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.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard 1985
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 636.7 ANCVentura, Marne
Summary: Describes the job service dogs do, what makes a good service dog, and the places they work.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7 VENGroc, 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.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Orca Book Publishers 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7 GROHamilton, 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...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2020
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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.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Orange Mosquito 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7 RIELuke, Melinda
Summary: Discusses the evolution of dogs, the acuteness of their senses, their ability to learn new tasks, and the many ways that they are helpful to humans, such as serving as helpers for disabled persons and working as police dogs.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2001
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JBR BLUE LUKSummary: "An introduction to Portuguese water dogs and other working dogs, presented in a highly illustrated, question-and-answer format. Features include fun facts, glossary, resource list, index, and scientific classification list"--Provided by publisher.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: World Book 2010
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Summary: Text and photographs highlight the evolutionary history of dogs, their domestication, anatomy, behavior, and breeds. Offers guidance on dog care and training.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 1991
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Summary: Describes the job therapy dogs do, what makes a good therapy dog, and the places they work.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7 VENQuattlebaum, 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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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.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7 FUROsborne, Mary Pope.
Summary: Answers questions about the history and behavior of dogs and provides true stories of dog heroics.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2011
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 636.7 OSBBuller, 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.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2016
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE BULO'Neill, Catherine
Summary: Describes the ways in which dogs are bred and trained for such careers as livestock guardian, herder, helper for the disabled, sled-puller, and entertainer.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Society 1988
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7 ONEGoldish, Meish
Summary: "In this book, readers will learn about dogs in the R.E.A.D. program."--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Bearport Publishing 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7 GOLGregory, Josh.
Summary: Discusses the traits, training, and duties of working dogs.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.73 GREWadsworth, 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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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?
Format: text
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 LawGoldish, Meish.
Summary: Describes how some of Hollywood's famous dogs got their leading roles, including Lassie, Benji, and Rin-Tin-Tin.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Bearport Pub. 2007
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 791.43 GOLRaven, Margot Theis.
Summary: "A stray dog named Rags befriends a U.S. soldier in Paris, France, during WWI. Rags traveled with the troops carrying messages from the front line to the back. His loyalty kept him by his owner's side until Sergeant Donovan died at the base hospital in Chicago"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940.4 RAVBausum, Ann.
Summary: Bausum tells the story of a stray dog who becomes Sergeant Stubby--World War I dog veteran, decorated war hero, American icon, and above all, man's best friend.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J CD 940.4 BAUCarney, Elizabeth
Summary: Presents the stories of three animal workers, a dog that helps stranded dolphins, a monkey that aids a paralyzed man, and a rat that sniffs out land mines.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books 2014
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Summary: Contains photographs and the stories of Rose, Izzy, Frieda, and Lenore, four dogs that perform various jobs on Bedlam Farm.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: H. Holt 2011
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J636.7 KATCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Fiction Katz 2011Carney, Elizabeth
Summary: Presents the stories of three animal workers, a dog that helps stranded dolphins, a monkey that aids a paralyzed man, and a rat that sniffs out land mines--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2012