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"On September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked two planes and crashed them into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. Shortly after the towers fell, rescuers rushed in to search for survivors. To help out, they brought along hundreds of highly trained search-and-rescue dogs. Climbing over mounds of twisted metal and sharp steel beams, these heroic dogs made up the largest canine rescue operation in U.S. history. Look inside to find...
3) Shelter dogs
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A collection of true stories features dogs adopted from animal shelters and their role in saving lives and helping people in need.
4) Science dogs
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Introduces readers to dogs taking part in scientific and medical research.
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It was February 1925 in the Alaskan wilderness. One wrong step could mean sudden death for musher Gunnar Kaasen and his lead sled dog, Balto. The temperature had dropped to -50F. Fierce winds roared as snow pounded the sled. The blinding blizzard made it impossible to see. Waiting for the weather to change, however, wasnt an option. Fifty miles away in Nome, Alaska, dozens of the towns children were sick with diphtheria and near death. Gunnar and...
10) Rescue dogs
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"In this book, readers learn about how rescue dogs are important."--
12) Brave hearts
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"In this book, readers will read stories of how pet dogs have save their owner from a crisis."--
14) Sled dogs
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Discusses the history, breeds, and training of sled dogs and sled dog racing.