Green,
Sara. Wilderness
Search Dogs. Scholastic Press 2014 24p $17.26 ISBN 978-0-531-26185-9
series: Dogs to the Rescue elem Nonfiction
VG
Elementary students who love dogs will
appreciate this new title on wilderness search dogs. Written in an easy-to-comprehend manner, the book allows students
to gain a
better understanding of how wilderness search dogs are valued members of
wilderness search teams. From a listing of specific
breeds to training, students see the commitment needed from these dogs and
their search teams. Students are provided with
a list of wilderness search dog breeds, along with a more specific profile of a
German Shepherd, one of the most common wilderness search dogs. There is discussion of the training necessary for wilderness search dogs in easy language
for students, along with beautiful color photographs.
The author introduces students to Soot, a black Labrador Retriever who
was named the 2012 Search and Rescue Dog of the Year by the American Humane
Association.
The title includes gorgeous color photographs, a glossary of terms, recommended books and web sites, and an index. For schools who use Accelerated Reader, an existing quiz is available for students to take (AR Quiz #162622).
The title includes gorgeous color photographs, a glossary of terms, recommended books and web sites, and an index. For schools who use Accelerated Reader, an existing quiz is available for students to take (AR Quiz #162622).
Summary: “Describes the history, commonly used dog breeds, abilities,
training, and work of wilderness search dogs.”
Search dogs --Charleen
Forba-Mayer
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