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African Silences by Peter Matthiessen, Vintage Books, 1992 - Renown wildlife author, Matthiessen, travels to west Africa to survey the wildlife and to look for the rare Congo peacock. 225 p.
Item 23 Softcover $ 11.00
Ancient Rhymes: A Dolphin Lullaby adapted & illustrated by Christopher Canyon, Dawn Publications, 2004 - Sing and read along with John Denver in his tribute to dolphins. Includes musical score and CD. Color illustrations. 34 p. Ages 4 and up.
Item 907 Hardcover $ 18.00
The Animal Family by Randall Jarrell, Pantheon Books, 1965 - A young man shipwrecked on an island meets a mermaid and makes friends of the animals. Illustrations by Maurice Sendak. Used book with previous owner’s inscription on the title page and minor wear to the dust jacket. 180 p.
Item 881 Hardcover $ 12.00
Animals Aloft: Photographs from the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum by Allan Janus, Bunker Hill Publishing, 2005 - “...records and illustrates hundreds of animal aviators and co-pilots including fifteen cats, two chickens, one rooster and four chicks, eight cows, one chimpanzee, numerous dogs, innumerable horses (including an entire calvary column), birds, four goats, and a spider.” Black & white and color photos. 96 p.
Item 1028 Hardcover $ 20.00
Annie Loses Her Leg But Finds Her Way by Sandra J. Philipson, Chagrin River Publishing, 1999 - Based on an actual incident, this is the story of an English springer spaniel that loses her front leg to cancer, and how she and her brother Max deal with it. Color illustrations. Signed by author. Ages 4 and up. 40 p.
Item 917 Hardcover $ 12.00
The Armadillo from Amarillo by Lynne Cherry, Harcourt Brace & Company, 1994 - Sasparillo, the armadillo, wants to learn where he lives. He meets an eagle that takes him into the sky and together they explore the world and beyond. Color illustrations. 34 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 230 Hardcover $ 14.00
Badger’s Christmas Day by Alan & Linda Parry, Abingdon Press, 2001 - Badger delivers gifts to all his friends, but Owl gives him the best gift of all. Each two-page spread contains an envelope holding Badger’s gifts to his friends. Color illustrations. 10 p. Ages 3-8.
Item 575 Board book $ 13.00
Bartholomew’s Christmas Adventure: A Bear’s Tale by Roger K. deBry, Roberts Rinehart Publishers, 1995 - Bartholomew is a soft, stuffed polar bear impatiently waiting for Santa to deliver him...he’s so eager he falls out of Santa’s sack. Color illustrations. 32 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 171 Hardcover $ 12.00
The Bear Comes Home: A Novel by Rafi Zabor, W. W. Norton & Company, 1997 - A witty, modern adult fable about a walking, talking, Shakespeare-quoting bear that becomes a jazz musician. 480 p.
Item 270 Hardcover $ 40.00
Beneath the Mask by Becky Woods, Windswept House Publishers, 1994 - Baby ferrets are chased out of their nest by an old weasel and learn valuable lessons. Black & white illustrations. 72 p. Ages 3-7.
Item 6 Softcover $ 10.00
The Best Cat Ever by Cleveland Amory, Little, Brown and Company, 1993 - Follow up to the popular The Cat and the Curmudgeon, about Polar Bear the cat and his cranky human, Cleveland Amory, the founder of the Fund for Animals. 262 p.
Item 420 Softcover $ 10.00
Best in Show: A Melanie Travis Mystery by Laurien Berenson, Kensington Books, 2003 - Canine cozy featuring Melanie Travis, poodle breeder and amateur sleuth. Murder at the dog show involves two eccentric sisters. 302 p.
Item 849 Paperback $ 5.50
Beyond Words: Talking with Animals and Nature by Marta Williams, New World Library, 2005 - Stories that explore how humans can “intuitively” communicate with nature and how that can “foster life-altering changes.” Black & white photos. 206 p.
Item 962 Softcover $ 10.00
The Big Catnap: A Sam the Cat Mystery by Linda Stewart, Cheshire House Books, 2000 - Sam the cat, furry detective, solves the mystery of the disappearance of the star of a long-running series of cat food commercials. 134 p. Ages 8-11.
Item 453 Softcover $ 10.00
Billy’s Goat by Cynthia Davidson Bend, Ytterli Press, 2006 - Youngsters living on a family farm in the 1950s gain understanding and a sense of responsibility in this charming story. 160 p. Ages 8 and above.
Item 1011 Softcover $ 10.00
Bison and Burro: From Here to One Hundred – and Fast! by Betty Bauer, Portamento Publishing, 2006 - Road trip (in a jeep no less) of a bison and burro to Mesa Verde National Park to celebrate the park’s 100th anniversary. Color illustrations. 30 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 1038 Softcover $ 10.00
The Black Stallion and Satan by Walter Farley, Random House, 1949 - Exciting story in the Black Stallion series, where the great stallion, Black, and his son, Satan, may race against each other. Used book - Worn illustrated cover with small water stain on front endpaper and previous owner’s signature. No dust jacket. 208 p.
Item 882 Hardcover $ 11.00
The Bonsai Bear by Bernard Libster, Illumination Arts, 1999 - A childless couple are given an orphan baby bear. Issa is a bonsai master and in his desire to keep the cub, he discovers a way of using bonsai techniques to keep the bear small so he can live with them forever. Color illustrations. 32 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 521 Hardcover $ 14.00
The Book of Night with Moon by Diane Duane, Warner Books, 1997 - Fantasy about four cat guardians that fight an ancient evil beneath Grand Central Terminal. When the mystic gates are conquered, the magical cats must find the renegade wizard responsible. 390 p.
Item 513 Softcover $ 20.00
The Bremen Town Musicians and Other Animal Tales from Grimm retold by Doris Orgel, Roaring Book Press, 2004 - Six upbeat animal tales from the Brothers Grimm with lovely color illustrations. 48 p. Ages 5-9.
Item 925 Hardcover $ 17.00
Bride of the Rat God by Barbara Hambly, Ballantine Books, 1994 - Fun fantasy about a 1920s actress and a fabulous necklace that marks her as the bride of an ancient devil-god. Her Pekinese dogs play a role too. 336 p.
Item 8 Paperback $ 5.50
Captain Raptor and the Moon Mystery by Kevin O’Malley, Walker & Company, 2005 - The planet Jurassica is in an uproar and Captain Raptor (yes, as in veloci-raptor) and his reptilian sidekicks investigate a mysterious flash of light. Fun, comic book style story. Color illustrations. 32 p. Ages 5-10.
Item 971 Hardcover $ 15.00
Casanova’s Parrot and Other Tales of the Famous and their Pets compiled by Mark Bryant, Carroll & Graf Publishers, 2002 - Short anecdotes about pets of novelists, royalty, poets, politicians, and other famous people. Black & white illustrations. “Remainder” mark on edge. 244 p.
Item 898 Hardcover $ 5.00
The Cat and the Curmudgeon by Cleveland Amory, Little, Brown and Company, 1990 - Best-selling story of the well-known author and the relationship with his cat, Polar Bear. 296 p.
Item 419 Softcover $ 4.00
Cat Crimes for the Holiday edited by Martin H. Greenberg, Ed Gorman, and Larry Segriff, Donald I. Fine Books, 1997 - 19 original mystery tales with cats involved in holiday capers. 310 p.
