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1) Dog
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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...
3) Dogs on duty
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Describes the ways in which dogs are bred and trained for such careers as livestock guardian, herder, helper for the disabled, sled-puller, and entertainer.
5) Therapy dogs
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Readers explore how dogs provide comfort and support to people, as well as the skills and training this work requires.
11) Dogs at work
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Presents facts about the unique abilities of dogs and the many ways they help us today.
13) Amazing dogs
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"Read about dogs that are brave, smart, and helpful! From rescuing people to being a friend, find out how dogs with super senses and skills can help us out."--
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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...