All Creatures Great and Small
The beloved country vet’s first book. James Herriot’s stories are a joy for all ages. All Creatures Great and Small is both funny and educational, providing a look into the life of a veterinarian in rural England in the 1940’s.
Cool Careers for Girls with Animals
The local library here in Santa Cruz buys many of these career books for young readers. They are all excellent. This series, aimed specifically at girls, comes highly recommended by customers of amazon.com.
I Want to Be a Veterinarian
Another excellent career book for young readers, this one is for both boys and girls and focuses specifically on veterinary science.
Through Animal’s Eyes
This book is for older readers- teens and grownups- and concerns the field of animal conservation.
Jack Hanna’s What Zookeepers Do
Jack Hanna’s television programs are excellent. They focus on all sorts of different animal subjects from county fairs to zoo conservation programs, and Hanna’s sense of humor will be appreciated by kids of all ages. Hanna is himself a zookeeper and his books are great for young children.
Buddy: The First Seeing Eye Dog
This book, written specifically for young readers, is an illustrated account of the life of Buddy, the first seeing eye dog. Great for the aspiring dog trainer!