Item 623 Hardcover $ 15.00
Cat Cross Their Graves: A Joe Grey Mystery by Shirley Rousseau Murphy, Avon Books, 2005 - Talking tomcat, Joe Grey, and his comrades, Dulcie and Kit, investigate the death of an aging film star who was enjoying her golden years running an inn. 385 p.
Item 976 Paperback $ 6.50
Cat in a Diamond Dazzle: A Midnight Louie Mystery by Carole Nelson Douglas, Tom Doherty Associates, 1996 - Midnight Louie and his human companion, Temple Barr, solve a murder in Las Vegas at the G.R.O.W.L. (Great Readers of Wonderful Literature) convention. 414 p.
Item 196 Paperback $ 6.00
Cat in a Leopard Spot: A Midnight Louie Mystery by Carole Nelson Douglas, Tom Doherty Associates, 2001 - Midnight Louie and Temple investigate the murder of a big game hunter found dead with only a leopard for company. 380 p.
Item 787 Hardcover $ 15.00
Cat in a Midnight Choir: A Midnight Louie Mystery by Carole Nelson Douglas, Tom Doherty Associates, 2002 - Temple’s boyfriend, Mystifying Max, is a suspect in this crime caper. At the same time, the talented Midnight Louie has a puzzle of his own to figure out. 406 p.
Item 752 Paperback $ 6.00
The Cat in Magic by M. Oldfield Howey, Bracken Books, 1993 - A study of cat lore, worship, and superstitions from around the world from the times of the Pharoahs. Includes illustrations and chapter bibliographies. 254 p.
Item 590 Hardcover $ 12.00
The Cat of Strawberry Hill: A True Story by Fran Hodgkins, Down East Books, 2005 - Separated from her original owners, a kitten is rescued by innkeepers who take her home to Maine, where she rules the roost at Strawberry Hill. Color illustrations. 30 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 1031 Hardcover $ 14.00
Cat on a Blue Monday: A Midnight Louie Mystery by Carole Nelson Douglas, Tom Doherty Associates, 1994 - Temple Barr and Midnight Louie solve some nasty doings at a Las Vegas cat show. Someone is terrorizing the competitors and some very disturbing events are going on at a local church. 372 p.
Item 24 Paperback $ 4.50
Cat on the Scent: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery by Rita Mae Brown & Sneaky Pie Brown, Bantam Books, 1999 - Feline investigator, Mrs. Murphy, and her favorite human, know something’s amiss when a local man disappears before a Civil War re-enactment. 318 p.
Item 872 Paperback $ 7.00
The Cat That Changed My Life by Bruce Eric Kaplan, Simon & Schuster, 2004 - “50 cats talk candidly about how they became who they are.” Black & white sketches of the cats “interviewed” by the author. 104 p.
Item 827 Softcover $ 10.00
The Cat Who Came in from the Cold: A Fable by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, Ballantine Books, 2004 - A fictional account of a cat named Billi, that long ago in ancient India, became the first cat to “choose” to be domesticated. 107 p.
Item 879 Hardcover $ 13.00
The Cat Who Covered the World by Christopher S. Wren, Simon & Schuster, 2001 - This is the story of Henrietta, a spunky and curious cat, that spent more than 17 years crisscrossing the globe with the author and his family. 204 p.
Item 651 Softcover $ 5.00
The Cat Who Had 14 Tales by Lilian Jackson Braun, Jove Books, 1988 - Collection of 14 short stories featuring cats by the author of The Cat Who...series and not featuring the regular characters Qwilleran and Koko or Yum Yum. Some of the stories are told from the cat’s viewpoint. 243 p.
Item 466 Paperback $ 6.00
The Cat Who Played Brahms by Lilian Jackson Braun, Jove Books, 1987 - Qwilleran takes a leave of absence from the newspaper, and he and his cats go fishing at a friend’s cabin near Mooseville. They catch more than fish, and as usual, end up in the middle of a murder mystery. 245 p.
Item 475 Paperback $ 6.00
The Cat Who Said Cheese by Lilian Jackson Braun, Jove Books, 1997 - The small town of Pickax is about to celebrate the Great Food Expo, and Qwill and his detective cats investigate the explosion in the town’s only hotel. 264 p.
Item 325 Paperback $ 6.00
The Cat Who Saw Red by Lilian Jackson Braun, Jove Books, 1986 - Qwilleran and the cats move into the Maus Haus mansion, but something ominous is going on, including the disappearance of the houseboy. 249 p.
Item 474 Paperback $ 6.00
The Cat Who Talked To Ghosts by Lilian Jackson Braun, Jove Books, 1990 - Qwilleran’s kindly ex-housekeeper has been frightened to death while in her antique-filled farmhouse. It’s up to him and his smart cats to figure out why. 277 p.
Item 467 Paperback $ 6.00
The Cat Who Turned On and Off by Lilian Jackson Braun, Jove Books, 1986 - Qwilleran decides to do a feature news series on Junktown, a haven for antique dealers and collectors. But, he and his cats are not convinced that the “fall” of one of the town’s leading citizens was an accident. 265 p.
Item 471 Paperback $ 6.00
The Cat Who Wasn’t There by Lilian Jackson Braun, Jove Books, 1993 - Qwilleran is one of 16 Moose County residents who take a trip to Scotland, but only Jim and 14 others return. Koko and Yum Yum lead him to the clues. 279 p.
Item 470 Paperback $ 6.00
Cat-A-Lyst by Alan Dean Foster, Ace Books, 1991 - Fantasy featuring a B grade actor, a wardrobe mistress/computer wiz, and a mysterious black and white Peruvian cat. Based on information on an unlabeled CD found on the ground, they go to South America in search of Incan treasure. 325 p.
Item 162 Paperback $ 4.00
CatDreams by B. Kliban, Pomegranate, 1997 - Cats in tennis shoes...cats playing the trombone...cats in space. This is a wonderful color collection of Kliban’s whimsical cat paintings done for a series of calendars from 1977 to 1986. Color illustrations. 95 p.
Item 279 Hardcover $ 22.00
A Cat’s Life: Dulcy’s Story as told to Dee Ready, J. N. Townsend Publishing, 2000 - Dulcy, the cat, tells the heartwarming story of her life and the 17-year relationship with her human. Black & white illustrations. 90 p.
Item 708 Softcover $ 9.00
Chelsea: The Story of a Signal Dog by Paul Ogden, Little, Brown and Company, 1992 - The story of a young deaf couple and their Belgian sheepdog and the fascinating process that bonds deaf and disabled people with their four-footed assistants. 169 p.
Item 56 Hardcover $ 16.00
Chicken Soup For The Pet Lover’s Soul: Stories About Pets as Teachers, Healers, Heroes and Friends edited by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Marty Becker, D.V.M., and Carol Kline, Health Communications, 1998 - One of the popular “Chicken Soup” series, stories about the unique life-enhancing bonds between animals and people. 403 p.
Item 339 Softcover $ 6.00
The Christmas Crocodile by Bonny Becker, Aladdin Paperbacks, 1998 - Alice Jayne finds a crocodile under the Christmas tree that is soon eating everything in the house - even the Christmas tree. Color illustrations. 36 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 1070 Softcover $ 6.00
The Christmas Deer: An Advent Story by April Wilson, Fulcrum Publishing, undated - Reindeer’s Christmas quest leads him and his friends to a special man who is waiting with a gift-laden sleigh. Color illustrations and advent calendar.
