A whimsically illustrated guide to the inner life of dogs shares lighthearted insights into dog evolution and behavior while profiling common breeds and explaining what a dog experiences while looking at a sunset and smelling the ground.

Describes the necessity of bomb-sniffing dogs, their duties, temperament, training, and common breeds chosen. We hear about human heroes daily, but what do we know about our furry-legged ones? This series introduces various types of service dogs and explains the type of assistance they provide, from visual guide dogs to therapy dogs. Kids will love learning how a person's best friend is sometimes also a superhero! Additional features to aid comprehension...

"Simple text and colorful images introduce young readers to information about dogs"--

Presents listings for over 150 dog breeds, describing their physical features, personality traits, and breed history, and giving advice about care and training.

"Beginning readers will learn all about the hard-working canines that help their owners handle any obstacle."--

Describes the job scat-detection dogs do, what makes a good scat-detection dog, and the places they work.

Describes the author's boyhood on the Canadian prairies and his adventures with Mutt, a dog of indeterminate breed who displayed superior hunting skills.

Offers information about water rescue dogs, including what they are, how they are trained, and a spotlight on Bilbo, a Newfoundland from England that is one of the only beach rescue dogs. --Publisher's description. "Engaging images accompany information about water rescue dogs. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

"Simple text and full-color photos illustrate the traits, training, and duties of search and rescue dogs"--Provided by publisher.

Tells the stories of eight stray dogs that were adopted from animal shelters and went on to become service dogs, actors, and heroes.