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Let's Hear It For Australian Shepherds

Precious McKenzie (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683422365

The modern Australian Shepherd is a versatile, joyful dog that loves to be around people. Nothing makes this dog more content than being with its people and doing work for them. Ranchers love Aussies because Aussies are athletes. They can run all day, herding sheep. They never seem to slow down or get tired. In fact, the more exercise they get, the happier they look.

Let's Hear It For French Bulldogs

Robin Koontz (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683422372

A Frenchie’s favorite job is to warm someone’s lap. Their alert, bat-like ears, big head, and bright brown eyes give their wrinkly faces and smooshed noses an almost comical look. Sometimes called four-legged clowns, French Bulldogs are smart, affectionate, and extremely silly and playful.

Let's Hear It For Great Danes

Robin Koontz (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683422389

Some Great Danes can stand up taller than an average-size human. Their huge size and piercing stare can make them appear scarier than they really are. A Great Dane has a massive head and a long, graceful neck. It has a sleek, muscular body, deep chest, and long legs and tail. Great Danes are built so well they can walk, trot, and run with balance and elegance despite their massive size.

Let's Hear It For Pit Bulls

Precious McKenzie (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683422358

When you hear the word “pit bull,” do you imagine a fierce fighting dog? In the 1800s, people in Great Britain bred terriers, mastiffs, and bulldogs together. These early breeders wanted to create tough fighting dogs. Any dog is capable of biting or attacking. Each dog is an individual. Firm, loving training and early socialization is the best plan for each and every dog, not just pit bulls.

Social Lives of Pigs

Elliot Riley (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919010

This book offers a look at the social and emotional lives, as well as communication methods, of pigs.

Shih Tzus

Lynn M. Stone (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604723663

Introduces the Shih-Tzu, where it comes from, how big it can get, what its strengths are, and the care it requires.

Gross Animals

Pete Jenkins (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919584

This title highlights all the gross animals and the habits and habitats they thrive in.

Why Do Animals Smell Like That?

Reese Everett (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919225

Some animals have some unique ways of keeping safe from predators by using defense mechanisms in the way they smell or the scents they give off.

Social Lives of Gorillas

Rachel M. Wilson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919003

This book offers a look at the social and emotional lives, as well as communication methods, of gorillas.

Social Lives of Elephants

Mari Schuh (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919027

This book offers a look at the social and emotional lives, as well as the communication methods, of elephants.

Why Do Animals Sound Like That?

Robin Koontz (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919232

Animals keep track of their young and other members of their family by using different sounds. Students will learn all about the unusual ways animals communicate with each other.

Insects as Healers

Linden McNeilly (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681918907

Insects are used in science and medicine to help people.

Insects as Predators

Tara Haelle (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681918945

This book investigates insects that eat other insects.

This Place is a Zoo

Kyla Steinkraus (author), Alan Brown (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919102

Someone is trying to sabotage the zoo. Paisley and Ben must invent something to stop them.

Social Lives of Lions

Elliot Riley (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681918976

This book offers a look at the social and emotional lives as well as communication methods of lions.

Insects as Parasites

Tara Haelle (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681918952

Insects that survive by living off another insect, animal, or person.

Insects as a Food Source

Linden McNeilly (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681918914

Insects are eaten around the world, and may be better for people than other protein sources.

Why Do Animals Live There?

Jonathan Rosen (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919171

This title is a wonderful way of exploring why animals live where they do and they reasons for why they do it.

Insects as Producers

Annette Whipple (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681918969

Insects produce materials people use every day, from honey to food coloring.

Insects as Invaders

Jodie Mangor (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681918891

How insects can become a serious problem when introduced to new ecosystems.

Why Do Animals Eat That?

Reese Everett (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919218

This title will allow students to understand how and why certain animals choose certain foods and why.

Insects as Decomposers

Lyn Sirota (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681918938

This book takes a look at how insects break down animal and plant matter.

Social Lives of Meerkats

Rachel M. Wilson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681918990

This book offers a look at the social and emotional lives, as well as the communication methods, of meerkats.

Insects as Pollinators

Lyn Sirota (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681918921

Insect pollinators are critical to a balanced ecosystem.

Why Do Animals Look Like That?

Sam George (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919201

This title looks at the way weather and camouglage helps keep animals stay safe against predators by changing color or blending in with their surroundings in some pretty strange ways.