service dogs

Text and illustrations look at thirty dogs throughout history, including Smoky, a four-pound Yorkie who served in World War Two, Laika, the first dog to launch into space, Brandy, who was the first to find a bomb on a United States airline, and more.

Iraq War veteran Luis Carlos Montalv?n shares his experiences trying to recover from the physical and psychological effects of the war after he returned home and discusses how a service dog named Tuesday helped him cope with his experiences and move forward in his life.

"Engaging images accompany information about service dogs. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--.

Examines the work, training, and breeds that make good helping and companion dogs, such as the Labrador and golden retrievers.

Readers will learn about the different types of service animals and the jobs they do.

Beginning readers will learn to celebrate diversity by appreciating the variety of abilities people have.

Many dogs are humans' best friends. And some actually save human lives! All of the dogs in this book are heroes. Some are trained to help people. Others just did so on their own!.

When ten-year-old Nicki Fleming, who is a natural with animals, volunteers to help her mother train a service dog, she doesn't realize how much responsibility she's taking on and how much she'll have to give up along the way.

"Tells the story of the amazing service dog who helps former U.S. Army Captain Luis Carlos Montalv?n overcome his combat-related wounds"--Provided by publisher.

Tells the story of the amazing service dog who helps former U.S. Army Captain Luis Carlos Montalvan overcome his combat-related wounds.