A history of the dogs that portrayed Lassie in movies and television.

"Celebrating the 75th anniversary"--Cover.

When Lassie leads rescuers to Timmy's mom, whose truck has slid off the road and overturned in a steep snow-filled ravine, they are all able to return home safely for a special Christmas celebration.

The world's favorite dog teams up with ace collins to help families learn the responsibilities and delight in the joys of owning a dog.From the beloved collie who has won the hearts of millions throughout the world comes this unique guide to preparing Mom, Dad, and the kids for the demands of dog ownership. In Lassie's Guide to a Family's Best Friend, dog care and training become a learning experience for the whole family, full of opportunities that foster growth and maturity in children. Fully illustrated with Lassie photos and featuring anecdotes about Lassie's own training and upbringing, Lassie's Guide contains lots of practical advice for: -- Knowing when your family is ready to handle the responsibilities of dog ownership -- Involving everyone in the family in the care of the dog -- Making sure the child who has to have a puppy will actually follow through with her choresThe entire family will benefit from Collins' guidance and knowledge: busy parents, who need to make the most of their time at home; children, who can play a big part in caring for their newest companion; and, of course, the new dog, who will feel secure in a loving home.

Quiet Emily's sociable and daring best friend, Sloane, has disappeared leaving nothing but a random list of bizarre tasks for her to complete. But with unexpected help from popular classmate Frank Porter, Emily gives them a tryNand has the most unexpected summer ever.

Some extraordinary rats come to the aid of a mouse family in this Newbery Medal Award–winning classic by notable children’s author Robert C. O’Brien. Mrs. Frisby, a widowed mouse with four small children, is faced with a terrible problem. She must move her family to their summer quarters immediately, or face almost certain death. But her youngest son, Timothy, lies ill with pneumonia and must not be moved. Fortunately, she encounters the rats of NIMH, an extraordinary breed of highly intelligent creatures, who come up with a brilliant solution to her dilemma. And Mrs. Frisby in turn renders them a great service.

Moving to America turns H&à's life inside out. For all the 10 years of her life, H&à has only known Saigon: the thrills of its markets, the joy of its traditions, the warmth of her friends close by, and the beauty of her very own papaya tree. But now the Vietnam War has reached her home. H&à and her family are forced to flee as Saigon falls, and they board a ship headed toward hope. In America, H&à discovers the foreign world of Alabama: the coldness of its strangers, the dullness of its food, the strange shape of its landscape, and the strength of her very own family. This is the moving story of one girl's year of change, dreams, grief, and healing as she journeys from one country to another, one life to the next.

It's just another a quiet evening out for Lije and Kaytlin Evans. But somewhere along the way, it becomes something more sinister, and a murder takes place. In the aftermath, a small-town attorney sets out to find his wife's killers and uncovers a deadly conspiracy in this suspenseful mystery with a twist of faith.

Reproduction of the original.