Best Selling Books by Kate Petty

An introduction to sharks, their characteristics, and habits.

Jack does not understand that friendship must be a two-way street until he meets Richard.

Describes how tigers are born, develop, and eventually leave their mothers to lead a solitary life.

The thrill of discovery awaits young children in these easy-to-understand books featuring big, colorful spreads, snippets of fun and fascinating facts, puzzles, quizzes, and engaging educational projects.

Describes how puppies are born and fed, how they grow and communicate, and how they learn to walk.

An introduction to guinea pigs for one interested in that animal as a pet.

This complex tale of self-discovery -- considered by the author to be his best work -- traces the path of an aging idealist, Lambert Strether. Arriving in Paris with the intention of persuading his young charge to abandon an obsession with a French woman and return home, Strether reaches unexpected conclusions.

Describes how kittens are born and fed, how they grow and communicate, and how they learn to walk.

First Pets is an appealing series of books for small children who love animals. The easy-to-read text offers basic information about the animal''s characteristics. Gerbils make especially good first pets for children because they can be housed, fed and cared for with minimal inconvenience, and because they''re fun to watch at play. Full-color art and photos.

Sam learns not to become friendly with strangers and to stay near adults he feels safe with.

Describes how tigers are born, develop, and eventually leave their mothers to lead a solitary life.

Discover the joy of growing things in this non-fiction nature picture book series from Axel Scheffler and the National Trust.

Separation and divorce.

Briefly discusses the physical characteristics and habits of owls, vultures, hawks, and eagles.

Explores some of the largest and most powerful trucks in the world today, from oil tankers to dump trucks, and describes the jobs they do.

Provides information about violent weather phenomena such as thunderstorms, lightning, blizzards, monsoons, and sandstorms.