Zoe Parker has an amazing secret -- she can talk to animals and they can talk back! The rescue zoo is Zoe's home -- and her favorite place in the whole world. When she finds out it might have to close, she is determined to come up with a plan to save it. If she doesn't, friendly seal pup, Star, might end up homeless!
On the Arctic ice, a mother harp seal gives birth to her pup. Camouflaged against the ice by its white fur, the helpless pup sticks close to mom, feeding on her rich milk. So begins the life of a harp seal pup. In this coming-of-age introduction to these adorable marine mammals, readers will learn that after just two weeks, the mother seal abandons her pup and returns to the sea. The little pup waits alone on the ice for its white baby coat to be replaced by gray fur, and then, at just a few weeks old, it dives into the freezing sea to find its own food and begin its ocean-dwelling life. The colorful interior spreads and gorgeous photos of fluffy, white seal pups are sure to delight emergent readers.
In the Pacific Northwest, concerned volunteers become seal sitters, keeping vigil over the vulnerable baby seals that are left on the shore while their mothers hunt for food. Surviving in the animal kingdom is never easy and this informative picture book gives a first-hand look at what baby seals are up against. With its emphasis on human compassion, this true account teaches children to appreciate the natural world by helping in any way they can. The star of the book is six year old Miles, who organizes his own rescue mission to help the seals survive.
After Astro, an orphaned Steller sea lion, was rescued by scientists at The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, California, his attachment to people made him unable to be returned to the ocean and he now lives at the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut.
After Eric Davis spent over 16 years in the military, including a decade in the SEAL Teams, his family was more than used to his absence on deployments and secret missions that could obscure his whereabouts for months at a time. Without a father figure in his own life since the age of fifteen, Eric was desperate to maintain the bonds he’d fought so hard to forge when his children were young—particularly with his son, Jason, because he knew how difficult it was to face the challenge of becoming a man on one’s own. Unfortunately, Eric learned the hard way that Quality Time doesn’t always show up in Quantity Time. Facebook, television, phones, video games, school, jobs, friends—they all got in the way of a real, meaningful father-son relationship. It was time to take action. As a SEAL, Eric learned to innovate and push boundaries, allowing him to function at levels beyond what was expected, comfortable, ordinary, and even imaginable, and he knew that as a father he needed to do the same with his son. Meeting extreme with extreme was the only answer. Using a unique blend of discipline, leadership, adventure, and grace, Eric and his SEAL brothers will teach you how to connect, and reconnect, with your sons and learn how to raise real men—the Navy SEAL way.
A heartwarming sea otter rescue story. Washed ashore alone, a tiny sea otter pup needs help! Soon, a rescuer is there, to take her in and keep her warm and fed. The pup faces challenges in her new life without her sea otter family. But with the love and care of her rescuer, she flourishes in her new home. Inspired by a true story, Pup 681 is a heartwarming and hopeful tale about family and love. - GODWIN BOOKS -
Rex the Rescue Pup is a fun way to help kids discover the importance of finding their unique talents. While trying to fit in with the other animals on the farm, the young bloodhound soon learns how his extraordinary differences can be used to help find the lost and bring them home safely. Written by first-time author, Cassie Coley, the book was designed to create awareness for the work her family does to help locate missing children using Scent Discriminate K9's like Rex. Her father, Paul Coley, is a former FBI Forensic Canine Specialist and founder-CEO of Scent Evidence K9, a leading national provider of Scent Preservation Kit(R) products and Scent Discriminate K9 Training for law enforcement agencies. Paul also works with Autism and Alzheimer's Disease organizations to help protect those at greater risk of going missing. His groundbreaking Scent Preservation Kit(R) is being utilized by law enforcement agencies, family members, and caregivers around the world to help protect those they love and care for. For more information visit scentevidencek9.com
When Peter finds a tiny, stranded seal pup he takes it back home to his fisherman's cottage and feeds it. Soon all the village children come along to see his new pet and Peter realises it's time to take the growing seal back to the sea where it belongs.
It's a hot, summer day at the seashore. The beach is covered with hundreds of sunbathers. Every now and again, some of them splash into the water to find a fishy snack. The beach visitors aren't people--they're harbor seals! They have come ashore to rest and to sun themselves. Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of its primary-grade audience, this colorful, fact-filled book gives readers a chance not only to learn all about harbor seals and their seashore habitat, but also develop their powers of observation and critical thinking. Children will investigate, for example, what is hauling out and galumphing, and how a harbor seal catch its food. Get ready for a fun and interesting day at the beach! Harbor Seals is part of Bearport's A Day at the Beach series.