Central Kansas Library System

"Cumulative text based on an old folksong alternating with additional scientific information explores the role of prairie dogs, a keystone species in North America's grasslands, and conservation efforts to restore the balance of plants and animals of the Janos, Mexico, prairie dog complex. Backmatter includes timeline, photographs, music, prairie dog facts, glossary, and authors' sources"--

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of dogs stressing their relationship to the wolf.

Photographs and facts on how dogs are used to help and rescue people.

"Readers will discover how detection dogs are able to use their noses to find everything from people, both alive and dead, to explosives to ... whale poop. These working dogs work to please, work to play, and work for love."--

"In this book, young readers will learn about therapy dogs."--

Discusses the prairie dog and its distribution, classification, society, burrow, behavior, and the controversy over its control.

Explains what a service dog does and how it is trained and introduces some Helping Paws dogs and their people.

An introduction to dogs including their history, types of breeds, senses, and ways of communication.

"Describes the history, physical features, temperament, and care of the Bloodhound breed"--Provided by publisher.