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Dog Heroes of September 11th: A Tribute to America's Search and Rescue Dogs, now in its tenth Anniversary second edition, is the first and only major publication to salute the canines that served our nation in the recovery missions following the terrorists' strikes on America.
A testament to man's best friend and his most critical role in American history, this special book pays tribute to seventy-nine canine heroes and their handlers, retelling...
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In this inspirational tale filled with adventure, friendship and family, the author relates how he and his little dog named Atticus M. Finch attempted to climb all 48 of New Hampshire's 4,000-foot peaks twice to pay tribute to a friend who died of cancer and raise money for charity.
3) Bolt
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[2009]
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Rescued from a shelter as a pup by a little girl named Penny, Bolt grows up to be the star of a television series in which he plays a super-powered pooch foiling the schemes of the nefarious Dr. Calico. According to the impresario director, the show only works because Bolt is living his role, and so long as he believes it, the audience will. Unfortunately, a ratings-motivated change in plans accidentally leaves Bolt in New York City, convinced that...
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"From historian-in-residence at the Presidential Pet Museum, Andrew Hager, comes a fond, fascinating, and often surprising look at the dogs who were the best friends of the presidents, featuring unforgettable photographs. Organized by historical eras, All-American Dogs will take readers through the captivating his of the White House's four-legged friends, the impact they had on their owner-in-chiefs, and ultimately, American history" --
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"With more than 100 heartwarming photos, Warrior Pups is an illustrated tribute to the amazing people at the San Antonio-Lackland Air Force Base who transform wriggly little puppies into the heroic military working dogs that help fight the global war on terror. Throughout its pages, the reader learns how ·these dogs are trained to detect IEDs and terrorist ambushes. ·they are nurtured with lots of love and attention from their foster families. ·they...
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It's Randolph's first time at a Mardi Gras parade, and the little coonhound and his best friend, Olivia, are having a wonderful time Until disaster strikes! A masked bandit steals the king's crown, and the parade can't start until the king gets his crown back. Will Randolph be able to save Mardi Gras?
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Award-winning husband-and-wife folklorists Randy Russell and Janet Barnett have gone to the dogs. Digging deeply through the rich field of Southern folklore, the authors have discovered that a dog's devotion to its human does not always end at the grave. Dogs can be as peculiar as people. Their relationship with humans is complex. In story after story from Southern homes, there is strong evidence that this relationship can extend beyond death. Do...
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In early 1861, as he prepared to leave his home in Springfield, Illinois, to move into the White House, Abraham Lincoln faced many momentous tasks, but none he dreaded more than telling his two youngest sons, Willie and Tad, that the family's beloved pet dog, Fido, would not be accompanying them to Washington. Lincoln, who had adopted Fido about five years earlier, was afraid the skittish dog wouldn't survive the long rail journey, so he decided to...
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Little Black Dog books volume 3
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The true story of the little Black Dog, an orphan puppy who was given to Captain Robert Douglas and became a New England legend.
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Presidential History Unleashed-Fido to Fala, Millie to Bo
"If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog," Harry Truman once said. Perhaps that's why, for much of our Republic's history, there have been two top dogs at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue-one with two legs, one with four. First Dogs, by distinguished journalist Roy Rowan and researcher Brooke Janis, tells the whole doggone story, from the days before there was a White House to Barack Obama's...
14) Coyotes
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Provides information about coyotes, what they eat, their preferred habitats, and other facts. --
15) Gray wolves
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Early readers can delve into the wild world of gray wolves with this title. Theyll learn what gray wolves eat, their preferred habitats, and other great facts, alongside awesome photographs.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
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Early readers can delve into the wild world of gray wolves with this title. They'll learn what gray wolves eat, their preferred habitats, and other great facts, alongside awesome photographs. Translated by native Spanish speakers-and immersion school educators. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Español
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Early readers can delve into the wild world of gray wolves with this title. They'll learn what gray wolves eat, their preferred habitats, and other great facts, alongside awesome photographs. Translated by native Spanish speakers-and immersion school educators. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
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Before that tragic day on November 22, 1963, the Kennedy years were filled with hope and promise. As the White House gardener put it, they were also filled with children and dogs. The Dogs of Camelot illuminates the inside story of the Kennedys' lifelong love of dogs and the unparalleled canine corps they brought to the White House. The American public only saw glimpses of the many Kennedy pets because of the zealous way Jackie Kennedy guarded her...
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Young readers can see the sights of various cities with Max, a loveable puppy, in this series of children's books that emphasize learning with simple shapes and vibrant colors. Readers will follow Max on his busy day of sightseeing with stops at historic landmarks and lesser-known locations found in each city. An adorable dog leads children on a tour of Beantown. Created in partnership with the Boston Children's Museum, this book includes a beautiful...
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First published in 1918, this is a unique regimental history, mainly because it tells the story of an American regiment on the Western Front through the eyes of their mascot, a dog called Bobbie Burns. Full of humour, this fascinating account of the horrors of war, is all the more compelling because of it's use of 'Bobbie' as the central character, in a war which has such an unbelievably vast scale, through Bobbie, we are able to meet only a few people...
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