Eco Dogs

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It was another hot day in Florida. A beagle named Pete was tracking a scent through the swamps of the Everglades. He was looking for Burmese pythons, giant snakes that had once been pets. The pythons had been turned loose by their owners and, because of their huge size and great strength, were now threatening other animals in the Everglades.

How could one brave beagle help? Look inside to find out how Pete and other eco dogs-short for ecology dogs-team up with scientists to help...

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Overview

It was another hot day in Florida. A beagle named Pete was tracking a scent through the swamps of the Everglades. He was looking for Burmese pythons, giant snakes that had once been pets. The pythons had been turned loose by their owners and, because of their huge size and great strength, were now threatening other animals in the Everglades.

How could one brave beagle help? Look inside to find out how Pete and other eco dogs-short for ecology dogs-team up with scientists to help protect habitats and save endangered animals.

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School Library Journal
Gr 3–6—Baghdad Pups explores how a special division of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals International (SPCAI) has been rescuing dogs who have befriended service people in Iraq, despite the clear disapproval of the United States military, which has strict laws about removing property, including animals, from war zones. In Prison Puppies, readers learn about the "Puppies Behind Bars" program, where inmates train dogs for careers as service animals. While the future work duties of the dogs are evident, the real story here is how they give the inmates an opportunity to contribute to society in a positive way. Eco Dogs help scientists by sniffing out scat, which is analyzed for signs of pollutants or changes in the food chain that might have harmful effects on the environment and on indigenous species. These books are engaging not just because the content is so compelling, but also because the authors have highlighted specific dogs currently working in their fields. The use of real names and full-color photographs on every page, many contributed by the individuals who work with these dogs, makes reading these books a personal experience. A "Just the Facts" page at the end of each volume provides additional details. Excellent introductions to these new developments in service-dog training.—Kara Schaff Dean, Walpole Public Library, MA
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781617721526
  • Publisher: Bearport Publishing Company, Incorporated
  • Publication date: 1/28/2011
  • Series: Dog Heroes Series
  • Pages: 32
  • Sales rank: 939,352
  • Age range: 7 - 12 Years
  • Product dimensions: 8.20 (w) x 10.10 (h) x 0.30 (d)

Table of Contents

Python Pete 4

Hide-and-Seek 6

Super Sniffers 8

Training 10

Labs on Ice 12

Beach Patrol 14

Scat Trackers 16

The Scat Team 18

A Whale of a Tail 20

Cheetah Dog 22

Smugglers Beware! 24

A Scientist's Best Friend 26

Just the Facts 28

Common Breeds: Eco Dogs 29

Glossary 30

Bibliography 31

Read More 31

Learn More Online 31

Index 32

About the Author 32

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