Search and Rescue Dogs

by Matt Lilley

Overview

In this book, readers explore how dogs find hurt or missing people, as well as the skills and training this work requires. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781637384244
Publisher:	North Star Editions
Publication date:	01/01/2023
Series:	Dogs at Work
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	540L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

Matt Lilley has an MS in scientific and technical writing. The focus of his degree was on medical writing for kids. He loves researching and writing about all sorts of topics. He lives in Minnesota with his family.

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2023

Gr 2–4—A well-rounded look at dogs that help people. An engaging opening chapter describes the actions of a particular canine in action, although photographs often feature different dogs. Subsequent chapters reveal the many ways that each type of dog helps people, such as guide dogs, hearing dogs, and medical alert dogs. Specific details and skill sets, such as the differences between tracking and air-scenting rescue dogs, are clearly described and depicted in photographs. The final chapter focuses more on what the dogs need to learn rather than how it is taught. VERDICT Appealing and accessible introductions to an intriguing subject area.

School Library Journal

"Appealing and accessible introductions to an intriguing subject area." —School Library Journal

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