Central Skagit Library District

A naturalist and adventurer discusses the personalities and quirks of thirteen animals who have profoundly affected her, exploring themes of learning to become empathetic, creating families, coping with loss, and the otherness and sameness of people and animals.

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs-now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! With their interesting shells and slow, deliberate demeanors, turtles are intriguing creatures. The more you know about turtles, the more fascinated you'll be as you watch your pet enjoy life in the slow lane. With colorful photos, charts, and tables, this guide covers the basics, including: *...

A boy is excluded from joining his friends' pet club because of his unusual pet.

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs-now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! Alert and active (especially in the evening), hamsters are fascinating and fun. Your hamster will probably fit in the palm of your hand and with gentle, regular handling will quickly begin to love playtime. Hamsters are easy to tame and care for. This guide helps you do it right with advice...

"Having a pet is one of the biggest responsibilities a young child can have. Early readers will love learning about Lucy, the pet parrot that loves to give her owner kisses. With exciting facts about what Lucy eats and what she likes to do, readers will love learning how to take care of and love a pet of their own. They'll also learn about Jordan's pet dog, Lucky, with the help of color photographs and engaging, accessible text"--Provided by the publisher....

Hamsters are playful and busy - it's fun to watch them dig, chew, and exercise. Your pet hamster will need attention, care, and love. Are you ready for a pet hamster? Learn how to look after your hamster to keep it healthy, happy, and safe. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos!

Stories collected by the author in his work as a veterinarian in Virginia.

A child takes a sloth named Sparky as a pet.

Your relationship with your pet is special - it's a bond that is very different than those that human beings share with each other. When a beloved pet passes away, people often resort to incorrect mechanisms to deal with the grief, such as trying to move too quickly past the loss (dismissing the real impact), or even attempting to replace the pet immediately. However, these are merely two myths out of six that the authors discuss and dismantle in...

When Pigcasso, the class guinea pig, stays the weekend at Louise's house, mayhem ensues after he goes missing.