"Stella is a real dog. She is a special dog with an important job. Stella is a therapy dog and she creates happiness wherever she goes. That makes her a hero to many people. Read her story to find out more about Stella and what makes her a hero dog."--

"After avalanche rescue dog Ava, a chocolate Labrador retriever, finally gets to help her handler, Nate, with a real rescue, she realizes that her job at the ski resort includes other important tasks, too." --

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...

Ugly the dog is always in trouble so his owner, nine-year-old Eric, decides the dog needs to get a job. --

"Saint Bernards were once used to rescue people lost in the mountains! They are one of many breeds included in the American Kennel Clubs working dog group. This book explores the working groups history and breeds, introducing why the dogs were bred and what traits tie them together. Special features include a list of top breeds, a breed size comparison, and a champion dog profile. Four two-page profiles offer more details about some of the groups...

"A photo-illustrated book for early readers about the Labrador retriever breed. Describes this hunting dog's unique features, social behaviors, and how they act as pets. Readers learn about black labs, chocolate labs, and the many colors of the yellow lab. Includes a photo diagram, fun facts, table of contents, glossary, and further resources."--

"Navy SEAL "T-Mac" Trace McGuire is assigned to protect army specialist Kinsley Anderson and Agar, her IED-detecting dog. When they're shot at and nearly blown up, T-Mac admires Kinsley's ability to hold her own. On the run from terrorists, T-Mac is trained to ensure their safety and survival in the African desert. He's prepared for every scenario but one: falling for the woman whose life is in his hands."--

"Told from a canine perspective, an account of a day in the life of a detection dog finds Tucker the beagle joining a specially trained "beagle brigade" to sniff out environmentally unsafe items that may be passing through an airport."--

In February 1944, as Japanese military advances threatened to overwhelm New Guinea, a tiny, four-pound Yorkshire Terrier was discovered hiding in the island's thick jungles. A total mystery as to her origins, she was adopted by US Army Air Force Corporal William "Bill" Wynne, an air-crewman in a photo reconnaissance squadron, becoming an irreplaceable lucky charm for the unit. When Smoky saved Wynne's life by barking a warning of an incoming kamikaze...

"In this book, readers will learn about dogs in the R.E.A.D. program."--