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Snakes in the zoo / by Smith, Roland,1951-(CARDINAL)354244; Muñoz, William,illustrator.(CARDINAL)174430;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Describes snakes and their care in the zoo, discussing their diet, artificial habitats, breeding, and general behavior.
Subjects: Snakes; Captive snakes; Zoo animals;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Companion animals : how to handle cat behaviors / by Seabolt, Brynn.; Ange, Kimberly.; North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service.(CARDINAL)217218;
Includes bibliographical references (page [4]).
Subjects: Cats.; Animal behavior.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Temple Grandin : inspiring animal-behavior scientist / by Sepahban, Lois.(CARDINAL)610097;
Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.Chronicles the life and career of the animal scientist, from her work to help others with autism to her lobbying for animal welfare.4-6930LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Biographies.; Grandin, Temple; Animal scientists; Animal scientists; Animal welfare; Animal welfare; Autistic people; Autistic people; Livestock; Livestock; Livestock; Livestock; Women; Women.; Womyn.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 6
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Humane livestock handling / by Grandin, Temple.(CARDINAL)184659; Deesing, Mark.(CARDINAL)556732;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-218) and index.Animal perception -- Genetics and learned behavior -- From pasture to pen -- At the handling facility -- Humane slaughter -- Planning and designing -- Construction -- Ranch layout options and details -- Gates, latches, and other useful things -- Feedlots and beef plants.
Subjects: Livestock; Livestock; Livestock; Animal welfare.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Temple Grandin : pioneer for animal rights and autism awareness / by Barghoorn, Linda,author.(CARDINAL)411436;
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.Learning about autism -- Temple Grandin growing up -- Turning autism into a gift -- An activist for animals -- An activist for autism."American Temple Grandin is a renowned scientist, champion for animal rights, and an advocate for people with autism. This book highlights the achievements of this inspirational woman who lives with high-functioning autism. Grandin overcame language and social challenges to become one of the world's most influential minds in animal welfare and in autism education, exposing the incredible, and sometimes unacknowledged, potential of people who have special needs. Primary sources, sidebars, and discussion and writing prompts highlight her remarkable story."--Ages 7-10.Grades 4 to 6.860L
Subjects: Biographies.; Grandin, Temple; Autistic people; Animal scientists; Women animal specialists; Animal specialists; Animal welfare; Livestock;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Temple Grandin : how the girl who loved cows embraced autism and changed the world / by Montgomery, Sy.(CARDINAL)203377;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 134-138) and index.Senses on Fire -- The Animals' Advocate -- What Is Autism? -- Different but Happy -- Trial by Teasing -- Hampshire School for Wayward Wizards -- "Animals Saved Me" -- Scientist at Work -- "No Girls Allowed" -- Humane by Design -- To Hell and Back -- The Other Half of the Solution -- Temple Today.When Temple Grandin was born, her parents knew that she was different. Years later she was diagnosed with autism. While Temple's doctor and father both recommended an institution, her mother believed in her. Temple went to school instead. Today, Dr. Temple Grandin is a scientist and professor of animal science at Colorado State University. Her world-changing career revolutionized the livestock industry. As an advocate for autism, Temple uses her experience as an example of the unique contributions that autistic people can make.Middle School960LAccelerated Reader ARAccelerated ReaderNotable Children's Book 2013
Subjects: Biographies.; Grandin, Temple; Animal scientists; Animal specialists; Women animal specialists; Autistic people; Animal welfare; Livestock; Livestock;
Available copies: 40 / Total copies: 49
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Barnyard in your backyard : a beginner's guide to raising chickens, ducks, geese, rabbits, goats, sheep, and cattle / by Damerow, Gail,editor .(CARDINAL)363430;
Introduction -- Chickens -- Ducks & Geese -- Rabbits -- Goats -- Sheep -- Dairy cows & beef cattle.An introduction to raising farm animals cover such topics as an animal's personality, feeding, housing, care, and dealing with neighbors.
Subjects: Bell, Rachael, 1972-; Dalgleish, Sharon.; Hansen, Ann Larkin.; Hudak, Heather C., 1975-; Farm animals (Minneapolis, Minn.); Domestic animals.; Livestock.; Chickens, ducks and geese; Rabbits, goats, sheep and cows;
Available copies: 25 / Total copies: 33
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The laboratory zebrafish / by Harper, Claudia.(CARDINAL)316705; Lawrence, Christian,1972-(CARDINAL)316704;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-233) and index.Biology -- Husbandry -- Life support -- Management -- Veterinary care -- Experimental methodolgy -- Resources."Second only to the mouse and rat, Zebrafish are the most popular animal model in biomedical research. Rapid embryonic development and transparent organogenesis, give Zebrafish unique advantages in the study of biological pathways, vertebrate development, carcinogenicity, drug development, genomics, gene function, mutagenesis screening, and toxicology. Providing a quick reference source for basic information and common procedures, this guide is designed for a range of experience levels. It covers all aspects pertaining to the use of these organisms including humane care and management, husbandry, compliance, technical procedures, veterinary care, housing, and water quality management"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Zebra danio; Fish as laboratory animals; Fish culture; Zebra danio;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Pencil drawing techniques / by Lewis, David,1948-(CARDINAL)728745;
Handling the pencil -- The fundamentals of drawing -- Drawing landscapes -- Drawing portraits -- Drawing animals -- Drawing for watercolors -- Handling colored pencils.Presents guidance on forms, strokes, and values in drawing and explains various techniques for creating proper perspective, various shapes, textures, and portrait elements.
Subjects: Pencil drawing;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 5
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VeggieTales. [videorecording] / by Ellis, Robert.; Olsen, Chris,director.; Olsen, Chris.drt; Vischer, Phil,author,director.; Vischer, Phil.autdrt; Big Idea Productions.; Everland Entertainment.; Word Records & Music.;
Animators, Robert Ellis, Chris Olsen, Phil Vischer.Voices (Daniel and the lions' den): Gail Freeman, Michael Nawrocki, Mike Sage, Phil Vischer; narrator: Gail Freeman.Voices (Tales from the crisper): Dan Anderson, Gail Freeman, Michael Nawrocki, Lisa Vischer, Phil Vischer. (Daniel and the lions' den): Gail Freeman, Michael Nawrocki, Mike Sage, Phil Vischer ; narrator: Gail Freeman.Two animated stories that teach children a Biblical perspective on handling everyday fears.DVD; 2.0 stereo.
Subjects: Animated films.; Children's films.; Animated films.; Children's films.; Christian life; Fear in children; Fear; Christian life; Fear in children.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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