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1) Dog
Author
Series
Eyewitness books ; 32
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
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
Little, Brown
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Presents a variety of stories about working and resuce dogs who help humans in many ways, such as those involved in the work at the World Trade Center site after the disaster of September 11, 2001.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Formats
Description
Trained as a search-and-rescue dog since puppyhood, Ellie can track and find people who are physically lost, but it is her owners, widower Jakob and lonely Maya, who challenge her to find a way to save people who are lost in other ways.
Author
Series
My weirder school ; 11
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Story time goes to the dogs when Ella Mentry School gets a therapy dog to help kids with their reading skills"--
Author
Series
Dog's day ; 1
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
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.
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Welcome to Bedlam Farm! Meet Rose, Izzy, Frieda, and Lenore, four dogs that work hard on the farm doing various jobs. They're good friends now, but it wasn't always this way. Just as each dog has a different role on the farm, each has a unique story.
Filled with his captivating photographs, bestselling author Jon Katz's heartwarming account of his dogs' lives on Bedlam Farm is unforgettable.
8) Dogs on duty
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[1988]
Language
English
Description
Describes the ways in which dogs are bred and trained for such careers as livestock guardian, herder, helper for the disabled, sled-puller, and entertainer.
Author
Series
Ranger in time ; 1
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
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.
Publisher
World Book
Pub. Date
[2010]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"An introduction to Portuguese water dogs and other working dogs, presented in a highly illustrated, question-and-answer format. Features include fun facts, glossary, resource list, index, and scientific classification list"--Provided by publisher.
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." --
14) Working dogs
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Andersen Press USA
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Stubby was a brave soldier, a loyal friend and a dog. From an army training camp to the trenches in France, this is the incredible true story of Sergeant Stubby, the dog who served bravely in the First World War, sniffing out gas attacks, catching spies and winning the hearts of his fellow soldiers.
