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Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Lawrence Anthony and Françoise Malby love animals-so when they hear that a herd of wild African elephants needs a new home, they welcome the herd to their wildlife sanctuary-Thula Thula-with open arms. What follows in this beautifully illustrated true story is an extraordinary cross-species friendship that will move readers and warm the hearts of animal lovers at every age"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Headhunters is the story of five friends. Carter USM is a live wire who lives on the edge and tries not to think too much. Mango can't stop thinking, has made money but is weighed down by family tragedy. Harry is a beer-lover and dreamer. Balti is his drinking partner, out of work, and hoping for a fresh start. While Will is the quiet romantic, a voice of reason as the lives of the others become increasingly chaotic and veer towards disaster.
Headhunters...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Get motivated to stand against animal cruelty in your community and the world with this introduction to non-violent activism. Young activists: follow the practical and effective methods in this book, and help mobilise others to take care of our animals now!"--Amazon.
Author
Language
English
Description
Since its original publication in 1975, this groundbreaking work has awakened millions of concerned men and women to the shocking abuse of animals everywhere--inspiring a worldwide movement to eliminate much of the cruel and unnecessary laboratory animal experimentation of years past. In this newly revised and expanded edition, author Peter Singer exposes the chilling realities of today's "factory farms" and product-testing procedures--offering sound,...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"This title examines farm animal rights past to present from small farms to industrial production. Legislation regulating the process is discussed as are opposing viewpoints and solutions such as local and organic farming and alternative diets. A timeline, glossary, index, and historic and color photos supplement easy-to-read text. An infographic shows how the reader can learn more and get involved"--Publisher's website.
8) Horse rescue
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"Provides comprehensive information on the rescue of abandoned horses"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"This title examines captive animal welfare past to present including zoos and marine parks. Legislation regulating the process is discussed as are opposing viewpoints and alternatives such as virtual reality parks. A timeline, glossary, index, and historic and color photos supplement easy-to-read text. An infographic shows how the reader can learn more and get involved"--Publisher's website.
11) Pet rescue
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
This title examines pet rescue past to present from the early shelters to rescue organizations and no-kill shelters. Organizations regulating the process is discussed as are opposing viewpoints and solutions such as education, spaying and neutering. A timeline, glossary, index, and historic and color photos supplement easy-to-read text. An infographic shows how the reader can learn more and get involved. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
Author
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
From rescuing six baby wild turkeys at the bottom of a storm drain to capturing a ten-foot-long (3-m) boa constrictor slithering through a Florida neighborhood, animal control officers are devoted to protecting animals and ensuring the safety of people.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Wild animal rehabilitation is providing care to sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife and returning them to the wild once they are healthy. A timeline, glossary, index, and historic and color photos supplement easy-to-read text. An infographic shows how the reader can learn more and get involved"--Adapted from publisher summary.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"This title examines animal experimentation including drug and cosmetic testing and medical research. Legislation regulating the process is discussed as are opposing viewpoints and alternatives such as human volunteers and computer models. A timeline, glossary, index, and historic and color photos supplement easy-to-read text. An infographic shows how the reader can learn more and get involved"--Publisher's website.
18) Animal rights
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1987
Language
English
Description
Discusses the use and abuse of animals by mankind and the rights of animals to better conditions wherever possible.
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Are zoos ethical? There is not one right answer to this challenging question. Readers discover the different arguments that can be made in favor of and against zoos. These different points of view are presented with relevant facts to support them, encouraging readers to understand the different sides of the debate surrounding zoos. Clear main text, eye-catching fact boxes, and detailed graphic organizers help readers make their own informed opinion....
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