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Description
From guiding the blind to sniffing out bombs, dogs perform a wide variety of essential jobs. This nonfiction title includes real-world case studies that explain how dogs are trained for each role and the specific tasks they carry out. Part of the Fast Lane Green Non-fiction series, Level 25, the book offers middle-grade readers a clear, accessible look at canine work and comes with an audio disk to support reading fluency.
Quick Summary
If you're curious about the many ways dogs help people, "Dogs at Work" by Nicolas Brasch is a quick, fun read that shows real-life examples of dogs on the job. It's part of a nonfiction series for middle graders, so the language is straightforward, but the stories of guide dogs, therapy pups, and search-and-rescue heroes make it feel anything but dry. Kids who love animals or are interested in how animals are trained will find plenty to talk about, and each case study gives a glimpse into the bond between a dog and its handler. There's a little bit of excitement when you see a dog navigating a busy city street or locating a missing person in the woods, but overall the tone is upbeat and celebratory. Parents will appreciate that it's short about a thousand words and age-appropriate, with no scary content, just inspiring tail-wagging work. If you enjoy this, you might also like "Dog Heroes: True Stories of Dogs at Work" for more stories of amazing pups.