Dogs on Duty: Soldiers' Best Friends on the Battlefield and Beyond
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| Rating | : | 4.64 (564 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0802736505 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 48 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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Dorothy Hinshaw Patent has written more than a hundred books including Saving Audie: A Pit Bull Puppy Gets a Second Chance; When the Wolves Returned: Restoring Nature's Balance in Yellowstone, an ALA Notable Children's Book; and The Right Dog for the Job: Ira's Path from Service Dog to Guide Dog.dorothyhinshawpatentinkthinktank
A Great Book! Dad of Divas Dorthy Hinshaw Patent has written a story which every family needs to read. All the wars since World War I , have focused on the men an women who have served, as they should have , but there are dogs who have been "soldiers" behind the scenes on all the wars . These dogs have been trained to help our service men and women in so many ways and saved many of their lives.I had not known about the training and the extent of the usage of dogs in the military. This book illustrates through detailed photographs of the dogs , their trainers, the jobs the dogs have in the specific locations in our world, what happens w. A Tribute to Service Dogs. William H. Perks, Jr. This book provided a better view and an understanding of the important role military dogs play - saving lives and supportingthe troops. One develops an appreciation and admiration for the canine and human heroes and their strong bond. This book was read to 2nd graders, who then discussed their own dogs and friends/family who have or are serving in the military.. "Grades Grades 3-5/Intermediate NYSRA 201Grades 3-5/Intermediate NYSRA 2014 Charlotte Award Ballot Book Dawn Sweredoski This is a great nonfiction book that delves into a different aspect of military service and the important roles that dogs play in protecting our soldiers. Our committee placed it on the 2014 ballot.. Charlotte Award Ballot Book This is a great nonfiction book that delves into a different aspect of military service and the important roles that dogs play in protecting our soldiers. Our committee placed it on the 201Grades 3-5/Intermediate NYSRA 2014 Charlotte Award Ballot Book Dawn Sweredoski This is a great nonfiction book that delves into a different aspect of military service and the important roles that dogs play in protecting our soldiers. Our committee placed it on the 2014 ballot.. ballot.. -5/Intermediate NYSRA 201Grades 3-5/Intermediate NYSRA 2014 Charlotte Award Ballot Book Dawn Sweredoski This is a great nonfiction book that delves into a different aspect of military service and the important roles that dogs play in protecting our soldiers. Our committee placed it on the 2014 ballot.. Charlotte Award Ballot Book" according to Dawn Sweredoski. This is a great nonfiction book that delves into a different aspect of military service and the important roles that dogs play in protecting our soldiers. Our committee placed it on the 201Grades 3-5/Intermediate NYSRA 2014 Charlotte Award Ballot Book Dawn Sweredoski This is a great nonfiction book that delves into a different aspect of military service and the important roles that dogs play in protecting our soldiers. Our committee placed it on the 2014 ballot.. ballot.
Throughout history, dogs have been key contributors to military units. Dorothy Hinshaw Patent follows man's best friend onto the battlefield, showing readers why dogs are uniquely qualified for the job at hand, how they are trained, how they contribute to missions, and what happens when they retire. With full-color photographs throughout and sidebars featuring heroic canines throughout history, Dogs on Duty provides a fascinating look at these exceptional soldiers and companions.. When the news of the raid on Osama Bin Laden's compound broke, the SEAL team member that stole the show was a highly trained canine companion
Present-day training and equipment are also explained. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. Today, more are returning home and being adopted or continuing to serve in other capacities. The roles they have played in World Wars I and II, in Vietnam, and in Iraq and Afghanistan are highlighted. The author points out that the military continues to classify these dogs as equipment in spite of their unique service, and many were abandoned in Vietnam when the U.S. From School Library Journal Gr 3-6-The invaluable contributions of Military Working Dogs are well documented in this book. Brief histories of individual dogs s