Grades 3 - 7

There is no bond quite like the one between a soldier and a military dog. These highly trained canines scout, stand guard, and defend their handlers in war zones. They even accompany their… More →

Unlike many working dogs, a guide dog is not praised or rewarded on the job. There should be no distractions when the dog is in work mode. As it teams up with its handler to get from place to More →

When detectives suspect that a fire may have been started intentionally, an arson dog is brought to the scene. This “fire dog” learns to sniff out trace amounts of gasoline, lighter fluid,… More →

The presence of a friendly, gentle animal has been proven to reduce stress and raise the spirits of people dealing with illness, disaster, or other traumatic events. Therapy dogs are tasked… More →

When a bomb-sniffing dog sits down on the job, it means there may be explosives nearby. But to the dog, it only means one thing: a treat is on its way. Bomb-sniffing dogs have saved many… More →

Decades ago, Alabama witnessed the beginnings of the civil rights movement. Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man on a Montgomery city bus. Her activism led to a boycott… More →

Some search-and-rescue dogs are trained to sniff the air for any human scent. Others follow the trail of a specific human scent. But the job of a rescue dog requires more than just smelling.… More →

The presence of a police dog is often enough to discourage a criminal from fleeing. Police dogs are faster than their human handlers, and they are trained to use just enough force to detain… More →

For some dog breeds, swimming comes naturally. They are large enough to brave the waters, their feet are made to paddle, and their endurance allows for long-distance swims. What separates a… More →

All service dogs must be healthy and disciplined. Then they receive training specific to their owner’s disability. Service dogs assist people with impaired hearing, pull wheelchairs, carry… More →

For a person buried by an avalanche, a snow search dog may be their best hope. It can cover more area in less time than a human search team. For the trapped victim, it’s a matter of life and… More →

When we think of Alaska, we often think of snow. The state is home to Glacier Bay, the Juneau Ice Field, skijoring, and the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. In this book, discover how the… More →