Animals - Teens

Jim Ottaviani returns with an action-packed account of the three greatest primatologists of the last century: Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Birut Galdikas. These three ground-breaking researchers were all students of the great Louis Leakey, and each made profound contributions to primatology--and to our...

The best medicine may not always be found at a pharmacy or in a doctor's office. Sometimes it comes in the form of a four-legged friend. Three well-known leaders in their fields--award-winning dog photographer Jesse Freidin, adolescent HIV+ specialist Dr. Robert Garofalo, and LGBTQ...

Boris is a big gray cat who loves sleeping and playing and exploring and hunting. And his owner loves him for all of his simple cat ways. But Boris, typical as he may be, is part of a much larger story in this moving...

NPR's "All Things Considered," calls Queer Ducks "teenager-friendly. It's a Printz Honor young adult book filled with comics and humor and accessible science, and it's filled with research on the diversity of sexual behavior in the animal world."This groundbreaking illustrated YA nonfiction title from...

*FINALIST FOR THE 2020 GENERAL NONFICTION MINNESOTA BOOK AWARDS*Interested in the origins of the species? Consider the Platypus uses pets such as dogs and cats as well as animal outliers like the axolotl and naked mole rat to wittily tackle mind-bending concepts about how...

Coloring Books For Teens: Wolves & MoreColoring Books For Teens: Wolves & More coloring book contains over 35 animal coloring pages to color and enjoy. This coloring book incorporates a variety of detailed designs and creates hours of coloring fun for the older color...

We know dogs are our best animal friends, but have you ever thought about what that might mean? Fossils show we've shared our work and homes with dogs for tens of thousands of years. Now there's growing evidence that we influenced dogs' evolution--and they,...

Coloring Books For Teens: Cat & Dog DesignsColoring Books For Teens: Cat & Dog Designs contains over 35 cat and dog coloring pages to color and enjoy. This coloring book incorporates a variety of detailed designs and creates hours of coloring fun for the...

DescriptionSometime in the mid-1990s, Amirtharaj Christy Williams, an Asian elephantspecialist, went to Rajaji National Park in Uttarakhand as a greenhornresearch fellow. His task was to radio-collar and track several elephants inthe Siwalik hills. As he went about his work, he formed close associationswith several...

This young readers edition of Eric Schlosser's best-selling Fast Food Nation tells the fascinating, frightening truth about how the fast food industry has been feeding off children for generations. Kids love fast food. And the fast food industry definitely loves kids. But where do...

Before there was Max, there was Mike. A true story much like the touching movie, Navy SEAL Dogs explores the incomparable relationship between trainer and military dog. Trident K9 Warriors gave readers an inside look at the SEAL teams' elite K9 warriors-who they are,...

For more than seventy-five years, the world of Curious George has delighted readers with its playful charm and deceptively simple wisdom. Fans of the Keep Calm and Carry On craze will find comfort in this Georgified version of the popular book format. Each inspiration...

Slow down and enjoy the moment with this adorable sloth journal. 160 lined pages. Cute sloths and floral designs sprinkled throughout. Spiral-bound. 8.25 x 6.125 inches. Author: New Seasons, Publications International LtdISBN-10: 164030679XISBN-13: 9781640306790Publisher: New SeasonsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/15/2019Pages: 160Format: SpiralWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 8.10h x 5.50w...

Quietly, without most people noticing, the population of giraffes in the wild has decreased by nearly 40 percent since 1985. Giraffes have disappeared entirely from seven countries where they used to live. Researchers believe fewer than 98,000 exist in the wild--fewer even than endangered...

Welcome to "Color Me Canine (Hound Group)"!If you like coloring realistic drawings with just a bit of extra, I promise you will have fun with this book.If you are looking for your next canine buddy or you just like oohing and aahing over all...

Similar but Different in the Animal Kingdom is an educational science book for everyone-children, youth, schools, libraries, and anyone interested in animals. Learn about the similarities and differences among twenty-five sets of animals: bees and wasps, frogs and toads, gophers and hamsters, falcons and...

A postcard-sized version of Debi Gliori's bestselling book. The ideal gift, featuring the whole of the original Tobermory Cat. Just put a stamp on it and post it In the village of Tobermory, on the Scottish island of Mull, lives a very special ginger...

Learn history the fun way - on horseback! The work of a gold prospector involved scooping up a panful of dirt, then swirling it around to separate the valuable from the ordinary. Just as a prospector's adrenaline must have flowed when he caught sight...

A fun and practical guide to caring for dogs and puppies.How to be your best friend's best friendFor thousands of years, dogs and people have looked after each other, played, grown and learned together. It is the greatest friendship that there is.Introducing children to...

This book contains a classic guide to setting up, maintaining, and studying specimens in a herbarium, originally written for naturalists and amateur enthusiasts. A herbarium is a collection of preserved plant specimens and associated data used for scientific study. The term can also refer...

"The Insectarium" is a vintage guide to setting up and maintaining an insectarium, originally written for entomologists and naturalists. An insectarium is an artificial habitat for insects where they can be displayed and studied. They usually contain a variety of insects and similar arthropods,...

In this special edition of War Dogs, adapted specifically for a younger audience, Rebecca Frankel offers a riveting mix of on-the-ground reporting her own hands-on experiences in the military working dog world, and a look at the science of dogs' special abilities--from their amazing...

Every creature on earth depends on another to survive. This reliance extends to all aspects of an ecosystem and ultimately our planet. Human beings have a tremendous responsibility for supporting the health of the environment and the survival of all that exists. We can...

Thomas Stuart is a formerly feral cat that found his way to Stuart, Virginia, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. There he was noticed by Erica and Stephanie who work in Attorney Christopher A. Corbett's law office in downtown Stuart. The Law...

Throughout my childhood, our family enjoyed caring for all kinds of wildlife and exotic pets. As a result, life at our house was always an adventure. This is a collection of stories starring several of those amazing animals. Each animal taught us lessons that...

A fish that walks on land, a frog that makes its own sunscreen, and an insect that can become invisible? Whether to avoid predators, to stalk prey, or to withstand extreme temperatures, Earth's creatures have evolved some outrageous features and tricks to ensure survival....

Golden Tales: Havoc in Rome, consists of 15 hilarious stories of the antics of a Golden Retriever pup called Texel. These stories are set against the famous attractions in Rome like the Colosseum, the Spanish Steps, and Trevi fountain to name just a few....

In the twenty-first century, military marine mammals detect lost equipment and underwater mines. Large rats are trained to find land mines in more than 80 countries. Military working dogs search for explosive devices and other weapons and are trained to take down enemy combatants....

Every year, more than half a million people worldwide either die or lose limbs from venomous snakebites. See how a global crisis has emerged due to inadequate supplies of antivenom. Examine the biology of venomous snakes, the pharmacology and biochemistry of antivenom, its use...

Bumble bees are among the most charming, colorful and fascinating of insects. Common in gardens and meadows throughout the summer, their large size and bright colors make them both easy and fun to watch. This book, designed for young people, will delight people of...

Young wildlife champion Alex White believes that a lifetime of caring for the environment can start close to home with fantastic experiences. Along with a host of well-known contributors, he reveals the simple and low-cost ways that people can enjoy nature. Together they share...

Birds do it, bees do it, penguins do it, and orangutans do it. By having sex and giving birth to offspring, animals ensure that their species will survive into the next generation. And in this quest for survival, animals go to great lengths. Some...