saint bernard dog

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Saint Bernards. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade.".

A photographic introduction to Saint Bernards, discussing their characteristics, tracing the history of the breed, and looking at modern-day Saint Bernards.

"A photo-illustrated book for early readers about the Saint Bernard dog breed. Describes this big dog's unique features, social behaviors, and how they act as pets. Includes a photo diagram, fun facts, table of contents, glossary, and further resources"--Provided by publisher.

"To the rescue! This could be the mission statement of Saint Bernards. In the past, the dogs saved thousands of travelers in the Swiss mountain pass they are named after. Early readers will become instant admirers of a big dog breed that stands out for being hardworking and helpful"--From the publisher's web site.

Barry der Menschenretter, a Saint Bernard dog, reflects back on his life in the early 1800s at the Hospice of the Great Saint Bernard in the Swiss Alps, where he rescued some forty people from avalanches. Includes facts about the breed and the hospice.

Follows a Saint Bernard named Barry as he works to recover people trapped beneath snow and recounts some of the many adventures he has had along the way. Includes information about the breed and the Great Saint Bernard Hospice.

Cujo, a two-hundred-pound Saint Bernard, struggles to be the good dog he knows he is as his body and mind are ravaged by the rabies virus infecting him.

Hoping to find the second of four magical objects needed to break a spell on Merlin's penguin, Jack and Annie set out for a monastery in the Swiss Alps. To reach their destination, they will need to rely on some faithful St. Bernard dogs -- as well as a little bit of magic.

Follows a Saint Bernard named Barry as he works to recover people trapped beneath snow and recounts some of the many adventures he has had along the way. Includes information about the breed and the Great Saint Bernard Hospice.

A guide to owning a Saint Bernard that covers the history of the breed, characteristic behavior patterns, things to consider before purchasing a Saint Bernard, supplies and housing, care, nutrition, training, and sickness. Includes photographs and a list of useful addresses and references.