Sniffer Dogs: How Dogs (and Their Noses) Save the World Contributor(s): Castaldo, Nancy (Author) |
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ISBN: 054408893X ISBN-13: 9780544088931 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Zoology - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Dogs - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Biology |
Dewey: 636.708 |
LCCN: 2013017612 |
Lexile Measure: 1050 |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 7.2" W x 8.1" (1.14 lbs) 160 pages |
Themes: - Sex & Gender - Boy's Interest - Sex & Gender - Girl's Interest - Topical - Boy's Interest - Topical - Girl's Interest - Topical - Real Life Heroes |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 166716 Reading Level: 6.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 4.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Anyone who has ever spent time with a dog knows that dogs love sniffing They sniff out hidden food, dirty socks, and the visitor who comes to the door. But some dogs work with police officers, soldiers and even scientists to put their sniffers to work. Sniffer dogs make use of the amazing biology behind their noses to protect people from bombs, catch criminals smuggling drugs, or help researchers locate a hard to find snail in a forest. In Sniffer Dogs you will meet many dogs and their handlers and learn all about their jobs. Some of these dogs are raised from birth to detect blood sugar levels in their owners. Others are rescued from animal shelters and their boisterous personalities help make them excellent sniffer dogs. Featuring a balance between science and social science, Sniffer Dogs will appeal to dog lovers and science lovers alike. |
Contributor Bio(s): Castaldo, Nancy: - Nancy Castaldo has been writing about the planet for decades. She's contributed to the Sierra Club Waste Paper, NRDC's Personal Action column, and others. She is the author of many STEM books including, Sniffer Dogs: How Dogs (and Their Noses) Save the World, Back from The Brink: Saving Animals From Extinction, and Beastly Brains: Exploring How Animals Think, Talk, and Feel. She lives in New York's Hudson Valley. Visit her at nancycastaldo.com, on Twitter @NCastaldoAuthor, and on Instagram @naturespeak. |