| Description |
95 pages ; 20 cm |
| Note |
"This edition is available for distribution only through the school market"--P. [4] of cover. |
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Originally published: Mahwah, N.J. : Troll, c2002, as:They too were heroes : true tales of courageous dogs. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 93-95). |
| Summary |
A collection of true stories about remarkable dogs who have performed heroic feats. |
| Contents |
Stubby: America's first dog hero -- Chips: World War II hero -- Andy: The devil dog -- Caesar: Special delivery -- Jack: Courage under fire -- Nemo: A wounded hero -- Wolf and Charlie: A perfect team -- Toro: From pet to protector -- More heroic war dogs -- Sam: Danger on the job -- Aaron: the ultimate sacrifice -- Elway: Sniffing out drugs -- Paco: Patrolling the border -- Bombs away -- The beagle brigade -- Kaze: From death row to saving lives -- Bridget: Smelling a survivor in the snow -- Dakota: Changing people's minds -- Dogs of 9-11 -- After the shooting stops -- Honoring heroic dogs. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR MG 6.4 3.0 130899. |
| Subject |
Dogs -- Juvenile literature.
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Working dogs -- Juvenile literature.
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Animal heroes -- Juvenile literature.
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Dogs.
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Working dogs.
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Animal heroes.
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| Added Title |
They too were heroes
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| ISBN |
0439027136 (paperback) |
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9780439027137 (paperback) |
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