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1) Suspect
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Struggling to reclaim his career after the devastating murder of his partner eight months earlier, LAPD cop Max Kent is teamed with a traumatized military canine named Maggie who assists Max in an effort to track down his late partner's killer.
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[2014]
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First edition.
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English
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"Gabe is a real dog who works with the United States military. He has an important job: He uses his sense of smell to find weapons before they hurt anyone. Gabe saves lives! Read his story to find out more about Gabe and what makes him a hero dog."--
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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...
5) Fire dogs
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Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
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"Engaging images accompany information about fire dogs. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
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English
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"A Trail of Lies is the third in the Jazz Ramsey mystery series from national bestselling author Kylie Logan. Jazz Ramsey is just getting used to the idea that her on-again-off-again beau, Nick, might actually be a permanent fixture, when she gets an alarming call in the middle of the night from his mother, Kim: there's a dead man in her backyard. Kim has a long history of drinking and a vivid imagination, so when Jazz's human remains detection dog,...
7) Sniffer dogs
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Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"In this book, readers explore how dogs use smell to detect many things, as well as the skills and training this work requires"--Provided by publisher.
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English
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"The New York Times bestselling author of Soldier Dogs returns with the incredible story of K-9 Marine hero Lucca, and the handlers who fought alongside her through two bloody wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. In Top Dog, Maria Goodavage takes readers into the life of Lucca K458, a decorated and highly skilled military working dog. An extraordinary bond develops between Lucca and Marine Corps dog handlers Chris Willingham and Juan Rodriguez, in what would...
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Dog's day volume 6
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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Spend the day in the life of a detection dog! Tucker the beagle is more than just a friendly face at the airport. As part of the "Beagle Brigade," he helps keep out invasive species that could hurt the environment. It's a job that would be almost impossible for humans--but for Tucker, it's all in a day's work.
13) Pooper snooper
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Pub. Date
2021]
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English
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"Dog detectives? Thanks to superior sniffers, some pups learn to help scientists investigate and track endangered animals. The snoopers' clue? Poop. Dogs that are part of wildlife detective teams are trained to catch the scent of wild animal poop (scat) so that scientists can learn about these animals without luring or trapping them. Like many pooper snoopers, Sampson, the dog in this book, was once a shelter dog, too hyper and ball crazy for families....
14) Divided we fall
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Dog tags volume 4
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Andrew believes in the importance of loyalty. He is loyal to his family, his hound dog Dash, and his country the Confederate States of America. Although he's too young to join the Confederate Army, Andrew is welcomed into the Home Guard, a group of men who track down deserters and runaways. He and Dash make a great team. But hunting people is very different from hunting raccoons. And soon Andrew's loyalty will be tested like never before.
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[2015]
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English
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How man's best friend could help cure man's greatest scourge… Drawn from extensive research, on-the-ground reporting, and personal experience, this book explores the fascinating role dogs (and cats) are playing in the search for cures for cancer. Learn how veterinarians and oncologists are working together to discover new treatments-cutting-edge therapies designed to help both animals and people suffering from cancer. Heal introduces readers to...
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2014.
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English
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"A dog's nose is 300 times more powerful than a human nose, so it's no wonder that dogs use their incredibly advanced sense of smell to do some very important jobs. Dorothy Hinshaw Patent explores the various ways specific dogs have put their super sniffing ability to use: from bedbug sniffers to explosive detectors to life-saving allergy detectors...and more. This dynamic photo-essay includes first-hand accounts from the people who work closely with...
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[2014]
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English
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"Describes dogs that work to detect explosives in many locations. Explains training dogs and handlers require, along with the best breeds for the job. Includes stories of dogs that have worked on K9 Police squads and as military working dogs in Iraq"--Provided by publisher.
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