36 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 167 Hardcover $ 16.00
Christmas in the Manger by Nola Buck, A Laura Geringer Book, 1994 - Sweet, gentle poem of the Christmas story for toddlers. Color illustrations. “Remainder” mark on edge. 16 p. Ages 1-4.
Item 1069 Board book $ 5.00
Clara’s Grand Tour: Travels with a Rhinoceros in Eighteenth Century Europe by Glynis Ridley, Atlantic Monthly Press, 2004 - The true story of an enterprising Dutch sea captain who toured Europe in 1741 with a female rhinoceros named Clara. Black & white photos. 222 p.
Item 909 Hardcover $ 18.00
Cliff and I: My Dog’s Journey Trough Cancer and Beyond by Joanne M. Defluri, Publishing Works, 2006 - A heartwarming story about unconditional love and loyalty between the author and her dog, Cliff, and their battle against Cliff’s cancer. Color photos. 153 p.
Item 1065 Softcover $ 15.00
The Color of the Wind: Fables for a New Age by Theodore J. Nottingham, Nottingham Publishing, 1998 - Meet Pipsqueek, the rebel gerbil, and other wonderful characters in these modern day animal fables. Black & white illustrations. 107 p. Ages 9-12.
Item 342 Softcover $ 12.00
The Company of Cats: A Mystery by Marian Babson, St. Martin’s Press, 1999 - When a millionaire dies, his cat is his only heir. Annabel must find out the truth about the death to save his cat. 183 p.
Item 790 Hardcover $ 12.00
Conversations with Animals by Lydia Hiby with Bonnie S. Weintraub, NewSage Press, 1998 - Amazing stories of Hiby’s conversations with animals, including instructions for those who wish to do what she calls “picture talking.” Black & white photos. 195 p.
Item 350 Softcover $ 12.00
Cosmic Canines: The Complete Astrology Guide for You and Your Dog by Marilyn MacGruder Barnewall, Ballantine Books, 1998 - The author combines astrology, dog breeding, and training to provide canine personality traits and sun sign profiles for more than 100 different breeds. 360 p.
Item 653 Softcover $ 10.00
Crystal: The Story of a Real Baby Whale by Karen C. Smyth, Down East Books, 1986 - The story of the first year in the life of a baby humpback whale. Black & white illustrations. 94 p. Ages 7-12.
Item 228 Softcover $ 10.00
‘Cuz It Was The Night Before Christmas by Charlie B. as told to Sandra L. Stemmler, 2002 - Charlie B., the golden retriever, tells his version of the classic Christmas tale. Color illustrations. 20 p. Ages 4 and up.
Item 970 Spiral bound $ 25.00
Dead Canaries Don’t Sing: A Reigning Cats & Dogs Mystery by Cynthia Baxter, Bantam Books, 2004 - Long Island vet Jessica investigates when her two dogs find a corpse with a dead canary placed near the body. 371 p.
Item 978 Paperback $ 6.00
Death Takes a Gander: A Birdwatcher’s Mystery by Christine Goff, Berkley Prime Crime, 2004 - The Elk Park birdwatch club becomes involved in the mysterious death of a wildlife agent. 211 p.
Item 927 Paperback $ 5.00
Deep Time Diaries as recorded by Neesha and Jon Olifee, transcribed by Gary Rahan, Fulcrum Publishing, 2000 - Fictional journals of teenage time travelers teach about the prehistoric world and provide a unique introduction to paleontology and geology. Includes glossary. 82 p. Ages 8 and up.
Item 517 Softcover $ 15.00
The Disappearance of Dinosaur Sue by “PaleoJoe” with Wendy Caszatt-Allen, Mackinac Island Press, 2006 - Book #1 in “PaleoJoe’s Dinosaur Detective Club.” Eleven-year-old Shelly helps PaleoJoe investigate the disapperance of Dinosaur Sue from the museum. Black & white illustrations. 144 p. Ages 6-12.
Item 1101 Softcover $ 6.95
Do Pets and Other Animals Go to Heaven? How to Recover from the Loss of an Animal Friend by Cheryl Renee Webb, Brite Books, 2003 - The author’s purpose for writing this book was to “help build a vision of your pet or animal friend in heaven.” Biblical references. Black & white photos. 108 p.
Item 716 Softcover $ 13.00
The Dog Chapel: Welcome All Creeds, All Breeds, No Dogmas Allowed by Stephen Huneck, Harry N. Abrams, 2002 - The author and artist was inspired to build a dog chapel in Vermont after a near-death experience. Includes more than 30 of his playful wooden prints of dogs and color photos of the chapel. 80 p.
Item 772 Hardcover $ 14.00
Dog Eat Dog: A Very Human Book About Dogs and Dog Shows by Jane and Michael Stern, Scribner, 1997 - The authors follow one kennel’s dogs during a year on the dog show circuit. 192 p.
Item 224 Hardcover $ 14.00
Dog Heaven by Cynthia Rylant, The Blue Sky Press, 1995 - Children’s story about dogs in heaven where there are lots of children to play with and plenty of dog biscuits. Small tear on dust jacket. Color illustrations. 34 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 151 Hardcover $ 15.00
The Dog Rules (Damn Near Everything!) by William J. Thomas, Prometheus Books, 2003 - Funny observations about the author’s relationship with his border collie / Australian shepherd dog, and who rules the home. 188 p.
Item 843 Softcover $ 8.00
Dogs Tell Their Own Stories edited by Elizabeth Ratisseau, Darling & Company, 1999 - Stories and poems written by such authors as O. Henry, Rudyard Kipling, and Robert Frost, for their dogs. Illustrated. 183 p.
Item 416 Hardcover $ 9.00
A Dog’s World: A Travelers’ Tails Guide collected and edited by Christine Hunsicker, Travelers’ Tales, 1998 - A collection of stories by travelers who took their dogs with them...to Alaska, India, Mexico, Thailand, and all points of the compass. 232 p.
Item 331 Softcover $ 11.00
Dolphins, Myths & Transformation by Ryan DeMares, Ph.D., The Dolphin Institute Press, 2003 - The author explores the extraordinary relationship between humans and dolphins. Bibliography and index. Signed by the author. 147 p.
Item 738 Softcover $ 14.00
Don’t Fence Their Spirit by Ruth Gordon, Xlibris, 2003 - Seven poignant stories of unique human-dog relationships and how dogs can make people more caring. Black & white illustrations. 79 p. Ages 8 and up.
Item 1019 Softcover $ 14.00
Dr. DNA and the Anaconda Invasion by Lucas Miller, BioRhythms Publishing, 2006 - South America’s anacondas have a bone to pick with Hollywood so they go to Tinsel Town to take it over. This is a mission for Dr. DNA, Defender of Nature and Animals. Color illustrations in comic book style. 32 p. Ages 6 and up.
Item 1099 Hardcover $ 15.00
Dragon: Hound of Honor by Julie Andrews Edwards and Emma Watson Hamilton, HarperCollins Publishers, 2004 - Dragon, a wolfhound, helps solve the mystery of the murder of the nephew of the Count of Montargis. Part of the Julie Andrews Collection for young readers. 179 p. Ages 9 and up.
Item 829 Hardcover $ 15.00
The Dragons are Singing Tonight by Jack Prelutsky, Mulberry Books, 1998 - An engaging and witty collection of 17 poems about dragons for children. Imaginative, color illustrations. 39 p. Ages 4 and up.
