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Pub. Date
2014.
Description
"Meet Sadie, a real dog who works with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, in this inspiring, Level 2 Ready-to-Read based on one of the winners of the annual American Humane Association's Hero Dog Awards[trademark symbol]! Meet Sadie. Sadie has an important job as an Arson Dog with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Because her sense of smell is 100 times stronger than a human's, she helps firefighters and police officers find the causes of...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Description
In 2002, a tiny, golden puppy was born without one of her front legs. Her other front leg was badly deformed, leaving her unable to walk. The Stringfellow family adopted the puppy and named her Faith. However, they worried that little Faith might never be able to walk on her own. As Faith got older and stronger, the Stringfellows helped her to balance on her hind legs. Eventually, they used peanut butter to coax her to walk all by herself on only...
6) Brave hearts
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Description
"In this book, readers will read stories of how pet dogs have save their owner from a crisis."--
8) Science dogs
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
Introduces readers to dogs taking part in scientific and medical research.
10) Comfort dogs
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2015.
Description
Explains what a comfort dog is, when they are typically used, and the kind of training a dog must go through to become a comfort dog.
11) Balto's story
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Description
Details the story of Balto, a sled dog that led a team carrying diphtheria medicine to an isolated Nome, Alaska
12) Police dogs
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2005]
Description
Shows the kinds of work police dogs perform, describes K-9 training, discusses the dangers police dogs face on duty, and includes a list of further resources.
13) Eco dogs
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Description
Describes how dogs can help recapture exotic pets that have been released into the wild, locate endangered animals for tagging, and identify smugglers at airports.
14) Sled dogs
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2006]
Description
Discusses the history, breeds, and training of sled dogs and sled dog racing.
19) Therapy dogs
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2005]
Description
This book describes the breeds of dogs that become therapy dogs and discusses therapy dogs' training and work.
20) Prison puppies
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Description
Describes how prison dog training programs give prisoners a chance to connect emotionally to animals and learn valuable skills while they prepare dogs to help people living with serious disabilities.