Zoobreak
by Gordon Korman
After a class trip to a floating zoo where animals are mistreated and Savannah's missing pet monkey is found in a cage, Long Island sixth-grader Griffin Bing and his band of misfits plan a rescue.
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The princess and the bear
by Mette Ivie Harrison
In a complex and richly written sequel to The Princess and the Hound, readers learn what happens to King Richon and Princess Chala--and are sure to be enthralled by the dark fairy-tale world that unfolds.
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The underneath
by Kathi Appelt ; illustrated by David Small
An old hound that has been chained up at his hateful owner's run-down shack, and two kittens born underneath the house, endure separation, danger, and many other tribulations in their quest to be reunited and free.
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Cracker!: the best dog in Vietnam
by Cynthia Kadohata
Cracker is one of the United States Army's most valuable weapons: a German shepherd trained to sniff out bombs, traps, and the enemy. The fate of entire platoons rests on her keen sense of smell. She's a Big Deal, and she likes it that way.
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Snake
by Chris Mattison
Explores the lives of these mysterious reptiles, featuring some 450 stunning color photos of snakes in action. Describes the evolution, anatomy, and behavior of snakes, revealing secrets of their feeding habits and defensive tactics, and lists all known snake species. An illustrated gallery of some 60 snake species from around the world highlights unique features and identification aids, and describes each snake in detail. Fact files give essential information for every snake
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The new encyclopedia of the cat
by Bruce Fogle
Fully revised and expanded to include the newest breeds, varieties, and colors, as well as the latest thinking on behavior and training, "The New Encyclopedia of the Cat" is the definitive guide to the history, anatomy, and behavior of the feline species. Illustrations.
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To the top of the world: adventures with Arctic wolves
by Jim Brandenburg
"This is a truly compelling and superbly photographed chronicle of a wildlife photographer's unique experience....Few will be likely to think of wolves in the same way again". -- Booklist
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Julie of the wolves
by Jean Craighead George ; pictures by John Schoenherr
The 1973 Newbery Medalist tells the story of a 13-year-old Eskimo girl, protected by a wolf pack while lost on the tundra, who begins to appreciate her heritage.
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Tiger, tiger
by Lynne Reid Banks
Two tiger cub brothers are taken from the jungle to ancient Rome, where one becomes the pampered pet of Caesar's daughter and the other becomes a man-eating "entertainment act" at the Colosseum.
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The amazing Maurice and his educated rodents
by Terry Pratchett.
A talking cat, intelligent rats, and a strange boy cooperate in a Pied Piper scam until they try to con the wrong town and are confronted by a deadly evil rat king.
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