"Simple text and full-color photos illustrate the traits, training, and duties of K-9 police dogs"--Provided by publisher.

Offers information on police dogs, including what they are, how they are trained, and what happens when they retire. --Publisher's description. "Engaging images accompany information about police dogs. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

Narrates how police dogs are trained and offers real-life examples of the dogs in action. Additional features include a table of contents, a bullet-point summary of the job, questions to spark critical thinking, a selected bibliography, sources to guide further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index.

What kind of dog works with the police? Sniffs for explosives? Keeps us safe when we travel? Law enforcement dogs! K-9 law enforcement dogs play an important role in communities everywhere. These furry friends can learn how to sniff out evidence and catch criminals. Find out what these four-legged officers do to help keep us safe!

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...

Detection dogs use their nose to find things and are used for many different jobs like sniffing out illegal goods, tracking plants and animals, and sensing medical problems.

This title introduces young dog lovers to K9 and military dogs, covering everything from the history of their use to conditioning, training, and the work they do. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a photodiagram, and a glossary.