Item 731 Softcover $ 7.00
Dreambirds by David Ogden, Illuminations Arts, 1997 - Natsama learns about the dreambirds from his grandmother, the medicine woman. He overcomes many obstacles to discover the power of his own spirit. Color illustrations. 30 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 523 Hardcover $ 15.00
A Duck to Water by G. B. Stern, J. N. Townsend Publishing, 2004 - Reprint of a 1949 classic about a little black duck that causes a scandal when he thinks he may be a swan, a misunderstood cat, and a host of other creatures. 134 p. Ages 9-12.
Item 921 Softcover $ 14.00
Duffy: Adventures of a Collie by Irving Townsend, J. N. Townsend Publishing, 2000 - A sociable collie finds a hole in the fence and his adventures and misadventures begin. Told from the perspective of the dog. 239 p. Ages 9+.
Item 490 Softcover $ 14.00
Edith: The Cat Who Ate an Elm Tree by Roz Young, J. N. Townsend Publishing, 1999 - The author’s free-roaming cat must adjust to life in a small apartment in a retirement village. It was not an easy adjustment for the cat or the author! 150 p.
Item 409 Softcover $ 13.00
Elephantoms: Tracking the Elephant by Lyall Watson, W. W. Norton & Company, 2002 - Personal memoir and adventure story about elephants - portrayed as intelligent, self-aware, and emotional animals. 261 p.
Item 617 Hardcover $ 20.00
The Enchanted Storks: Tale of Bagdad retold by Aaron Shepard, Clarion Books, 1995 - This folktale is about a ruler and his minister who are turned into storks by a sorcerer. Color illustrations. 32 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 126 Hardcover $ 14.00
Encyclopedia Prehistorica: Dinosaurs by Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart, Candlewick Press, 2005 - More than 35 colorful dinosaurs leap out of the pages in this pop-up book for dinosaur lovers of all ages. 12 p. Ages 5 and up.
Item 956 Popup $ 25.00
Every Life Should Have 9 Cats - or more (and maybe a dog) by Ida Riman Percoco, Small World Publications, 2001 - Poems and stories about the author’s life with cats (and a dog) - a touching tribute. Black & white photos. Signed by the author. 120 p.
Item 727 Softcover $ 20.00
An Exhilaration of Wings: The Literature of Birdwatching edited by Jen Hill, Penguin Books, 2001 - A collection of writings by more than 75 authors and their observations about birds. Short bios of selected writers. Black & white illustrations and index. “Remainder” mark on edge. 252 p.
Item 929 Softcover $ 7.00
The Firefighter’s Best Friend: Lives and Legends of Chicago Firehouse Dogs by Trevor Orsinger and Drew Orsinger, Lake Claremont Press, 2003 - Stories of the dogs that have lived, or currently live, in Chicago firehouses from the 1870s on. Black & white photos, and indexes. 163 p.
Item 939 Softcover $ 18.00
The First Pet History of the World by David Comfort, Simon & Schuster, 1994 - Travel through history in this humorous romp through time and learn about the favorite pets of the famous and not-so-famous. 320 p.
Item 10 Softcover $ 10.00
Four Wings and a Prayer: Caught in the Mystery of the Monarch Butterfly by Sue Halpern, Vintage Books, 2001 - The author explores the mysterious annual migration of the monarch butterfly to the same 50 acres of forest in Mexico.
212 p.
Item 801 Softcover $ 10.00
Fox Makes Friends by Adam Reif, Sterling Publishing, 2005 - Fox, Squirrel and Rabbit try making friends with an apple, sticks and other things before they realize they are the friends. Color illustrations. 26 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 1009 Hardcover $ 13.00
Fun Stuff With Your Best Friend: The Interactive Dog Book by Nancy Furstinger, Doral Publishing, 2000 - Fun activities for children to do with their dogs. Also includes tips on training and grooming for many happy hours together. Black & white illustrations. 96 p. Ages 6 and up.
Item 676 Softcover $ 12.00
Fup, A Story by Jim Dodge, City Miner Books, 1983 - Contemporary fable about a 20-pound duck that doesn’t fly, Grandaddy Jake who believes he will live forever, and his grandson Tiny, whose passion is building fences. Contains adult language. 59 p.
Item 1 Softcover $ 5.00
Gentle People by Era Zistel, J. N. Townsend Publishing, 1988 - Author’s memoirs about her life with animals - cats, skunks, chipmunks, opossums, raccoons, and more - in the Catskill mountains of New York. Black & white illustrations.
172 p.
Item 412 Softcover $ 5.00
Geronimo’s Ponies by Harold Burton Meyers, Council Oak Books, 1989 - Coming-of-age story about Davey whose uncle has a scheme to round up wild ponies and sell them. National Novella Award. 120 p. Ages 9-12.
Item 344 Softcover $ 7.00
The Ghost With Trembling Wings: Science, Wishful Thinking, and the Search for Lost Species by Scott Weidensaul, North Point Press, 2002 - The author is a naturalist who documents his search throughout the world for lost species of animals and plants. Bibliography and index. “Remainder” mark. 341 p.
Item 684 Hardcover $ 10.00
Ghosts of Tsavo: Stalking the Mystery Lions of East Africa by Philip Caputo, Adventure Press, 2002 - The myths and scientific evidence about a variety of maneless male lions that devoured over 100 people in East Africa in 1898. Color photos. 275 p.
Item 846 Softcover $ 10.00
The Great Auk: The Extinction of the Original Penguin by Errol Fuller, Bunker Hill Publishing, 2003 - Small book about the great auk, man’s fascination with them, and their ultimate extinction at the hand of man in 1844. Color photos and illustrations. 48 p.
Item 1022 Hardcover $ 8.00
The Great Petrowski: A Fable by Gina Berriault, Counterpoint, 2000 - Adult allegory about a parrot that becomes an international opera star and saves the native rain forest. Color illustrations. 80 p.
Item 444 Hardcover $ 14.00
Great Shark Writings edited by Valerie and Ron Taylor with Peter Goadby, The Overlook Press, 2000 - Collection of literature and folklore about sharks, from well-known writers such as Peter Benchley, Zane Grey, and Ernest Hemingway. Bibliography. “Remainder” mark on edge. 329 p.
Item 656 Softcover $ 10.00
Heart Songs for Animal Lovers: True Stories of Devotion, Courage, and Love collected by Hester Mundis, Daybreak Books, 1999 - Anecdotes and poems about our relationships with animals and their unconditional affection for humans. 227 p.
Item 417 Hardcover $ 17.00
Hedgie Blasts Off! by Jan Brett, G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 2006 - Hedgie, the hedgehog janitor, gets his chance to become an astronaut when he’s the only one who will fit into the spacecraft. Color illustrations. 34 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 1068 Hardcover $ 15.00
Here Am I - Where Are You? The Behavior of the Greylag Goose - by Konrad Lorenz, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Publishers, 1988 - The author, a pioneer in the field of animal behavior and Nobel Prize recipient, studies generations of geese. Illustrations and photos. 270 p.
Item 95 Hardcover $ 10.00
Hidden Dinosaurs by PaleoJoe, Mackinac Island Press, 2006 - This is a fun-filled dinosaur hunting and fossil collecting hide and seek book, filled with dinosaur rhymes and interesting dino facts. Color illustrations. 32 p. Ages 9-12.
Item 1102 Hardcover $ 18.00
Horse of a Different Color by Jim Squires, PublicAffairs, 2002 - The author, a former newspaper editor, decides to pursue his dream of raising thoroughbreds and his horse, Monarchos, wins the 2001 Kentucky Derby. Black & white photos. 300 p.
