Answers questions about the history and behavior of dogs and provides true stories of dog heroics.

Describes the ways in which dogs are bred and trained for such careers as livestock guardian, herder, helper for the disabled, sled-puller, and entertainer.

Brief, illustrated descriptions of forty-nine breeds of dogs and their outstanding characteristics.

Recounts how the sled dog Balto saved Nome, Alaska, in 1925 from a diphtheria epidemic by delivering medicine through a raging snowstorm.

The author describes some of the dogs that have had special places in his life, including his first dog, Snowball, in the Phillippines; Dirk, who protected him from bullies; and Cookie, who saved his life.

From being our friends to rescuing trapped people, dogs can do it all. Discover all the incredible things dogs can do in "Amazing Dogs." --

Join Elmo and his new puppy Tango as you search for hidden items in 7 fun scenes! Then, flip to the end of the book for even more Look and Find challenges. Learning concepts include counting, rhyming, shapes, and more!

On a cold winter day, a curious dog wandered onto a frozen river, and before he knew it he was traveling fast on a sheet of ice. Many people tried to help, but the dog could not be reached. Finally, after two nights and seventy-five miles, the little dog was saved by a ship out in the Baltic Sea.

Describes what is involved when a puppy comes to stay with a family.