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Description
Readers will learn how search and rescue dogs are trained for their job and discover how these dogs and people come together to accomplish impossible goals.
Quick Summary
"Search and Rescue Dogs" by Jones Dale takes young readers into the world of specially trained dogs who learn to locate missing people in forests, rubble, and disaster zones, showing how these four-legged heroes practice their skills through obstacle courses and simulated searches. The book explores themes of teamwork between dogs and their handlers, the dedication required to master scent detection, and how canine abilities help accomplish what humans alone cannot do in emergency situations. If your kid loves "National Geographic Kids: Dogs" or the "Dog Man" series, they'll be drawn to this behind-the-scenes look at real working dogs and the people who train them. This 1010-word book with an AR Level 4.2 is ideal for children in grades 2-3 or advanced readers in grade 1 who are fascinated by animals and want to learn about real-world heroes.