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Author:

Furstinger, Nancy, author.

Title:

Paws of courage : true tales of heroic dogs that protect and serve / Nancy Furstinger ; foreword by Ronald L. Aiello.

Publisher:

National Geographic,

Copyright Date:

2016

Description:

157 pages : illustrations (mostly color) ; 18 cm.

Subject:

Service dogs--Juvenile literature.
Working dogs--Juvenile literature.
Animal heroes--Juvenile literature.
Service dogs.
Working dogs.
Animal heroes.

Contents:

Historic hounds -- Battlefields partners -- To the rescue -- Leaders of the pack -- Canine protectors -- The final woof -- Sniff out more!

Summary:

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.

ISBN:

1426323786 (library binding : alk. paper)
9781426323782 (library binding : alk. paper)
1426323778 (hardcover : alk. paper)
9781426323775 (hardcover : alk. paper)

LCCN:

2015045775

Locations:

MMPE553 -- Algona Public Library (Algona)

BOPG851 -- Ames Public Library (Ames)

SAPG074 -- Cedar Falls Public Library (Cedar Falls)

TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)

CUPC586 -- Columbus Junction Public Library (Columbus Junction)

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

SPPE104 -- Independence Public Library (Independence)

TGPD826 -- LeClaire Community Library (Le Claire)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)

GUPF501 -- Newton Public Library (Newton)

NTPC983 -- Northwood Public Library (Northwood)

BXPC851 -- Roland Public Library (Roland)

SFPH074 -- Waterloo Public Library (Waterloo)

DPPE403 -- Kendall Young Library (Webster City)

GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)