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Ranch of Dreams: The Heartwarming Story of
America's Most Unusual Animal Sanctuary By Cleveland Amory
Cleveland Amory's most recent book tells the story of The Fund for Animals' Black Beauty Ranch, a sanctuary in eastern Texas for hundreds of rescued animals. Read about elephants rescued from abusive circuses and roadside zoos, burros and goats rescued from the guns of the federal government, chimpanzees rescued from research labs, and many other Ranch residents. Hardcover.Also available on
Audio Casette.
The Cat Who Came for Christmas By
Cleveland Amory
Cleveland Amory's first book about Polar Bear, the charming cat rescued by the author on Christmas Eve. The humorous adventures of the author and the cat who owned him instantly became and international best-seller. Hardcover.Also available in
Paperback and
Audio Casette.
The Cat and the Curmudgeon By
Cleveland Amory
In the uproarious sequel to Cleveland Amory's best-selling Cat Who Came for Christmas, the cat named Polar Bear finds that being rich and famous is not all it's cracked up to be. Paperback.Also available on
Audio Casette.
The Best Cat Ever By Cleveland
Amory
In the third and final installment of the Polar Bear trilogy, Cleveland Amory continues his account of the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of the sublime cat and his cranky-but-lovable owner. A witty and wonderful love story. Paperback.Also available on
Audio Casette.
Cleveland Amory's Compleat Cat: Three Volumes
in One By Cleveland Amory
All three of Cleveland Amory's cat books are now available in one volume. Includes The Cat Who Came for Christmas, The Cat and the Curmudgeon, and The Best Cat Ever. Hardcover.
Proper Bostonians By Cleveland
Amory
One of Cleveland Amory's first books, which established him as a great American humorist. Paperback.
Because They Matter By Cindy
Traisi
Cindy Traisi, who runs The Fund for Animals' Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in southern California with her husband Chuck, tells wonderful tales about the animals they have rescued. Paperback.
Wringer By Jerry Spinelli
From Newbery Medal winner Jerry Spinelli comes a gripping tale of how one boy learns how not to be afraid. With ghastly parallels to the Hegins pigeon shoot, this is a novel about a ten-year-old boy who stands up against his town's rite of passage. Hardcover.
Memoirs of a Compassionate Terrorist By
Doris Dixon
Doris Dixon is The Fund for Animals' Michigan Coordinator, and this is a personal autobiography of her life and her involvement in the animal rights movement. Paperback.
Jaws of Steel By Thomas Eveland
Written by Dr. Thomas Eveland, a wildlife ecologist and former trapper, this concise book shatters the myths of furbearer "management." Paperback.
A View to a Death in the Morning: Hunting &
Nature through History By Matt Cartmill
Anthropologist Matt Cartmill explores how hunting has played a part in our cultural history. Necessary reading for anyone involved in the hunting debate. Hardcover.Also available in
Paperback.
Animal Liberation By Peter Singer
The revised and updated edition of Peter Singer's classic book on animal rights issues. Paperback.
Animals, Property, & the Law By Gary
Francione
Written by law professor Gary Francione, with an introduction by famed civil rights lawyer William Kunstler, this is a necessary handbook for anyone interested in legal issues regarding animals. Paperback.
Seasons of the Moose By Jennie Promack
and Thomas J. Sanker
A beautiful pictorial book of moose in New England, the Great Lakes region, the Rocky Mountains, Alaska, and Canada. A perfect coffee table book. Text by Jennie Promack, and photographs by our good friend Thomas J. Sanker. Paperback.
Perfect the Pig By Susan Jeschke
The story of a little big with a big heart, overcoming adversity with help from a human companion, and finally living with the respect all animals deserve. A Reading Rainbow selection. Paperback. Ages 3-7.Also available in
Hardcover.
Shoebag By Mary James
Shoebag, a happy young cockroach who finds himself suddenly changed into a little boy, changes the lives of those around him before returning to his former life as an insect. The ultimate story of walking in another's shoes. Paperback. Ages 8-12.Also available in
Hardcover.
Shoebag Returns By Mary James
The continuing adventures of Shoebag, who enrolls in Miss Rattray's School for Girls. Hardcover. Ages 8-12.
Beavers Beware By Barbara Brenner and
Emily Arnold McCully
When beavers start building their lodge on a family's diving dock, they cut down trees and make a mess. Can the family and the beavers coexist? See beavers at work and find out, in this educational adventure. Paperback. Ages 4-8.
