| Edition |
1st Avon ed. |
| Descript |
x, 116 p. : ill. ; 20 cm. |
| Note |
Accelerated Reader MG 7.1 3 3 65680 |
| Summary |
A collection of true stories of animals that work for a living, including Alaskan sled dogs, bomb-sniffing dogs, and canine movie stars. |
| Contents |
Introduction: what's work to a dog? -- B.A.R.K.-ing in the bay -- Sheepish behavior -- Cleared for takeoff -- Sniffing for black diamonds -- The dog who didn't need to hear -- The pet trackers -- Old-fashioned detective work -- Top dog on the campus -- A nose for safety -- The pick of the litter -- Stubby the spy-catcher and other war heroes -- Athletes with E.S.P. -- Stars of the silver screen -- Toga and Gracie -- Balto's race against death -- The dog who leads two lives -- The most important gift -- Leaving prison behind -- Conclusion: the king's loyal friend. |
| Subject |
Working dogs -- United States -- Anecdotes -- Juvenile literature.
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Working dogs -- Anecdotes.
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Dogs -- Anecdotes.
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| Add Author |
Bailey, Pat, 1948-
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| ISBN |
0064411028 (pbk) |
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9780064411028 (pbk) |
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