeal of Dr. Seuss, P. D. Eastman, and Robert Lopshire! With simple rhymed text and illustrations that provide visual clues to the meaning of the words on each page, it's exactly what Dr. Seuss had in mind when he launched the Beginner Books series in 1957 with The Cat in the Hat!
Can You Snore Like a Dinosaur?: A Help-Your-Child-to-Sleep Book
by Monica Sweeney Lauren YelvingtonFrom the bestselling author of CAN YOU YAWN LIKE A FAWN? comes the adorable follow-up, CAN YOU SNORE LIKE A DINOSAUR? This stunningly illustrated bedtime book from Monica Sweeney and Lauren Yelvington uses clinical sleep strategies with comforting, soporific language to tell the story of drowsy dinosaurs settling in for the night. Follow the recommended bedtime routine from Certified Sleep Consultant Lauren Yelvington to create a calming, restful environment as you and your child read the story of sleepy prehistoric creatures readying themselves for dreamland. The tranquil, repetitive language and serene illustrations will have your little one sleepy and relaxed as the story closes, making for a loving, comforting way to end the day and a calming bedtime routine.
Canaan Dog
by Joy LevineDating back to Biblical times, the Canaan Dog enjoys the distinction of being the world's oldest new dog breed! The national dog of Israel, the Canaan Dog's ancestors once served as herding dogs for the Israelites' flocks. Author Joy Levine has written excellent introductory chapters on the breed's history in Israel, England, and the United States as well as the breed's characteristics as a companion and working dog. The chapter on the breed standard, illustrated by Patricia Peters, offers a clear picture of the desired physical conformation of this unique Herding breed, useful for both newcomers and experienced breeders.New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a reputable breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, and grooming are illustrated with photographs of handsome adults and puppies. In all, there are over 135 full-color photographs in this useful and reliable volume. The author's advice on obedience training will help the reader better mold and train into the most well-mannered dog in the neighborhood. The extensive and lavishly illustrated chapter on healthcare provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, preventing and dealing with parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as historical dogs, breeders, or kennels, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control. Fully indexed.
Canada Animals
by Paul CovelloThe latest title in Paul Covello’s winning Canada board-book series features wondrously detailed illustrations for the very young, highlighting some of Canada’s most beloved and iconic creatures. From the author and illustrator of the national bestsellers Canada ABC and Canada 123.
Canada Fun!
by Paul CovelloFrom the author of the beloved and bestselling Canada ABC and Canada 123 comes this wonderful addition to the Canada board book series. Come explore some of the many special sports, games, activities and festivals that are a special part of how we love to have fun!
Canada Goose (Nature's Children)
by Judy RossHow fast can a Canada goose fly? What do geese eat? What are baby geese called? Find the answers to these questions, and learn much more about the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and lives of Canada geese.
Canapés for the Kitties (The Brimful Coffers Mysteries #1)
by Marian BabsonAgatha Award–Winning Author: When a book critic dies in an English village, a mystery-writing sleuth smells a rat. A number of mystery authors, including Lorinda Lucas, call the village of Brimful Coffers home. Occasionally, there is a violent death . . . for example, the demise of a hapless rat, done in by Lorinda&’s two kitties. But when the victims are book critic Plantagenet Sutton and a visiting writer, Lorinda finds the case much more difficult to solve—in &“another humorous charmer&” by the award-winning author (Library Journal). &“[A] charming morsel of a mystery.&” —Publishers Weekly Praise for Marian Babson &“What can a reviewer say about Marian Babson? If you haven&’t read at least one of her books, you have definitely missed the boat. She is consistently witty.&” —Mystery News
Los canarios de canto
by Gianni Ravazzi* Los canarios de canto son conocidos no tanto por sus características morfológicas o de plumaje, sino por su capacidad de emitir notas imposibles para los demás canarios. * En este libro podrá encontrar información sobre las tres razas de canarios de canto que existen (harzer roller, malinois waterslager y timbrado español), así como sobre los híbridos cantores. * aprenderá a realizar la elección de los mejores ejemplares y muchos aspectos fundamentales sobre la reproducción y la cría; adiestramiento para el canto... * Una obra donde hallará todos los consejos necesarios para criar estos canarios y lograr que vivan sanos y felices. Gianni Ravazzi se ha ocupado desde niño de la cría de fringílidos de distintas especies y, gradualmente, ha ido acercándose a otras familias de pájaros. La pasión le ha llevado cada vez más hacia la observación de la vida de sus amigos alados y este trabajo constante lo ha reflejado en diferentes libros, publicados por Editorial De Vecchi, entre los que recordamos Los canarios de color, Guía de los pájaros exóticos, La hibridación de los pájaros y Ruiseñores, mirlos, tordos y otros insectívoros, entre otros.
