Best of
Animals

1976

All Things Wise and Wonderful


James Herriot - 1976
    Now here's a third delightful volume of memoirs rich with Herriot's own brand of humor, insight, and wisdom.In the midst of World War II, James is training for the Royal Air Force, while going home to Yorkshire whenever possible to see his very pregnant wife, Helen. Musing on past adventures through the dales, visiting with old friends, and introducing scores of new and amusing character--animal and human alike--Herriot enthralls with his uncanny ability to spin a most engaging and heartfelt yarn.Millions of readers have delighted in the wonderful storytelling and everyday miracles of James Herriot in the over thirty years since his delightful animal stories were first introduced to the world.

For Love of a Horse


Patricia Leitch - 1976
    From the top of the hill, she watched helplessly as the heavy oil truck swung around the curve in the road.She heard the crunch of metal, and the screech of terrified horses as the truck slammed into the horse trailer.Tears streaming down her cheeks, she raced down the hill. Her horse- the beautiful chestnut Arab that she dreamed of owning- was trapped inside the trailer!

Flutterby


Stephen Cosgrove - 1976
    Through a series of magical misadventures, she discovers she is very special just being herself.

A Pictorial Life Story of Misty


Marguerite Henry - 1976
    The author describes how she came to own the well-known Chincoteague pony and their subsequent experiences together.

The Goat in the Rug


Charles L. Blood - 1976
    One day, Glenmae decides to weave Geraldine into a rug. First Geraldine is clipped. Then her wool is spun into fine, strong yarn. Finally, Glenmae weaves the wool on her loom. They reader learns, along with Geraldine, about the care and pride involved in the weaving of a Navajo rug -- and about cooperation between friends.

Sheltie Talk


Betty Jo McKinney - 1976
    You will get absolutely thorough coverage of the breed from selection and care to breeding, showing, training, herding and more.

The Crumb


Jean Slaughter Doty - 1976
    A young girl and her pony become involved in the horse show circuit when she gets a job helping out at a nearby stable and riding school.

The Boat That Wouldn't Float (Illustrated Edition)


Mowat - 1976
    

Hamilton


Robert Newton Peck - 1976
    NO ugly remainder mark. Not a library book. No Dust Jacket, textured pictoral cover as issued. Book is Mint Condition.

Complete Book of Australian Birds


Reader's Digest Association - 1976
    The birds are all photographed in their natural habitat.

The Book of Sharks


Richard Ellis - 1976
    Descriptive accounts of common and rare species and of encounters between sharks and humans are accompanied by photographs, drawings, and paintings by the author.

An Invitation to the Butterfly Ball


Jane Yolen - 1976
    Boyds Mills Press publishes a wide range of high-quality fiction and nonfiction picture books, chapter books, novels, and nonfiction

Insects That Feed on Trees and Shrubs


Warren T. Johnson - 1976
    This comprehensive handbook, acclaimed when it was first published in 1976 as one of the most useful reference manuals on diagnostic entomology yet produced, has now been completely revised and expanded to reflect recent advances in technology and the wealth of new information affecting the Green Industry.Augmented by 241 full-color plates, it gives the essential facts about more than 900 species of insects, mites, and other animals that injure woody ornamental plants in the United States and Canada, and provides means of quick visual identification of both the pests and the damage they cause.

Birds: Their Life, Their Ways, Their World


Christopher M. Perrins - 1976
    it opens with a compreensive description of the diverse lives of birds. In the second part of Birds you'll meet all 176 bird families that have ever lived on earth, including those that are now extinct. Contains more than 1,000 spectacular color painting by nature artist Ad Cameron, depicting such scenes as aerial combat between golden eagles, cranes performing a wild courtship dance, and cuckoos evicting sparrows from the next. Cameron has captured the winged creatures of our planet in stunningly lifelike postures certain to enhance your enjoyment and appreciation of the natural world.

Year of the Black Pony


Walt Morey - 1976
    But the venture has been disastrous from the start. Mr. Fellows, who is not a farmer, resents any advice from his wife, who grew up on a farm. Ma is not only troubled about the farming, but 7-year-old Ellie s chronic illness has become a source of constant worry and expense. 12-year-old Chris, who cannot seem to please his father no matter what he does, eases his own misery by stealing time away from work to watch a neighbor s scarcely broken black pony, only to get into more trouble. When it seems circumstances could not get worse for the struggling family, Fellows gets drunk and dies. Not willing to give up, Ma stubbornly and creatively seeks a way for the family to stay in Oregon. Frank Chase, an unintentional element in the death of Chris s father, is added to the mix and challenged by Ma to keep his word to help the family. The resultant dramatic and sometimes humorous contest of wills comes to a satisfying culmination when, after Frank s purchase of the wild black pony for Chris, Ma is reluctantly forced to once again use her backbone of steel for the good of all. Walt Morey s careful research and vivid storytelling talent warmly bring to life the struggles and triumphs of homesteading in the Oregon high desert country in the early 1900 s. A great family read-aloud!"

The Classic Arabian Horse


Judith Forbis - 1976
    The author traces Arabians from 1580 B.C. to the present and through all the countries where they have been bred. Over 200 photographs and reproductions of ancient and modern art depict the great horses of the past and present, the conditions under which they were kept, how they were trained, and how the strains were developed. Drawings show the important points of the classic Arabian, and charts outline the major strains. The canvas on which the author has painted this panorama of the Arabian is large, and it is dedicated to the creative breeders, not only of the past and present, but especially of the future.

