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One of the true classics of English literature, here are the adventures of Mole, Water Rat, Badger, and Toad. Grahame's idyllic world is as fresh now as when they first discovered his enchanting tales, of Ratty sculling his boat on the River, Badger grumpily entertaining his friends in his comfortable underground home, and the exasperating Toad being driven into one tangle after another by his obsession with motor cars.
3) Animal farm
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Animal farm was George Orwell's satirical shot at the then-new totalitarianism of the left. It is so accurate that no one has been able to do it better or more effectively, or even come close. Who can forget "All Animals Are Created Equal, But Some Are More Equal Than Others." By putting wisdom in the mouths of animals, Orwell uses an age-old artifice and proves again how the pen can be mightier than the sword.
4) The bad guys
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The Bad Guys, Mr. Wolf, Mr. Shark, Mr. Snake, and Mr. Piranha, want to be heroes, and they decide that the way to do it is free the 200 dogs in the city dog pound--but their plan soon goes awry.
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• The original (2007) edition of this book presaged the dramatic growth in research on animal minds, going on to sell more than 55,000 copies
• This revised edition packs in more than 15 years of new science that bolsters Bekoff's original claims about animal emotions
• Bekoff is recognized as a preeminent voice in the media for animal sentience and dog behavior, with high-profile appearances in Time, Life, the New York Times, New Scientist,...
10) Black Beauty
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Over fifty stunning illustrations from acclaimed artist Christian Birmingham bring this treasured classic new life. When Black Beauty was born one sweet spring day, he could not have imagined the life ahead of him. Following his mother's advice to do his work with a good will, he enjoys the adventures of country and city life, makes new friends, and suffers from the cruelty and greed of his human masters. Beauty faces each challenge with bravery and...
11) Duck! Rabbit!
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Two unseen characters argue about whether the creature they are looking at is a rabbit or a duck.
15) Kinkajous
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Text and photographs describe the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the nocturnal kinkajous of southern Mexico and Central and South America.
18) Tarsiers
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Text and photographs describe the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the nocturnal tarsiers of Southeast Asia.
19) Fennec foxes
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Text and photographs describe the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the nocturnal fennec foxes of Africa's northern desert region.
20) The secret zoo
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When his sister disappears, Noah, along with their best friends, Ella and Richie, sneak into the neighborhood zoo and delve into the unknown world of the animals, where they discover a great secret that the zoo is protecting.
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