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Gwendolyn's Pet Garden
by Anne RenaudA unique solution is found when a little girl dreams of getting a pet.Gwendolyn longs for a pet. What kind? Any kind! How many legs? Two, four, ten--she's not picky! But her parents have other ideas, and instead they give her . . . a box of dirt. "It smells of swamp," Gwendolyn says--but her parents say it smells of possibilities. And once Gwendolyn gets savvy about seeds and soil, sun and shade, she finds they are right. The dirt starts performing some amazing tricks, and soon she has a whole pet garden of her very own--it might not have "any legs at all, but it was alive, and Gwendolyn could talk to it, care for it, and watch it grow."Dynamic illustrations full of funny details show the love Gwendolyn puts into caring for her "pet," and her enthusiasm and pride are sure to inspire gardeners and aspiring gardeners alike.
Guys Can Be Cat Ladies Too: A Guidebook for Men and Their Cats
by Michael Showalter“Mixes the funny with the feline . . . Showalter makes us laugh while revealing that he’s a big softie who cares a lot about the future of felines.” —CatsterMichael Showalter’s Guys Can Be Cat Ladies Too is the hilarious all-access guide to help a man comprehend, appreciate, and bond with the felines in his life. They say dogs are a man’s best friend. True! But what if that man’s girlfriend/boyfriend, wife/husband, or mother-in-law has a cat? Is that the end for him? Is he resigned to an eternity of estrangement from this furry creature with which he shares his life partner, his favorite chair, and his sock drawer? Showalter offers hope for men everywhere in their quest to understand and love cats. In this intimate portrait of one man’s love for cats, you will learn the answers to burning questions such as: Why are they all aloof and weird and stuff?; They hate me, right?; and Is it true that they have nine lives? Armed with these and countless other valuable lessons, by the book’s end any guy can be on the fast track to becoming a cat’s best friend.“Showalter enlightens the male species on how to become loving cat people . . . it’s an inside scoop on how men can learn to love the felines that come into their lives by no choice of their own.” —Trend Hunter“Fabulously illustrated.” —Entertainment Weekly
Gut Microbiota, Immunity, and Health in Production Animals (The Microbiomes of Humans, Animals, Plants, and the Environment #4)
by Michael H. Kogut Glenn ZhangThis work sheds new light on the interplay between the gut, gut microbiota, and host physiological processes in production animals.The gut microbiome shapes health and susceptibility to disease and has become a leading area of research in the animal sciences. Gut health encompasses a number of physiological and functional features. Nutrient digestion and absorption, host metabolism and energy generation, a stable microbiome, mucus layer development, barrier function, and mucosal immune responses; all of which are required to interact to make an animal perform physiologically and according to its greatest genetic potential.This carefully presented book broadens our vision, approach and results on gut health and the ability to regulate animal production. Understanding the chemistry of microbiomes has broad implications, including providing functional annotations for the microbial genomes, insights into the chemical languages that link microbes to each other and to their host, and translational implications for precision veterinary medicine, environmental health, and sustainable animal agriculture and welfare. Experts working in microbiome research, host immunity, and animal production, veterinarians and researchers in livestock science will understand the great importance of this volume.
Gustav, a Son of Franz
by S. P. MeekWhen the big Doberman pinscher Gustav was brought to the Panama Canal Zone, the reputation of his great father, Franz, had already preceded him. No dog could entirely live up to that, but under the careful guidance of Lieutenant Fielding, Gustav began to show his brilliant qualities. The general was doubtful, but when the dog tracked and captured a native in the jungle, the commanding officer was won over. The war in Europe brings the canal into imminent danger of sabotage, and it is there that the young dog must really prove himself.
Gussie & Max: A Sweet Story of First Friendships
by Deirdre SullivanAn original and touching story of a little koala and monkey, the best of friends.Where are you going and where have you been?Gussie the Monkey and Max the Koala take us on a trip through the years of their friendship and accomplishments.They remember standing on tip toes, needing help to build block towers, imaginary friends, and how hard it was to say goodbye.As they anticipate new experiences like riding the school bus, learning addition and subtraction, and riding two-wheel bikes, they support one another in their journey of growing up and learning new things.This book instills confidence, honors the value of friendships, and reassures little ones how to ease into new experiences in a hopeful, loving manner.
