Dog lovers everywhere will enjoy this insightful, adorable, and fact-filled photographic picture-book exploration of why dogs really are a man's best friend.
"Celebrates ... the bond between humans and their canine companions, discussing scientific insights that [argue] how sharing one's life with a dog reduces stress, provides companionship, and increases safety"--OCLC.
Documents the contributions of specially trained military dogs, profiling noteworthy canine heroes while covering such topics as how they are trained and what happens to them when they retire.
"Explores mercury pollution found in the rivers and streams of Western Montana that might cause harm to humans--and the extinction of the entire osprey species"--Provided by publisher.
Explores the various ways specific dogs have put their super sniffing ability to use, from bedbug sniffers, to explosive detectors, to life-saving allergy detectors, and more.
Describes methods used by scientists to study how the brains of birds and other animals work and to determine whether animals can truly communicate verbally.
soldiers' best friends on the battlefield and beyond
Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw
Examines the history, unique abilities, training, job duties, and future of military dogs. Features color photographs, a glossary, and additional resources.
Looks at how horses have been used in hunting, warfare, performance, competition, ceremony, and celebration, with illustrations that showcase how people decorate them.
