Catalog Search Results
Author
Language
English
Appears on these lists
Description
"Professor Ueno speaks these words to his faithful dog before boarding the train to work every morning. And every afternoon, just before three o'clock, Hachi is at the train station to greet his beloved master. One day, the train arrives at the station without the professor. Hachi waits. For ten years, Hachi waits for his master to return. Not even Yasuo, the young boy who takes care of Hachi, can persuade him to leave his post"--
Language
English
Formats
Description
The heartwarming true story of a loyal dog named Hachiko. This very special friend would accompany his master to the train station everyday and return each afternoon to greet him after work. Even after his master passed away, he continued to return to the same spot at the station every day for the next nine years to wait for his beloved master. During his daily visits he touched many lives and taught the local people about love, compassion, and above...
3) Akita
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
This Comprehensive Owner's Guide to the Akita serves as a complete introduction to the largest of Japan's spitz breeds. Hailing from "Land of the Rising Sun," the Akita is a official recognized as a Natural Monument in Japan and regarded by Westerners as a dignified and courageous guardian breed. Written by two of the most influential Akita breeders in the world, Barbara J. ("BJ") Andrews of O'BJ kennels and Meg Purnell-Carpenter of Overhill kennels...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Through simple yet informative text and full-color photographs, author Linda Bozzo and the American Canine Association teach readers all about Akitas, the large dog breed of Japanese origin, including how to take care of one and what needs are specific to the breed. Also included are a Note to Parents that stresses the importance of spaying or neutering and microchipping pets, a Words to Know section to help young readers learn new vocabulary, and...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Morie Sawataishi lives a life that is radically unconventional by any standard but almost absurd in blatantly conformist Japan. Journalist Martha Sherrill provides a profound look at what it takes to be an individualist in a culture where rebels are rare. After the Japanese surrender in 1945, there were only sixteen Akita dogs left in the country. The magnificent hunting dogs had been donated to help in the war effort, or had been eaten, and their...
6) Akitas
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Akitas. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
Language
English
Description
Alexander and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day: Follows the exploits of eleven-year-old Alexander as he experiences the most terrible and horrible day of his young life, a day that begins with gum stuck in his hair, followed by one calamity after another. But when Alexander tells his upbeat family about the misadventures of his disastrous day, he finds little sympathy and begins to wonder if bad things only happen to him.
Cloudy with...
Language
English
Description
A dog's way home: The adventures of Bella, a devoted dog who embarks on a 400-mile journey to reunite with her beloved human.
Hachi, a dog's tale: Based on a true story. Professor Parker Wilson discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home from work. Despite initial objections from Wilson's wife Cate, Hachi endears himself to the Wilson family and grows to be Parker's loyal companion.
Alpha: An epic adventure set in the last Ice Age. While on his...
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Suggest a purchase. Submit Request