Overview
Modern wars recruit more than just human soldiers. Our canine companions also serve in the line of duty and under fire, whether helping police protect our home turf or accompanying soldiers on missions abroad. Readers will cheer for the hero dogs featured in this collection, profiled with stunning photos and inspiring tales of bravery, friendship, heroism, and devotion. Their touching stories are sure to inspire animal lovers everywhere.
Full Product Details
Author: Nancy Furstinger ,
National Geographic Kids
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Imprint: National Geographic Kids
Dimensions:
Width: 17.70cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 17.90cm
Weight: 0.380kg
ISBN: 9781426323775
ISBN 10: 1426323778
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 12 April 2016
Recommended Age: From 5 to 10 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children's (6-12)
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
The bonds between more than 20 military and law enforcement dogs and their handlers are lovingly and proudly shown in this compact, fact- and photo-filled offering. [This book]...addresses a wide range of interests and age levels and will make readers want to go home and hug the doggie heroes in own their lives -- Booklist The photographs will make this highly appealing to dog lovers who will also find the brief text and short chapters easy to manage. Kirkus --
The bonds between more than 20 military and law enforcement dogs and their handlers are lovingly and proudly shown in this compact, fact- and photo-filled offering. [This book]... addresses a wide range of interests and age levels and will make readers want to go home and hug the doggie heroes in own their lives -- Booklist The photographs will make this highly appealing to dog lovers who will also find the brief text and short chapters easy to manage. -- Kirkus This amazing book offers prose that is fast-paced and super-factual, but is written in a conversational style that keeps readers engaged to the fullest....This is a National Geographic book, so the pictures live up to their brand. -- New York Journal of Books --
The photographs will make this highly appealing to dog lovers who will also find the brief text and short chapters easy to manage. Kirkus --
Author Information
NANCY FURSTINGER has been speaking up for animals since she learned to talk, and she hasn't shut up yet. She is the author of many books on her favorite topic- animals! Nancy has been a feature writer for a daily newspaper, a managing editor of trade and consumer magazines, and an editor at twochildren's book publishing houses. She shares her home with big dogs and house rabbits (all rescued), and also volunteers and fosters pets for several animal organizations. This is her first book for National Geographic.