Gus's Escape: A QUIX Book (Pet Pals #4)
by Allison GutknechtGus gets lost in the woods in this fourth book in the QUIX series that&’s perfect for fans of the Critter Club series and Animal Planet&’s Amanda to the Rescue.Gus is used to being the big dog at Whiskers Down the Lane, but even he gets scared sometimes. After being frightened by a tiny rat, Gus takes off only to get lost in the woods! But he quickly realizes he&’s not alone—little Buttons has followed his furry friend. Can the two find their way back home?
Gus the Greedy Puppy (Puppy Tales #12)
by Jenny DaleEveryone loves puppies! Bouncy and cute, furry and huggable, what could be more perfect than a puppy? Gus is a very greedy puppy. He eats anything -- from chocolate chip cookies to shoes! But now Gus is in big trouble. Mrs. Wilson's diamond ring has disappeared. Could naughty Gus have eaten one snack too many?
Guppy Up! (Penguin Young Readers, Level 1)
by Jonathan FenskeThis guppy is not your average fish. This guppy shops, mops, drives, and plays the drums...just to name a few! With playful, rhyming text and bright, bold, guppy graphics, this Level 1 reader is an exceptionally fun choice for both children and educators.
Gunsmoke: Book 11 (Horses of Half Moon Ranch #11)
by Jenny OldfieldIt's kids' week at the ranch, and Kirstie befriends Lacey, a loner with a natural talent for riding. Besotted with her horse, a blue roan gelding called Gunsmoke, Lacey breaks ranch rules and rides off trail alone. When she fails to return, Kirstie fears the worst; either Lacey has had a terrible accident, or she's run away - unaware that a heavy storm is brewing...
Gunner: Hurricane Horse (True Horse Stories #1)
by Judy AndreksonEach book in the True Horse Stories focuses on a contemporary horse from a different part of the world, and each animal is, in his or her own way, a hero.PBJ Decks Smokin Gun (Gunner) is an American Paint Horse, one of the many of Heather Lott Goodwin's herd, and a valuable show animal that won the World Championship Paint Horse title. When Hurricane Katrina passed over the Goodwin property, it took with it the fences, the cattle, and several horses. Heather and her family lived in their horse trailer for six weeks and considered themselves lucky to have safe, comfortable shelter. After the storm, they searched for the animals and recovered many of them. But three months passed before they located Gunner, a hundred miles away. They were told he was in terrible shape and should be put down. Nevertheless, Heather drove on washed-out roads to bring him home, starving, dehydrated, and blind in one eye. With the help of a vet and her mother, she nursed him back to health. Amazingly, nine months later, he was well enough to compete again in the World Championship Paint Horse Show. Gunner's story is a testament to love and to determination.
Gun Shy: The True Story of the Army Dog Scared of War
by Alison Stokes Angie McDonellVidar, the army search dog, has spent half his life sniffing out enemy weapons and bombs on the front line of the war in Afghanistan. His keen nose saved the lives of hundreds of soldiers, finding roadside bombs which could have killed British troops. But after two years of loyal service, Vidar became ‘Gun Shy’ – a term used to describe dogs who are frightened of loud noises. Whenever he heard bombs exploding or even the sound of helicopters flying above, he would curl up in the corner, shaking with fear.His army days were numbered… and his future looked uncertain. Until Angie, an army medic who befriended him during her tour of Afghanistan, made it her duty to give him a safe haven at her Welsh home.
Gully's Travels
by Tor Seidler Brock Cole"Tor Seidler writes in the great tradition of Kenneth Grahame, Walter R. Brooks, and E. B. White."-Michael Cart, Booklist
Gulls (Nature's Children)
by Tom JacksonHow many different kinds of gulls are there? Where do gulls live? What do gulls eat? Find the answers to these questions, and learn much more about the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and lives of gulls.
Gullifur’s Travels (Wishbone #18)
by Brad Strickland Barbara StricklandOnly two basketball teams stand between Joe Talbot's team and the play-offs! One team's players are a little shorter than average, while the other team's members are a little taller.