Charlotte's Web: Special Read-Along Edition
By E.B. White and Garth Williams
One of the true classics of children's literature. The story of a resourceful spider named Charlotte who devises a wonderfully clever plan to save her friend Wilbur, a pig destined for disaster. Hardcover. Ages 6-12.
I Am Leaper By Annabel Johnson
Leaper, a kangaroo rat who can communicate with humans, enlists the aid of a boy named Julian to help defeat a "monster" that has been terrorizing the desert where she lives. Julian learns about the cruelty of animal research laboratories and learns about the desert and the animals living in it. Paperback. Ages 7-12.
Life in the Deserts By Lucy Baker
An excellent companion to I Am Leaper, this book describes the desert environment and the different types of plants and animals that live there. Includes an Australian Aborigine folk tale, a glossary of terms, and a True/False fun page. Paperback. Ages 7-10.Also available in
Hardcover.
Life in the Oceans By Lucy Baker
Examines plant and animal life, minerals, and other riches below the surface of the ocean, and the potential havoc that humans can wreak in harvesting resources from the seas. Similar in scope to Life in the Deserts, this book includes a folk tale from Fiji, a glossary, and a fun quiz. Paperback. Ages 7-10.Also available in
Hardcover.
The Whales By Cynthia Rylant
A beautiful excursion through the inner life, society, and environment of whales, from Newbery Award winner Cynthia Rylant. Equally beautiful is the artwork. Hardcover. All Ages.
Batman: Exploring the World of Bats By
Laurence Pringle and Merlin Tuttle
A wonderful introduction to the true nature of these gentle and intelligent creatures, with splendid photographs taken by Merlin Tuttle, founder of Bat Conservation International. Hardcover. Ages 8-12.
Hunter & His Dog By Brian
Wildsmith
This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of a dog who was trained to hunt. Every time the dog found a wounded duck, he looked after the animal rather than bring the duck back to his master. What would the hunter do when he found out? Paperback. All Ages.
The Gnats of Knotty Pine By Bill
Peet
The smallest creatures of Knotty Pine Forest avert the horrors of hunting season in a very "sportsgnatlike" way. Paperback. Ages 7-10.Also available in
Hardcover.
Animal Place: Where Magical Things Happen
By Kim Sturla and Eric Sakach
Kate and Joe take a trip to a sanctuary called Animal Place, and they learn a lot about the different animals who live there. Includes a glossary of animal-related definitions. Paperback. Ages 5-8.
A Friend for Tiger By Laurence
Bourguignon and Laurence Henno
William can't wait to see Sultan, the fierce tiger at the circus. But when Sultan performs his act, William feels sorry for him. William's heart goes out to the tiger whose heart has been broken and tries to help. Hardcover. Ages 3-7.
My Dog Rosie By Isabelle Harper and
Barry Moser
While her grandfather works in his studio, a young girl takes care of the family dog. An excellent was to teach children how to care for companion animals. Hardcover. Ages 3-Up.
Just Plain Cat By Nancy K. Robinson
A cat named Tiger is adopted from the local animal shelter, and Chris learns a lot about cat care. Hardcover. Ages 8-12.
Little Annie of Christian Creek By
Thomas J. Sanker
A baby moose is orphaned ("Little Orphan Annie") and the author follows her through her life with a touching photographic journey. Part of the Light Up the Mind of a Child series. Paperback. Ages 8-Up.
The Lady and the Spider By Faith
McNulty and Bob Marstall
A spider who lives in a head of lettuce is saved when the lady who finds her puts her back into the garden. A Reading Rainbow selection. Paperback. Ages 6-9.
A Boy, a Chicken & the Lion of Judah: How Ari
Became a Vegetarian By Roberta Kalechofsky and Anselm Atkins
Although his parents are understanding and involved in the conservation of plants and animals near their home in the Negev desert, nine-year-old Ari does not know how to tell them that he does not want to eat meat anymore. A good introduction to the history and ecology of the Negev desert. Paperback. Ages 7-10.
'Twas the Night before Thanksgiving By
Dave Pilkey
A Thanksgiving twist on a favorite Christmas poem. This story of eight baby turkeys unfolds with joyous abandon and crackling vitality, as eight children embark on a Thanksgiving field trip that will change their lives forever. Hardcover. Ages 4-7.
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