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English
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"You'll read three true stories of amazing animal heroes. First meet Lilly, a playful pit bull who bravely pulled her owner from the path of a speeding train; two pods of dolphins that saved swimmers from the most powerful predator on the planet; and two gorillas that proved just how alike apes and humans really are. Follow along on their incredible adventures as these awesome animals save the day!" --
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English
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"In 1995 Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on a rare family vacation, seven-year-old Nainoa Flores falls overboard a cruise ship into the Pacific Ocean. When a shiver of sharks appears in the water, everyone fears for the worst. But instead, Noa is gingerly delivered to his mother in the jaws of a shark, marking his story as the stuff of legends. Nainoa's family, struggling amidst the collapse of the sugarcane industry, hails his rescue as a sign of favor from...
4) Horse heroes
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Language
English
Description
Presents a nonfiction companion book to "Stallion by Starlight," discussing the history of domesticating horses and explaining why Alexander the Great's horse was so famous.
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Publisher
John Murray
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Discover how . . . Able Seacat Simon rescued the crew of HMS Amethyst ; Bobby the Wonder Dog crossed a continent to find his family ; Galipolli Murphy carried 250 wounded soldiers to safety ; Pickles tracked down the stolen World Cup And the Tamworth Two managed to save their bacon. Clare Balding's stories of daring, courageous, remarkable creatures who changed our world for the better: from the dog that inspired Lassie to the bear that fought the...
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Get your paws on the stories and secrets of some of history's most heroic hounds! An engaging collection packed with over 30 real-life dogs, including film stars with fur, hounds that love to help, superstars of science and war heroes - these rebel dogs are the stars of their own stories. With incredible fur-raising facts on record-making dogs, marvellous mutts in literature, internet-sensation pups and much, much more - this beautiful book is perfect...
16) Brave hearts
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Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"In this book, readers will read stories of how pet dogs have save their owner from a crisis."--
Author
Publisher
Abingdon Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
What makes a hero? Sacrifice. Fearlessness. Risking their lives to save others. The thirteen exceptional dogs in this book will amaze and inspire you. These daring rescues and acts of courage defy logic and illustrate why dogs are still the pet of choice in more than 43 million American homes. A Malamute named Patches who saved a drowning man in freezing water; a mutt named Lulubelle who jumped in front of a truck to push a toddler to the curb; a...
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
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." --
