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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
In the wild In the wild Sneed B. Collard "This book focuses on a new breed of scientist: one who works in zoos. ... At Zoo Atlanta, In Georgia, scientists such as Dr. Tara Stoinski and Dr. Thomas Butynski have been sent out into the wild to… OL15036022W
Free Willy Free Willy Jordan Horowitz "Willy, the mighty orca forced to live in captivity... Jesse, the eleven-year-old runaway who never had a real home... Two of a kind, they form a very special friendship. But when Willy's owner deci… OL15140205W
Handbook of Primate Husbandry and Welfare Handbook of Primate Husbandry and Welfare Sarah Wolfensohn Handbook of Primate Husbandry and Welfare covers all aspects of primate care and management both in the laboratory environment and in zoos. From the welfare and ethics of primate captivity through to… OL15181543W
Free Willy 2 Free Willy 2 Jordan Horowitz Willy has a family now, and when an oil spill threatens them, it's up to Jesse to find a way to free the whales again. OL16480740W
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
Behind the dolphin smile Behind the dolphin smile Richard O'Barry Chronicles Richard O'Barry's extraordinary journey from dolphin trainer to world-renowned advocate for dolphin freedom. OL19952976W
We can't all be rattlesnakes We can't all be rattlesnakes Patrick Jennings I am a snake. No, not a rattlesnake. I just look like one. I’m a gopher snake. One day an oily, filthy, fleshy human child crossed my path. As luck would have it, he knew the difference between… OL2007743W
Le mystérieux nouveau Le mystérieux nouveau Olivier Daniel Les imbattables ont reçu un message inquiétant sur leur blog : un appel au secours de Florian, le nouveau de la classe. Manon et Fanny sont prêtes à l'aider, mais les garçons, jaloux de ses beaux yeu… OL28945494W
Endangered animal babies Endangered animal babies Thane Maynard Examines such endangered species as the barn owl, birdwing butterfly, and tomato frog and discusses the attempts to save them through captive breeding programs. OL2940872W
The ball bounced The ball bounced Nancy Tafuri A bouncing ball causes much excitement around the house. OL32985W
Windows on wildlife Windows on wildlife Ginny Johnston Illustrates how zoos, wildlife parks, and aquariums reproduce the wild by designing realistic habitat exhibits for their plants and animals. OL4481936W
Free Willy Free Willy Nancy E. Krulik Eleven-year-old Jesse tries to find a way to free his new friend, a 7,000-pound killer whale named Willy, from a miserable existence as the star attraction at an amusement park. OL484702W