Dog heroes
Author
2)
Guide dogs
Author
3) Police dogs
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2005]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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.
5) Service dogs
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses the breed, selection, and training of service dogs.
7) Therapy dogs
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2005]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book describes the breeds of dogs that become therapy dogs and discusses therapy dogs' training and work.
9) Fire dogs
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2006]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents information on fire dogs, including which are the best breeds, how they are trained, how they partner with firefighters, and explains the dangers of the job. Includes glossary.
10) Sled dogs
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2006]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses the history, breeds, and training of sled dogs and sled dog racing.
12) Hollywood dogs
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Examines famous dogs from Lassie to Benji, including how they are discovered, train, and stay safe on set.
14) Military dogs
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Examines the dogs of the military.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents information on the use of dogs in the military, discussing their roles in past wars, examples of their bravery in the Iraq War of 2003, and descriptions of the training and medical treatment available to them today.
18) Baghdad pups
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Recounts how the program called Operation Baghdad Pups has worked to save stray dogs in Iraq by pairing them with soldiers and sending them to loving families in the United States.
19) Eco dogs
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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.
20) Prison puppies
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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.
22)
Pest-sniffing dogs
Author
23) Disabled Dogs
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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...
24)
Ground zero dogs
Author
25) Soldiers' dogs
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
Readers learn about courageous military dogs that risk their lives to protect soldiers at home and abroad.
26)
Surf dog miracles
Author
27) Lifeguard dogs
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"In this book, young readers will learn about the special dogs that work side-by-side with human lifeguards to help swimmers and boaters in trouble."--
28) Science dogs
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces readers to dogs taking part in scientific and medical research.
29) Shelter Dogs
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
When Debbie Zeisler adopted a huge dog named Bear from an animal shelter, she had no idea that one day he would save her life. In 2011, Debbie was leaving her house when Bear suddenly blocked her path. Somehow, the big dog sensed that Debbie, who suffers from seizures, was going to have an attack. Unaware of what was coming, Debbie continued walking. Then the seizure struck, and Debbie fell down and banged her head. Bear, the amazing shelter dog,...
30) Skydiving Dogs
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
On a crystal clear day, a large green parachute descends from the sky. As the chute gets closer to the ground, four furry legs come into view. The creature attached to the parachute is a dog! The canine has been trained by the military to skydive from planes flying high above Earth. Once on the ground, the dog uses its keen sense of smell to seek out hidden bombs and hunt down dangerous terrorists. In this book, young readers will meet a variety of...
31) Brave hearts
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"In this book, readers will read stories of how pet dogs have save their owner from a crisis."--
32) R.E.A.D. dogs
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"In this book, readers will learn about dogs in the R.E.A.D. program."--
33) Rescue Dogs
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
On a summer night in 2014, Clare Whiteford and her three young sons were asleep in their home. Without warning, a fire broke out in their kitchen. Everyone in the family was unaware of the danger--everyone except their adopted greyhound, Uno. The dog raced upstairs to Clare's bedroom and barked loudly. Clare woke up and rushed the children outside. Uno had saved their lives! Amazingly, just a year earlier, Uno didn't have a home and was living in...