Judith Janda Presnall's Books

Sled dogs must love to run. Sled dogs must be strong. Sled dogs must obey commands. Sled dogs must get along with teammates. Puppy Yukon is the only girl in her litter, and she's got high energy. Could she be a leader in the sled dog team? Trainer Roberta works with the puppies. Yukon is faster and smarter than her brothers. Roberta thinks Yukon can help lead the team! Yukon continues to train with her team for two long years. Is she finally ready to race?"--Provided by publisher.

This book discusses the use of horseback riding as therapy for the physically and emotionally disabled.

Discusses the forces pushing the giant panda toward extinction and the efforts being made to counter those forces.

This book discusses the use of horseback riding as therapy for the physically and emotionally disabled.

Discusses the use of animals in films and television, their training and care both on and off the set, and the American Humane Association's monitoring of their treatment.

Discusses the U.S. Navy's use of dolphins including dolphin behavior and training, tasks learned, participation in world conflicts, and the Navy's Marine Mammal Program.

Describes the history of artificial limbs, pumps and chips that allow people with physical disabilities to live more normal lives.

Circus animals fill their days with practicing and performing. Circus-goers thrill as elephants, lions, tigers, and horses entertain in the ring. Despite dangers and some mishaps, trainers describe how they use gentleness, respect, and rewards to get their animals to do stunts.

Imagine not being able to pick up a dropped pencil, or open a refrigerator door, or reach a light switch. A trained assistant dog helps children and adults with disabilities to become more independent by aiding with these and other tasks.

Discusses the U.S. Navy's use of dolphins including dolphin behavior and training, tasks learned, participation in world conflicts, and the Navy's Marine Mammal Program.

Discusses the use of animals in films and television, their training and care both on and off the set, and the American Humane Association's monitoring of their treatment.

Biography, in text and photographs, of the biologist whose book, Silent spring, changed the way people around the world think about the environment.

Describes how circuses got their start and what is happening under the big top today.

A study of insects and other animals that are bioluminescent, including fireflies, glowworms, and squids.

Compares the skeletons of different kinds of animals, describing their various forms and functions and providing related activities for each chapter.

Describes the breeding, training, and work done by hearing dogs for the deaf.

Describes the breeding, training, and work done by guide dogs for the blind.

Tiny human-like hands make the capuchin monkeys valuable as helpers to people who are paralyzed from the neck down. Some tasks that the monkeys perform include: fetching food and drinks, retrieving dropped items, and inserting video tapes, cassettes, and computer disks. With a life span of about forty years, these monkeys also become beloved companions.

Examines the job of rescue dogs to include selection, preferred characteristics and breeds, training and abilities, rescue environments, partnerships with handlers, and support organizations.

Describes the life of racing horses, how they are bred to race, how they are trained, and where they go after they can no longer race.

For thousands of years, sled dogs helped Eskimos survive. The native people used sled dogs for land travel, hunting, trapping, and transporting goods. The thick-haired dogs also accompanied explorers to the North and South poles. Sled dogs continue to work in remote areas of the Arctic.

Examines the history and development of artificial body parts and their recent improvement through electronic technology.

Examines the history of unique national monument in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore, discussing financial issues, government involvement, and the actual process of carving this memorial.

Discusses the life of talk show host Oprah Winfrey, her early years, life in Baltimore and Chicago, the evolution of her television show, and her charity work.

Book's by Judith Janda Presnall

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