Download or read book Snow Search Dogs written by Maida Silverman and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the history, selection, training, and accomplishments of different dogs used in snow search and rescue operations.
Download or read book Snow Search Dogs written by Sara Green and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For a person buried by an avalanche, a snow search dog may be their best hope. It can cover more area in less time than a human search team. For the trapped victim, itÕs a matter of life and death. The dog, however, is in it for the reward. Learn how snow search dogs are trained to save lives in this exciting title
Download or read book Wilderness Search Dogs written by Sara Green and published by Pilot Books. This book was released on 2013-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Engaging images accompany information about wilderness search dogs. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
Download or read book Avalanche Hasty Search written by Patti Burnett and published by Doral Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes avalanche dog training, clearly and comprehensively, and shows the value of a deep handler canine relationship.
Download or read book Search and Rescue Dogs written by Jessica Rudolph and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dog runs through the forest with its nose to the ground, sniffing and sniffing. Suddenly, it picks up a familiar scent and races to find a person who has been missing for days. In this exciting introduction to search-and-rescue dogs, beginning readers will learn all about the tough canines that work day or night. From finding people lost in the woods to searching for victims trapped under rubble after an earthquake, search-and-rescue dogs use their “super sniffers” to save those in trouble. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful pages, and exquisite photos are sure to delight and engage emergent readers.
Download or read book Avalanche Dog Heroes written by Elizabeth Rusch and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Junior Library Guild Selection! 2020 Towner Book Award Finalist Oregon Spirit Award Honor Book Follow Piper the border collie and her canine classmates through a season of avalanche rescue training. As they learn the skills they need to become snow rescue dogs, you'll learn about the work these amazing canines do and about avalanche safety. Avalanche Dog Heroes is a nonfiction picture book illustrated with stunning, adorable photography that draws parallels between kids' experiences in elementary school and the training days of the avalanche rescue dogs of Crystal Mountain, Washington State's largest ski resort, located in the Cascade Range. Follow along with Piper, a friendly border collie who came to the mountain as a smart but timid shelter dog, terrified by everything, as she confidently heads off to school on a chairlift to meet her canine classmates. Over a season they romp together through the snow, learning and practicing the skills they need to be avalanche rescue dogs and earn their rescue certification. You'll also learn the warning signs and conditions that cause an avalanche, the four types of avalanches, and the basics of avalanche safety.
Download or read book Bomb Sniffing Dogs written by Sara Green and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When detectives suspect that a fire may have been started intentionally, an arson dog is brought to the scene. This Òfire dogÓ learns to sniff out trace amounts of gasoline, lighter fluid, and other flammable liquids among a host of distracting smells. Discover how arson dogs perform such important tasks in this fact-filled title.
Download or read book Water Rescue Dogs written by Sara Green and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For some dog breeds, swimming comes naturally. They are large enough to brave the waters, their feet are made to paddle, and their endurance allows for long-distance swims. What separates a swimmer from a rescue dog, however, is the instinct to save lives. Meet the fearless water rescue dogs in this book for young readers.
Download or read book Rescue and Shelter Dogs written by Alex Summers and published by Carson-Dellosa Publishing. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Rescue and Shelter Dogs, students will learn about the worldwide problem of unwanted, abandoned, or neglected animals, and how they can get involved to help. Young readers will love turning the pages as they gain valuable information and are prompted to answer questions along the way. The Animal Matters series allows readers to explore the world of animals and the people that work with them while also building reading comprehension skills. Each 24-page title features full-color photographs, real-world applications, content vocabulary, and more to effectively engage young learners.
Download or read book Rescue Dogs written by Kevin Blake and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On a summer night in 2014, Clare Whiteford and her three young sons were asleep in their home. Without warning, a fire broke out in their kitchen. Everyone in the family was unaware of the danger—everyone except their adopted greyhound, Uno. The dog raced upstairs to Clare’s bedroom and barked loudly. Clare woke up and rushed the children outside. Uno had saved their lives! Amazingly, just a year earlier, Uno didn’t have a home and was living in a shelter. In this inspiring book, young readers will meet a variety of homeless dogs that, after being rescued, do heroic and wonderful things. From saving lives to helping veterans with medical problems to performing in a celebrated circus, young readers will be amazed at what rescue dogs can do. With dramatic, full-color photos, this book is sure to warm the hearts of animal lovers everywhere.
