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Author
Publisher
Schwartz & Wade Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
A German shepherd is transformed from Etzel, a police dog in Berlin, to Strongheart, a silent movie star that will need his best acting skills to prove himself innocent of attacking a girl.
Author
Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
"Zeus, a German shepherd, is assigned to Madden as a diabetic alert dog and must help him navigate middle school"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Ranger in time volume 1
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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.
Author
Series
Orca wild volume 7
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
Dogs are working with humans to find new ways to solve environmental problems and conserve wildlife, just a few of which are sniffing out invasive species and poisons, as well as identifying wildlife traffickers.
Author
Series
Soldier dogs volume 2
Publisher
HarperFestival, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Joe and his friends' plan to present the local street dog Skipper to Joe's dad, who works on the USS West Virginia, as a mascot dog for the ship, is interrupted by the Japanese surprise attack on the harbor and it may be up to Skipper to save them.
8) Working dogs
Author
Series
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
2009.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes distinctive physical characteristics, behavior, distribution throughout the world, and diet of these animals which are employed in various ways.
9) Dog
Author
Series
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
Series
Dog's purpose (Juvenile) volume 6
Publisher
Tom Doherty Associates
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
Toby, an unusually calm beagle puppy, finds his purpose when Mona and her mother adopt him and teach him to be a therapy dog at a nursing home.
11) Dogs at work
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2006.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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.
Author
Series
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 rescue 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
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
[2020].
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Meet the most extraordinary dogs in the world in this illustrated book of mini-profiles, from the first cloned pup to canine war heroes and beyond. Dive into the exciting stories of 30 of the most amazing pooches in history with animal rights activist Kimberlie Hamilton. Alongside colorful illustrations, Daring Dogs tells the incredible stories of Smoky, a four-pound Yorkie who served in World War II; Laika, the first dog to launch into space; and...
17) Rolf
Author
Series
Dog diaries volume 10
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"A dachshund loses his hind leg in an accident and finds his life's calling as a therapy dog"--
19) My dog is a hero
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents an introduction to helper dogs who are able to save lives and assist during dangerous rescues, offering insight into their special training and describing the variety of tasks they are qualified to perform.
20) Eco dogs
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Pub
Pub. Date
2011.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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.
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