Animal detectives

Introduces facts about lions, tigers, and other large cats, discussing their physical features, habitat, diet, and more.

Simple text and photographs describe the work of scent hounds.

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.

Outlines the various ways dolphins are used by the U.S. military. Features full-color photographs throughout.

Simple text and photographs introduce children to police dogs and the kind of work they do.

Simple text and photographs introduce children to pigs and their good sense of smell, which has led to their use as bomb detectives.

Discusses how bees can be trained to locate such items as land mines or bed bugs. Features full-color photographs throughout.

Examines how beagles and other scent hounds are used to track a variety of items, from bedbugs to illegal substances.