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Author
Series
Aggie and Ben stories volume 3
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Although Ben is worried about his dog Aggie when the veterinarian spays her and while she recovers, he laughs at her problems with the cone she must wear on her head until her stitches are removed.
Author
Publisher
Emily Bestler Books / Atria
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Citing a rise in animal illnesses that are akin to human maladies, a guide to promoting animal health draws on evolutionary and species-specific insights to share recommendations for an animal companion's nutritional, emotional and physical needs.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Wildlife veterinarian and super-fashionista Dr. Gabby Wild takes young readers on a journey around the world to discover amazing animals and how to care for them. Travel the continents to meet some of Earth's most incredible critters through the eyes of a windblown, adventurous wildlife veterinarian. Join Dr. Gabby Wild as she performs dental work on a jaguar, teaches a baby bird to fend for itself, and gives a chimp a checkup. Learn about animal...
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This Level 2 nonfiction reader will show kids what happens to their pet during a trip to the vet's office. Visit to the Vet includes all original photos featuring all kinds of pets during an appointment with the vet. These photos show the animals throughout their entire vet visit, from the waiting room to the check-up room and more!"--
Author
Publisher
Broadway Books
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 17
Language
English
Description
From the frontlines of modern medicine, this is an insider portrait of a veterinarian, his furry patients, and the blend of old-fashioned instincts and cutting-edge technology that defines pet care in the 21st century. Dr. Trout, an Englishman who is a staff surgeon at Boston's Angell Animal Medical Center, takes the reader on a vicarious journey through 24 intimate, heartrending hours in his life; his wry, companionable voice offers enlightening...
12) Veterinarians
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces veterinarians to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
The veterinarian author relates stories revealing that llamas do not enjoy having their toenails trimmed, Scottish Highland cattle prefer each other to their medical caregivers, and amorous burros need to be neutered expediently.
Author
Language
Español
Formats
Description
"Para ser veterinario, necesitas mucho m̀s que un amor por los animales. Este libro explica la realidad de convertirse en veterinario. Al igual que otros m̌dicos, los veterinarios van a la escuela durante muchos ąos. Aprenden muchas habilidades, incluido el tratamiento de enfermedades, la prescripci̤n de medicamentos y la realizaci̤n de cirug̕a. Los lectores aprender̀n que los veterinarios no solo cuidan de las mascotas. Algunos pueden trabajar...
16) Checked
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Formats
Description
To help his dog through cancer treatment, Conor gives up hockey and finds himself considering who he is without the sport that has defined him, and connecting more with his family and best friend.
Author
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Pickles is a pig, rescued as a wee one and now living it up at his forever home. But one day Pickles becomes very sick. His only hope? One big sow with an even bigger heart on a faraway farm&but will she get to Pickles in time? Learn the true story about one extraordinary pig and his savior in this inspiring photographic picture book!"-- provided by publisher.
18) Cone cat
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"One day Jeremy the cat wakes up at the vet to find a cone has been fastened around his neck. It bends his whiskers and bungles his super-cat sense. After attempting several fruitless escape maneuvers, he dejectedly accepts his new role: he is Cone Cat now. But when by a happy accident he discovers that his cone is perfect for tipping the breakfast bowl so that the milk and cereal pours right into his mouth (and stores leftovers for later), he realizes...
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