War Dogs: Tales of Canine Heroism, History, and Love: Tales of Canine Heroism, History, and Love Contributor(s): Frankel, Rebecca (Author) |
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ISBN: 1250112281 ISBN-13: 9781250112286 Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin OUR PRICE: $12.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Nonfiction | History - Military & Wars - Young Adult Nonfiction | Animals - General |
Dewey: 355.424 |
LCCN: 2016016826 |
Lexile Measure: 1190 |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6" W x 8.5" (0.55 lbs) 256 pages |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 185539 Reading Level: 7.4 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 10.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: In this special edition of War Dogs, adapted specifically for a younger audience, Rebecca Frankel offers a riveting mix of on-the-ground reporting her own hands-on experiences in the military working dog world, and a look at the science of dogs' special abilities--from their amazing noses and powerful jaws to their enormous sensitivity to the emotions of their human companions. Her narrative gives us insight into the world of dogs in combat and the touching aspect of the relationship between soldiers and their dogs. Frankel explores the long, rich history of dogs in the US military, from the spirit-lifting mascots of the Civil War to the dogs still leading patrols hunting for IEDs today. Frankel not only interviewed handlers who deployed with dogs in wars from Vietnam to Iraq, but top military commanders, K-9 program managers, combat-trained therapists who brought dogs into war zones as part of a preemptive measure to stave off PTSD, and veterinary technicians stationed in Bagram. She makes a passionate case for maintaining a robust war-dog force. In this YA edition, Rebecca Frankel gives further insight into her work as a journalist and how it led her to explore the world of dogs and their handlers. With a compelling cast of humans and animals, this moving book is a must read for all dog lovers. |
Contributor Bio(s): Frankel, Rebecca: - Rebecca Frankel is deputy editor at Foreign Policy. She is the author of War Dogs: Tales of Canine Heroism, History, and Love a New York Times bestselling book about canines in combat, the subject of her regular Friday column "Rebecca's War Dog of the Week," featured on The Best Defense. Her work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, National Geographic, Slate, The Washington Post, and elsewhere. Most recently, Frankel has been as a guest on Conan O'Brien, BBC World News, and the Diane Rehm Show, among others. |