Meet the most extraordinary dogs in the world in this illustrated book of mini-profiles, from the first cloned pup to canine war heroes and beyond. Dive into the exciting stories of 30 of the most amazing pooches in history with animal rights activist Kimberlie Hamilton. Alongside colorful illustrations, Daring Dogs tells the incredible stories of Smoky, a four-pound Yorkie who served in World War II; Laika, the first dog to launch into space; and...

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...

Many dogs make the best of friends! From fluffy little lapdogs to supportive service dogs, some pups provide emotional and physical support and make fantastic human companions. These dogs get a great report for personality on the "paw chart" in this book!

Introduces readers to different types of miniature dogs.

Text and photographs highlight the evolutionary history of the dog family, their domestication, anatomy, behavior, and breeds. New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text! Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the fascinating world of the entire dog family. Superb real-life photographs of dogs, wolves, jackals and foxes offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the natural history and evolution of the dog family, highlighting...

"Informative text and vivid photos introduce readers to various toy dog breeds."-- Provided by publisher.

Learn about the characteristics, care and feeding of the bull terrier.

Explains how a golden retriever is trained as a service dog to help someone who has trouble moving their arms or legs, and later as a guide dog for a man who cannot see.

Simply describes the characteristics of dogs that are of mixed breed and how to care for them.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to dachshunds. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- Provided by publisher.