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First Pooch: The Obamas Pick a Pet by Carole Weatherford Publisher Comments Throughout their father's twenty-two month campaign for president, Malia and Sasha Obama begged their parents for a dog. Finally, when their father became the 44th president of the United States, he rewarded their patience and good behavior in his... (read more) List Price $16.99 Your price: $8.50 Sale - Hardcover
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Tarra & Bella: The Elephant and Dog Who Became Best Friends by Carol Buckley Publisher Comments In the sprawling African scrub desert of Etosha National Park, they call her “the mother of all elephants.” Holding binoculars closely to her eyes, American scientist Caitlin OConnell could not believe what she was seeing from these African... (read more) List Price $16.99 Your price: $8.50 Used - Hardcover
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Your Chickens: A Kid's Guide to Raising and Showing by Gail Damerow Publisher Comments Our friendly and encouraging children's animal reference series features information on selection, housing, behavior, feeding, health, and showing in mature yet easy-to-understand language, for ages 9 and up.... (read more) List Price $14.95 Your price: $3.95 Used - Trade Paper
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National Geographic Kids Everything Dogs: All the Canine Facts, Photos, and Fun You Can Get Your Paws On! (National Geographic Kids Everything) by Becky Baines Publisher Comments "Paws up if you love everything about dogs, from their irrepressible cheeriness to their slobbery tongues." --Booklist Dogs are man's best friend! They are intelligent, inquisitive, compassionate, and funny! Their friendliness combined with their... (read more) Your price: $12.95 New - Trade Paper
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Lenore Finds a Friend: A True Story from Bedlam Farm by Jon Katz Publisher Comments Poor Lenore! None of the other animals at Bedlam Farm welcome her. Even Rose the border collie is too busy to play. But Lenore refuses to give up, and when she licks a grumpy ram named Brutus—right on the nose!—an unexpected... (read more) List Price $15.99 Your price: $10.50 Used - Hardcover
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Champ's Story: Dogs Get Cancer Too! by Sherry North Publisher Comments A young boy discovers his dog's lump, which is then diagnosed with those dreaded words: It's cancer. The boy becomes a loving caretaker to his dog, who undergoes the same types of treatments and many of the same reactions as a human under similar... (read more) List Price $8.95 Your price: $1.95 Used - Trade Paper
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First Dog by J. Patrick Lewis and Beth Zappitello and Tim Bowers Publisher Comments Once upon a time a dog was looking for a home. Not just any home... the perfect home, to be exact. Travel around the world with Dog as he visits different countries to see how other dogs live. Will there be a happy ending to his journey... (read more) List Price $15.95 Your price: $1.98 Used - Hardcover
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The Perfect Puppy for Me by Jane Oconnor Publisher Comments Here is a terrific book for anyone who wants a puppy. Our hero is desperate for a dog of his own. He has dog T-shirts, posters, books, and even a barking clock! But he has to wait until next year when he's ten before he can have a real dog. That gives... (read more) List Price $15.99 Your price: $10.95 Used - Hardcover
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Working Like a Dog: The Story of Working Dogs Through History by Gena K Gorrell Publisher Comments Winner of The 2003 ASPCA Henry Bergh Childrens Book Award Included on VOYAs ninth annual Nonfiction Honor List Since the first hungry wolf bravely approached an ancient cooking fire and was rewarded with a scrap of meat, our lives and the lives of dogs... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $11.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Rescuing Rover: Saving America's Dogs by Raymond Bial Publisher Comments Nearly 75 million dogs live with American families, where many sleep in our beds, walk us to school, and eat our unwanted broccoli. However, millions of dogs are born in America each year without a place to live. Most of these animals find themselves in... (read more) List Price $16.99 Your price: $8.50 Sale - Hardcover
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Beautiful Birds (What a Pet!) by Alvin Silverstein Publisher Comments Special Features: Fast Facts boxes, Did You Know? boxes, sidebars, Internet and book resources, Index Curriculum Strands: Life sciences and... (read more) List Price $23.90 Your price: $1.98 Used - Hardcover
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The Crazy Kids Guide to Cooking for Your Pet by Barbara Denzer Synopsis Crazy Dog, the entrepreneurial cartoon canine, and his co-horts Baby Dog, Crazy Cat and Crazy Little Kitty, combine their love for food with their mission to teach children character values through caring for their pets. Simple recipes for cats and dogs... (read more) List Price $14.95 Your price: $1.50 Used - Hardcover
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Go Home!: The True Story of James the Cat by Libby P Meggs Synopsis A homeless cat spends several seasons trying to survive the elements until atlast, a suburban family adopts him. Beautiful, full-color paintings celebratethe bond between animal and man.... (read more) List Price $15.95 Your price: $6.95 Used - Hardcover
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Safari Cats (Checkerboard Animal Library: Cats) by Jill C Wheeler Synopsis This book examines the safari cat, a cross between a wildcat species called the Geoffroys cat and a domestic cat such as an Egyptian mau, a Bengal cat, or an ocicat. The Geoffroys cats habitat, body features, and diet are discussed. Readers will also... (read more) List Price $25.65 Your price: $4.50 Used - Hardcover
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Pet's Life #1: Dogs: (2nd Edition) by Anita Ganeri Synopsis For young readers eager to learn how to care for a pet, this is the perfect series. Each title explores the life cycles of animals that are commonly kept as pets, tracking the animal's growth and development, and discussing essential needs such as... (read more) List Price $7.99 Your price: $5.50 Used - Trade Paper
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How to Talk to Your Dog by Jean Craighead George Publisher Comments < h4> < center> Find out what your dog is really saying -- and talk back < /center> < /h4> < p> Jean Craighead George, Newbery Medal -- winning author of over 80 books about nature and animals, demonstrates in words and... (read more) List Price $6.99 Your price: $0.95 Used - Trade Paper
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ASPCA Kids #2: ASPCA Kids: Animals at Work by Liz Palika Publisher Comments Animals work hard to make ourworld a better place! Animals are so much more than companions—they make amazing contributions to the planet and to the human race. Here, you'll learn about the dogs who are lending a paw to protect livestock, guide... (read more) List Price $12.99 Your price: $3.50 Used - Hardcover
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Chausie Cats (Checkerboard Animal Library: Cats) by Jill C Wheeler Synopsis This book examines the chausie cat, a cross between a wildcat called the jungle cat and either a domestic shorthair cat or an Abyssinian cat. Readers will explore the history of both the domestic shorthair and the Abyssinian. The jungle cats habitat... (read more) List Price $25.65 Your price: $4.50 Used - Hardcover
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Dogs and Cats by Steve Jenkins Publisher Comments «“Jenkins has created a book that reaches beyond the mundane and into the spectacular. . . . A treat not to be missed. . . . ” —School Library Journal, starred review This visually stunning, oversize paperback (with... (read more) Your price: $7.99 New - Trade Paper
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New Complete Dog Training Manual by Bruce Fogle Publisher Comments This consummate guide offers a refreshing, one-stop resource for new owners, and a wealth of knowledge for veterans.... (read more) List Price $25.00 Your price: $6.50 Used - Hardcover
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