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1) Guide dogs
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Provides simple information about guide dogs, including their job, training, and value.
2) Service dogs
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Provides simple information about service dogs, including their job, training, and value.
4) Therapy dogs
Author
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Language
English
Description
In this book, young readers will learn about therapy dogs.
5) Police Dogs
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Sniff, sniff! A police officer with four legs is on the hunt. Police dogs help keep our communities safe. They can track down missing people and help guard our playgrounds and parks. Learn all about these heroic dogs. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Dogs charge to the rescue in this series about our heroic canine friends! Readesr will learn how working dogs are trained for the jobs and discover how dogs and people come together to accomplish...
6) Comfort Dogs
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Meet Isaiah. He's one of nearly 70 golden retrievers who are sent around the county to perform a special job--to comfort and calm people after a tragedy has occurred. From meeting survivors of the Boston Marathon bombing to victims of Hurricane Sandy, these specially-trained dogs help relieve people's stress as they provide peace and comfort. Run by the Lutheran Church Charities, the comfort dog program is truly an example of the amazing ways a furry...
7) Science Dogs
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
After injuring his spinal cord in an accident, Jasper the dachshund was unable to move his back legs. In 2012, scientists at Cambridge University tried an unusual experiment to help Jasper walk again. They took special cells from inside Jasper's nose and transplanted them into his spine. Why? Scientists knew that these cells constantly regrow to keep the nose working. Could these same cells somehow repair Jasper's damaged spinal cord? This is just...
8) Shelter Dogs
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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,...
9) Brave Hearts
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
One evening in January 2010, an 11-year-old boy named Austin went outside to collect firewood in the backyard of his home. As he got closer to the woodshed, he saw a large animal with round ears and large teeth. Luckily, Austin had brought his golden retriever, Angel, with him. Suddenly, the animal--a ferocious cougar--leapt at Austin. Angel sprang into action and bravely jumped in front of the cougar to protect the boy. Austin then raced inside to...
10) Police Dogs
Author
Language
English
Description
A police dog weaves back and forth along a busy city street, using its powerful nose to sniff the ground. The working canine is searching for hidden bombs. In this exciting introduction to police dogs, beginning readers will learn all about the brave and loyal dogs that won't let anything keep them from getting the job done! From chasing after criminals to sniffing out explosives, police dogs are hard at work keeping people safe and protecting their...
11) Disabled Dogs
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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...
12) Guide Dogs
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A guide dog and its handler are a well-trained team--four paws padding down the street next to two feet. The furry worker starts, stops, and turns in sync with its owner. It acts as eyes to spot a low-hanging branch, a car zooming down the street, or an obstacle in the middle of the path. Learn all about these heroic dogs. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Dogs charge to the rescue in this series about our heroic canine friends! Readesr...
13) Therapy Dogs
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
A small brown dog cuddles with a sick child in a hospital bed. As the boy strokes the dog's silky fur, the gentle dog licks the child's hand to cheer him up. In this heart-warming introduction to therapy dogs, beginning readers will learn all about these wonderful furry companions and the important jobs they do. From making patients in hospitals feel better to comforting people in nursing homes and helping children improve their reading skills, these...
14) Balto's Story
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
It was February 1925 in the Alaskan wilderness. One wrong step could mean sudden death for musher Gunnar Kaasen and his lead sled dog, Balto. The temperature had dropped to -50°F. Fierce winds roared as snow pounded the sled. The blinding blizzard made it impossible to see. Waiting for the weather to change, however, wasn't an option. Fifty miles away in Nome, Alaska, dozens of the town's children were sick with diphtheria and near death. Gunnar...
15) Soldiers' Dogs
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In 2011, British soldiers were searching a compound in Afghanistan for explosives. Private Andrew Duff, a dog handler, was on patrol with an English springer spaniel named Jack. The dog was trained to sniff out bombs that the enemy might have hidden in the area. As Private Duff was about to take his next step, Jack suddenly stopped and sat down in front of him. It was the dog's way of letting his handler know that a bomb was buried just ahead. Thanks...
16) R.E.A.D. Dogs
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When Hannah was in first grade, she hated reading. The young girl had dyslexia. She had trouble pronouncing words and even recognizing letters on a page. Hannah felt nervous reading in front of her classmates. Things changed, though, when she met Kaila--a furry, friendly Shetland sheepdog. For a few minutes every week, Kaila would listen quietly as the girl read books aloud. Soon, Hannah felt more relaxed. She could read faster and pronounce hard...
17) Therapy Dogs
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
What's better than hugging a furry, four-legged friend when you're feeling down? Everyone feels sad, scared, or lonely from time to time. Therapy dogs comfort people who need it. Learn all about these heroic dogs. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Dogs charge to the rescue in this series about our heroic canine friends! Readesr will learn how working dogs are trained for the jobs and discover how dogs and people come together to accomplish...
18) Eco Dogs
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
From sniffing scat to snakes, eco dogs save the ecosystem. Eco dogs work with scientists to track and protect endangered species while capturing and preventing invasive ones. And the planet protectors do it all with their powerful sense of smell! Learn all about these heroic dogs. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Dogs charge to the rescue in this series about our heroic canine friends! Readesr will learn how working dogs are trained for...
19) Lifeguard Dogs
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
On the morning of July 15, 2012, the weather at Sant'Agostino Beach in Italy was clear and calm--just perfect for a swim. Shortly before noon, however, the wind picked up. Soon, it blew so hard that it pushed two swimmers dangerously far from shore. Fortunately, a lifeguard was on duty. She managed to swim out and help bring both swimmers back. Most of the time, such an event wouldn't make headlines. This time, however, it did. That's because the...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Whether it's there's an avalanche, a mudslide, or a collapsed building, you can bet four paws will help dig through the debris to find people who are trapped. Search and Rescue dogs respond to disasters to help survivors make it out alive. Learn all about these heroic dogs. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Dogs charge to the rescue in this series about our heroic canine friends! Readesr will learn how working dogs are trained for the...
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