Kym: the true story of a Siamese cat


Joyce Stranger - 1976
    A more accident-prone cat never lived. Even on holidays he managed to turn their caravan into an ambulance—or a peep-show. A born eccentric and voluble talker, a cat with the grace of a dancer and the instincts of a prizefighter.An endearing story of the misadventures of a unique pet, seen through Kym’s blue-eyed squint, and his owner’s humourous and observant eyes.

The Frog Band and the Onion Seller


Jim Smith - 1976
    Eminent detective Alphonse le Flic searches for a hidden casket containing treasure while being pursued by the enraged Frog Band.

Guide to Bees and Honey


Ted Hooper - 1976
    Please allow 10-18 business days to arrive at UK address (10-21 worldwide) due to postal service checks and customs.

A Guide to Nature in Winter: Northeast and North Central North America


Donald Stokes - 1976
    

Little Gorilla


Ruth Lercher Bornstein - 1976
    Perfect for bedtime or snuggle-time, this warm and timeless classic reassures readers that as they grow and change, they are always loved. Just about everybody in the great green forest loves Little Gorilla. His mother loves him. His father loves him. Even Big Boa Constrictor loves him. But Little Gorilla begins to grow . . . and Grow . . . and GROW. And then, when Little Gorilla isn’t so little anymore—everyone still loves him! A soothing, rhythmic text and expressive illustration create a heartwarming story about the security and constancy of love.

Jacob: Me and my human : little cat tales


Sven Hartmann - 1976
    

The Golden Stallion's Revenge


Rutherford G. Montgomery - 1976
    

Never Count Apples


Joyce Stranger - 1976
    

Balto, Sled Dog of Alaska (Famous Animal Stories)


Lavere Anderson - 1976
    A fictionalized account of the life of Balto, who led the final relay team carrying life-giving diphtheria serum into epidemic-torn Nome in 1925.

Great Pets!: An Extraordinary Guide to Usual and Unusal Family Pets


Sara Stein - 1976
    Over the years she's raised a monkey, a coyote, and a horned toad, and she came within a heartbeat of taking home a wallaby. In this mammoth pet encyclopedia she identifies dozens of unusual and not-so-unusual critters that make great pets in the house, in the yard, and in the wild. Stein even suggests temporary pets kids can bring home to observe overnight and return to their natural habitat the next morning.Stein's recommendations suit every domestic situation. Skunks, for example, work well in an apartment. A big backyard is ideal for keeping a goat or two. If parents don't want a pet running through the house, tarantulas are happy in a nice glass vivarium. And if indoor pets are out of the question, Stein explains how to befriend the pigeons in the park or the rabbits in the yard.For all her enthusiasm, Stein takes a common-sense approach to pets. Each entry discusses diet, housing, special problems, life span, and just how tame you can expect the pet to become. She also tells you whom to call if you wind up with a sick snake or an angry parrot. Stein devotes an entire chapter to which type of vivarium, aquarium, serpentarium, cage, or hutch is best suited to which creature. She even explains how to build an inexpensive-but-comfortable habitat.Whether you like them furry, slithery, slimy, or scaly; whether you want one that swims, crawls, leaps, flies, or hardly moves at all, you'll find a pet in this book suited to every family's taste.

Mickey Mouse and the World's Friendliest Monster


Walt Disney Company - 1976
    

The Sheep Dog: Its Work And Training


Tim Longton - 1976
    In it Tim Longton, a Lancashire hill farmer and one of the country's most successful trialists - winning the English National Farmers' Championship five times, the coveted Longshaw trials twice, and a past Supreme International Champion - describes his own ways with dogs and suggests how others can adapt his methods to their own animals and circumstances. Beginning with the choice of dog, Mr Longton covers such points as what to look for in a puppy or adult, how much to pay and sales technique. He is particularly concerned about correct nutrition and housing, and discusses all aspects of breeding, from mating through whelping to weaning. Ihe sheep dog's year is also catalogued to indicate the seasons with their respective tasks and problems.

The Flint Hills Foal


Dorothy Brenner Francis - 1976
    

The Miracle Season


Linda Cline - 1976
    But as was foretold, a champion arose in the season of miracles--a preacher, a poet, a teller of tales: Crow Corvus. Accompanied by his disciples--Dill the armadillo family, Lotor the raccoon, Adam the rattlesnake-- Crow carried the word near and far to all who would listen. Yet those who heard mocked and ignored him. And the nightmare of the man-made apocalypse loomed ever closer...

Guide To The Horses Of The World


Caroline Silver - 1976
    It covers horses from all over the world: from Shetlnad ponies to thoroughbred racehorses, from Polish Tarpans, relics of the Ice Age, to Viennese Lippanzers. Over 200 breeds area described, most illustrated from specially commissioned studies. Included is a brief history of the horse, and useful information on horse buying, management and care. The author is an experienced horsewoman and one of the first British women to hold a jockey's permit.

The Web of Adaptation: Bird Studies in the American Tropics


David W. Snow - 1976
    

A Quorum of Cats: An Anthology


Elizabeth Lee - 1976