Pets play an important role in child development. They promote the advancement of a range of social attributes in children, including companionship, nurturing love, affection, responsibility and respect. However, this human-animal bond can quickly dissolve if simple safety is not practiced. Current trends show that dog bites are on the rise, especially in children. This engaging and educational activity book is intended for young children between four and nine years of age. It is intended to provide the necessary skills and knowledge to help promote safety for both children and their pets. Topics with supporting activities include, what pet behavior shows about the pets feelings, safe pet toys and meals plus unsafe toys and unhealthy foods, pet care and responsibility, vet visits and more! Because of its comprehensive nature, it could easily be used in the classroom setting as well by parents and in vet offices.. There are fifteen diverse activities, one or two at the end of each chapter can be copied for multiple use or each child can have their own book. It is also fully illustrated with colorful, engaging characters and art.

Describes the history and purpose of outdoor play areas. Both a reminiscence and a practical manual, this study probes the philosophy of play, the stages of a child's behaviour and social interaction in recreation, and the educational value of playgrounds.

An interesting and informative guide to train your rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, or other small animal, learn how to teach them tricks, follow commands, or even overcome their fears and manage stressors with a click. Organized according to the level of difficulty, this training manual is the perfect resource to unlock a side of your pet you’ve never seen before!

Do you want to groom your dog at home but worry that you won't get it right? If nail-cutting and dental care for your canine make you nervous, you need The Everything Dog Grooming Book! This do-it-yourself guide offers detailed information and instructional photographs for handling all facets of dog grooming, including: How to choose and where to buy the right equipment Proper animal handling techniques for nervous or antsy dogs Grooming specific areas such as nails, toes, and teeth How to choose the right shampoo and conditioner Dealing with all types of coats and hair lengths Bathing a dog properly--without the mess! Grooming your dog at home is a great way to save money and bond with your dog at the same time. With this helpful handbook, you'll be cutting, clipping, shearing, and shaving like a pro before you can say "bath time"!

On the Playground: Our First Talk About Prejudice focuses on introducing children to the complex topic of prejudice. Crafted around a narrative between a grade-school-aged child and an adult, this inquiry-focused book will help children shape their understanding of diversity so they are better prepared to understand, and question, prejudice witnessed around them in their day-to-day lives and in the media. Dr. Jillian Roberts discusses types of discrimination children notice, what prejudice means, why it's not okay, how to stand up against it and how kids can spread a message of inclusion and acceptance in the world around them.

Joel Beath and Elizabeth Price explore this question drawing inspiration from a diverse collection of apartment designs, all smaller than 50m2/540ft2. Through the lens of five small-footprint design principles and drawing on architectural images and detailed floor plans, the authors examine how architects and designers are reimagining small space living. Full of inspiration we can each apply to our own spaces, this is a book that offers hope and inspiration for a future of our cities and their citizens in which sustainability and style, comfort and affordability can co-exist. Never Too Small proves living better doesn’t have to mean living larger.