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1) Dog
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English
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Text and photographs highlight the evolutionary history of dogs, their domestication, anatomy, behavior, and breeds, and offer guidance on dog care and training.
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Magic tree house fact trackers volume 24
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English
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Answers questions about the history and behavior of dogs and provides true stories of dog heroics.
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Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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This title introduces young dog lovers to K9 and military dogs, covering everything from the history of their use to conditioning, training, and the work they do. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a photodiagram, and a glossary.
9) Working dogs
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Pub. Date
2013.
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English
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Readers will discover how working dogs are bred and trained and how these hardworking canines find happy home when it comes time to retire.
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Orca wild volume 7
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c2021.
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English
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Dogs are working with humans to find new ways to solve environmental problems and conserve wildlife, just a few of which are sniffing out invasive species and poisons, as well as identifying wildlife traffickers.
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[2016]
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English
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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.
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[2020]
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English
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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.
14) Police dogs
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English
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"Describes the necessity of police dogs, their duties, temperament, training, and common breeds chosen"--
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English
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Describes the necessity of bomb-sniffing dogs, their duties, temperament, training, and common breeds chosen. We hear about human heroes daily, but what do we know about our furry-legged ones? This series introduces various types of service dogs and explains the type of assistance they provide, from visual guide dogs to therapy dogs. Kids will love learning how a person's best friend is sometimes also a superhero! Additional features to aid comprehension...
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Pub. Date
[2015]
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English
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With a wag and a "woof," this book invites readers to meet the Old English sheepdog. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the Old English sheepdog breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow readers to see these focused herding dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing...
20) Sniffer dogs
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Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"In this book, readers explore how dogs use smell to detect many things, as well as the skills and training this work requires"--Provided by publisher.
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