Discusses the concept of service learning in which young people gain knowledge and skills through volunteer activities; and looks at how the concept applies to working with animals.
Tells the story of the magnificent dog Buck, who is a loyal pet until cruel men make him a pawn in their search for the gold of the Klondike, where he breaks free and becomes the leader of a ferocious wolf pack. This edition includes the short story B??tard.
Discusses the major issues surrounding the topic of animal rights, including activism for animals, animal cruelty, animal testing, and the uses of animals in education.