A Gull on the Roof: Tales from a Cornish Flower Farm (Minack Chronicles #5)
by Derek TangyeThe first title in the Minack Chronicles, which tell the story of how Derek and his wife Jeannie left behind their London home to establish a flower farm on the coast of Cornwall. From inauspicious beginnings, this book includes tales of the couple's first animals, including Monty the ginger cat, and takes us through trials and tribulations until the arrival of a gull on the roof provides the first augury of better times to come.
The Gull Next Door: A Portrait of a Misunderstood Bird (Wild Nature Press)
by Marianne TaylorA uniquely personal meditation on Britain's gulls by one of today's leading wildlife writersFrom a distance, gulls are beautiful symbols of freedom over the oceanic wilderness. Up close, however, they can be loud, aggressive and even violent. Yet gulls fascinate birdwatchers, and seafarers regard them with respect and affection. The Gull Next Door explores the natural history of gulls and their complicated relationship with humans.Marianne Taylor grew up in an English seaside town where gulls are ever present. Today, she is a passionate advocate for these underappreciated birds. In this book, Taylor looks at the different gull species and sheds light on all aspects of the lives of gulls—how they find food, raise families, socialize and migrate across sea, coastland and countryside. She discusses the herring gull, Britain's best-known and most persecuted gull species, whose numbers are declining at an alarming rate. She looks at gulls in legend, fiction and popular culture, and explains what we can do to protect gull populations around the world.The Gull Next Door reveals deeper truths about these remarkable birds. They are thinkers and innovators, devoted partners and parents. They lead long lives and often indulge their powerful drive to explore and travel. But for all these natural gifts, many gull species are struggling to survive in the wild places they naturally inhabit, which is why they are now exploiting the opportunities of human habitats. This book shows how we might live more harmoniously with these majestic yet misunderstood birds.
Guinness World Records: Daring Dogs (I Can Read Level 2)
by Cari MeisterA brand-new Guinness World Records book for kids!Sit, speak, roll over. Surf, recycle, scooter? No, we’re not wagging your tail! Dogs of all breeds and sizes are impressive. From heroic rescues to zany tricks, the awe-inspiring pooches in Daring Dogs have gone above and beyond to earn their Guinness World Records. Simple text and full-color photos will make learning about exciting topics fun for beginning readers.Guinness World Records: Daring Dogs is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
Guinness World Records: Incredible Animals!
by Christa RobertsA brand-new Guinness World Records book for kids!Incredible Animals! might be the wildest Guinness World Records book yet. From jaw-dropping skills to unique physical traits, every furry, feathered, scaly, smooth, and slimy creature in this book has defied the odds and silenced the neigh-sayers to become the biggest, fastest, and coolest animals, from the jungle to your own backyard.Guinness World Records chapter books present the stories behind the greatest records through full-color photos and 100 records per book. The easy-to-read text is organized into engaging chapters that will captivate the most avid and reluctant young readers alike!
Guinea Pigs Online: Furry Towers (Guinea Pigs Online Ser. #1)
by Jennifer Gray Amanda SwiftFuzzy and Coco are guinea pigs who live with their kindly owners, Ben and Henrietta Bliss. Coco likes to spend her days pampering herself and listening to harp concertos. Fuzzy is much more down to earth - he is a passionate cook who wants nothing more than to learn to make delicious meals for Ben and Henrietta. So when Fuzzy spots an ad run by glamorous local chef Scarlet Cleaver stating 'Guinea Pigs Wanted', he is enormously excited - what a chance to learn some cooking skills! Coco warns him that the ad is not what he thinks, but he won't listen; when she's not looking, he sneaks off to find the restaurant. And so Coco has to get online to try track Fuzzy down. But when Micespace reveals that guinea pigs from all over town have been taken away in a van by Scarlet Cleaver herself, Coco must set off on a rescue mission to prevent Fuzzy from ending up as main course on The Meat Cleaver's menu! A captivatingly funny story that will delight readers age 5+.