Los canarios de color
by Gianni Ravazzi* Los canarios de color: ¿cuántos tipos hay? ¿dónde nacen? ¿cómo se seleccionan? ¿cuáles son los colores más apreciados? ¿qué criterios se siguen para valorar cada variedad? * Una raza variopinta con más de 300 coloraciones: amarilla, roja, blanca, marfil, bruna, verde, bronce, pastel, ópalo, satinada... * En esta obra se tratan todos los problemas que presenta la cría: higiene de las jaulas, tipos de jaulas y jaulones, la reproducción, el cuidado de los polluelos, la alimentación más sana y nutritiva, la muda y la coloración. * El lector también encontrará un capítulo dedicado al diagnóstico y tratamiento de infecciones y enfermedades, y otro en el que se dan las principales orientaciones para participar en los campeonatos ornitológicos. * Una guía ilustrada en color que da a conocer una de las razas de aves más interesantes, y que responde a los intereses prácticos del lector. Gianni Ravazzi, ornitólogo, se dedica a la cría de muchas especies de pájaros, pequeños y grandes. Colabora en algunos periódicos con artículos de temática medioambiental. Es autor de varias publicaciones en Editorial De Vecchi, entre las que destacan El jilguero, Guía de los pájaros exóticos, Pájaros domésticos, Pájaros exóticos domésticos, Jilgueros, luganos, verderones, pinzones, Loros y periquitos, Ruiseñores, mirlos, tordos y otros insectívoros, y La hibridación de los pájaros.
Canary in the Coal Mine
by Madelyn RosenbergBitty is a canary whose courage more than makes up for his diminutive size. Of course, as a miner bird who detects deadly gas leaks in a West Virginia coal mine during the Depression, he is used to facing danger. Tired of perilous working conditions, he escapes and hops a coal train to the state capital to seek help in improving the plights of miners and their canaries. In the tradition of E.B. White, George Selden, and Beverly Cleary's Ralph S. Mouse, Madelyn Rosenberg has written a singular novel full of unforgettable characters.
Una Canasta de Cumpleaños para Tía
by Pat MoraTo celebrate the birthday of her beloved great aunt (or tia), young Cecilia gathers together a basket full of cherished memories. By the author of Pablo's Tree.
Cancer and Zebrafish: Mechanisms, Techniques, and Models (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology #916)
by David M. LangenauThis volume focuses on defining the unique attributes of using the zebrafish cancer model for discovering important pathways and potential drug targets for the treatment of human cancers. Using the zebrafish model, the volume explores oncogene and tumor suppressor discovery, chemical genetic approaches, genomics, epigenetics, cancer imaging, and cell transplantation. Contributed chapters come from the most prominent laboratories working in this field, which provides a unique perspective on zebrafish models from a wide spectrum of the research community. In addition, the book offers a detailed analysis of the most current research in the area for specific zebrafish cancer models, including T cell leukemia, rhabdomyosarcoma, liver and pancreatic cancer, melanoma, neuroblastoma, germ cell tumors, and malignant peripheral sheath tumors. A chapter is also dedicated to the development and utilization of other piscine models of cancer. The compilation of chapters in the volume culminates into a comprehensive and definitive text on zebrafish and cancer, providing a much needed resource on the powerful attributes of the zebrafish model system.
Cancer Chemotherapy for the Veterinary Health Team
by Douglas H. ThammCancer Chemotherapy for the Veterinary Health Team is a clinically relevant and practical manual designed as a guide for the safe and effective administration of cancer chemotherapy. Coverage includes patient assessment, chemotherapy equipment, drug preparation, safety considerations, handling, administration, waste disposal, and management of chemotherapy side effects. An alphabetical listing of common chemotherapy agents offers information on their uses, indications, and toxicities, as well as administration guidelines for methods, routes, and speeds. With background information for effectively communicating with clients, including coverage of veterinary cancer surgery and radiation therapy, the book provides specific strategies that address the challenging emotional issues surrounding the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in pets. With particular insight into the technician's role, Cancer Chemotherapy for the Veterinary Health Team is a must-have reference for any practice offering chemotherapy.
La cancion del geco (Santillana Classroom Libraries)
by David Kraatz Mauricio LuengasThis vividly illustrated story describes a young geckos experience in a rain forest after he becomes separated from his mother. During his search for her he meets an amazing variety of animals and learns much about his forest environment. A brief description of rain forests and the endangered animals featured in the story is included at the end of the book.
