Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw

Explains the many ways that dogs are used in the military and how they are trained and cared for. When the news of the raid on Osama Bin Laden's compound broke, the SEAL team member that stole the show was a highly trained canine companion. Throughout history, dogs have been key contributors to military units. Dorothy Hinshaw Patent follows man's best friend onto the battlefield, showing readers why dogs are uniquely qualified for the job at hand, how they are trained, how they contribute to missions, and what happens when they retire. With full-color photographs throughout and sidebars featuring heroic canines throughout history, Dogs on Duty provides a fascinating look at these exceptional soldiers and companions.

Introduces, in brief text and illustrations, a variety of animals whose coloring is black and white.

Examines the history, unique abilities, training, job duties, and future of military dogs. Features color photographs, a glossary, and additional resources.

Describes the general characteristics of different kinds of fish with emphasis on their varied reproductive processes.

Discusses the characteristics and habits of members of the reptile family with particular attention to their mating and reproductive behavior.

Discusses the anatomy, physiology, habits, and behavior of a group of insects both harmful and beneficial to man.

Discusses a variety of segmented worms, their characteristics and habits, and their usefulness to humans.

Introduces, in brief text and illustrations, a variety of animals whose coloring is black-and-white.

Gives information about polar bears which inhabit the Arctic regions of Russia, Norway, Canada, the United States, Denmark, and Greenland and discusses their relationships with humans.

Examines the factors which influence the enormous variety of sizes and shapes in plants and animals.