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Carrier Pigeons
Judith Presnall
Hardcover (Kidhaven Press, July 18, 2003)Using their mysterious homing ability, pigeons fly to their loft from great distances. Carrier pigeons made their greatest contribution during wartime when they flew over battlefields to deliver messages rolled into leg capsules. The birds also deliver blood samples and transport film cartridges. (20020601)
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Animals with Jobs - Rescue Dogs
Judith Presnall
Library Binding (KidHaven Press, Nov. 22, 2002)The primary job of rescue dogs is to help save lives. Using their strong scenting abilities, dogs locate people buried under the debris of earthquakes and collapsed buildings. They also find people lost in the wilderness, entrenched by avalanches, and drowned victims.
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Capuchin Monkey Helpers
Judith Presnall
Library Binding (Kidhaven Press, March 26, 2003)Discusses the monkey as an unusual helper companion, training and on the job.
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Sally Ride: The First American Woman in Space
Judith Janda Presnall
language (LearningIsland.com, May 7, 2013)The morning of June 18, 1983, was an important date for women. On that day, Sally Ride became the first American woman to fly in space. At age 32, she was also the youngest to orbit the Earth. This historic flight took Sally and four men on a six-day trip in the space shuttle Challenger.Find out about the life of this woman who was the first American woman in space and a leading astronaut in the space shuttle program.Ages 8 and up.LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
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Animals with Jobs - Circus Animals
Judith Presnall
Library Binding (KidHaven Press, July 26, 2002)Circus animals fill their days with practicing and performing. Circus-goers thrill as elephants, lions, tigers, and horses entertain in the ring. Despite dangers and some mishaps, trainers describe how they use gentleness, respect, and rewards to get their animals to do stunts.
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Hearing Dogs
Judith Presnall
Library Binding (Kidhaven Press, Sept. 17, 2004)Discusses the history, training, uses, and breeds of dogs who work with the deaf.
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Race Horses
Judith Presnall
Library Binding (KidHaven, Oct. 15, 2004)Discusses types of races and training, and describes a typical race day for the horses.
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Life on Alcatraz
Judith Janda Presnall
Library Binding (Lucent Books, Aug. 1, 2000)Discusses the prison on Alcatraz Island, California, otherwise known as "The Rock," describing the cellhouse, the routine of prison life, inmates' leisure time, breaking prison rules, employee and family life, closing Alcatraz prison, and the island's future roles.Discusses the prison on Alcatraz Island, California, otherwise known as "The Rock," describing the cellhouse, the routine of prison life, inmates' leisure time, breaking prison rules, employee and family life, closing Alcatraz prison, and the island's future roles.
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Canine Companions
Judith Presnall
Hardcover (Kidhaven Press, Nov. 10, 2003)Examines the job of service dogs to include selection, preferred characteristics and breeds, training and abilities, strength and agility, and support organizations.
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I Wonder…Does The Hairy Tarantula Comb Its Hair?
Judith Janda Presnall
language (LearningIsland.com, Feb. 22, 2013)Have you ever thought about walking a pig? How about dressing a bunny in doll clothes? How would you like to comb and fluff the fur of a longhaired hamster? Pets can be forever friends, but they also need a lot of care. Be sure to read about your pet before you buy it.Here is some fun information about strange and unusual pets!Do you know:Do Hermit Crabs Like to Live Alone?Can A Pet Ferret Be Friends With A Dog Or Cat?Do Cockatiels Crow Like Roosters?Is It True That A Rat’s Teeth Grow All Its Life?Do Mynah Birds Learn Quicker Than Parrots?Learn the answer to these questions and many more in this fascinating 15-minute book about unusual pets. With a fun question, each page introduces a new strange pet and tells some fun information about it.Ages 6 to 10.LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
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I Wonder...Does a Hammerhead Shark Pound Nails?
Judith Janda Presnall
language (LearningIsland.com, Oct. 29, 2012)Does a Hammerhead shark pound nails?Can you wish upon a starfish?Does a parrot fish eat sunflower seeds?Can a seahorse gallop?Learn the answer to these questions and many more in this fascinating 15-minute book about sea creatures. With a fun, comical question, each page introduces a new sea creature and tells children about it.Ages 6 to 10.LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
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I Wonder... Do Bedbugs Snore?
Judith Janda Presnall
language (LearningIsland.com, Dec. 5, 2012)I Wonder… About Insects.Are all ladybugs females?Does a honeybee make flavored honey?Will a stinkbug smell better if it takes a bath?Can a walking stick fly?Will fruit flies eat vegetables?Do army ants carry guns?Learn the answer to these questions and many more in this fascinating 15-minute book about insects. With a fun, comical question, each page introduces a new insect and tells some fun information about it.Ages 6 to 10.LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.