| Alaska's Dog Heroes: True Stories of Remarkable Canines Contributor(s): Gill, Shelley (Author), James, Robin (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1570619093 ISBN-13: 9781570619090 Publisher: Little Bigfoot OUR PRICE: $10.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2014 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Dogs - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - State & Local - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Polar Regions |
| Dewey: 636.709 |
| Series: Paws IV |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 10.6" W x 8.3" (0.35 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Alaska |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 165840 Reading Level: 5.6 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In Alaska, dogs really are a person's best friend. These true canine stories from the last frontier describe remarkable acts of intelligence, stamina, loyalty, and heroism by Balto, Togo, Tekla, Stickeen, and more of Alaska's famous dogs. Follow these dogs as they traverse the mountains in winter with deliveries of life-saving medicine to remote villages, fight off attacking bears, and find lost children. Alaskan canines perform amazing deeds that exhibit intelligence, stamina, loyalty, and heroism--plus they offer friendly and furry companionship to their owners. |