Ancona, George.
Summary: Describes the various breeds of dogs used to guard and herd sheep, explains how they work, and discusses the importance of these dogs to the sheep industry.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard 1985
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 636.7 ANCPeters, Stephanie True
Summary: "In Whistler, British Columbia, dogs can be found riding chairlifts, perched on skiers' shoulders, and even descending from helicopters--all in the race against time to save people caught in the path of an avalanche. Meet Henry, a lovable border collie, and the team of dogs and human partners he works with in the beautiful and sometimes dangerous mountains. Through the action-packed narrative,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7 PETHamilton, Kimberlie
Summary: 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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7 HAMMiller, Marie-Therese.
Summary: Hunting and herding dogs come in all shapes and sizes. Some have a natural ability to do their work but training with humans is also important.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chelsea Clubhouse 2007
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.75 MILBradshaw, John
Summary: "Uncovering the secret lives of pets, Dr. John Bradshaw invites young readers to learn more about their closet companions: their dogs! Told from the point of view of Rusty the terrier, this lively, illustrated book gives kids a front-seat view to the everyday lives of dogs, sharing lessons and growing children into the best pet owners they can be"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7 BRARitland, Mike.
Summary: "Trident K9 Warriors gave readers an inside look at the SEAL teams' elite K9 warriors--who they are, how they are trained, and the extreme missions they undertake to save lives. From detecting explosives to eliminating the bad guys, these powerful dogs are also some of the smartest and highest skilled working animals on the planet. Mike Ritland's job is to train them.This special edition...
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Publisher / Publication Date: St Martins Pr 2013
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Summary: A whimsically illustrated guide to the inner life of dogs shares lighthearted insights into dog evolution and behavior while profiling common breeds and explaining what a dog experiences while looking at a sunset and smelling the ground.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7 GOOCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7 GOOLawrence, Ellen
Summary: They are super strong and can run at high speeds. They have night vision and a hyper-sensitive sense of smell. Yes, our pet dogs have the powers and abilities of superheroes! So just how do a dog's amazing super skills work? And how dan these skills be used to detect danger, capture villains, and even save lives?
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ruby Tuesday Books 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7 LAWCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7 LawCastaldo, Nancy F. (Nancy Fusco)
Summary: "Readers will discover how detection dogs are able to use their noses to find everything from people, both alive and dead, to explosives to . . . whale poop. These working dogs work to please, work to play, and work for love."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7 CASSpiotta-DiMare, Loren.
Summary: The rescue and training of Caesar, a deaf puppy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Reader's Digest Young Families, Inc. 1997
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7 SPIWadsworth, Ginger
Summary: How can dogs that sniff for excrement, urine, vomit, and mucus help protect animals from extinction? Scat-detection dogs like Wicket, Tucker, and Orbee are conservation heroes and pioneers in a cutting-edge field of science. Canine detec-tives use their super sense of smell to locate the scat of target animals. From loose bear dung to gooey whale poop, scat can tell scientists valuable...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7 WADGeorge, Charles
Summary: Tells about the use of dogs for bomb detection and then describes their selection, training, and accomplishments.
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Publisher / Publication Date: RiverFront 1998
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 636.7 GEOWilliams, Gail
Summary: "Learning about dogs through song in both English and Spanish"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cantata Learning 2018
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: JE SPANISH WILKrämer, Eva-Maria.
Summary: "Discusses the appearance, origin, and temperament of more than two hundred dog breeds categorized into groups according to the tasks they were originally bred for, including herding dogs, hunting dogs, sled dogs, lap dogs, and more"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishers 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7 KRAClutton-Brock, Juliet.
Summary: Text and photographs highlight the evolutionary history of dogs, their domestication, anatomy, behavior, and breeds. Offers guidance on dog care and training.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 1991
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 599.74 CLUFurstinger, Nancy
Summary: 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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7 FURMeister, Cari
Summary: Contains world records about dogs.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, HarperCollins Childrens Books 2016
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE MEIVentura, Marne
Summary: Describes the job service dogs do, what makes a good service dog, and the places they work.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7 VENBuller, Laura
Summary: An introduction to dogs discusses different breeds, their size, strong senses, and behaviors including working dogs that help people by performing such important tasks as search and rescue missions, autism assistance, and sheep and cattle herding.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2016
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE BULGeorge, Charles
Summary: Describes the history, selection, training, and accomplishments of different dogs used in search and rescue operations.
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Publisher / Publication Date: RiverFront Books 1998
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 636.7 GEOGroc, Isabelle
Summary: 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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orca Book Publishers 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7 GROOsborne, Mary Pope.
Summary: Answers questions about the history and behavior of dogs and provides true stories of dog heroics.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7 OSBCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 636.7 OSBGarcia, Merriam
Summary: "This encyclopedia highlights 150 different dogs. Alongside colorful photographs of both adult dogs and puppies, readers learn about the history, appearance, and behavior of various breeds." -- Amazon.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2021
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2 available in Juvenile, Call number: 597.77 GARCall number: J597.77 GAR
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.77 GARCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Animal Ency GarciaManning, Matthew K.
Summary: "On September 11, 2001, terrorists attacked the World Trade Center in New York City. Many people were killed, and many were trapped under the collapsed buildings. When police officer James Symington heard about the attacks, he knew he and his German shepherd, Trakr, had to help. Follow Trakr's lead as he and Symington bravely search and dig through the rubble to help rescue survivors of one of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a capstone imprint 2024