Best Selling Books by Sara Swan Miller

Did you ever wonder why your dog sleeps so much? Perhaps your dog is bored. Maybe it’s raining and your dog can’t go outside. On days like this, you can always read a book. But most dogs can’t read, even the smart ones. There is something really nice you can do for your dog, however. Sara Swan Miller and True Kelley have joined forces to create three new and funny dog adventures. Read your dog the stories in this book—and always remember to pet your dog while you read!

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, life cycle, and types of owls.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, and life cycle of wolves, as well as the dangers that they face.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, and life cycle of eagles, as well as the dangers that they face.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, diet, and behavior of otters, as well as the dangers that they face.

What is there to do when the power fails and you can''t watch your favorite TV show? Plenty! This will be a rainy day that Chris, Erin--and even their dog, Fred--will never forget, as the whole family contributes to an action-packed afternoon that culminates in an impressive theatrical creation. Readers will be inspired to sing and dance, draw and build, as they enjoy this surprising and funny story of a better-than-TV day!

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, diet, and behavior of sloths of Central and South America.

Stories addressed to cats and written from a cat''s point of view, featuring such topics as birthday presents, snow, and breakfast.

To Pippin and Merry, summer seems ruined. No Camp Rabbitbone this year, which means no fun, no friends, no swimming in the catnip pool. The two cats have nearly resigned themselves to long, hot months in their Manhattan apartment when the free-roaming Macgraw appears at their window with an exciting plan: Let’s go to the country! The three cats soon find themselves on an adventure into the wilderness, where the nights are dark and food doesn’t magically appear in their bowls. After a few funny mishaps, the cats learn to feed themselves so well they decide to start a restaurant. Enlisting help from two rhyming raccoons, the cats launched the Rabbitbone Restaurant. With dishes such as the Mole Bowl and Mouse Paw à la Macgraw, the restaurant is sure to delight its furry customers. Not a fan of mole or mouse or snake? Don’t worry! There are tons of tasty recipes for you humans in here too. So come on down to the Rabbitbone Restaurant, where everybody is welcome and you can dine in style tonight! Sara Swan Miller is also the author of this book''s prequel, OH, CATS OF CAMP RABBITBONE .

Snuggle up with your kitty and read these action-packed tales aloud to him or her. They are very funny stories about the things cats like to do, and they have lots of amusing pictures. Invite your cat to come hear a story - but ask nicely! Cats hate being told what to do.

A general overview of rodents, including a description of fourteen species and recommendations for observing them.

Does your dog sleep a lot? Maybe he or she is bored. Why not try reading these three stories to your dog? Accompanied by lively illustrations, they are all about the things dogs understand best -- burglars, bones, and running free.

Ideal for today''s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

Ideal for today''s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

These majestic hunters are perfectly adapted to living in the Arctic. Readers will learn all about polar bears, from what they eat and how they raise their young to where they live and how they interact with human beings.

Is your teddy bear awfully quiet? Does he just sit on your bed and stare at the wall? Maybe he is bored. When you’re bored, you can read a book, but Teddy can’t. Or can he? . . . Maybe you should read this story out loud to your teddy bear. He may blush, though, because you’ll find out about all the things he does when you leave for school. Just make sure to hug your furry friend when you’re done reading—even teddy bears make mistakes! Sara Swan Miller and True Kelly, author and illustrator of Three Stories You Can Read to Your Cat and Three Stories You Can Read to Your Dog, have done it again with three comical new stories—this time about teddy bears. Who knew that teddy bears are just as adventurous as cats and dogs?

"An Exploration of animals eyes, their various shapes and functions"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the physical traits, lifestyle, and behavior of sheep and their role in providing humans with wool and meat.

"An exploration of animal mouths, their various shapes and functions"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the physical traits, lifestyle, and behavior of cows, with an emphasis on dairy cows and their role in providing humans with milk.

At least 30,000 people kill themselves in the United States alone, most leaving behind shocked siblings. Yet, too often, the grief and bewilderment of surviving siblings is simply ignored, leaving the bereaved siblings feeling even more abandoned. The accounts of siblings'' experiences in this book are based on interviews with more than thirty people from all over the United States, as well as the author''s own experience of losing a sister to suicide. Just as sibling relationships are varied and complex, so the feelings and experiences of sibling suicide survivors run a long and complex gamut from deep grief, to anger, to guilt, to relief. Often these feelings are intermixed. The survivors are often bewildered by the complexity of their feelings, including reactions that may seem shameful or inappropriate. These moving accounts will help other sibling survivors of sibling suicide see that they are not alone. No matter what their feeilngs and reactions are, there are others who have shared them.

Presents an introduction to the caribou of the Arctic, discussing their physical characteristics, herding and migration behaviors, and predators.

"An exploration of animal feet, their various shapes and functions"--Provided by publisher.

The seals that make their homes in the cold waters of the Southern Ocean are perfectly adapted to living in the Antarctic. Readers will learn all about these seals, from what they eat and how they raise their young to where they live and how they interact with human beings.

Discusses several species of fishes that have unusual appearances, habitats, or behaviors.

"An exploration of animal noses, their various shapes and functions"--Provided by publisher.

These large marine mammals are perfectly adapted to living in the Arctic. Your readers will learn all about walruses, from what they eat and how they raise their young to where they live and how they interact with human beings.

An exploration of the skin and various outer coverings found in the animal world.

Presents an introduction to the whales of the Arctic regions, discussing their physical characteristics, behaviors, reproductive habits, and predators, along with descriptions of such animals as the humpback whale, bowhead whale, beluga whale, narwhal, and gray whale.

As they all stand at attention under the United Cats flag saying the Pledge of All-We-Cats, the cats of Camp Rabbitbone dream about the exciting summer they are bound for at camp. Swimming in the pool of catnip, playing games such as Bat the Birdie, Battlemouse, and Pick-Up-Bones, taking extra long cat naps and of course eating are just a few of the activities the camp kitties have in store for them. And keeping up with McGraw the bully cat could be enough activity for the whole summer. But it is a fun summer for all as the cats make friends while experiencing the joys of cathood. Sara Swan Miller is also the author of this book''s sequel, AT THE RABBITBONE RESTAURANT.

Describes the general physical characteristics and behavior of shorebirds and takes an in-depth look at fourteen different species.

Ideal for today''s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

These much-loved birds are perfectly adapted to living in the Antarctic. Readers will learn all about emperor penguins, from what they eat and how they raise their young to where they live and how they interact with human beings.

Portrays several amphibian species with unusual appearances, habitats, or behaviors, including caecilians, tomato frogs, and midwife toads.

Red pandas are rare, gentle creatures that inhabit the forests India, Nepal, and China. Like their namesake, the giant panda, these bamboo eaters are sure to capture the minds and hearts of young readers.

Discusses several species of birds that have unusual appearances, habitats, or behavior, such as the ostrich, jacana, and toucan.

The natural world is nothing if not diverse. Animals have developed sense organs and body parts of all shapes and sizes, necessary adaptations that aid them in their struggle to survive. All Kinds of celebrates this great variety, taking readers on a guided tour of the main animal groupings-insects, fish, birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians-exploring the ways their various representatives see, hear, smell, taste, feel, and generally move about the world around them. Bright full-color photographs offer an up-close view of these animals and the anatomical wonders they are equipped with. Numerous sidebars introduce curious creatures and little known facts about the many life-forms that make the planet their home. Author Sara Swan Miller draws on her years of experience teaching young people to present these vibrant titles offering a lively overview of the sensual world of nature.

A child tries to pack for a trip, but the cat keeps jumping into the suitcase.