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Overview
Working dogs can be heroes-just like people. In Distinguished Dogs, learn how: a Port Authority Police K-9 was killed at New York's World Trade Center on September 11, 2001; sled dogs helped stop a disease from spreading in Nome, Alaska; military working canines save soldiers on the battlefield; Newfoundland dogs pull drowning victims from the water; and pets have saved their owners' lives. Read all about hero dogs and the handlers that train and depend on them.Synopsis
Working dogs can be heroes-just like people. In Distinguished Dogs, learn how: a Port Authority Police K-9 was killed at New York's World Trade Center on September 11, 2001; sled dogs helped stop a disease from spreading in Nome, Alaska; military working canines save soldiers on the battlefield; Newfoundland dogs pull drowning victims from the water; and pets have saved their owners' lives. Read all about hero dogs and the handlers that train and depend on them.
Children's Literature
Can a working dog be a true hero? In this book, Marie-Therese Miller explores the stories behind the most famous working dogs in history. Young readers will learn the stories of Sirius, a Port Authority Police K-9 who died in the New York World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, as well as Balto, whose life saving serum-run through Alaska in 1925 is commemorated by a bronze statue in New York City s Central Park. Readers will also explore the landscape of American history and see how military dogs saved the lives of U.S. soldiers during World War II and Vietnam. This is a compelling account of how dogs have saved lives and provided invaluable companionship throughout history, earning military accolades and a spot in the hearts of admirers of all ages. This is a wonderful addition to the Dog Tales series, which features true tales about amazing dogs. Reviewer: Suzanna E. Henshon, Ph.D.