Item 605 Hardcover $ 20.00
Humane Societies: A Voice for the Animals by Shelley Swanson Satersen, Dillon Press, 1997 - This book for youngsters who love animals tells the story of the work of the humane societies and the dedication and compassion of their employees and volunteers. Color photos. 79 p. Ages 8 and up.
Item 244 Softcover $ 7.00
If Only They Could Talk: The Miracles of Spring Farm by Bonnie Jones Reynolds and Dawn E. Hayman, Pocket Books, 2005 - The story of an animal sanctuary in upstate New York, and communications between the animals and their human caretakers. Black & white photos. 303 p.
Item 1010 Softcover $ 12.00
Immortal Unicorn edited by Peter S. Beagle and Janet Berliner, HarperPrism, 1995 - Collection of original fiction stories about unicorns. 528 p.
Item 68 Hardcover $ 20.00
Jackal’s Flying Lesson by Verna Aardema, Alfred A. Knopf, 1995 - Southwest African folktale about a wise blue crane that helps a dove recover her babies by tricking the jackal into thinking he can fly. Color illustrations. 34 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 127 Hardcover $ 13.00
Journey of the Pink Dolphins: An Amazon Quest by Sy Montgomery, Simon & Schuster, 2000 - Fascinating look into the lives of the mysterious pink dolphins in the Amazon. Bibliography. Color and black & white photos. 317 p.
Item 445 Hardcover $ 20.00
Junior: A Little Loon Tale by John and Ann Hassett, Down East Books, 1993 - A little loon leaves his nest and the crowded, polluted lake to find a better place. His parents are arrested for disturbing the peace. Color illustrations. 32 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 146 Hardcover $ 11.00
Keepers of the Animals: Native American Stories and Wildlife Activities for Children by Michael J. Caduto and Joseph Bruchac, Fulcrum Publishing, 1997 - A wonderful resource for parents and teachers who want to educate their children about the importance of wildlife. 266 p.
Item 1013 Softcover $ 15.00
Kicked, Bitten and Scratched by Amy Sutherland, Viking, 2006 - The author takes the reader on a year-long tour of a unique and little known school for exotic animal trainers. 320 p.
Item 1029 Hardcover $ 20.00
King Cat by Tracy Gallup, Mackinac Island Press, 2006 - King Cat is tired of doing what his owners want him to, so he decides to pursue adventures in the garden. Color illustrations. 32 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 1091 Hardcover $ 14.00
Kinoko’s Biography: A Story of an Immigrant Cat by Marie Ueda, M. I. Productions, 1999 - The story of the life of a Portuguese cat adopted by foreign correspondents reporting on the Portuguese revolution. Illustrated. 104 p.
Item 425 Spiral bound $ 12.00
Ladybugs for Loretta by Lois Wickstrom, Sproing, 1978 - A mischievous young girl learns about the life cycle of ladybugs. Black & white illustrations with a touch of red. 32 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 933 Softcover $5.00
Lemon Drop by Jane Weinberger, Windswept House Publishers, 1985 - A young boy throws lemon drops to the elephant at the zoo. She likes them so much, she has to be rescued from the moat after chasing them. Black & white illustrations. Signed by author. 35 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 138 Softcover $ 24.00
A Life With Cats: Poems of Felines, Fate, and Family by Gayle L. Watson, City Life Books, 2004 - Touching poems about the lives of cats Lovey and Millie and their relationships with the author’s mother, and later with author after her mother dies. 133 p.
Item 819 Softcover $ 10.00
The Little Seven-Colored Horse: A Spanish American Folktale by Robert D. San Souci, Chronicle Books, 1995 - Juanito, the youngest son of a farmer, captures a magic horse. Color illustrations. 34 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 66 Hardcover $ 20.00
Lives of the Monster Dogs by Kirsten Bakis, Farrar Straus Giroux, 1997 - Adult fantasy about a race of superintelligent, articulate dogs that move to Manhattan as refugees from a town where they have been isolated for a hundred years. 291 p.
Item 165 Hardcover $ 35.00
Lobster for Lunch by Bob Hartman, Down East Books, 1992 - When Larry’s mother chooses lobster and he remembers the friendly little lobster he saw at the aquarium, lunch doesn’t quite go as planned. Color illustrations. 30 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 145 Hardcover $ 10.00
Lost & Found: Dogs, Cats and Everyday Heroes at a Country Animal Shelter by Elizabeth Hess, Harcourt, Brace & Company, 1998 - Stories about the heroic efforts of those who care and try to save unwanted pets. Index. 225 p.
Item 357 Hardcover $ 20.00
The Malted Falcon: A Chet Gecko Mystery by Bruce Hale, Harcourt, 2003 - Chet Gecko, private eye, tracks down the winning ticket for the biggest, chocolatiest dessert ever in this funny mystery. Black & white illustrations. 107 p. Ages 8-12.
Item 817 Hardcover $ 10.00
Manuelo the Playing Mantis by Don Freeman, Viking, 2004 - Manuelo, the praying mantis, loves music and with the help of an enterprising spider, makes and learns to play a cello. Color illustrations. 32 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 818 Hardcover $ 14.00
Marley and Me by John Grogan, William Morrow, 2005 - Bestseller about a “ninety-seven pound steamroller” named Marley. Adopted as a sweet and affectionate puppy, he becomes an uncontrollable and hyperactive – but lovable and devoted – dog. 202 p.
Item 1027 Hardcover $ 15.00
Master Elk and the Mountain Lion by Jonathan London, Crown Publishing, 1995 - A young elk becomes leader of the herd and responsible for their safety from the mountain lion and other dangers. Color illustrations. 32 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 63 Hardcover $ 20.00
The Master’s Cat: The Story of Charles Dickens as Told by his Cat by Eleanor Poe Barlow, J. N. Townsend Publishing, 1999 - The life of the great author told from the perspective of his cat, during the last decade of his life. Illustrations and photos. 132 p.
Item 398 Softcover $ 11.00
Max Bonker and the Howling Thieves by Scott Weidensaul and Bruce Van Patter, Fulcrum Publishing, 1996 - Max Bonker, adventure dog, master detective, and world traveler is on the trail of his evil enemy, Rathbone. Color illustrations.
32 p. Ages 4-10.
Item 166 Hardcover $ 12.00
Meant to be Wild: The Struggle to Save Endangered Species Through Captive Breeding by Jan DeBlieu, Fulcrum Publishing, 1993 - The story of scientists and their efforts to preserve the wild animals of North America. Photos, bibliography and index. “Remainder” mark. 302 p.
Item 678 Softcover $ 10.00
Merlin and the Dragons by Jane Yolen, Puffin Books, 1998 - Merlin tells young King Arthur the story of two dueling dragons and the clash of good and evil. Color illustrations. 38 p. Ages 5 and up.
Item 373 Softcover $ 6.00
Mike and a Lynx Named Kitty by Mike Kerr, KiwE Publishing, 2003 - A “mostly true” story about a young boy named Mike and a lynx kitten he finds alone in the wild. Black & white illustrations. Ages 8-12.
Item 964 Softcover $ 10.00
Miracle Dogs - Movie starring Rue McClanahan, Stacy Keach, and Kate Jackson in a story about Annie, a homeless, three-legged springer spaniel and her puppies. 90 minutes.
