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Kerbel, Deborah

Summary: "One hundred years ago, juvenile diabetes was a death sentence for millions of people around the world, most of them children. this book tells the story the discovery of insulin, a treatment for this disease and one of the most impactful milestones in medical science. Frederick Banting was a young doctor who was haunted by the memories of the diabetic children he'd treated at Toronto's Hospital...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Owlkids Books Inc. 2021

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 616.4 KER

Wittrock, Jeni

Summary: "Simple text and full-color illustrations describe the true story of Laika, the first dog in outer space"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint 2015

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 929.43 WIT

Mattison, Christopher.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed in the U.S. by Sterling Pub. Co. 1992

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 639.39 MAT

Lawrence, Riley

Summary: Animal testing is a controversial practice, and many people have strong feelings about it. Understanding both sides of the debate about animal testing is crucial for the development of an informed opinion about this issue. Through unbiased main text and fact boxes, readers are presented with information and statistics used by those who support and oppose animal testing, and they are encouraged...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing 2019

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 179 LAW

Blum, Deborah.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Oxford University Press 1994

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 179.4 BLU

Cusick, Dawn

Summary: "When the United States was scrambling to catch up to the Soviets after their successful launch of Sputnik, they didn’t turn to Mercury Seven astronauts Alan Shepard and John Glenn. Rather, they began bringing chimpanzees to Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico for a top-secret program. The goal? To do everything America needed to make space travel safe for humans and beat the Soviets. Based...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Review Press 2024

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.45 CUS

Farbman, Melinda.

Summary: Describes the life of the chimpanzee that was sent into space as part of the American space program, describing his capture, training, the actual flight, and his life afterwards.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishers 2000

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DeGrazia, David.

Summary: By presenting models for understanding animals' moral status and rights, and examining their mental lives and welfare, the author explores the implications for how we should treat animals in connection with our diet, zoos, and research.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Oxford University Press 2002

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 179 DEG

Summary: The Merck Veterinary Manual" (MVM) covers all domesticated species and diseases in veterinary medicine worldwide. This completely revised and redesigned new edition of the veterinary classic uses a two-column format and color throughout for easy-to-read text and tables. Hundreds of color images enhance and illustrate the text. In addition to extensive revisions and updates, this edition...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Merck & Co., Inc.

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1 available in Reference, Call number: R 636.089 MER

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