Animal Books...


HOW TO ORDER ANY OF THESE BOOKS — The books below can be ordered through Scholastic by phone. Call 800.724.6527. Next, press 3 for "Other Educational and Instructional Products" and then 1 for "Classroom books, paperbacks and Other Supplemental Materials." Give the customer service agent the item number of each book you want You'll find the item number after each book description below.



The Dog Who Saved Christmas
and Other True Animal Tales
By Allan Zullo

Kids and grownups aren't the only ones who make holiday memories. Pets do too. You will read true stories of dogs, cats, birds and other animals who turned the holidays into a season never to be forgotten. Some of the accounts in this book spotlight the mischievous and naughty side of family pets. Other stories feature heartwarming moments that illustrate the animals' loving natures.

For example: Months after being adopted from an animal shelter by a family, a Labrador retriever saved a mom's life on Christmas Eve... A missing cat miraculously found her way home for the holidays... A reindeer given as a Christmas gift hitched a ride inside a British submarine during World War II.

Item Number 504643



Surviving Sharks and Other Dangerous Creatures
By Allan Zullo

On rare occasions, wild animals like cougars, grizzly bears and alligators can pose a deadly threat to humans. Sometimes with little or no warning, wild animals attack. Few will pick a fight with humans, but most will defend themselves if they are cornered or surprised or defending their young.

In this book you will read about the incredible life-and-death ordeals of young people who battled ferocious wild animals, such as a merciless great white shark off the coast of California and an enraged moose in the winter woods of Maine. These stories are based on true accounts ripped from the headlines.

Item Number 00979207



True Tales of Animal Heroes
By Allan Zullo

Some people claim that animals can't show compassion and courage like humans can. The evidence is overwhelming, however, that animals are capable of acting with kindness and concern toward humans — especially those who desperately need help.

For instance, a Border collie and a Rottweiler teamed up to rescue a drowning boy. A devoted cat fought off an intruder who was assaulting a young girl.

You might expect a loyal pet dog or cat to come to the aid of its master, but even animals in the wild have performed astounding, kindhearted deeds. Two elk saved a lost boy from freezing to death. A pod of dolphins foiled a shark attack on a helpless swimmer.

Yes, heroes come in all shapes and sizes. They gallop and swim and fly. They snort and whinny and bark — and they sometimes come to the rescue at a critical moment.

This book is filled with remarkable stories of animals whose spirit and bravery saved the lives of young people in gripping life-or-death ordeals.

Item Number 00966213



Incredible Dogs
and Their Incredible Tales
By Allan Zullo and Mara Bovsun

Dogs are brave, smart, loyal and goofy. They are eager to play and even more eager to please. They ask for nothing more than a pat on the head and food in their bowl.

This book is a celebration of incredible canines — a fancy word for dogs — whose antics and adventures will astound and amuse you. For example, Yellow Dog the mutt made an official appearance in a professional baseball game... Meg the Border collie herded sheep even though she had only two legs... Bruno the Great Dane caused a plate-smashing, glass-shattering panic in an elegant hotel... Henry the retriever ran right off a 140-foot cliff and lived to chase birds again.

The book includes many remarkable stories of dog heroes. For instance, Budweiser the St. Bernard twice ran into a burning house to rescue children... Blue the Australian blue heeler, fought off a huge alligator to save the life of his master…Mariah the Rottweiler stopped an attack on her master by grabbing a baseball bat... and Punch the Labrador retriever saved a fellow hunting dog from drowning.

Whether they are strays, purebreds or mutts, one thing is certain. Dogs are simply amazing!

Item Number 516375



Haunted Animals
By Allan Zullo

Here is a spooky collection of stories about kids who claim to have encountered spirits from the animal world — including pet dogs, a loving cat, a wild horse and a vengeful wolf. Among the stories: The Tell-Tale Bones, Bingo's Secret, The Haunting Vengeance, and Rescue from the Beyond.

Item Number 00968058




Coming Soon from Scholastic:

THE WORLD'S NAUGHTIEST ANIMALS: True Tales of Misbehaving Pets