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Animal Tails & Tales June 2021
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Reef life : an underwater memoir
by Callum Roberts
Presents a memoir by the world's leading coral reef scientist, in which he describes his lifelong love of diving, the science of coral reefs, and the importance of their preservation
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Truman the dog
by Debbi Michiko Florence
Truman the black lab might be an older rescue dog, but he has plenty enough mischief beneath his collar to keep eight-year-old Kaita Takano and her animal-fostering family on their toes from morning until night
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A Home Away From Home : True Stories of Wild Animal Sanctuaries
by Nicholas Read
A Home Away from Home tells the true stories of animals that live in sanctuaries across North America, from the tragic tale of Moby Doll, the first orca held in captivity in Vancouver, to the inspiring story of Thika, Toka, and Iringa, three elephants who travelled from a tiny zoo enclosure to a sprawling acreage in Sacramento, California. Often entertaining and sometimes sad, this book is an eye-opening read for children who care about the welfare of animals and want to know more about the organizations that help them.
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Hugo and the Impossible Thing
by Renée Felice Smith
Living near a forest edge where a formidable region of boulders, rapid rivers, high cliffs and thorny overgrowth has been declared impossible to traverse, a plucky little bulldog ignores the trepidation of his fellow animals to become the first to try. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Mini amigurumi animals : 26 tiny creatures to crochet
by Sarah Abbondio
"This charming book is full of wonderfully cute tiny animals, such as a dog, cat, camel, monkey and rabbit, that can be crocheted by small amounts of yarn in your stash - all you need is a crochet hook and some yarn. The animals can be used to hang on keyrings, baby buggies, watches, bag pendants, as little toy figures for a doll's house, or whatever you like. There are 26 cute little amigurumi animals to choose from, so there is plenty of choice!"
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Embroidered Animals : Wild and Woolly Creatures to Stitch and Sew
by Yumiko Higuchi
"An exquisite collection of toy sewing patterns to make stuffed animals to treasure! These stunning animal dolls are easy to sew and then embellish with simple hand embroidery stitches to beautiful effect. The dolls and their cute outfits all use small amounts of fabric, so are great for using up scraps. With step-by step instructions and full guidance on the embroidery stitches and full-size pattern pieces to trace from the page, this super-accessible book will help you make future heirlooms that will stay in the family for generations."
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Big Bend:
Explores the scenery and wildlife of Rio Grande's Big Bend region
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Ocean Origins
This documentary dives deep to uncover our roots and examines the fascinating sea creatures that might hold the secret of how life ever came to be.
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Animal babies:
Follows six baby animals, including a savanna elephant, mountain gorilla, spotted hyena, southern sea otter, toque macaque, and arctic fox, as they grow and develop during their first year of life
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Dynasties /
Follows the lives of five endangered animals as they struggle against rivals and the forces of nature to survive
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Fly Guy presents : weird animals
by Tedd Arnold
Featuring holographic foil cover accents and lighthearted mixed-media illustrations, a latest entry in the popular series finds Buzz and Fly Guy encountering less-familiar animals during a field trip to the zoo. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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100 animals : a lift-the-flap book
by Steve Jenkins
"This padded word book showcases bright art to offer very young readers an interactive introduction to learning their first animal words. From the teal and green butterfly fish that lives under the sea to the brilliant blue macaw flying high in the sky, lift-the-flaps on each sturdy board page reveal how animals move, behave, survive, and thrive in their natural habitats"
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Jellyfish!
by Ginjer L. Clarke
Common Core State Standards text by a veteran nonfiction author and striking underwater photography combine in a leveled-reader introduction to a variety of jellyfish species, from Japan’s giant Nomura to Australia’s deadly kingslayer. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Crocodile rescue!
by Melissa Cristina Márquez
"Twelve-year-old Adrianna Villalobos and her older brother Feye travel the globe with their parents, the hosts of a suspenseful nature show called "Wild Survival!" The show features daring animal rescues and the work the family does at their animal sanctuary. Their first stop is the lush mangrove forests of Cuba, where they're going to help rescue an injured crocodile. But things get off to a rocky start when Feye is injured in an accident partially caused by Adrianna"
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Furbidden fatality
by Deborah Blake
After saving a local pet sanctuary, which gives her purpose, 29-year-old lottery winner Kari Stuart must catch the scent of a killer when the town’s suspicious dog warden turns up dead on her property. Original.
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Homeward bound
Three pets set out across a wilderness to find their family and the children they love and miss
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Dolphin tale
Eleven-year-old Sawyer Nelson becomes fascinated by the efforts of a local aquarium to save a dolphin injured in a crab trap
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Call of the wild /
The adventures of an unusual dog that is forcibly taken to the Klondike gold fields where he eventually becomes the leader of a wolf pack
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National Velvet
Taylor stars as a young English girl who wins an unruly horse in a raffle and goes on to enter him in the Grand National Steeplechase
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March of the penguins
Documents the courtship of penquins, as they journey through the Antarctic in search of true love
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Harford County Public Library
1221-A Brass Mill Rd Belcamp, Maryland 21017 410-273-5600 hcplonline.org
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