After avalanche rescue dog Ava, a chocolate Labrador retriever, finally gets to help her handler, Nate, with a real rescue, she realizes that her job at the ski resort includes other important tasks, too.
"Charlie and Kate know their yellow lab, Buster, would be a perfect soldier dog. So they enlist Buster in the Coast Guard, where he and his handler work to protect US shores from enemy attacks. Then Charlie and Kate discover a coded Nazi message about a submarine landing that will put German spies on US soil. With hours until the U-boat's arrival can Charlie, Kate, and Buster be the heroes America needs?"--Back cover.
An introduction to Labrador retrievers, covering the history of the breed, their physical traits as adults and puppies, temperament, behavior, unique talents, and care.
An introduction to labrador retrievers that describes their physical characteristics and behavior, profiles famous labs throughout history, and explains what it is like to own one.
Provides information on the history and characteristics of Labrador retrievers, offers tips on choosing a Lab puppy for a pet, describes retriever care, and discusses Labrador retrievers as loyal friends, helpers, and heroes.
The author presents a tender story of his family's love for their golden retriever, Marley, and recalls how he grew from a mischievous puppy into a nearly impossible adult that no amount of obedience school training could correct.
"In [this book], young readers will learn about the physical features and characteristics of Labrador retrievers. Full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage beginning readers as they learn about this dog breed"--Amazon.
