Includes bibliographical references (page 24) and index.
Contents
Reckless to the rescue -- Animal advantages -- A place to train -- History class -- Packing it on -- Learning the ropes -- In the mood -- The same but different -- The future for marine pack animals -- More about horses, donkeys, and mules.
Audience
Ages 7-12.
Summary
Explores how horses, donkeys, and mules are used in the military; introduces Reckless, a horse used by the Marines during the Korean War; and discusses the training for both the soldiers and the animals.