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A picture book of ponies A picture book of ponies Dorothy Hinshaw Patent Text and photographs describe the physical characteristics, behavior, breeds, and uses of ponies. OL15163341W
Animals on the trail with Lewis and Clark Animals on the trail with Lewis and Clark Dorothy Hinshaw Patent Retraces the Lewis and Clark journey and blends their observations of previously unknown animals with modern information about those same animals. OL15841503W
Wild turkey, tame turkey Wild turkey, tame turkey Dorothy Hinshaw Patent Relates the colorful history of the native North American turkey and compares that proud bird with its domesticated cousin. OL15969765W
Saving Audie Saving Audie Dorothy Hinshaw Patent Tells the story of Audie, a pit bull puppy who was rescued from Michael Vick's dog fighting ring. OL15998784W
Prairies Prairies Dorothy Hinshaw Patent Describes the characteristics of the North American prairie, the plants and animals found there, and the efforts made to preserve and restore the landscape that once stretched unbroken from southern … OL16026646W
A polar bear biologist at work A polar bear biologist at work Dorothy Hinshaw Patent Describes the work of Charles Jonkel, a biologist who studied polar bears in the Arctic and primarily in Churchill, Manitoba. OL16049918W
Reptiles and how they reproduce Reptiles and how they reproduce Dorothy Hinshaw Patent Discusses the characteristics and habits of members of the reptile family with particular attention to their mating and reproductive behavior. OL16065968W
The sheep book The sheep book Dorothy Hinshaw Patent Photographs and text depict the behavior, physical characteristics, uses, breeding, and different breeds of sheep. OL16069271W
Butterflies and Moths Butterflies and Moths Dorothy Hinshaw Patent Discusses the anatomy, physiology, habits, and behavior of a group of insects both harmful and beneficial to man. OL16094615W
A picture book of cows A picture book of cows Dorothy Hinshaw Patent Examines the differences between dairy cows and beef cattle; identifies the most popular breeds; and covers such topics as raising calves, milking, and branding. OL16420917W
Germs! Germs! Dorothy Hinshaw Patent Explains what germs are, how they attack the body, and how the body protects itself against their onslaught. Includes material on immunization and research in disease control. OL16420919W
Dolphins and porpoises Dolphins and porpoises Dorothy Hinshaw Patent A general introduction to dolphins and porpoises, highlighting such areas as individual species, life cycles, anatomy, feeding habits, sonar system, and social organization. OL16479342W
The American alligator The American alligator Dorothy Hinshaw Patent Describes the characteristics, life cycle, and environmental situation of the American alligator. OL16515193W
Lost city of Pompeii Lost city of Pompeii Dorothy Hinshaw Patent Describes the destruction of Pompeii by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. and how its rediscovery nearly 1700 years later provided information about life in the Roman Empire. OL16582217W
Bacteria, how they affect other living things Bacteria, how they affect other living things Dorothy Hinshaw Patent Describes the characteristics, functions, and kinds of bacteria, how some keep us healthy and others make us sick, and research done by scientists in using bacteria to improve the quality of human li… OL16658668W
Draft horses Draft horses Dorothy Hinshaw Patent Examines the traits, origins, breeds, uses, and care of the big workhorses which have been in use from the Middle Ages to the present. OL16991217W
Frogs, toads, salamanders and how they reproduce Frogs, toads, salamanders and how they reproduce Dorothy Hinshaw Patent Describes the general characteristics of different kinds of amphibians with emphasis on their varied reproductive processes. OL16992111W
Horses Horses Dorothy Hinshaw Patent Discusses the physical characteristics and behavior of horses and describes how domestic horses evolved from their wild relatives. OL16993030W
Looking at ants Looking at ants Dorothy Hinshaw Patent Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, methods of communication, and ecological significance of ants. OL16994861W
Mosquitoes Mosquitoes Dorothy Hinshaw Patent Discusses the mosquito's habits, development, and diseases it carries, as well as ways to control these creatures. OL16995582W
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