Candace's Playful Puppy
by Candace Cameron BureCandace&’s Playful Puppy is for every boy or girl who has ever wanted a dog and every parent who knows the responsibility that goes along with caring for a new pet. Written by New York Times bestselling author and actress Candace Cameron Bure, laugh along with this story of a little girl who visits a pet shelter to adopt a cuddly new dog and comes home with a rambunctious pup instead.Candace&’s Playful Puppy is a picture book for ages 4 to 8 that teaches kids:How to be faithful to your commitmentsTo never give up when you face a tough situationThat patience is a skill that takes a lot of practice and hard workWhen Candace&’s new pup, Freckles, doesn&’t pay attention to her instructions, Candace&’s patience is tested and her excitement over the new pet quickly fades. Freckles escapes … but ends up making a muddy return. Candace realizes that being a great dog mommy isn&’t as easy as she thought.If you enjoy Candace&’s Playful Puppy, check out Candace Center Stage and Grow, Candace, Grow.
Candid Creatures: How Camera Traps Reveal the Mysteries of Nature
by Roland KaysA riveting collection of photographs that captures wild animals in their native habitats.In Candid Creatures, the first major book to reveal the secret lives of animals through motion-sensitive game cameras, biologist Roland Kays has assembled over 600 remarkable photographs. Drawing from archives of millions of color and night-vision photographs collected by hundreds of researchers, Kays has selected images that show the unique perspectives of wildlife from throughout the world. Using these photos, he tells the stories of scientific discoveries that camera traps have enabled, such as living proof of species thought to have been extinct and details of predator-prey interactions.Each image captures a moment frozen in the camera’s flash as animals move through their wild habitats. Kays also discusses how scientists use camera traps to address conservation issues, creating solutions that allow humans and wild animals to coexist. More than just a collection of amazing animal pictures, the book’s text, maps, and illustrations work together to describe the latest findings in the fast-moving field of wildlife research. Candid Creatures is a testament to how the explosion of game cameras around the world has revolutionized the study of animal ecology. The powerful combination of pictures and stories of discovery will fascinate anyone interested in science, nature, wildlife biology, or photography.
Candid Creatures: How Camera Traps Reveal the Mysteries of Nature
by Roland KaysA riveting collection of photographs capturing wild animals in their native habitats and demonstrating the importance of camera traps.In Candid Creatures, the first major book to reveal the secret lives of animals through motion-sensitive game cameras, biologist Roland Kays has assembled over 600remarkable photographs. Drawing from archives of millions of color and night-vision photographs collected by hundreds of researchers, Kays has selected images that show the unique perspectives of wildlife from throughout the world. Using these photos, he tells the stories of scientific discoveries that camera traps have enabled, such as living proof of species thought to have been extinct and details of predator-prey interactions.Each image captures a moment frozen in the camera’s flash as animals move through their wild habitats. Kays also discusses how scientists use camera traps to address conservation issues, creating solutions that allow humans and wild animals to coexist. More than just a collection of amazing animal pictures, the book’s text, maps, and illustrations work together to describe the latest findings in the fast-moving field of wildlife research.Candid Creatures is a testament to how the explosion of game cameras around the world has revolutionized the study of animal ecology. The powerful combination of pictures and stories of discovery will fascinate anyone interested in science, nature, wildlife biology, or photography.“Full of fabulous pictures of weird and wonderful creatures . . . [Candid Creatures is] loaded with information and carries a strong conservation message.” —Conservation Biology
Candlelight for Rebecca (American Girls #3)
by Jacqueline Dembar Greene<P>Rebecca's teacher, Miss Maloney, assigns the class to make Christmas decorations -- but Rebecca's family is Jewish and doesn't celebrate Christmas. Miss Maloney tells Rebecca that Christmas is a national holiday, for all Americans to celebrate. <P>Although her parents came from Russia, Rebecca knows she's as American as anyone else, even without celebrating Christmas. Could Miss Maloney be wrong? <P>Then, on the first night of Hanukkah, Rebecca finds kindness in an unexpected place -- and learns the real meaning of the holiday season. <P>Candlelight for Rebecca is a children's book for children eight and up but adults can enjoy and learn something valuable from it as well. Candlelight for Rebecca is the third book in the Rebecca's six-book series. Each story in the series reveals more about Rebecca, a lively Jewish girl, who grows up in 1914 in New York. The books in the Rebecca series include: Meet Rebecca, Rebecca and Ana, Candlelight for Rebecca, Rebecca and the Movies, Rebecca to the Rescue, and Changes for Rebecca. Every book of the series not only features a fictional, realistic story and illustrations, but also has a historical "Looking Back" section. In this "Looking Back" section, the author describes some of the historical characteristics of Rebecca's 1914 time period in a style which children can understand and adults can appreciate.