detection

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.

Describes how scientists are actively studying as many planets as they can, and how many could support life as Earth does, and what other wonderful worlds our technology will find.

Tells the inspiring story of Sergeant Mike Dowling and his bomb-snifing dog, Rex, as they navigated the always-dangerous Triangle of Death region in Iraq in 2004.

"Describes dogs that work to detect explosives in many locations. Explains training dogs and handlers require, along with the best breeds for the job. Includes stories of dogs that have worked on K9 Police squads and as military working dogs in Iraq"--Provided by publisher.

This book details the history and evolution of the techniques used by bomb squads to locate and disarm explosives and the risks involved for officers who face death every time they respond to a bomb threat.

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.

Explains how planets form and details the techniques scientists use to study and detect planets outside our solar system. Includes color photographs and further reading sources.