JEF - Dog Day (Children)

A special adaptation of the author's book "Marley & Me" for young readers, in which he shares the story of his golden retriever Marley, and tells of the love his family has for the dog.

Recounts the life of Balto, the sled dog who saved Nome, Alaska, in 1925 from a diphtheria epidemic by delivering medicine through a raging snowstorm.

Tells the true tale of a golden retriever born without eyes named Smiley, who, after being rescued, has become a therapy dog to his locals in Canada and to people all over the world through social media and television.

Introduces puppies to young readers using simple, repetitive text and photographs, including senses and play activities.

Nubs, an Iraqi dog of war, never had a home or a person of his own. He was the leader of a pack of wild dogs living off the land and barely surviving. But Nubs's life changed when he met Marine Major Brian Dennis. The two formed a fast friendship, made stronger by Dennis's willingness to share his meals, offer a warm place to sleep, and give Nubs the kind of care and attention he had never received before. Nubs became part of Dennis's human "pack"...

Documents the contributions of specially trained military dogs, profiling noteworthy canine heroes while covering of such topics as how they are trained and what happens to them when they retire.

Contains world records about dogs.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to gray wolves. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"This encyclopedia highlights 150 different dogs. Alongside colorful photographs of both adult dogs and puppies, readers learn about the history, appearance, and behavior of various breeds." -- Amazon.

"From a dog's point of view, tells about dog senses, providing insight into dog behavior and abilities"--