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Animal Skeletons
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Judith Janda Presnall
Compares the skeletons of different kinds of animals, describing their various forms and functions and providing related activities for each chapter.
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Biological Warfare
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Judith Janda Presnall
Biological weapons have been labeled a "poor man's nuclear bomb." Advances in biotechnology have renewed concerns that countries or terrorist groups might resort to using germs as weapons. This volume features differing assessments on the seriousness of the threat of biological warfare and how the United States and other nations should respond to ...
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Canine Companions
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Judith Janda Presnall
Imagine not being able to pick up a dropped pencil, or open a refrigerator door, or reach a light switch. A trained assistant dog helps children and adults with disabilities to become more independent by aiding with these and other tasks.
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Circuses
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Judith Janda Presnall
Describes how circuses got their start and what is happening under the big top today.
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The Giant Panda
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Judith J Presnall
Discusses the forces pushing the giant panda toward extinction and the efforts being made to counter those forces.
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Rachel Carson
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Judith J Presnall
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Animals with Jobs: Navy Dolphins
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Judith Janda Presnall
Using their unique sonar, dolphins have the capability of working in dark, murky water. The United States Navy trains dolphins for military tasks such as patrolling dock areas for enemy swimmers, and for locating undersea exploding mines.
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Circus Animals
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Kidhaven (Creator), Judith Janda Presnall
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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Rodeo Animals
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Judith Janda Presnall
Imitating ranching chores of the Old West, cowboys and cowgirls demonstrate riding and roping feats in a competition called a rodeo. Fleeing calves and steers are roped, tied, and sometimes even wrestled to the ground. In other events, wild bucking horses and bulls try to fling their riders to the dirt.
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Animals That Glow
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Judith J Presnall
A study of insects and other animals that are bioluminescent, including fireflies, glowworms, and squids.
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Animals with Jobs: Guide Dogs
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Judith Janda Presnall
Leading those who are sight impaired, guide dogs give self-esteem to many people who are afraid to venture out when their eyesight forces them into a dark world. Read how the dogs are trained from the puppy stage, to formal training, and then on to guiding their human partner.
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Rescue Dogs
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Judith Janda Presnall
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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Horse Therapists
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Judith Janda Presnall
The horse's rhythmic gait allows this animal to continuing serving humans even in its old age. Children with physical, mental, and social disabilities are helped by weekly riding sessions in which they learn to play games, ride for fun, and compete.
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Wpl: Life on Alcatraz
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Judith Janda Presnall
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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Mount Rushmore
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Judith Presnall
Examines the history of unique national monument in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore, discussing financial issues, government involvement, and the actual process of carving this memorial.
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Oprah Winfrey
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Judith Janda Presnall
Discusses the life of talk show host Oprah Winfrey, her early years, life in Baltimore and Chicago, the evolution of her television show, and her charity work.
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Police Dogs
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Judith Janda Presnall
Police dogs help keep our streets safe. A dog is trained to ride in a patrol car with its partner and aid in apprehending suspects. Using their highly sensitive noses, police dogs can also detect drugs and search for missing people.
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Hearing Dogs
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Judith Janda Presnall
Making physical contact with their paws or noses, hearing dogs alert their deaf or hard-of-hearing masters to ordinary household noises. These sounds include doorbells, alarm clocks, ringing telephones, buzzing oven timers, blaring smoke alarms and even crying babies.
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Animal Actors
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Judith Janda Presnall
Animals have acted in movies, on television, and on the stage for over one hundred years. Skilled trainers share with readers their techniques for training such animals as dogs and bears for roles. The American Humane Association is on hand for all filming to assure proper and kind treatment of the animals.
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Race Horses
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Judith Janda Presnall
Sleek, agile horses race like the wind around an oval course. Horse racing attracts millions of spectators every year to tracks all over the world. The Thoroughbred horse is considered the fastest breed.
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Carrier Pigeons
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Judith Janda Presnall, Kidhaven Press (Creator)
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. Take a closer look at this often-overlooked bird with the Animals with Jobs series. Accelerated Reader: Reading Level ...
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Capuchin Monkey Helpers
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Judith Janda Presnall
Tiny human-like hands make the capuchin monkeys valuable as helpers to people who are paralyzed from the neck down. Some tasks that the monkeys perform include: fetching food and drinks, retrieving dropped items, and inserting video tapes, cassettes, and computer disks. With a life span of about forty years, these monkeys also become beloved ...
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Animals with Jobs: Sled Dogs
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Judith Janda Presnall
For thousands of years, sled dogs helped Eskimos survive. The native people used sled dogs for land travel, hunting, trapping, and transporting goods. The thick-haired dogs also accompanied explorers to the North and South poles. Sled dogs continue to work in remote areas of the Arctic.
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Artificial Organs
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Judith J. Presnall
Examines the history and development of artificial body parts and their recent improvement through electronic technology.
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