Frank Carlson Library

Real animals help turn the holidays into a magical season. --Goodreads.

Strange, but true, stories featuring animals from around the world.

Describes six very talented animals: Twiggy, a squirrel who water-skis; Tracker, a dog who acts; Tilly, a dog who paints; Koko, a gorilla who uses sign language and paints; and Siri and Ruby, elephants who also paint.

Collects more than seventy-five "Philadelphia Inquirer" columns by John Grogan that cover such topics as families, animals, and life in modern America.

"We often read heroic stories of brave people who made their mark on history. But did you know there are some pretty courageous creatures in our world, too? This captivating collection gathers fifty heartwarming, surprising, and powerful true stories of animals around the world who displayed immense bravery, aided in groundbreaking discoveries, and showed true friendship. Featuring a range of animals-from heroes to helpers, adventurers to achievers,...

"Hey mister-- your alligator's loose! details Gary Clarke's lifelong passion for animals and chronicles his extraordinary career in the world of zoos. Share adventures with pink porpoises and a misunderstood octopus, baby orangutans after hours, a ghost like white tiger, the impossible somersaulting giraffe, gorillas vs. glass tunnels and gnus-- weather and sports."--inside flap.

Collects three stories of talented animals, including Norman, a Briard who knows how to ride a scooter and a bike.

Understanding someone who belongs to another species can be transformative. No one knows this better than author, naturalist, and adventurer Sy Montgomery. To research her books, Sy has traveled the world and encountered some of the planet's rarest and most beautiful animals. From tarantulas to tigers, Sy's life continually intersects with and is informed by the creatures she meets. This restorative memoir reflects on the personalities and quirks...