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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
"Adapted and illustrated for young readers. Buck, a wealthy judge's dog, leads a quiet life until he is kidnapped, sold and taken to the freezing north. Forced to become a sled dog, Buck learns to love the harsh, natural world. When the time comes, will he return to his former life as a pet, or will he embrace the call of the wild?"--Back cover.
Author
Series
Magic tree house fact trackers volume 24
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Answers questions about the history and behavior of dogs and provides true stories of dog heroics.
3) Amazing dogs
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An introduction to dogs discusses different breeds, their size, strong senses, and behaviors including working dogs that help people by performing such important tasks as search and rescue missions, autism assistance, and sheep and cattle herding.
Author
Series
Publisher
Kensington Books
Language
English
Description
A mom goes undercover to locate a purloined poodle—and a killer—in this series debut with "a solution that packs a surprising amount of surprise" (Kirkus Reviews).
The apparent heart attack that killed kennel owner Max Turnbull has left seven pups in mourning, and his wife Peg suspecting foul play. But the only evidence is their missing prize pooch—a pedigreed poodle named Beau.
Enter Melanie Travis....
The apparent heart attack that killed kennel owner Max Turnbull has left seven pups in mourning, and his wife Peg suspecting foul play. But the only evidence is their missing prize pooch—a pedigreed poodle named Beau.
Enter Melanie Travis....
7) Ribsy
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Separated from his owner, Henry Huggins, in a shopping center parking lot, an ordinary city dog begins a string of bewildering adventures.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Housetraining is generally the first and often the most important lesson that a dog can learn from its owner. Housetraining For Dummies, 2nd Edition provides readers with expert advice on how to: - Identify a dog's intuitions and learning style to emphasize working cooperatively with the dog and capitalizing on his instincts to teach proper potty behavior - Train a puppy, adult, or senior dog no matter what size - Break the bad habits of a previously...
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Language
English
Description
A professional groomer is expensive, anywhere from $40 for a small dog to more than $100 for specialized clipping. That is strong motivation for a dog owner to learn how to groom their pet. For someone studying for certification or already in the business, a reliable reference that covers all skills and all breeds is essential. With more than 500 step-by-step color photographs and line drawings, Ultimate Dog Grooming is that guide.
12) A dangerous path
Author
Series
Warriors (Erin Hunter). Original series volume 5
Warriors. Original volume 5
Warriors the prophecies begin volume 5
Warriors. Original volume 5
Warriors the prophecies begin volume 5
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 12
Language
English
Description
Tigerclaw is back and more dangerous than ever as the new leader of ShadowClan, but he is not the most terrifying enemy Fireheart must face as a new force sweeps through the woods.
13) Dog crazy
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"As a pet bereavement counselor, Maggie Brennan spends her days helping patients come to terms with losing their four-legged friends, but she's struggling with major problems of her own and can't seem to take her own advice. When she meets a woman who claims her dog is not dead, but missing, Maggie finds herself entangled in a mystery that will force her to face her biggest fear and maybe just find new love along the way. A bighearted story and compelling...
16) Ice dogs
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
In this survival story set in Alaska, fourteen-year-old Vicky and her dog sled team find an injured sledder in the wilderness.
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2014].
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
"Readers will discover how detection dogs are able to use their noses to find everything from people, both alive and dead, to explosives to whale poop. These working dogs work to please, work to play, and work for love." --
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Bob sets out on a dangerous journey in search of his long-lost sister with the help of his two best friends, Ivan and Ruby. As a hurricane approaches and time is running out, Bob finds courage he never knew he had and learns the true meaning of friendship and family.
19) Working dogs
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the traits, training, and duties of working dogs.
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