land mines

This book introduces readers to military mine-hunting animals, from the dogs and rats that sniff out landmines to the dolphins and sea lions that find mines underwater. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, infographics, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. DiscoverRoo is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.

Bombs, mines, and IEDs are important parts of modern warfare. Rreaders are introduced to the origins of these weapons and the advanced technology used to create them today.

Describes the process of training African pouched rats to become detection rats who are capable of sniffing out land mines and deadly lung illnesses and demonstrates their ability to point out dangers. Includes color photos, a glossary, and an index.

Describes dangers presented by land mines, their different types and uses, the fight to stop production, efforts to remove mines, attempts to regulate them, and help provided their victims.

Presents a fact-based novel that explores the experiences of Sofia, a young girl from southern Africa who must struggle to rebuild her life after losing her legs in a land mine explosion.