Lola the terrier explains how she went to school to become a therapy dog and how she cheers up the people she visits in homes, hospitals, schools, and nursing homes.

Young readers see how trained service dogs help people with disabilities, as a disabled veteran and his service dog, Tuesday, travel to many places.

"The story of the impactful partnership between humans and mockingbirds--a case study in courage, resiliency, and the power of a song--written by nonfiction powerhouse Phil Hoose"--

Story about a child's first introduction to horses and horseback riding. Facts and tips included on some pages. "I have a friend named Catherine, and she has a horse named Shannon. Shannon is very BIG but she's beautiful, with a coat like soft velvet - and I think she might just become my friend too!"--Back cover.

"Lawrence Anthony and Françoise Malby love animals--so when they hear that a herd of wild African elephants needs a new home, they welcome the herd to their wildlife sanctuary--Thula Thula--with open arms. What follows in this beautifully illustrated true story is an extraordinary cross-species friendship that will move readers and warm the hearts of animal lovers at every age"--

"The Newbery Honor-winning author of Hatchet and Dogsong shares surprising true stories about his relationship with animals, highlighting their compassion, intellect, intuition, and sense of adventure. Gary Paulsen is an adventurer who competed in two Iditarods, survived the Minnesota wilderness, and climbed the Bighorns. None of this would have been possible without his truest companion: his animals. Sled dogs rescued him in Alaska, a sickened poodle...

Tells the incredible true story of Frank Williams, a radarman in Britain's Royal Air Force, and Judy, a purebred pointer, who met as prisoners of war during World War II. Judy, who became the war's only official canine POW, was a fiercely loyal dog who sensed danger-warning her fellow prisoners of imminent attacks and, later, protecting them from brutal beatings. Frank and Judy's friendship, an unbreakable bond forged in the worst circumstances, is...

Discover the secret lives of more than 30 extraordinary creatures that share our cities. From red foxes sneaking rides on London buses to leopards prowling the backstreets of Mumbai, this book explores the clever ways animals have adapted to the urban environment and gives tips on how we can help protect our wild neighbors. Perfect for young travelers and animal lovers.

"With stunning photographs and exemplary narrative nonfiction, the Sibert Honor-winning creators of The Elephant Scientist, Caitlin O'Connell and Timothy Rodwell, give readers a heartwarming insider's look into a day in the life of a zoo curator and the meaningful bonds that she forms with her menagerie."--

Recounts the story of a lion cub purchased by two friends from a London department store, written from the point of view of Christian, the lion. He is ultimately sent to Kenya to be rehabilitated by George Adamson, for release into the wild.--