rescue dogs

"When Scott Swift adopted an Alaskan husky named Nookie, he was looking for a four-legged buddy to join him on outdoor adventures. Soon, Nookie would set out for adventures of his own-and save a hiker's life in the process! Explore the exciting true story of a supersmart animal in this graphic nonfiction adventure. Then, learn more about these clever canines and read other stories of dog masterminds!"--.

Some dogs were born to lend a helping hand (or paw!). Zeus, a chocolate lab puppy, is one of them. With his courage, smarts, and strength his purpose seems clear: he'll become a water rescue dog! When a young boy named Kimo is tasked with training Zeus, they quickly become best friends. But Zeus's excitement makes training hard, and worse yet, becoming a working dog means being separated from Kimo. Can Zeus and his boy figure out how to stay together forever?.

"In this book, readers explore how dogs find hurt or missing people, as well as the skills and training this work requires"--Publisher.

"Whether it's there's an avalanche, a mudslide, or a collapsed building . . . dogs will help dig through the debris to find people who are trapped. Search and Rescue dogs respond to disasters to help survivors make it out alive. Learn all about these heroic dogs"--Provided by publisher.

"In Search and Rescue Dogs, beginning readers will learn about dogs that work after natural disasters and in the wilderness to find and save missing people. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to dogs' gear, training, and job responsibilities. Supplementary back matter summarizes the jobs they perform, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about search and rescue dogs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Search and Rescue Dogs also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Search and Rescue Dogs is part of Jump!'s Dogs on Duty series"--.

When two bear cubs are lost in the woods without their mother, it is Lily, once a stray puppy, who comes to their rescue.

On her journey from rescue dog to movie star, the greatest gift Shelby receives is the love and affection from the people around her.

"This book gives...a glance of some of the most heroic dogs in history, and also shows how modern dogs are being trained to assist the police, military, and other organizations." --from back cover.

Sixteen-year-old Willow Zimmerman reconnects with estranged family friend and real estate tycoon E. Nigma, but after he helps her earn enough for medical treatments for her mom she is attacked by the monstrous Killer Croc and upon waking after the fight she gains powers and insight she will need to make the right choices.

Join Sophie as her family prepares for welcoming a new dog into the family.