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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.
2) 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.
3) 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.
Author
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Dogs and humans have worked side by side for thousands of years, and over the millennia we've come to depend upon our pooches as hunters, protectors, and faithful companions. But when it comes to the extraordinary quality of man's best friend which we rely on most, the winner is clear, by a nose. In Secrets of the Snout, Frank Rosell blends storytelling and science as he sniffs out the myriad ways in which dogs have been trained to employe their incredible...
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Stella is a real dog. She is a special dog with an important job. Stella is a therapy dog and she creates happiness wherever she goes. That makes her a hero to many people. Read her story to find out more about Stella and what makes her a hero dog."--
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Modern wars recruit more than just human soldiers. Our canine companions also serve in the line of duty and under fire, whether helping police protect our home turf or accompanying soldiers on missions abroad. Readers will cheer for the hero dogs featured in this collection, profiled with stunning photos and inspiring tales of bravery, friendship, heroism, and devotion. Their touching stories are sure to inspire animal lovers everywhere.
10) Rolf
Author
Series
Dog diaries volume 10
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"A dachshund loses his hind leg in an accident and finds his life's calling as a therapy dog"--
11) Therapy dogs
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Simple text and full-color photos illustrate the traits, training, and duties of therapy dogs.
Author
Series
Dog's day volume 5
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Border collie Skye, a trained therapy dog now learning search and rescue in a national park in California, has her first opportunity to help when a sixteen-year-old boy goes missing. Includes information about border collies and working dogs.
Author
Publisher
Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"This clever picture book describes all the real jobs that dogs do. From a therapy dog to a mayor dog and even a lobster-diving dog, the possibilities will surprise you!"-- Provided by publisher.
15) Dog
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
©2014.
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs highlight the evolutionary history of dogs, their domestication, anatomy, behavior, and breeds, and offer guidance on dog care and training.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"In this endearing read-aloud picture book, readers meet farm dog Cadi and follow her as she spends an exciting day at work. Gorgeous photography brings to life the true stories of Cadi's role as a hardworking farm dog in Virginia. Simple, lyrical text lets readers journey along as Cadi herds cows, watches over her animal friends, and protects the farm. Young readers will fall for this witty and daring tale of heroism, along with aww-worthy photographs....
Author
Series
Ranger in time volume 1
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Ranger, a golden retriever, could have been a great search-and-rescue-dog except for the squirrels--but one day he unearths a mysterious box and finds himself transported back to the year 1850 where his faithful service is really needed by a family traveling west along the Oregon Trail.
Author
Series
Dog's day volume 3
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Sammy, a golden retriever, becomes a guide dog for Jessie, a college freshman who is blind, and constantly watches their big-city surroundings to keep her safe. Includes back matter about the breed and the role of the working dog.
Author
Series
Dog's day volume 1
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Jax, a Great Pyrenees, tells of a night when, after the lead livestock guardian dog is injured by a coyote, he must take charge of protecting the flock aided only by a young pup. Includes facts about Great Pyrenees and the role of the working dog.
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