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

Ranger, a golden retriever, could have been a great search-and-rescue-dog except for the squirrels--but one day he unearths a mysterious box and finds himself transported back to the year 1850 where his faithful service is really needed by a family traveling west along the Oregon Trail.

Presents eight working dogs who have made their mark in history, with information on the history, habits, and characteristics of more than a dozen breeds.

"Informative text and vivid photos introduce readers to various working dog breeds"--

Chronicles the rise of the iconic German shepherd character while sharing the stories of the real WWI dog and the canine performer in the 1950s television show, and explores Rin Tin Tin's relevance in the military and popular culture.

Describes the job search-and-rescue dogs do, what makes a good search-and-rescue dog, and the places they work.

Beowulf--a hulky, brindle-coated bullmastiff--is the only "boy" for Timbrel Hogan. And she has a history to remind her why. But when Timbrel, a handler at A Breed Apart, embarks on a mission to detect WMDs in Afghanistan, she reunites with Tony "Candyman" VanAllen and her no-other-man philosophy is challenged. While tension mounts between Timbrel and Tony, the team comes under fire after Beowulf gets a "hit." When tragedy threatens Tony's career and...

Max is assigned to the White House. He meets TJ, a twelve-year-old boy, who is the President's son.

Presents profiles of thirty amazing dogs, including a yorkie who served in World War II and Kaika the first dog in launched into space.

Spend the day in the life of a detection dog! Tucker the beagle is more than just a friendly face at the airport. As part of the "Beagle Brigade," he helps keep out invasive species that could hurt the environment. It's a job that would be almost impossible for humans--but for Tucker, it's all in a day's work.