Central Kansas Library System

Glaciers are melting. Summers are heating up. Sea levels are on the rise. Climate change is affecting every corner of our planet - and it's the subject of a lot of concern, activism, and debate. How is climate change affecting Earth's ecosystems? What happens to animals and other organisms when the habitats around them start to change? This book addresses how climate change affects species on land and in the ocean, which species are most at risk...

Conservation of wildlife is a big deal. The more biodiversity in a habitat, the healthier it is. And, people live in a lot of the habitats animals do. So, the better animals are doing, the better our habitat is! However, there are continuing threats to wildlife around the world: habitat loss, poaching, and climate change are just a few. In this volume, readers find out more about how wildlife is being harmed by people's actions-and what they can do...

Owning a horse is a dream for many people. Unfortunately, there are times when some owners can no longer care for their animals or neglect them. Luckily, rescue organizations and sanctuaries take in these horses before they head to an unhappy ending. Readers will learn about rescues and sanctuaries, the kind of horses they help, the rescue process, and the real-life stories of rescued horses.

I Survived series tells tales of brave kids facing horrifying events. Now, she tells the true stories of several animals who faced indescribable horrors of their own, and, against all odds, survived. REAL ANIMALS. REAL DISASTERS. From a carrier pigeon in World War I to two dolphins who were left for dead, Animal Survivors tells the harrowing tales of animal heroes and the soldiers, scientists, and other humans whose lives they affected. Each narrative...

Readers will learn all about the American pit bull terrier's unique characteristics and needs with the help of author Linda Bozzo and the American Canine Association. Simple, informative text and full-color photos will show readers what to feed their pit bull, how to groom it, and how to keep it healthy through exercise and play. Also included are a Note to Parents that stresses the importance of spaying or neutering and microchipping pets, a Words...

Are all bodies alike? Readers explore the variety of body types and compare them to the human body. Illustrated with photographs of big, small, curly, and hard bodies. Easy-to-read text is perfect for beginning readers.

This fun and practical cat care book written just for kids will guide young cat lovers in how to provide a safe, healthy environment, deliver daily care, and ensure positive interactions and rewarding, long-term relationships with feline friends. Pet expert Arden Moore helps kids understand how cats think and what they need to be happy and healthy, whether socializing a spunky new kitten or welcoming an adult cat into a household. Along with...

Author Linda Bozzo and the American Canine Association provide young readers with accessible information, fun facts, and adorable full-color photos of French bulldogs. Students will learn whether a puppy or adult dog is right for them, what to feed it, and how to keep it clean and healthy. Also included are a Note to Parents that stresses the importance of spaying or neutering and microchipping pets, a Words to Know section to help young readers learn...

What kind of eyes do you have? Young readers will delight in full-color photographs of eyes from many different types of animals. Full-color photographs and easy-to-read text help children learn all about eyes.

Are these your ears? Beginning readers can learn about human ears and different types of ears from around the animal world. Full-color photographs help illustrate the text.