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In 2007, Mary Eldergill, a volunteer member of Amigos de Los Animales (Friends of the Animals), discovered a group of newborn puppies on Dead Dog Beach in Puerto Rico. Mary rescued and rehabilitated them and, three months later, they flew to Newark, New Jersey, to be placed in their forever homes.
Jean Baur and her husband adopted one of Mary's rescues-a dog named Bella-and opened her Pennsylvania home to her new best friend. Just as Jean enrolled...
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Dogs of Courage reveals the heartwarming and awe-inspiring stories of these hard-working dogs, from the training they receive to the ways we honor their sacrifices and reward their years of service. Affirming what every dog lover knows, this book shows how deep a dog's loyalty and friendship can go.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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This title introduces young dog lovers to K9 and military dogs, covering everything from the history of their use to conditioning, training, and the work they do. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a photodiagram, and a glossary.
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Spot the silhouette of a Northern Goshawk in flight. Identify the raucous call of the Red-winged Blackbird. Discover the secret of picking out a Chipping Sparrow from its look-alike cousins. It's simple with this classic field guide, a treasured favorite among amateur bird lovers and exacting professionals.
6) Dog heroes
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Magic tree house fact trackers volume 24
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Answers questions about the history and behavior of dogs and provides true stories of dog heroics.
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2024.
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"This title will introduce readers to the American Kennel Club's remarkable Working Group. Readers will learn about the history of the Working Group and its wonderful breeds, such as the Siberian Husky and the Bernese Mountain Dog. This series is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO." --Amazon.
11) Superpower dogs
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2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Shares the stories of dogs from around the world that help save lives, including an urban search and rescue dog, avalanche rescue dog, and an emotional support dog.
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2015.
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"Stella is a real dog. She is a special dog with an important job. Stella is a therapy dog and she creates happiness wherever she goes. That makes her a hero to many people. Read her story to find out more about Stella and what makes her a hero dog."--
Based on the life of an American Humane Association Hero Dog Award-winning canine, describes the contributions of therapy dog Stella, who brings love and companionship to children with special needs....
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[2017]
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Canine Soldiers explores the experience of going to war with a Military Working Dog, trained to find bombs before they can kill or maim soldiers. The film ultimately speaks to our co-evolution with canines and raises the ethical question: Is using a sentient being in conflicts that involve violence ever justifiable?
17) Alpha Dogs
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[2013]
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National Geographic goes inside the training of the special elite force of K-9s dedicated to serving the country. The Alpha Dogs have jumped out of helicopters to capture Osama Bin Laden and have tracked Saddam Hussein. They're in police departments, the Secret Service and every branch of the military.