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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Wild animals in captivity Wild animals in captivity Rob Laidlaw An eye-opening look at how zoo-life affects the health and behavior of wild animals, including elephants, polar bears, whales, and apes. OL13267368W
Temple Grandin Temple Grandin Sy Montgomery When Temple Grandin was born, her parents knew that she was different. Years later she was diagnosed with autism. While Temple's doctor recommended a hospital, her mother believed in her. Temple went… OL16318165W
Cat champions Cat champions Rob Laidlaw Looks at the problems faced by lost, abandoned, and feral cats, and offers examples of children whose volunteer efforts help improve the lives of cats. OL17909012W
On parade On parade Rob Laidlaw The author gives readers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the backstage lives of animals in the entertainment industry. He examines troublesome issues, including animal training practices, their livi… OL19946610W
Ivan Ivan G. Brian Karas,Katherine Applegate "The true story of Ivan, known as the Shopping Mall Gorilla, who lived alone in a small cage for almost 30 years before being relocated to the gorilla habitat at ZooAtlanta."-- This picture book t… OL19985610W
Moto and me Moto and me Suzi Eszterhas Moto and Me tells the remarkable firsthand story of wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas s care for an orphaned baby serval a small, spotted wildcat in Kenya. When a grass fire separates the serval f… OL20056780W
Sanctuaries Sanctuaries Jennifer Keats Curtis Takes readers behind the scenes at five animal sanctuaries and rescue zoos, and one care farm. OL20547868W
At the dog rescue centre At the dog rescue centre Judith Heneghan WORK & INDUSTRY / WORLD OF WORK. Helping Out introduces young children to working with animals. Each book follows a day in the life of a child as they help out in a different animal environment, lear… OL20882519W
Animal rights Animal rights Rhonda Lucas Donald "Describes what animal rights activism is and serves as a guide explaining how youth can make change in their world"--Provided by publisher. OL5971875W