Ocean State Libraries

"Describes animals that work on farms and ranches in various ways: herding cattle and sheep, pulling machinery, and providing products such as eggs, milk, leather, and wool"--Provided by publisher.

"In this book, young readers will learn about how homing pigeons are able to carry messages across great distances."--

Describes animals that help people who are blind or deaf, or who have physical handicaps.

Discusses ways in which animals are trained to help the handicapped and to provide companionship for mentally retarded, ill, andelderly persons. Based on interviews with professional animal trainers, therapists, social workers, and teachers.

Discusses the use of performing animals in the circus, their training and care both in and out of the ring, and different organizations' monitoring of their treatment.

"Learn how animals can be trained to work in healthcare positions or used for therapy."--

"Learn how animals can be trained to help people after disasters."--

Presents the stories of three animal workers, a dog that helps stranded dolphins, a monkey that aids a paralyzed man, and a rat that sniffs out land mines.

"Explains how animals live near or among human beings. Describes pets, working animals, pests, farm animals, and wild animals that live in cities and towns"--