Fetty, Margaret

Describes how Helen Keller managed to communicate in spite of being deaf and blind.

A brief summary of the daily life and training of fire horses during the early twentieth-century, firehouse pets, and dangers on the job.

Simple text and photographs describe the behaviors and habits of parrots, how they communicate with one another, how they talk to people, and how intelligent they are.

Provides an introduction to the Yorkshire terrier that discusses the breed's history, physical characteristics, and behaviors and looks at Yorkies in popular culture.

Presents an introduction to chimpanzees, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and behavior.

Examines the training process that Lady, a seizure-alert dog, goes through to warn Alex when he's going to have a seizure and to comfort him afterwards. Features full-color photographs, easy-to-follow text, fact boxes, a glossary, an index, and Internet links for further study.

Describes the training of show horses, the different show classes, show horse qualities, and the work of riders.

Describes the intelligence of sea lions, covering their memory and communication skills; explains how they can be trained to help humans in the U.S. Navy and other fields; and discusses sea lion protection.