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1) Free Willy
Language
English
Description
A story about the friendship that develops between a 12-year-old boy who knows what it's like to be without a family, and a whale confined in a too-small tank at an aquatic park.
Language
English
Formats
Description
In ordinary Somerset County, a young farm girl named Fern rescues the runt of a litter of pigs from her father's ax. Fern names the pig Wilbur, takes care of him, and continues to visit him every day after he is moved to her Uncle Homer Zuckerman's barn across the road. But it's Wilbur's friendship with Charlotte the spider that ultimately saves him from the "smoke house" when Charlotte's talent for weaving praiseworthy words about Wilbur into her...
Author
Pub. Date
2005.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
When Ralph Helfer, now one of Hollywood's top animal behaviorists, first began working, he was shocked by the cruelty that was accepted practice in the field. He firmly believed in "affection training" -- that love, not fear, should be the basis of any animal's development, even when dealing with the most dangerous of creatures. Then Zamba came into his life -- an adorable four-month-old lion cub that went on to prove Helfer's theories resoundingly...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Lights! Camera! Woof! Human actors are some of the most admired people in show biz. But animal actors? They're definitely the cat's meow. In this star-studded book, readers will learn about some of the most famous animals to walk the red carpet. They'll get a peek at the training process and what a typical day is like on the set. They'll also learn about where animal actors go when they retire. Easily accessible text and adorable (and surprisingly...
10) Hollywood horses
Author
Series
Horse power volume Juvenile literature
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Discusses the use of horses in films and television, their training and care both on and off the set, and the American Humane Association's monitoring of their treatment.
12) Animal actors
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Discusses the use of animals in films and television, their training and care both on and off the set, and the American Humane Association's monitoring of their treatment.
13) Performers
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"Describes the role of animals in movies, sporting events, and various competitions"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Paws of Fame volume 2
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Monkey is a young Neapolitan Mastiff; larger than life, full of energy and eager to please. But his human doesn't like him. He shouts at him all the time - Monkey doesn't know why - and he won't feed him. Monkey's so hungry his ribs are showing. Eventually his owner gives him away, saying Monkey is too aggressive, and Monkey finds himself in a rescue centre where he's cared for - but by people who are scared of him. Meanwhile, up and coming animal...
Pub. Date
2006.
Edition
Full screen ; twenty-fifth anniversary limited edition.
Language
English
Description
Way up high where the clouds and rainbows live, the Care Bears watch over the Earth and make sure everyone is kind and friendly to one another. So when they see an evil spirit trick a a lonely boy into helping make people mean, the Bear heroes jump into action! The come to the rescue with the animals from the Forest of Feelings, but it is going to take an awful lot of love to defeat the spirit's powerful spell.
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Description
Flipper: Sandy is distraught when, having saved Flipper's life by pulling out a spear, his father insists the dolphin be released.
Flipper's new adventure: Sandy sets out with his finned friend to find a new home after the boy hears plans to place the dolphin in the Miami Seaquarium. Their risky trek takes them to a remote isle and sets the stage for a heroic rescue of a castaway family.
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