Emminizer, Theresa

Provides information about having a cat as a pet, looking at behavior and training, and covering what supplies, food, toys, and vaccines will be needed.

"Whether you're way up north in Alaska, in sunny southern Florida, or in the western Hawaiian Islands, you are part of a state community . . . this . . . book is designed to teach young readers about what it means to be part of a state community. Through real-life examples of active citizenship and cooperative efforts to achieve common goals, children will understand how they each have unique contributions to make as community members"--Provided by publisher.

"School administrators, teachers, staff members are all part of a school community. Students, parents, school boards, and city officials are, too! In this . . . informative text, readers will discover how their school community is at work everyday! They'll learn about the importance of active engagement and working together to achieve common goals. With . . . real-life examples to guide them, readers will be empowered by the knowledge that they have something unique to contribute to their communities"--Provided by publisher.

"A neighborhood is more than a group of people living in the same area; it is a living, breathing community. What does it mean to be part of a neighborhood community? This book will help young readers learn the answer to this question and more"--Provided by publisher.

"What does it mean to be a part of a national community? This . . . book is designed to help children learn about the values of democracy and community through an age-appropriate lens. Drawing on the fundamental principles of diversity, equality, civic participation, and working together for the common good, the text communicates abstract concepts in a relatable way. Readers will come away feeling empowered to take action and let their voices be heard within their national community"--Provided by publisher.

"A community is a group of people living or working together, and a family is a group of people who take care of each other. Through this . . . book, readers will understand what it means to be part of a family community. The age-appropriate language imparts the principles of community while engaging readers by providing . . . real-world examples of how children can participate and contribute to their family community"--Provided by publisher.

"Due to common misconceptions about their nature, mountain lions have been targeted both by farmers who consider them a threat to their livestock, and sportsmen who hunt them as a trophy kill. In truth . . . [the] cat is necessary to the survival of its entire ecosystem . . . explores key curricular science concepts including interdependence, predator-prey relationships, and the importance of conservation"--Provided by publisher.

"Tigers are the largest wild cats in the world. Though they are apex predators, these . . . creatures are vanishing from Earth. Shrinking habitats and poaching have brought tigers to the brink of extinction, forcing us to consider: What would the world be like without tigers? This . . . text . . . takes a . . . look at what would happen if tigers were to disappear"--Provided by publisher.

"Your readers will learn to identify the signs and symptoms of stress, uncover its causes, and come up with creative ways to reduce it and handle it . . ."--Provide by publisher.

"Readers learn about the important role that elephants play in their ecosystem, the dangers they face, and what can be done to protect them"--Publisher.