Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Throughout history, dogs have been key contributors to military units. Patent follows man's best friend onto the battlefield, showing readers why dogs are uniquely qualified for the job at hand, how they are trained, how they contribute to missions, and what happens when they retire.

Tells the story of Audie, a pit bull puppy who was rescued from Michael Vick's dog fighting ring.

Retraces the Lewis and Clark journey and blends their observations of previously unknown animals with modern information about those same animals.

Follow an adorable Golden Retriever as he trains to become a helper for the disabled. Ira was not born to be an ordinary dog. A few weeks after his birth, a foster puppy trainer with PawsAbilities, Canine Partners for People with Disabilities, took him home to begin his training as a Service Dog. Service dogs help people who have a lot of difficulty moving around on their own. To become one, Ira must learn how to retrieve dropped keys; press a wheelchair...

"Discover how lizards rapidly adapt to life in the Caribbean islands, allowing scientists to study Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection in real time."--Provided by publisher.

An incorporation of tribal stories provides a glimpse into Indian views of nature and their enduring connection to their most vital resource, the buffalo.

"A dog's nose is 300 times more powerful than a human nose, so it's no wonder that dogs use their incredibly advanced sense of smell to do some very important jobs. Dorothy Hinshaw Patent explores the various ways specific dogs have put their super sniffing ability to use: from bedbug sniffers to explosive detectors to life-saving allergy detectors...and more. This dynamic photo-essay includes first-hand accounts from the people who work closely with...