working animals

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working animals

Elephants at work

2006
Describes different kinds of work performed by elephants, from waging war to entertaining; the relationship between humans and elephants; and how elephants are trained.

Dogs at work

2006
Takes a look at the skills of and tasks performed by herding dogs, military dogs, K-9 "officers," search-and-rescue dogs, guide dogs, and other types of working canines.

Camels and llamas at work

2006
Presents an introduction to camels and llamas and how they are used as pack animals, providing information on how they adapt to different environments, how they provide assistance in everyday tasks, as well as the traditions that bind these animals to their respective cultures.

Animals

1998
Brief text and illustrations enumerate several animals that help humans, including guide dogs, camels, elephants, bees, and donkeys.

Caring animals

2003
Profiles a Labrador retriever, a miniature horse, a capuchin monkey, and a dolphin who have been trained to help people with handicaps.

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