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Dog Heroes
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, and dog heroes are every bit as varied. From gentle therapy dogs visiting hospitalized children and the elderly, to fearless search-and-rescue dogs putting in long hours at disaster sites, dog heroes hold a special place in the hearts of animal lovers. Courageous, faithful, and hardworking, they want only to do their jobs and please their people.
The beautiful posters in Dog Heroes celebrate 30 animals who have given their all to help people in trouble. Dogs were on the scene after 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina. They have found scared victims trapped in avalanches, collapsed mines, and burning buildings. Guide dogs give disabled people their independence, and therapy dogs bring sunshine into hospitals and nursing homes.
Every kind of canine hero is featured here on 30 full-color, pull-out posters no dog-loving child will be able to resist. The back of each poster tells the story of the extraordinary dog captured in an act of heroism. Kids will love to read about the dignity and perseverance these animals bring to every assignment. They are true role models — inspirational, courageous, and faithful.
The beautiful posters in Dog Heroes celebrate 30 animals who have given their all to help people in trouble. Dogs were on the scene after 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina. They have found scared victims trapped in avalanches, collapsed mines, and burning buildings. Guide dogs give disabled people their independence, and therapy dogs bring sunshine into hospitals and nursing homes.
Every kind of canine hero is featured here on 30 full-color, pull-out posters no dog-loving child will be able to resist. The back of each poster tells the story of the extraordinary dog captured in an act of heroism. Kids will love to read about the dignity and perseverance these animals bring to every assignment. They are true role models — inspirational, courageous, and faithful.
- GenresAnimalsNonfictionDogs
64 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2008
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November 21, 2017
This is a book that bring a tear to your eye as you read about the daring rescues carried out by dogs. While most of them underwent extensive training before their actions, in some cases it was spontaneous. Many different breeds of dogs are featured, the common theme is the trainability of dogs and how powerful their sense of smell is.
Furthermore, the reader is also impressed with the strength of some of the breeds appearing in this book. They are capable of pulling a sled over snow, serving as an impromptu live preserver and climbing over rubble. Dogs generally exhibit extreme loyalty to their humans. Some breeds are much more intelligent and trainable than others, of course the emphasis in this book is on those breeds.
This is an excellent book for children with a fondness for dogs and other animals. Dogs play a key role in the lives of many, largely as pets. However, in this book the reader learns of several dangerous jobs that dogs do very well.
Furthermore, the reader is also impressed with the strength of some of the breeds appearing in this book. They are capable of pulling a sled over snow, serving as an impromptu live preserver and climbing over rubble. Dogs generally exhibit extreme loyalty to their humans. Some breeds are much more intelligent and trainable than others, of course the emphasis in this book is on those breeds.
This is an excellent book for children with a fondness for dogs and other animals. Dogs play a key role in the lives of many, largely as pets. However, in this book the reader learns of several dangerous jobs that dogs do very well.
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April 28, 2012Meyer, K. (2008). Dog heroes poster book. Storey Books.
Content/Scope: Thirty stories of 30 individual dogs are told in this compilation of dog heroes. The stories are amazingly told to change the outlook of most readers about their K9 friends. Through the telling of the heroic events, readers will learn the many ways that dogs are able to help humans. The reference does not dig deep into each dogs life story, but only focuses on their heroic moment worth sharing. A range of breads are featured with stories around the world.
Accuracy: The publisher seems to focus on nonfiction items that will encourage better people. This seems to be a trustworthy publisher that puts pride in their productions and staff.
Arrangement: Each page of text has a pull-out full-page poster on the back. There is a list of resources in the back of the book.
Relation to Similar Works: Dog Heroes: A Nonfiction Companion to Dogs in the Dead of Night by Mary Osborne, Service Dogs by Linda Tagliaferro
Timelines: This reference will not have to be updated. These are great stories that give true tellings of events that will not need to be updated. Funds should go towards expanding the biographical section or possibly replacing this item if damaged or lost.
Cost $9.95
Content/Scope: Thirty stories of 30 individual dogs are told in this compilation of dog heroes. The stories are amazingly told to change the outlook of most readers about their K9 friends. Through the telling of the heroic events, readers will learn the many ways that dogs are able to help humans. The reference does not dig deep into each dogs life story, but only focuses on their heroic moment worth sharing. A range of breads are featured with stories around the world.
Accuracy: The publisher seems to focus on nonfiction items that will encourage better people. This seems to be a trustworthy publisher that puts pride in their productions and staff.
Arrangement: Each page of text has a pull-out full-page poster on the back. There is a list of resources in the back of the book.
Relation to Similar Works: Dog Heroes: A Nonfiction Companion to Dogs in the Dead of Night by Mary Osborne, Service Dogs by Linda Tagliaferro
Timelines: This reference will not have to be updated. These are great stories that give true tellings of events that will not need to be updated. Funds should go towards expanding the biographical section or possibly replacing this item if damaged or lost.
Cost $9.95
June 1, 2011
Unbelievable stories about dogs and how they have helped people. Students will love looking at tall the pictures of dogs and pick theirs out while finding out the amazing things dogs can do and how they help our community.
March 2, 2012
After you read the book you will notice that your dog might act like a hero or be a hero if you have a dog. This book also includes posters.
September 20, 2011
The stories were really great and were written well!
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