Guinea Pigs Online: The Ice Factor (Guinea PIgs Online #6)
by Jennifer Gray Amanda SwiftIt's winter in Strawberry Park and the weather outside is cold and snowy. But Fuzzy and Coco are toasty warm in their house, cozied up to watch their favorite TV shows and munch on tasty treats. Fuzzy is all about the cooking shows, but Coco can't get enough of The Ice Factor, a celebrity skating competition and reality show. But some of their furry friends outdoors are not so lucky. It's freezing outside in the forest and somebody has been stealing the animals' food!So the dauntless pair jump at the opportunity to solve a mystery and save the day. Can Fuzzy and Coco use the skills they've learned from their favorite TV shows to help their starving friends?
Guinea Pigs Online: Viking Victory (Guinea PIgs Online #3)
by Jennifer Gray Amanda SwiftIn this hilarious adventure for elementary school readers, a team of lovable, fuzzy guinea pigs go online to solve mysteries. "A really amusing story, with irresistible characters, that will delight readers age 5+, in a chunky format that is just right for small hands," says Parents in Touch. "Jennifer Gray and Amanda Swift's comical Guinea Pigs Online series for 5+ brings stories about pets surprisingly up to date," says the Sunday Times. A nasty builder with a huge digger is threatening the guinea pigs' woodland! The furry pals must protect it--but how? Terry wants to tell all his friends online . . . Eduardo thinks a protest song will do the trick . . . While Coco just wants everyone to get on with it! Then they meet Olaf the Viking guinea pig who claims to be over 1,000 years old. Can they use his ancient tactics to help fight the builder?
Guinea Pigs Online (Guinea Pigs Online #1)
by Jennifer Gray Amanda SwiftFuzzy and Coco are guinea pigs who live with their kindly owners, Ben and Henrietta Bliss. Coco likes to spend her days pampering herself and listening to harp concertos. Fuzzy is much more down to earth - he is a passionate cook who wants nothing more than to learn to make delicious meals for Ben and Henrietta. So when Fuzzy spots an ad run by glamorous local chef Scarlet Cleaver stating 'Guinea Pigs Wanted', he is enormously excited - what a chance to learn some cooking skills! Coco warns him that the ad is not what he thinks, but he won't listen; when she's not looking, he sneaks off to find the restaurant. And so Coco has to get online to try track Fuzzy down. But when Micespace reveals that guinea pigs from all over town have been taken away in a van by Scarlet Cleaver herself, Coco must set off on a rescue mission to prevent Fuzzy from ending up as main course on The Meat Cleaver's menu! A captivatingly funny story that will delight readers age 5+.
Guinea Pigs Online: Furry Towers (Guinea PIgs Online #2)
by Sarah Horne Jennifer Gray Amanda SwiftIn this hilarious adventure for elementary school readers, a team of lovable, fuzzy guinea pigs go online to solve mysteries. "A really amusing story, with irresistible characters, that will delight readers age 5+, in a chunky format that is just right for small hands," says Parents in Touch. Furry Towers promises the best food and fabulous facilities for guinea pigs--Fuzzy and Coco are so excited! But when they arrive, the friends find themselves in a smelly old hutch with only moldy lettuce to eat. Coco is not impressed! And it soon becomes clear that something terribly sinister is going on at Furry Towers--can the friends save the day again?
Guinea Pigs Online (Guinea PIgs Online #1)
by Sarah Horne Jennifer Gray Amanda SwiftIn this hilarious adventure for elementary school readers, a team of lovable, fuzzy guinea pigs gets online to solve their mysteries.Fuzzy the guinea pig is a great friend to have--he's always cheerful, he cooks like a pro (his specialty is ketchup and dish soap), and he loves to surf the web. His stylish hutch-mate Coco is Fuzzy's best friend, though even she can't understand his fascination with computers.When Fuzzy goes missing, though, Coco is forced to get online for answers. On the social site Micespace she learns that her friend could be in terrible danger, so Coco assembles an extraction team to get him back: Terry, a technology whiz whose computer skills are second to none; Banoffee, a mother of fourteen with the organizational and motivational powers to match; and Eduardo, the heroic (and very handsome) Peruvian freedom fighter. Will Coco and her guinea pig commandos find a way to rescue Fuzzy and get back home alive?