"National Geographic Kids Chapter books pick up where the best-selling National Geographic Readers series leaves off, offering young animal lovers who are ready for short chapters lively, true stories just right to carry in your backpack, share with your friends, and read under the covers at night. Follow along as National Geographic Kids Chapters' presents a trio of true stories about incredible acts of animal heroism. Courageous Canine features...

"In this book, readers will read stories of how pet dogs have save their owner from a crisis."--

"Did you know that rats can be heroes? So can a humpback whale! Discover incredible true stories about animals that have rescued humans-and other animals-in a book sure to appeal to animal lovers everywhere"--

Collects over fifty true stories of heroic animals rescuing people, including a pot-bellied pig, parrot, dolphin, and half-breed wolf, with current scientific research about the human-animal bond.

Answers questions about the history and behavior of dogs and provides true stories of dog heroics.

True stories about horses, dogs, cats, dolphins, and other animals who rescue people from danger.

A cat gives birth to a litter of kittens in an abandoned building that catches fire while she is out searching for food.

Presents several tales involving a variety of animal heroes.

Amazing true stories of real dog heroes!

Discover real-life stories of animals who have achieved the most heroic or astounding feats, and tons of fascinating animal facts - from dogs, cats and rabbits to birds, whales and insects. A fascinating combination of true-life tales of heroic animals and information on incredible topics such as animal senses, intelligence, communication and the importance of animal conservation. Included are the heart-warming stories of Mari the Japanese Shiba Inu...