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Pets

 * **//The Cocker Spaniel// by Charlotte Wilcox:** Tells us about the beginnings of the breed, its history, and how to take care of your own cocker spaniel.
 * **//The Collie// by Charlotte Wilcox:** Learn everything about collies!
 * **//Hermit Crabs// by Lola Schaefer****:** Tells you everything you need to know about taking care of hermit crabs.

True stories about animals

 * **//Balto and the Great Race// by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel:** Story of sled-dog Balto's race through the Alaskan wilderness to deliver much-needed medicine to save lives in a distant village.
 * **//Horse Heroes// by Kate Petty:** Find out how horses have saved lives!
 * **//My Dog, My Hero// by Betsy Byars:** Read stories about dogs helping save people's lives.

Wild animals

 * **//Amphibians and Reptiles// by World Book:** Learn tips for how to catch various amphibians and reptiles.
 * **//A Big Book About Snakes//:** Facts about all kinds of snakes!
 * **//Grizzly Bears// by Kevin Deady:** Learn interesting facts about these gigantic bears.
 * **//Mustang// by Lynn Stone:** See pictures that tell the parts of this wild horse and learn all kinds of interesting facts about them.
 * **//Owls// by Sandra Markle:** Learn about different kinds of owls.