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The Lady and the Panda: The True Adventures of the First American Explorer to Bring Back China's Most Exotic ...

28 reviews
Vicki Croke

Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2006

I loved this book!
I loved this book! Adventure, history, romance, and the story of a woman who was 70 years ahead of our own conservation movement. I had heard of Ruth Harkness from George Schaller's book "The Last Panda," and from a World Wildlife Fund web page, but the details of this action-packed story blew me away. No wonder this book got the reviews it did. Superbly written and a page-turner to boot.

The Lady and the Panda
Vicki Constantine Croke

Books on Tape, 2005

Animal E.R.

11 reviews
Vicki Croke

Plume, 2000

Biology Book Review
From an anorexic snake to a myopic kangaroo to a bloated akita, from the tricky diagnoses to the hopeless cases, this captivating paperback tells of the perilous situations that have occurred at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. Is it really right to spend all this time and effort on animals when some people lack food, shelter, and proper medical care? The veterinarians who unveil ...

Dogs Up Close (Tiny Folio)

2 reviews
Vicki Croke

Abbeville Kids, 1998

Warm Moments of everyone's Best Friend
Wonderful pictures, quick quips tugging at anyone's heartstrings. Who can resist dogs after seeing this pictorial ode to earth's most loyal & faithful creatures? A must buy to warm any moment.

The MODERN ARK: The Story of Zoos: Past, Present, and Future

3 reviews
Vicki Croke

Scribner, 1997

An interesting essay of zoos with many real-life anecdotes
As a frequent zoo goer, I was able to identify with the facts mentioned in this book from my past zoo experiences. The Modern Ark provides many stories from zoos all over the world (some of them might be located near you) and the animals they house. Enjoyable reading for those who care about the well being of animals in zoos, as well as those with a general interest in zoo animals.

Cats Up Close (Tiny Folios)

2 reviews
Vicki Croke

Abbeville Press, 1998

wonderful photos
This book one of the best collection of cat photos I've encountered, rivaling the wonderful "Cats in the Sun." The photos are stunning, candid, and poignant, never posed. I could have done without the silly captions, however.

Dogology: What Your Relationship with Your Dog Reveals about You
Vicki Croke, Sarah Wilson

Rodale Books, 2008

Dog owners, this book reveals, fall into 9 distinct personality types: Angel, Dynamo, Soul Mate, Idealist, Observer, Expert, Buddy, Master, and Free Spirit. While most of us recognize that a rescuing Angel needs to save the neediest dog at the local shelter, what makes a Soul Mate a soft touch for round-headed, big-eyed toy breeds such as Shih Tzus, Pugs, and Pekingese. Authors Vicki Croke and Sarah Wilson, experts on the complex bond between ...