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Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016].
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 3
Physical Desc
157 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm
Language
English
Description
Modern wars recruit more than just human soldiers. Our canine companions also serve in the line of duty and under fire, whether helping police protect our home turf or accompanying soldiers on missions abroad. Readers will cheer for the hero dogs featured in this collection, profiled with stunning photos and inspiring tales of bravery, friendship, heroism, and devotion.
22) Anna & Natalie
Author
Publisher
Star Bright Books
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Anna and her seeing-eye dog Natalie are chosen by Anna's teacher to participate in the wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetary.
Author
Series
Elvis and the underdogs volume 1
Publisher
Balzer + Bray
Pub. Date
c2013
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 9
Physical Desc
300 p. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
All his life Benji, now ten, has been sickly and he has long been targeted by the school bully, but after a seizure Benji gets a therapy dog that is not only big enough to protect him, it can also talk.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
1060L
Physical Desc
151 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Get to know incredible pups from all over the world in these 30 fur-raising stories. Daring Dogs will take you into the lives of amazing historical hounds, including science superstars like Laika, the first doggy cosmonaut, and war heroes like Smoky, a four-pound WWII veteran.
Author
Publisher
Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
344 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"The Underdogs tells the story of Karen Shirk, felled at age twenty-four by a neuromuscular disease and facing life as a ventilator-dependent, immobile patient, who was turned down by every service dog agency in the country because she was “too disabled.” Her nurse encouraged her to tone down the suicidal thoughts, find a puppy, and raise her own service dog. Karen did this, and Ben, a German shepherd, dragged her back into life. “How many people...
26) Deception cove
Author
Series
Neah Bay novels volume 1
Publisher
Mulholland Books, Little Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
372 pages ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Former US Marine Jess Winslow reenters civilian life a new widow, with little more to her name than a falling-down house, a medical discharge for PTSD, and a loyal dog named Lucy. The only thing she actually cares about is that dog, a black-and-white pit bull mix who helps her cope with the devastating memories of her time in Afghanistan. After fifteen years -- nearly half his life -- in state prison, Mason Burke owns one set of clothes, a wallet,...
27) Service dogs
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Pub
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the breed, selection, and training of service dogs.
28) Buddy's story
Author
Series
Publisher
Tiger Tales
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
183 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Buddy is a dog with a big appetite and an even bigger heart--which means he's absolutely perfect for doing a Very Important Job. When Buddy becomes Noah's service dog, he is excited to have a family of his own. Noah has anemia, and he needs his canine companion to keep an eye on him. It's a big responsibility, but to Buddy, it's the best job in the world. One day on a trip to the beach, Noah gets sick and desperately needs Buddy's help. Can Buddy...
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
29 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Cha Cha the Vizsla wanted to be a bomb-sniffing dog like her parents, but she can not resist the tempation to retrieve the fake bombs when she finds them, so she needs a new job, one that will fit her skills.
Author
Series
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Laila's birthday party, perfectly planned with her autism in mind, goes awry due to a change in weather and an accident with her cake, but with the help of her mom and her service dog, Laila knows she can handle this"--
Author
Publisher
Savvy Book Marketing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"WOW -The very first book about Koda the Fluff! This is a true story about a very unique therapy dog that rides in a little car and how Koda came about getting a driver's license. The characters in the book are real and you can even scan a QR code at the end to watch the video of this take place in real life! This book will bring smiles and fluffy warm vibes to all ages and be wonderful for young humans getting them excited about one day having their...
32) Lone Jack trail
Author
Series
Publisher
Mulholland Books/Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
325 pages ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Former Marine-turned-sheriff's deputy Jess Winslow and ex-con Mason Burke find themselves on opposite sides of the law when Jess investigates the suspicious death of a local celebrity in Deception Cove, Washington, and the evidence points to Mason's guilt.
33) Cooper's story
Author
Series
Dog's purpose (Juvenile) volume 9
Publisher
Starscape
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 6
Physical Desc
215 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Cooper, a malamute-Great Dane puppy, finds purpose as service dog and emotional support animal to fifth-grader Burke, a boy in a wheelchair.
Author
Series
Lowcountry summer novels volume 5
Publisher
Gallery Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First Gallery Books hardcover edition.
Physical Desc
xii, 347 pages ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A wounded warrior and his younger brother discover the true meaning of Christmas in this timeless story of family bonds. A poignant continuation of the Lowcountry Summer series. As far as ten-year-old Miller McClellan is concerned, it's the worst Christmas ever. His father's shrimp boat is docked, his mother is working two jobs, and with finances strained, Miller is told they can't afford the dog he desperately wants. "Your brother's return from...
Author
Publisher
Thorndike Press
Pub. Date
2013
Edition
Large print ed.
Physical Desc
365 p. (large print) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Forced into early retirement by a spinal condition, Steven Wolf reluctantly left his family for Arizona's warm winter climate. A lifelong dog lover, the former hard-driving attorney is drawn to a group that rescues retired greyhounds. When Comet, a once-abused racer, chooses to "adopt" Wolf, a life-altering relationship begins. After Wolf shows the mistrustful dog how to thrive in the real world, the tables turn and Comet helps Wolf with the most...
Author
Series
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
85 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
When both a classmate's DIY robot and the class hamster go missing, Detective Wednesday Nadir and her service dog, Woof, must use the scientific method to solve two cases at once.
Author
Publisher
Hachette Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
x, 294 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Following the success of his New York Times bestseller, Until Tuesday, Iraq War veteran Luis Carlos Montalván takes to the road with his beloved Golden Retriever service dog, Tuesday, advocating for America's wounded warriors and for each other. Luis's first book sparked a national conversation about service dogs and PTSD. In this spectacular new memoir, he and Tuesday bring their healing mission to the next level, showing how these beautifully...
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