Great Animal

The white cat, famous for being a spokes-cat for Beautiful Buffet Cat Food, is making a TV appearance at a supermarket opening, with Madison playing cat wrangler to the stars! The TV people want Walt, too, and everyone is excited for her to reach celebrity status—except Walt. Unfortunately for the felines' television debut, two cats loose in a supermarket is a recipe for disaster. Chaos erupts at the grand opening, and when the dust settles, the white cat and Walt are nowhere to be seen. They've been catnapped!

Describes some animals that move at extreme speeds when they jump, run, or fly. Some of the animals shown include a kangaroo, a zebra, a lion, and a bald eagle.

On June 23, 2000, the iron-ore carrier MV Treasure, en route from Brazil to China, foundered off the coast of Cape Town, South Africa, spilling 1,300 tons of oil into the ocean and contaminating the habitat of 75,000 penguins. Realizing that 41 percent of the world's population of African penguins could perish, local conservation officials immediately launched a massive rescue operation.

ANGELS IN NATURE BRINGING "TOUGH LOVE" AND A MESSAGE OF HOPE This is The Great Reveal — arranged by the Planetmates for the benefit of humans on the eve of the biggest challenge ever to face humans or even the planet at any time of its existence. Planetmates are the beings with whom we share this planet, our fellow Earth Citizens. This revelation comes in the form of prasads, a Sanskrit term, meaning a blessing from a divine being. The Planetmates explain who they are, who we are, what we think of ourselves … and why it is wrong, has always been wrong … and why it is now of dire ...

I gasped in horror. Would it be my friend's dreadful fate to perish in the swirling torrent below? "Take care! Take care!" I shouted. But my worst fears were realized. Ratigan went over the edge, dragging the detective with him!

The story of noble Black Beauty is one of the most popular children's books of all time. In this sensitive children's adaptation, Beauty movingly describes the friends, people, and places - good and bad - that he encounters in the course of his dramatic life as he is passed from master to master.

An entertaining and enlightening anthology of classical Greek and Roman writings on animals—and our vital relationships with them.

Great Animal Stories, featuring 25 beastly tales.

Training as an RAF pilot in the smoke and bustle of wartime London is a far cry from James Herriot’s day job as a country vet in the Yorkshire Dales. And whilst he is keen to serve King and country, James cannot help but miss his life in Darrowby – despite frequent arguments between his colleagues Siegfried and Tristan, bad-tempered cattle, opinionated farmers and the continuing saga of Cedric the flatulent dog. But most of all he misses his wife Helen; pregnant with their first child.

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on a magical ocean adventure that teaches children about friendship, environmental care, and working together! When mysterious water puddles appear on a sunny morning, three best friends discover a magical conch shell that transports them to the enchanting world of Elephant Island. There they meet friendly sea people and gentle sea elephants who need their help to save the ocean from pollution. Perfect for children ages 6-9, this delightfully illustrated story combines education with adventure as the children: 🌊 Learn about ocean conservation and protecting ...

Larry Lion is a gossip and his friends teach him a positive lesson for it. Do-It-Duck finds a way to handle sadness. Brody Ant teaches us all how to think more positively, and Donald Dragon tells us how to stop worrying. Be amazed also at Frederick the Frog’s powerful carrot gun and laugh along with Molly Mouse with her classy ways. Do-It-Duck and Other Great Children’s Stories by Jay Rabbit has plenty of wisdom and fun for many of life’s situations, all packaged in fun bundles for children (and adult readers too!) to open, read and enjoy.

Underneath the steps leading down to Eric's basement is a hidden storage place. It's dusty and old, nothing special at all. But when Eric, Julie, and Neal all huddle inside the gray room together, something unbelievable happens. A glittering light and then a rainbow-colored staircase appear. As the kids take their very first step down into the mysterious land of Droon, they know that only magic and adventure await them!

Gus the Westie and his friends Ethan and Eva are back in this heartwarming Christmas adventure. When Ethan and Eva travel to the Arctic Circle to help scientists measure the polar caps during their Christmas break, they get more than they bargained for. Santa has been kidnapped by an evil elf and Gus and his friends must turn around a Polar Bear Army and fight the clock to save Christmas in this action-packed holiday adventure. Filled with mystery and fun, with a shout out to saving the environment, The Great Polar Bear Christmas Revolt is a wonderful read and the second in the Westie ...

Danny works at Belle Vue Zoo, where - alongside training the famous elephant Maharajah - he helps out with the day-to-day tasks of caring for the animals. But when animals start escaping, Danny is the prime suspect: after all, he was a former street urchin and pickpocket. When a man turns up claiming to be his father, the plot thickens. Can Danny untangle the mystery of the animal escapade - and find out where he really belongs - in order to clear his name?

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to run beside a jaguar or hang out with a hippo? Most of us have imagined how cool it will be to live side by side with the biggest and wildest of God’s creatures in heaven. Until then, most of these amazing creatures are best viewed from a safe distance. This is a collection of breathtaking true stories about God’s protection over those who had life-threatening run-ins with some of His most dangerous creatures.

Written for children young and old and in the same vein as Orwell’s ANIMAL FARM, this book follows the farm animals as they unite to sue a mean neighbor trying to take over the farm. In this case, the court is a barn and the judge is an owl. An usual tale by an unusual author. 99 year old Richard Wren began his writing career at 84. His first novel, CASEY'S SLIP, promptly won 2nd prize in the NATIONAL EXCELLENCE BOOK AWARDS contest. THE GREAT BARN SHOWDOWN is his 8th book published within weeks of his 4th adventure novel featuring Joshua, a crime fighting Yosemite Park Ranger with ...

"The Great Jellybean Adventure" is a story about a group of jellybeans who discover a mysterious portal and embark on a wild journey to see where it leads. Along the way, they face all sorts of obstacles and challenges, but they never give up and use their creativity and teamwork to overcome them. They pass through swirling clouds and past twinkling stars, climb a towering mountain range, navigate a raging river, and explore a dense, dark forest. Eventually, they arrive in a magical land full of delicious treats and colorful wonders, where they make new friends and have the time of their ...

This audiobook tells the story of the Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 and the subsequent fires.

Franky, the little red dachshund, lives with Gram and Gramps in a cabin in the woods. Every morning, Franky does his daily dachshund stretch (that's how dachshunds get so long) and goes to see if Gram dropped anything interesting into his bowl. Treats are very important in Franky's world. But even more important are his friends Nellie, Hen-rietta, Zippy, and Blackie the bear. They have one funny (mis)adventure after another, learning lessons about God, Christmas, and life along the way.

Host of the popular television show Corwin’s Quest, author Jeff Corwin offers this second installment of his Junior Explorer series, The Great Alaska Adventure. Here Corwin proves that fun can be found right around the corner, as young adventurers discover the wonderful, exciting terrain and wildlife of Alaska.