Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

"In this addition to the critically acclaimed Scientist in the Field series, Dorothy Patent follows the scientists trying to put a stop to a gruesome disease before it's too late. Tasmanian devils are dying at an alarming rate from a type of tumor that appears to be contagious. What scientists are learning while researching the Tasmanian devil has potential to affect all animals, and even humans, as they learn more about how to prevent and hopefully...

Documents the contributions of specially trained military dogs, profiling noteworthy canine heroes while covering such topics as how they are trained and what happens to them when they retire.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, reproduction, and habitat of frogs that live in the rain forest.

Tells the story of Audie, a pit bull puppy who was rescued from Michael Vick's dog fighting ring.

Describes the black-footed ferret, an endangered mammal from Montana, Wyoming, and North Dakota, and discusses efforts to preserve it.

Celebrates the bond between humans and their canine companions, discussing scientific insights that demonstrate how sharing one's life with a dog reduces stress, provides companionship, and increases safety.

Describes, in text and photographs, birds' feathers--from structure, type, and color to various uses.

Discusses the origins of the Christmas tree and methods of farming Christmas trees.

Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of the two species of wolves found in North America and discusses efforts to save them from extinction by reintroducing them to wilderness areas.

Chronicles the activities of the homesteaders who settled the vast American prairies during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.