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Billy Twitters And His Big Blue Whale Problem

Horrid Henry

  • Horrid Henry
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    Francesca Simon ; illustrated by Tony Ross
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    Book, Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, 2009
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    PRAISE FOR HORRID HENRY Why Horrid Henry? SF Said, Guardian Children’s Books Supplement Kids get to be harmlessly rebellious “Henry is a beguiling hero who has entranced millions of reluctant readers… Herald Henry’s naughtiness is a yardstick against which children can get a sense of their own moral goodness and social justice “What is brilliant about the books is that Henry never does anything that is subversive. Emily Turner, Angels And Urchins Magazine Reaches the most important age group - children who are learning to read “I have tried out the Horrid Henry books with groups of children as a parent, as a babysitter, and as a teacher. Danielle Hall, Teacher The structure provides new readers with a real sense of accomplishment “My son is 7 years old and a big Horrid Henry fan. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT HORRID HENRY: “Parents reading them aloud may be consoled to discover that Henry can always be relied upon to behave worse than any of their own offspring.” (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)
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     CHILD LIT (LOWER)  804 Si594h  NEW BOOK(MAIN)

The Wolf In The Parlor

  • The Wolf In The Parlor
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    Jon Franklin
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    Book, 1st ed, Henry Holt, 2009
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    A man and puppy exhumed from a 12,000-year-old grave sends a two-time Pulitzer Prize?winning science writer on a journey to the dogs Of all the things hidden in plain sight, dogs are one of the most enigmatic. Building on evolutionary science, archaeology, behavioral science, and the firsthand experience of watching his own dog evolve from puppy to family member, Franklin posits that man and dog are more than just inseparable; (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)
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     (UPPER LEVEL)  SF433 .F73 2009  NEW BOOK(MAIN)

The Wauchula Woods Accord : Toward A New Understanding Of Animals

Why Cats Do That : A Collection Of Curious Kitty Quirks

Wesley The Owl : The Remarkable Love Story Of An Owl And His Girl

Hormones And Behaviour : A Psychological Approach

Dog Behaviour, Evolution, And Cognition

  • Dog Behaviour, Evolution, And Cognition
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    Ádám Miklósi
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    Book, Oxford University Press, 2007
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    This is the first book to collate and synthesize the recent burgeoning primary research literature on dog behaviour, evolution, and cognition. Dog Behaviour, Evolution, and Cognition starts with an overview of the conceptual and methodological issues associated with the study of the dog, followed by a brief description of their role in human society-almost a third of human families share their daily life with the dog! (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)
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     (UPPER LEVEL)  SF433 .M552 2007  AVAILABLE

We’re All In The Same Boat

  • We're All In The Same Boat
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    Zachary Shapiro ; illustrated by Jack E. Davis
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    Book, G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 2008
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    The animals thought they were in for a great adventure, but as days turn into weeks and the rain just doesn?t stop, Noah fi nds himself with a boatload of cranky travelers?from antsy ants and bored bees to yelling yaks and zoned-out zebras. (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)
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     CHILD LIT (LOWER)  Easy Sh5296w  AVAILABLE

Looking For Miza : The True Story Of The Mountain Gorilla Family Who Rescued One Of Their Own

  • Looking For Miza : The True Story Of The Mountain Gorilla Family Who Rescued One Of Their Own
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    told by Juliana Hatkoff … [et al.] ; with photographs by Peter Greste
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    Book, 1st ed, Scholastic Press, 2008
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    In a magical place called the Congo, in the beautiful forests and jungles of Virunga National Park, lives a young female mountain gorilla named Miza. Miza’s father, a fierce silverback named Kabirizi and the leader of Virunga’s largest family of mountain gorillas, set out to find Miza. (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)
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     OVER CHILD LIT (LOWER)  599.884 H364m 2009  AVAILABLE

Thousand Mile Song : Whale Music In A Sea Of Sound

  • Thousand Mile Song : Whale Music In A Sea Of Sound
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    David Rothenberg
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    Book, Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group, 2008
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    The man who plays music with animals returns with a fascinating exploration of an alien intelligence in our midst: whales and their profoundly mysterious music. His search culminates in a grand attempt to make interspecies music the likes of which no one has ever heard (until, that is, they listen to the accompanying CD), by playing his clarinet with whales in their native habitats, from Russia to Canada to Hawaii. (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)
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     (UPPER LEVEL)  QL737.C4 R63 2008  AVAILABLE

Alex & Me : How A Scientist And A Parrot Discovered A Hidden World Of Animal Intelligence–and Formed A Deep Bond In The Process

  • Alex & Me : How A Scientist And A Parrot Discovered A  Hidden World Of Animal Intelligence--and Formed A Deep  Bond In The Process
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    Irene M. Pepperberg
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    Book, 1st ed, Collins, 2008
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    On September 6, 2007, an African Grey parrot named Alex died prematurely at age thirty-one. Alex’s brain was the size of a shelled walnut, and when Irene and Alex first met, birds were not believed to possess any potential for language, consciousness, or anything remotely comparable to human intelligence. Alex and Irene stayed together through thick and thin?despite sneers from experts, extraordinary financial sacrifices, and a nomadic existence from one univer (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)
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     (UPPER LEVEL)  QL696.P7 P457 2008  AVAILABLE

Nobody Here But Me

Wild Boars Cook

The Day Leo Said I Hate You

  • The Day Leo Said I Hate You
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    by Robie H. Harris ; illustrated by Molly Bang
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    Book, 1st ed, Little, Brown and Co, 2008
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    In this family book about what it feels like to say–and hear–those other three words, Harris and Bang delicately navigate the most profound bonds between a parent and a child. (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)
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     CHILD LIT (LOWER)  Easy H315d  AVAILABLE