Item 916 DVD $ 10.00
Molly’s Magic by Penelope C. Paine, MarshMedia, 1995 - A charming story of farm life in western Ireland where the O’Malley family’s pig rescues them from their financial woes. Color illustrations. 30 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 1015 Hardcover $ 15.00
Monkey Thieves by Jeffrey Paul Gantert, Nurun Garden Books, 1998 - Two children play in the garden and the basket of kittens disappears. Follow the color illustrations on the right side to see the mystery, and the black & white illustrations on the left side to solve the mystery. 38 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 527 Softcover $ 35.00
Monsters of the Sea by Richard Ellis, The Lyons Press, 2001 - Large sea creatures, imaginary and real, are examined in this interesting book by one of the country’s foremost authorities on ocean life. Black & white photos and illustrations. Bibliography and index. 429 p.
Item 541 Softcover $ 20.00
The Moon by Whale Light and Other Adventures Among Bats, Penguins, Crocodilians, and Whales by Diane Ackerman, Vintage Books, 1991 - The author’s experiences working with field biologists, studying animals throughout the world. Index. 249 p.
Item 38 Softcover $ 10.00
More Memoirs of a Papillon: Diary of a Mad Dog by Genevieve as told to Dennis Fried, Eiffel Press, 2005 - Snappy observations about humans by a 7-pound papillon with attitude. Photos. 203 p.
Item 965 Softcover $ 13.00
Motherlove by Virginia Kroll, Dawn Publications, 1998 - A celebration of a mother’s love, in animals and humans. Warm, colorful illustrations by Lucia Washburn. Benjamin Franklin silver award “Parenting Book.” 32 p.
Item 571 Hardcover $ 12.00
Mush: A Dog from Space by Daniel Pinkwater, Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 1995 - Mush, a “mushamute” from Growf-Woof-Woof in the solar system of Arfturus in - where else - Canis Major, finds Kelly. Will a dog that can speak English, clean house, cook, and babysit be accepted by Kelly’s parents? Color illustrations. 40 p. Ages 8-12.
Item 61 Hardcover $ 25.00
Mustang: Life and Legends of Nevada’s Wild Horses by Anthony Amaral, University of Nevada Press, 1978 - The history of the wild horse in Nevada, including stories of the mustangers and legendary stallions. Photos and bibliography. 156 p.
Item 34 Hardcover $ 15.00
Mutts: America’s Dogs by Brian Kilcommons and Michael Capuzzo, Warner Books, 1996 - A guide to choosing a dog of “uncertain parentage” as a pet. Lots of photos of some of those lovable mutts. Bibliography and index. 212 p.
Item 484 Hardcover $ 14.00
My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell, Penguin Books, 1977 - The author recounts his early years on the island of Corfu where he collected a number of local animals, including Quasimodo the pigeon, the Magenpies, and more. 301 p.
Item 18 Paperback $ 6.50
My Fine Feathered Friend by William Grimes, North Point Press, 2002 - This delightful book is the result of a visit from a chicken into the backyard of a newspaper food critic. Anecdotes and lore about the guest that disappeared as mysteriously as it appeared. “Remainder” mark. 85 p.
Item 795 Hardcover $ 9.00
My Wonderful Christmas Tree by Dahlov Ipcar, Down East Books, 1986 - A counting book featuring wild creatures of the field and forest that gather together for the holiday. Color illustrations. 32 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 694 Hardcover $ 20.00
The Mysterious Collection of Dr. David Harleyson by Jean Cassels, Walker & Company, 2004 - A world-traveling pig has left home without explanation. Children will like trying to solve the clues in the 12 portraits to solve the puzzle of his disappearance. Color illustrations. 32 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 877 Hardcover $ 16.00
Mystery of King Karfu from the Casebook of Seymour Sleuth by Doug Cushman, HarperCollins Publishers, 1996 - Seymour is a wombat that sets sail for Egypt to help recover the Stone Chicken of Karfu. The pages resemble a notebook with snaphots, receipts, and hand-lettered text. Color illustrations. 32 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 256 Hardcover $ 25.00
Nine Lives of Romeo Crumb: Life One by L. Rifkin, Stratford Road Press, 2004 - Contemporary fantasy about a young cat and his friends that become involved in a conflict with an evil leader and his “henchcats.” Exciting story for young cat lovers. Black & white illustrations. 311 p. Ages 9-12.
Item 948 Hardcover $ 15.00
The Ninemile Wolves by Rick Bass, Ballantine Books, 1992 - Wolves found in Montana after a 60-year absence – and after a successful government-sponsored eradication program in this classic. Black & white illustrations. 165 p.
Item 3 Softcover $ 9.00
The Octopus and the Orangutan by Eugene Linden, Plume Book, 2003 - A collection of true anecdotes about animal intrigue, intelligence and ingenuity. “Remainder” mark on edge. Index. 242 p.
Item 802 Softcover $ 7.00
Odds Against by Dick Francis, Fawcett Crest, 1987 - The first in the famous jockey’s mystery series featuring Sid Halley in his first solo case after starting a new career as a detective. 309 p.
Item 276 Paperback $ 5.00
Old Friends: Great Dogs on the Good Life by Mark J. Asher, Chronicle Books, 2003 - Wonderful photos of older dogs with a caption giving the dog’s age and “words of wisdom.” 96 p.
Item 783 Hardcover $ 10.00
Olivia Forms a Band by Ian Falconer, Anne Schwartz Book, 2006 - The irrepressible Olivia returns, and when she discovers there will be no band for the summer fireworks...and no one else wants to participate...she decides to do it all herself. 42 p. Ages 3-7.
Item 1032 Hardcover $ 16.00
On the Trail of the Red Fox by Jessie A. Martin, Harlo, 1999 - Randolph, an only child, spends the summer at his uncle’s farm. His cousin becomes obsessed with catching a red fox he believes has killed a chicken. But, before the summer is over, he learns a valuable lesson. Black & white illustrations. 67 p. Ages 12 and up.
Item 1020 Hardcover $ 16.00
Once Bitten: A Melanie Travis Mystery by Laurien Berenson, Kensington Books, 2001 - Poodle handlers, dog groomers, wedding arrangements, and murder – what a combination! Melanie has her hands full when the wedding coordinator for a wedding disappears. “Remainder” mark on edge. 281 p.
Item 761 Hardcover $ 6.00
Orphan by Era Zistel, J. N. Townsend Publishing, 1990 - The true story of an orphaned baby raccoon, his adoption by a human family, and his return to the wild. Black & white illustrations. 63 p.
Item 411 Softcover $ 11.00
The Otter Spirit: A Natural History Story by Judith K. Berg, Ulyssian Publications, 2004 - Descriptive poems, interpretive illustrations, researched facts, personal photos, first-hand observations, folklore...all about the North American river otter. Bibliography and index. 183 p.
Item 955 Hardcover $ 20.00
Our Best Friends: Wagging Tales to Warm the Heart by Michael Capuzzo and Teresa Banik Capuzzo, Bantam Books, 1998 - Collection of stories drawn from history and literature. 274 p.
Item 361 Hardcover $ 18.00
Owen & Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship by Isabella Hatkoff, Craig Hatkoff, and Dr. Paula Kahumbu, Scholastic Press, 2006 - When the 2004 tsunami struck Kenya, Owen, a baby hippo, befriends a 130-year-old tortoise, Mzee. Color photos. 34 p. Ages 4 and up.
