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Magic tree house fact trackers volume 24
Language
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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English
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"From rescue dog to movie star! Shelby doesn't remember much of her early life-- only that she was always hungry and cold. Then one day, Shelby is rescued by a kind woman, and things change forever. She soon finds herself on a movie set, and her new life is filled with challenges and rewards. She learns things like to Go Mark, Cut, and Dig. Her rewards include squeaky toys, yummy chicken-- and best of all, love and affection from castmates and crew....
3) The finders
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Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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"Jeffrey B. Burton's The Finders marks the beginning of a fast-paced new mystery series featuring a heroic golden retriever cadaver dog named Vira and her handler, Mason Reid. Mason "Mace" Reid lives on the outskirts of Chicago and specializes in human remains detection. He trains dogs to hunt for the dead. Reid's coming off a taxing year-mourning the death of a beloved springer spaniel as well as the dissolution of his marriage. He adopts a rescue...
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Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
111 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
It's all in a days work for man's best friend! Hero Dogs! presents three heartwarming stories of courageous canines. You'll meet Glory, the bloodhound who helps track down lost pets, friendly terriers who play with orphaned hippos, and one amazing firehouse pup. Follow along on their adventures as they save lives and change the world.
5) The rescue
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Pub. Date
2023.
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339 pages ; 25 cm
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English
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"The Rescue is a gripping thriller that explores the strength of the human-animal bond and how far we will go to protect what we love by three-time Edgar Award winner and New York Times bestselling author T. Jefferson Parker. While reporting on a Tijuana animal shelter, journalist Bettina Blazak falls in love with one of her story's subjects-an adorable Mexican street dog who is being treated for a mysterious gunshot wound. Bettina impulsively adopts...
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Pub. Date
[2016]
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157 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm
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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.
7) 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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2011.
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English
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"Angel on a Leash tells the heartwarming tales of therapy dogs who have changed the lives of children and hospitals and rehabilitation centers as the result of the work done by the therapy dog charity, Angel on a Leash, an organization founded by the book's author. The stories follow not only the children facing illness and disability, but also the experiences of the owners of the therapy dogs and the therapy dogs themselves. This is an uplifting...
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My weirder school volume 11
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English
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"Story time goes to the dogs when Ella Mentry School gets a therapy dog to help kids with their reading skills"--
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Ranger in time volume 1
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
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Ranger, a golden retriever, could have been a great search-and-rescue-dog except for the squirrels--but one day he unearths a mysterious box and finds himself transported back to the year 1850 where his faithful service is really needed by a family traveling west along the Oregon Trail.
11) Stubby
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Dog diaries volume 7
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
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"Stubby the war dog narrates the story of his life, from his birth on the streets of New Haven, Connecticut, through his time spent in Europe with the American Expeditionary Force, to his eventual hero's welcome back in the U.S."--
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Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"A stray dog wanders the Milwaukee docks until he realizes his calling--to be a ship dog! After being rescued from the Milwaukee River, Sport lives on the lighthouse tender ship the Hyacinth. He helps the crew as they deliver supplies to lighthouses and maintains buoys and other safety features on the lake. Over time Sport also becomes popular among the lighthouse tenders' families, crew members of other ships. When Sport is separated from his crew...
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Dog's purpose (Juvenile) volume 6
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
191 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Toby, an unusually calm beagle puppy, finds his purpose when Mona and her mother adopt him and teach him to be a therapy dog at a nursing home.
17) Desperate Creed
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Ryder Creed novels volume 5
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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"In Alabama: A deadly outbreak of tornadoes sends K9 handlers, Ryder Creed and Jason Seaver with their scent dogs, Grace and Scout to search for survivors. As storms intensify and Ryder and Jason race against time to save victims, they end up racing to save themselves. In Chicago: Francine "Frankie" Russo is irritated when her young co-worker calls at 5:00 am for a video-chat and catches her in only a towel. She's so annoyed with Tyler Gates that...
18) Hidden Creed
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English
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"During a training exercise, Creed's scent dog, Grace, is drawn off course and discovers a shallow grave. The body was never meant to be found, hidden deep in an isolated part of Florida's Blackwater River State Forest. The remote area has no easy access in or out. The killer obviously hoped his secret would be scattered and swallowed up by the forces of nature. When Creed's dogs continue to find more remains, investigators quickly realize they're...
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Pub. Date
2014.
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English
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"For those who loved New York Times bestseller Rin Tin Tin comes the memorable story of Sergeant Stubby--World War I dog veteran, decorated war hero, American icon, and above all, man's best friend--never before told and timed to coincide with the 100th anniversary of World War I. National Geographic tells the story of a stray dog who becomes Sergeant Stubby the War Dog during World War I. Beloved award-winning author and library darling Ann Bausum...
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