Summary: After an accident in the lab of the maniacal Dr. Barsinister, an ordinary beagle named Shoeshine finds he has some unimaginable powers, along with the ability to speak. Underdog vows to protect the citizens of Capitol City, and one beautiful spaniel named Polly Purebred.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2007
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1 available in Family DVDs, Call number: DVD Movie Underdog 2007Copies Available at Fife Lake
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1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD UND RATED PGFurstinger, 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 FURCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7 FURRiera, Lucas
Summary: Presents nineteen true stories of extraordinary canine heroes, who can each teach a lesson to us all, as they help the elderly, unhoused people, prisoners, the police department, the fire brigade and mountain rescue.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orange Mosquito 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7 RIEOsborne, Mary Pope.
Summary: Presents a nonfiction companion book to "Stallion by Starlight," discussing the history of domesticating horses and explaining why Alexander the Great's horse was so famous.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2013
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.1 OSBQuattlebaum, Mary
Summary: Calling all dog lovers! Join the adventure as National Geographic Kids Chapters presents a trio of true stories about incredible acts of canine heroism. From Glory the bloodhound, who saves lost pets, to terriers who help raise orphaned hippos, these brave pups are sure to inspire young animal lovers.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J CD 636.7 QUACarney, Elizabeth
Summary: Presents the stories of a dog that helps stranded dolphins, a capuchin monkey who helps a young man with physical limitations, and a rat that sniffs out land mines.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Animals CarneyCalkhoven, Laurie
Summary: Military animals explores amazing creatures that have aided militaries on land, by air, and at sea. Learn how elephants, bats, monkeys, cats, and even glowworms helped out in times of war.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2015
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 355.42 CALMiles, Ellen.
Summary: "Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home. When Lizzie meets Muttley at Caring Paws, she doesn't feel her usual excitement about the puppy. The little mutt prefers to spend all of his time sleeping. But the Petersons quickly learn that the heroic dog always come through when he...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2010
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC MILHamilton, 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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Summary: "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"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Millbrook Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 590 MARGoldish, Meish
Summary: "In this book, readers will read stories of how pet dogs have save their owner from a crisis."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bearport Publishing 2015
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Place a hold to request this item.Osborne, 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, Call number: J 636.7 OSBCollins, Ace.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abingdon Pr 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Animal Pet CollinsSummary: Hop into seven springtime rescues with the PAW Patrol, including a double-length mission to save Adventure Bay's Easter Egg Hunt! Plus, protect Farmer Yumi's vegetable garden, Mayor Goodway's tulips, missing songbirds, lost sheep and more!
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Paramount 2017
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1 available in Children's videos, Call number: DVD JUV PAWCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV PAWSummary: Cartoon Network's number one hit comedy show, Adventure Time is about the post-apocalyptic adventures of a boy named Finn, his friend Jake, a magic dog. Includes all 26 episodes of the first season.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Cartoon Network 2012
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV ADVSisti, Alessandro
Summary: A girl named Penny and her dog Bolt are the stars of a TV series, called Bolt. To make the series more realistic, the producers stage a fake kidnap of Penny ... Bolt thinks that happened for real and decides to go and look for his master! Convinced he has super powers, Bolt starts his journey in search of Penny, a journey that takes him to New York, Hollywood and Las Vegas, where he meets new...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Spotlight, a division of ABDO 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 DISCopies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J FIC DISGeorge, Isabel.
Summary: From horses and elephants carrying armies, to dogs parachuting from planes and dolphins detecting mines, animals have played a part in some of the bloodiest battles in history. Their stories are as compelling and tragic as those of the soldiers they served.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Usborne 2006
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 355.4 GEODonohue, Moira Rose.
Summary: Read about these amazing animal heroes, stories that will inspire pet owners, farm hands, anyone who has an infinity for animals and their unique behaviors.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books 2017
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1 available in Multi-Media Kits, Call number: KIT J WHITE KANHavill, Juanita.
Summary: "While visiting her grandmother in the country, Mel discovers a neglected horse. Moved by the sight of the rib-thin pinto with the sad, glazed eyes and eager to help him, Mel starts a rescue process that results in the pinto's being moved to a horse rescue ranch to revive him and treat his problems. At the ranch, Mel learns about horse care and continues to bond with the horse she has named...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Gryphon Press 2010
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2 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HAVSummary: A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the first Christmas.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment 2018
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2 available in Family DVDs, Call number: DVD FAMILY STACopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD STAPhelan, Matt
Summary: In 1783 France, ten-year-old Emile works as Benjamin Franklin's caretaker, but after he finds himself in the middle of a sinister plot, he helps France's undercover guardians, a sheep, a rooster and a duck save the world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Greenwillow Books, an Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC PHEDowswell, Paul.
Summary: A collection of true stories about men, women, and animals whose feats of courage have captured the imaginations of millions of people.
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Pub. 2002
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC DOWBlabey, Aaron
Summary: "Pop quiz! You are on the roof of a skyscraper. Every floor of that building has nasty things that just don't like you. And you really need to get to the basement. Whaddaya do?! (And no, you can't just join the B-Team and fly away in their glamorous new spaceship.) Think quick, chico, because the multiverse is getting worse!"--Back cover
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2021