Animals Helping to Detect Diseases
by Gray, Susan H.
Series:True Book: Animal Helpers
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AR Book Level
4.5
AR Points
0.5
Word Count
2,723
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
172436 EN
About this book
The book explores how animals such as dogs, horses, and monkeys are trained to detect diseases in humans, including cancer and infectious illnesses like bird flu. It examines the scientific methods researchers use to understand these animals' abilities and how they might recreate them through technology. The book also includes historical timelines showing how animal helpers have contributed to human health throughout history.