Download or read book The Dogs of Winter written by Bobbie Pyron and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A small boy, a cruel city, and the incredible dogs who save him.Based on a true story!When Ivan's mother disappears, he's abandoned on the streets of Moscow, with little chance to make it through the harsh winter. But help comes in an unexpected form: Ivan is adopted by a pack of dogs, and the dogs quickly become more than just his street companions: They become his family. Soon Ivan, who used to love reading fairytales, is practically living in one, as he and his pack roam the city and countryside, using their wits to find food and shelter, dodging danger, begging for coins. But Ivan can't stay hidden from the world of people forever. When help is finally offered to him, will he be able to accept it? Will he even want to?A heart-pounding tale of survival and a moving look at what makes us human.
Download or read book Lifeguard Dogs written by Natalie Lunis and published by Dog Heroes. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the morning of July 15, 2012, the weather at Sant'Agostino Beach in Italy was clear and calm just perfect for a swim. Shortly before noon, however, the wind picked up. Soon, it blew so hard that it pushed two swimmers dangerously far from shore. Fortunately, a lifeguard was on duty. She managed to swim out and help bring both swimmers back. Most of the time, such an event wouldn't make headlines. This time, however, it did. That's because the lifeguard was a yellow Labrador retriever named Ariel! Ariel is just one of hundreds of dogs that patrol beaches to keep people safe. Whether diving into dangerous waves from the decks of rescue boats or jumping from helicopters hovering above the water, these brave canines are willing to risk their lives to make sure no one drowns. With real-life stories and full-color photos of these courageous canines on the job, this book is sure to appeal to dog lovers everywhere.
Download or read book Tiny the Snow Dog written by Cari Meister and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001-09-10 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tiny and his best friend love winter. And the best thing about winter is playing in the snow! Tiny's friend throws a snowball, and Tiny runs to catch it. Tiny runs and runs until his friend can't see him anymore. Where is Tiny? He is missing! And what is that sound? Is it a snow monster crunching through the snow, or is it just Tiny the snow dog?
Download or read book Sherpa In Search of Snow written by Ellie Adkinson and published by Sherpa. This book was released on 2021-10-08 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wrap up warm because Sherpa is taking you to a wintery wonderland! Inspired by a real life adventure, 'In Search of Snow' follows the journey of Sherpa as he battles the elements to reach the mountains peak and make it back before dinner. YouTube's star snow dog has brought a smile to millions of faces around the world. In his first book he invites you to join him in making new beloved memories and reminds you to never give up. Check out Sherpa's YouTube channels here: https: //www.youtube.com/c/Sherpas_vanlife https: //www.youtube.com/c/SherpasDay
Download or read book Fjord s Mountain Mission Slope Safety with Fjord the Avalanche Dog written by Caroline E. Elliott and published by . This book was released on 2021-12-08 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The real-life adventures of an avalanche dog called Fjord who joins his human in the winter resort to make the mountain safe for you; opening the slopes, attending an accident, avalanche rescue and lots more.
Download or read book Snow Dog Go Dog written by Deborah Heiligman and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Snow doesn't stop the Golden Retriever, Tinka. She runs and plays and sleds with her boy. But when her friend Millie the beagle shows up, off races Tinka. And she gets lost--till her boy finally rescues her. A companion to Fun Dog, Sun Dog and Cool Dog, School Dog.
Download or read book F and G Snow Search Dogs written by Maida Silverman and published by . This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Snow Search Dogs, children will read thrilling adventures of dogs tirelessly searching for avalanche victims trapped under mounds of snow. Kids will meet many dogs, including Barry, a fearless St. Bernard who carried a young boy to safety nearly 200 years ago. Exciting narratives guarantee to capture readers' attention in these stories of man and dog working together.