Item 1030 Hardcover $ 16.00
Paddy: A Ruffed Grouse Chooses Our Farm by Vivian Miller Moore, Full Circle Stories, 2006 - A young ruffed grouse appears on a farm while the owner is cutting wood and becomes an important part of life on the farm. Signed by author.
139 p.
Item 1092 Softcover $ 18.00
The Parrot’s Lament and Other True Stories of Animal Intrigue, Intelligence, and Ingenuity by Eugene Linden, Dutton Books, 1999 - More than 100 anecdotes of human-like behavior collected from vets, trainers, zookeepers, field biologists and researchers. Bibliography and index. 204 p.
Item 447 Hardcover $ 22.00
Paws for Love by Pauline Quinn, J. N. Townsend Publishing, 2004 - The originator of the Prison Dog Program shares her photos from that effort, as well as other photos of dogs and their companions from around the world. 137 p.
Item 825 Softcover $ 17.00
Pets in Heaven Activity Book, BriteBooks, 2003 - Book for children with pages to color, mazes, word search and crossword puzzles, and dot-to-dot pages. Companion book to Do Pets and Other Animals Go to Heaven? 86 p. Ages 6 and up.
Item 717 Softcover $ 10.00
A Place for Grace by Jean Davies Okimoto, Sasquatch Books, 1993 - Grace wants to be a seeing-eye dog, but she’s too small. She’s discovered by Charlie, a hearing-impaired man, who takes her to a hearing dog program. Color illustrations.
32 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 57 Hardcover $ 18.00
Poems by Bonnie Pâque, the Poet Pooch assisted by Jeanette Comer, Christopher Publishing House, 1993 - An airedale terrier gives her observations on nature, humans, and the problems and pleasures of a dog’s life. Black & white illustrations. 67 p.
Item 4 Hardcover $ 8.00
The Pope’s Rhinoceros: A Novel by Lawrence Norfolk, Harmony Books, 1996 - Intricate tale based on historical fact about the Portuguese attempt to take a rhinoceros to the Pope in Rome in the 16th century. For the adult reader of historical novels who likes complex plots and lots of characters. 574 p.
Item 257 Hardcover $ 20.00
Private I Guana: The Case of the Missing Chameleon by Nina Laden, Chronicle Books, 1995 - Ace detective Private I. Guana is looking for Leon, the missing chameleon. He distributes posters of Leon, in different colors, of course. Color illustrations. 28 p. Age 4-8.
Item 64 Hardcover $ 14.00
Putting on the Dog: A Reigning Cats & Dogs Mystery by Cynthia Baxter, Bantam Books, 2004 - Vet and amateur sleuth, Jessica, and her canine companions investigate the death of a sleazy tabloid photographer at a SPCA fundraiser.
368 p.
Item 904 Paperback $ 6.50
Raptor Red by Robert T. Bakker, Ph.D., Bantam Books, 1995 - The story, as told from the animal’s point of view, is one year in the life of a female Utahraptor that wanders in search of food and a mate. The book teaches about dinosaurs, but is also entertaining and easy to read. 256 p.
Item 159 Paperback $ 6.00
Redwall by Brian Jacques, Avon Books, 1986 - First volume in the fantasy series about a young mouse on a quest to find the legendary Warrior’s Sword to save Redwall from an evil rat. 351 p.
Item 160 Paperback $ 5.00
Regards, Rodeo: The Mariner Dog of Cassis by Alan Armstrong, J. N. Townsend Publishing, 1999 - Letters between Rodeo, a shepherd in France, and Jefe, a black poodle in the U.S., and the human author and his son. Black & white illustrations, 172 p.
Item 455 Softcover $ 14.00
Regret Not a Moment by Nicole McGehee, Warner Books, 1993 - Romance about Devon’s passion for horses and races until she meets John. Then she meets Richard, but can she forget John? 518 p.
Item 25 Paperback $ 5.50
Russell and the Lost Treasure by Rob Scotton, HarperCollins Publishers, 2006 - Russell, the sheep, in his striped stocking cap, is determined to find the lost treasure of Frogsbottom. Color illustrations. 32 p. Ages 3-7.
Item 1034 Hardcover $ 14.00
Scratch the Surface: A Cat Lover’s Mystery by Susan Conant, Berkley Prime Crime, 2005 - First installment in a new series featuring Felicity Pride, the author of a mystery series about cats. Felicity learns that solving a real murder is a lot harder than writing a mystery novel. 279 p.
Item 1051 Paperback $ 6.50
Second Thoughts On: How to Be as Terrific as Your Dog Thinks You Are! by Mort Crim, Health Communications, 2000 - The author shares his memories and personal experiences as well as the lessons of life we can learn from our dogs. Black & white illustrations. 209 p.
Item 451 Softcover $ 12.00
She Flies Without Wings: How Horses Touch a Woman’s Soul by Mary D. Midkiff, Delacorte Press, 2001 - The author examines the “magical and timeless” relationship between women and horses. Bibliography. 274 p.
Item 542 Hardcover $ 20.00
Signs of the Apes, Songs of the Whales: Adventures in Human-Animal Communication by George & Linda Harrar, Simon and Schuster, 1989 - Results of experiments with human and ape and human and dolphin communication. Photos and index. 48 p.
Item 482 Softcover $ 6.00
Silas, the Bookstore Cat by Karen Trella Mather, Down East Books, 1994 - Silas greets the bookstore customers and keeps an eye on business, including keeping the basement free of mice. Color illustrations. 30 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 144 Hardcover $ 20.00
Slumgullion, The Executive Pig by Matt S. Cibula, Zino Press, 1994 - Rhyming story of a pig that escaped from the farm and became Vice President of Fink, Inc. But jealous humans are trying to get him fired. Color illustrations. 32 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 278 Hardcover $ 15.00
Small Headed Flycatcher, Seen Yesterday, He Didn’t Leave His Name and other stories by Pete Dunne, University of Texas Press, 1998 - Essays by a life-long birdwatcher, sharing his thoughts on nature and the importance of stopping the destruction of the world’s wild places. Black & white illustrations. 138 p.
Item 362 Softcover $ 14.00
A Snowflake In My Hand by Samantha Mooney, Delacorte Press, 1983 - Heartwarming stories of the special cats and dedicated professionals in a famous Animal Medical Center in New York City. Photos. 152 p.
Item 294 Hardcover $ 5.00
The Social Life of Dogs: The Grace of Canine Company by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, Simon & Schuster, 2000 - Sequel to The Hidden Life of Dogs, this book examines the behavior of the author’s family dogs, especially how they determine their place in the family groups. 253 p.
Item 448 Hardcover $ 22.00
Spix’s Macaw: The Race to Save the World’s Rarest Bird by Tony Juniper, Atria Books, 2002 - The Executive Director of Friends of the Earth relates the adventures of the people who documented the presence of the last Spix’s macaw in the wild, and the efforts to protect it. Color illustrations and photos. 287 p.
Item 804 Hardcover $ 15.00
Spoken in Whispers: The Autobiography of a Horse Whisperer by Nicci Mackay, Fireside Book, 1997 - The author has spent her life communicating with animals and shares her stories of horses and other animals she has worked with.
190 p.
Item 363 Softcover $ 10.00
St. John’s Bestiary: A Detective Novel by William Babula, Write Way Publishing, 1994 - Adult fiction involving catnapping and a group of animal rights activists known as the Committee for Animal Freedom. 261 p.
Item 5 Hardcover $ 16.00
Stolen Stegosaurus by “PaleoJoe” and Wendy Caszatt-Allen, Mackinac Island Press, 2006 - Book #2 in “PaleoJoe’s Dinosaur Detective Club” where PaleoJoe and friends discover and foil a plot to steal fossils. Black & white illustrations.
159 p. Ages 6-12.
Item 1100 Softcover $ 5.50
A Symphony of Whales by David Schuch, Harcourt Brace & Company, 1999 - Based on the true story of the dramatic rescue of thousands of stranded whales. Color illustrations. 32 p. Ages 4 and up.
Item 405 Hardcover $ 16.00
Tales of the Full Moon by Sue Hart, Fulcrum Publishing, 2006 - Originally published in South Africa in 1979, these stories of animals in the African bush are told by Spinosa, the story-telling spider. Color illustrations. 94 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 1012 Softcover $ 15.00
The Temple Tiger by Jim Corbett, Oxford University Press, 1991 - Last of the author’s classic books about his unique hunting experiences in the Indian Himalayas. “Remainder” mark on edge. Black & white illustrations and maps. 183 p.
Item 981 Softcover $ 16.00
The Ten Trusts: What We Must Do to Care for the Animals We Love by Jane Goodall & Marc Bekoff, HarperSanFrancisco, 2002 - Behavioral scientist Goodall and biology professor Bekoff offer their perspectives on what must be done to preserve our world for the protection of both animals and the environment. Biblilography. 200 p.
Item 807 Hardcover $ 18.00
Time for Horatio by Penelope Colville Paine, Paper Posie, 1990 - Horatio is a kitten that can’t understand why his fellow creatures are so mean so he and his friend, Oliver, go to London to make the world a better place. Color illustrations.
48 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 1017 Hardcover $ 16.00
Tortoise Soup: A Rachel Porter Mystery by Jessica Speart, Avon Books, 1998 - A fish and wildlife agent investigates the disappearance of 350 desert tortoises and ends up in the middle of a dispute between developers, environmentalists and ranchers. 293 p.
Item 364 Paperback $ 5.50
The Tower Menagerie by Daniel Hahn, Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin, 2004 - “The amazing 600-Year History of the Royal Collection of Wild and Ferocious Beasts Kept at the Tower of London.” Black & white and color illustrations and index.
260 p.
Item 845 Hardcover $ 15.00
The Tracks We Leave: Poems on Endangered Wildlife of North America by Barbara Helfgott Hyett, University of Illinois Press, 1996 - Poems about mammals, birds, reptiles, and more endangered creatures. Black & white illustrations. 105 p.
Item 219 Hardcover $ 20.00
Travels with Our Fellow Creatures edited by Phyllis Hobe, Perigee Book, 1999 - Collection of writings by contemporary and classic authors exploring the complex bond between mankind and the animal world. 304 p.
Item 930 Softcover $ 6.00
Tuesday by David Wiesner, Clarion Books, 1992 - Caldecott-winning pictorial about events on Tuesday evening when frogs on lilypads float through the air and visit the neighborhood. Used book - Slight wear to spine and covers. No dust jacket. 32 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 464 Hardcover $ 20.00
The Ugly Dachshund by G. B. Stern, J. N. Townsend Publishing, 1998 - This reprint of a 1938 classic is the funny story of Tono, the melancholy great dane that believes he is a dachshund. Black & white illustrations. 170 p. Ages 12 and up.
Item 332 Softcover $ 11.00
The Umbrella by Jan Brett, G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 2004 - Animals in a tropical rain forest investigate an umbrella left behind by a young boy. Lush, colorful tropical illustrations. 32 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 995 Hardcover $ 15.00
Varjak Paw by SF Said, David Fickling Books, 2003 - Allegorical tale about a pampered indoor pet that ventures “outside.” His grandfather, the Elder Paw, tells him about “the Way” and sends him on a mission to save the feline family. Black & white illustrations. 255 p. Ages 8 and up.
Item 750 Hardcover $ 12.00
Verdi by Janell Cannon, Harcourt Brace & Company, 1997 - Verdi is a feisty python hatchling that promises never to become “lazy, boring, or green.” Brilliant yellow and green illustrations. 48 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 264 Hardcover $ 14.00
War Dog: A Novel by Martin Booth, Margaret K. McElderry Books, 1997 - Story about a Labrador retriever claimed by an Army officer and trained as an infantry patrol dog. 133 p. Ages 9 and up.
Item 315 Hardcover $ 16.00
Watchdog: A Melanie Travis Mystery by Laurien Berenson, Kensington Books, 1998 - Melanie is excited about showing her poodle in the dog show, but instead, she has to investigate the murder of a developer to save her brother.
314 p.
Item 588 Hardcover $ 10.00
Watching from the Edge of Extinction by Beverly Peterson Stearns and Stephen C. Stearns, Yale University Press, 1999 - Collection of interviews with people dedicated to save endangered species throughout the world. Black & white illustrations. Index and bibliography. 270 p.
Item 900 Softcover $ 10.00
Wee Peter Puffin by Jane Weinberger, Windswept House, 1984 - Lovely story about the lives of puffins; their lives on shore and in the sea. Color illustrations. 34 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 58 Softcover $ 15.00
Who Speaks for Wolf by Paula Underwood, Tribe of Two Press, 2002 - Native American learning story of one people’s struggles to live within their environment. Turtle Woman Singing shares the wisdom as it was shared countless generations before. Illustrations. 50 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 1077 Softcover $ 11.00
Why Dogs Bark and Other Tall Tales Told by Ted by Ted D. Day, Publishing Works, 2006 - Stories inspired by the author’s experiences visiting his family’s cabin in the mountains. All the animals have something important to tell him. 50 p. Ages 8-12.
Item 1066 Softcover $ 12.00
Why We Love the Dogs We Do: How to Find the Dog That Matches Your Personality by Stanley Coren, Free Press, 1998 - The author matches human personality traits with dog behavior to help you find the best match. Index and bibliography. 308 p.
Item 336 Hardcover $ 20.00
The Wild Road: A Novel by Gabriel King, Ballantine Publishing Group, 1997 - Fantasy adventure tale about Tag, the kitten, a pampered pet until his dreams come true. Heroes and villains, voyages and trials. And where does your cat go when he disappears at night? “Remainder” mark on edge. 365 p.
Item 407h Hardcover $ 15.00
The Wild Road: A Novel by Gabriel King, Ballantine Publishing Group, 1997 - 460 p.
Item 407p Paperback $ 6.00
Win, Place or Die by Andre Bruneau, Northwest Publishing, 1994 - A novel about harness racing and mysterious misfortunes of the horse owner who hopes to win “the big one.” 228 p.
Item 36 Softcover $ 8.00
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Wings for My Flight: The Peregrine Falcons of Chimney Rock by Marcy Cottrell Houle, Addison-Wesley, 1991 - The true story of the interactions of two young wildlife biologists and two peregrine falcons in Colorado. 187 p.
Item 105 Hardcover $ 10.00
The Woman & the Ape by Peter Hoeg, Penguin Books, 1997 - Adult novel about a new species of ape that turns up in London and has an affair with the wife of an eminent zoologist. 261 p.
Item 268 Softcover $ 11.00
Wonderful, Wonder-Full Donkey by Olga Cossi, Windswept House, 1989 - Pokey is a very curious donkey that falls over a cliff and has to be rescued. Based on a true story. Color illustrations. 30 p. Ages 4-8.
Item 134 Softcover $ 20.00
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